WMF Perfect Plus 4-1/2-Quart Pressure Cooker

COOKIN'
This pot performs well; as good as the T-FAL model I've had for almost 20 yrs. If it lasts as long I won't feel too bad about having paid 4x as much.

The only complaint [other than cost!] is the way you have to take the handle off to clean after each use. You've got to have quite stong hands to work it.
Fast and safe cooking
My parents bought a larger one last year and are very satisfied with it so I bought a smaller size this time. It cooks much faster than other traditional pressure cooker, although you need to closely moniter it during the cooking to make sure the pressure level is adequate by adjusting the temperature of your burner. Cleaning is easy but sometimes the remains of meat stick on the inner side of the cooker, making it difficult to completely remove.
Love this cooker but...
I think I would have been just as happy with one that cost a lot less. I do use this often and I find that 4.5liter is a great size for me considering I am usually cooking for two. It is also a good size for preparing side dishes. If you plan to make huge meals like a whole chicken, or if you're cooking for a family, you may prefer a larger pot.
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WMF Nortica 20-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Service for 4

Very high quality
This pattern matches the flatware pattern I've been using for over 12 years now (my old set was from Macy's Cellar purchased in 1990 and is still going strong) -- the names are different but the pieces are identical. How nice to be able to replenish my supply with the same pattern! The pieces are great -- they are sturdy, with a good heft to them, they don't bend under pressure, and there are no annoying sharp corners to dig into your hand. Highly recommended -- they can be used with ANY dishes, formal or casual.
Eureka!
My mother had a wonderful pattern of stainless steel flatware. I have had my eye out for it for years. Enter the power of the Internet. I got the pattern name from my step-father, but couldn't locate it. By a fluke, I found this pattern which is almost identical in style. The original was made in Germany and was a Danish design. This is high quality, very chic flatware. I love it!
Search is over!
Have been looking for ages for the perfect silverware, and I have found it in this set. Simple and timeless, but not devoid of style. Perfectly weighted - solid in the hand but won't jump out of the bowl or off the plate and hit the floor. The smaller spoons are perfectly sized for cereal and the smaller forks are not puny (why is this such a rarity?). This means that all of the pieces in the set are usable, and won't just camp out in the drawer as the soup spoons and small forks in my current set do now. Also: since it is not listed in the description, I want to mention that they are made in Japan. Hard to find these days.
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WMF Function 4 Saucepan with Lid, 1-Quart

Well made!
I think it's a very nice product the only gripe I have is I believe the lid could fit much better and tighter
Beautifully made.
Just what I wanted. It is attractive and solidly made, absolutely worth the cost. No need to bother with colanders either.

Also, it cleans up perfectly, unlike my other stainless steel pans which have a cloudy residue or little black dots when washed. This proves a problem since the instructions say not to use an abrasive to clean. Seduced by a seeming bargain on a respected brand, I now see the error of my ways and am going to get the WMF pasta pot next.

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WMF Function 4 Pasta/Stock Pot with Lid, 9-Quart

Good stuff
Received my WMF pot,cooked a pound of spaghetti..had to use a low power of two and a half on my stove after bringing water to a boil,very efficient steel,i think the silicone helps quite a bit keeping in the heat,heat control as good as my copper peices.
the straining works as advertised,lid stays in place while straining out water,the silicon rubber around the lid is very thick and heavy duty,impressive,i was never a fan of anything silicone till now.Handles stay cool,the rim gets hot if you place your thumbs to hold the lid while straining out water,
but you really don't have to touch the rim after some practice,lid stays put well,the last bit of water evaporates and spaghetti is dry from the heat left in the thick bottom of the pot before your eyes in seconds,pretty cool.
Only thing i found not up to snuff is the dimensions...this pot is 10 inches tall,not 14 inches as specified in the description..but 10" is more than enough for spaghetti,so
i'm actually happy...
Best. Pasta. Pot. Ever.
We purchased this WMF pasta/stock pot 3 months ago, primarily for use as a stock pot. Ironic, because it's turned out to be the best spaghetti/pasta pot we have ever owned. It boils evenly, fits great in our cabinet (it's shorter and therefore wider than our prior 8 or 10 quart pots, which makes it *much* easier to store), is not crazy heavy or thin & flimsy, is made so well that it will last for years. Decades. And the lid - the lid is the brilliant part. Yes, we still use hot pads when removing the lid or draining. If we're boiling spaghetti or another thin pasta, we have a strainer in the sink cause a few will escape even the tiny holes. But that's overkill. You could easily use just the lid to drain pasta to exactly the right amount of moistness (not wanting it to be bone dry), not stress the 10 strands of lost angel hair, and figure out how to hold the lid so you don't need hot pads. We're too lazy for that :).

It's expensive, yes. But it's a bargain when you...
highly efficient
this high quality pot saves so much room in the dishwasher compared with a similar pot and pasta insert, worth every penny
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WMF Perfect Plus 6-1/2-liter and 3-liter Stainless-Steel Pressure Cookers with Interchangeable Locking Lid

not so perfect after all
I purchased this item last year. At first I was extremely pleased, but after less than a year the TransTherm base separated from the pot. Since was still under manufacturer's warranty and I had always used it according to manufacturer's instructions, I contacted WMF America. I contacted them several times via email, but only got the run around. Finally I contacted them by phone, only to be told by the customer service rep that this rarely happens and when it does it is rarely covered by their warranty. However, if I wanted to ship it to them, they would be happy to look at it and then tell me they would not cover it. I contacted the CEO of the American division and never received any response at all. How disappointing. They clearly do not excel in customer service and do not stand behind their warranty.
A great first pressure cooker
I received a Perfect-Plus pressure cooker as a Christmas gift. I have used it several times a week since then, because it is so fun to use & experiment with. I have been interested in cooking with a pressure cooker for a while - but was intimidated by them.

I was given a 4.5 quart cooker, which was too small for some of the recipes in the recipe book that comes with the cooker. I exchanged it for a 6.5 quart cooker, and that has been a useful size.

The Perfect Plus is incredibly easy to use. It has a very clear pressure gauge that makes it easy to adjust to medium & high pressure. It does not make any noise. It is very easy to release the pressure gently, without letting out a blast of steam.

I have let the cooker get too hot a few times. It makes a clearly audible "hooting" noise, and you just remove it from the heat.

It is heavy and seems very well made. The handle clicks on, making it very easy to take apart and clean. I have not used any other pressure...
No one does it better than this
For a long time, I had a traditional alluminum pressure cooker that was given by my mother. It has the weight thing on top and when the pressure builds up, that thing is just bouncing up and down making all kinds of noise every few seconds. And alluminum is not good for cooking anyway. I looked at several choices including Kuhn Rikon and others that have stainless steel models. Then I chose this one over the Kuhn Rikon (the other final candidate) for the look, quality and easy to clean. It's much cleaner looking than others. The control is concealed and the lid is smooth all around. I was still surprised at how well it is made when I received it. The mirror finish does make it standout in our kitchen in a good way. It's easy to clean especially with that quick release handle. The helper handle is definitely a plus for less strong arms. We have cooked many meals with it and absolutely love it. Also, its rubber seal ring is much heavy duty then some other ones I looked, one less thing...
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WMF Collier Cookware Set, 8-Piece

My second Pot set and it is great!
I bought this set while I was attending Law school in London. I had grown accustomed to great pots and could not buy a cheap pot set so I found these in the local TJ Maxx. I even shipped them home with me after finishing school!!

WMF is known for great quality items and this pot set is the epitome of this. It is high quality stainless steel with a sandwich bottom which ensures that it does not burn right through like the ordinary cheap pots. If I am not mistaken there is a strip of copper and this is a great heat conductor which will ensure an even distribution of heat and reduce energy consumption!

The look while you cook lids are awesome, I don't have to constantly remove the pot covers to see what is going on in my pot. The various sizes are good as well, but may not be adequate for a big family so you may want to consider getting the add on pieces.

This set is both functional and beautiful to look at and if they are on your stove when you have...
My first good pot set!
This was my first good pot set! I loved it and I did not ruin it at all. I just left it in the house when we moved into a new one. I found an excuse to try a new one!
It is a great set. I was mostly worried about the small handles. But to my surprise they did hold up well. While cooking on low heat I did not even needed to use pot holders and on high heat having boiled pasta or potatoes I would use pot holders anyway. It's like a seatbelt in the car - you never know what might happen.
I was extremely unhappy with the cheap pot set that I owned before and I still recall making the experiment how much faster the water would heat up. It was easy to clean and it is also dishwasher safe. A great pot set if you do like to cook and do not want to spend a fortune on your set.
Nice quality
In the U.S. you can get All Clad or something made in China. I found that WMF sold in Europe is made in Germany, but when sold in the U.S. it's made in China. That at lease gave me a barometer of the quality. The loop handles make it easy to store in my lazy-susan and also are more apt to remind me of the option of putting them in the oven--making one less pot/pan/dish to scrub. I was surprised at how much better this cookware conducts heat that my Cuisinart. Instead of trying to boil something on my electric stove at 8 or 9 I only have to go to 5. It's a lovely set and I love using them.
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WMF Vitalis Stainless Steel Large Stovetop Steamer System, 16-Inches by 11-Inches

Novel item
I just received the vitalis steamer. A few notes for potential buyers:
- at a little over $160+, this price at Amazon is the lowest you will find for the large size (there is a smaller version that is suitable for 2 people)
- the unit is hefty and appears to be made of quality steel
- the unit is NOT made in Germany as the description says; instead it is made in China which is disappointing especially in light of the price they are charging
- the steel is dull looking (I have noticed that Rosle and WMF items made in China appear like this; whereas Fissler which is still made in Germany is beyond compare)
- the inside is not as big as expected for 4 people, maybe 2 or 3 if you want to fit food in there comfortably
- there are 2 trays provided - a large one and a small one. The steamer can hold 2 of the small trays and 1 of the large trays, or 2 large trays. It's no surprise that WMF sells the small and large trays individually for over $30+ each! I can...
Excellent large stovetop steamer
This steamer is, as another reviewer noted, made in China, but it is still heavy, high-quality stainless steel. I had been using a smaller round steamer to cook vegetables and to reheat leftovers, but this steamer's shape makes it easier to steam several items at once, and there is a small thermometer in the lid, so it's possible to steam food at a lower temperature as advised in some of the complex and strange recipes included in the booklet that comes with the steamer. Here's my favorite steam cooked item, a savory egg custard -- 2 eggs gently beaten, mixed with about 4 oz of vegetable or chicken broth, maybe with some salt, pepper, and chopped shallots, cooked about 20 or 25 minutes at 180 to 190 degrees F.

It's really important to avoid having the pan empty on a burner, but I did this by accident; the scorched spots on the pan's surface have mostly gone after prolonged and gentle cleaning efforts. The steamer takes a lot of space on my stovetop, but I use it just...
Best Steamer there is
Incredibly efficient and can hold a lot more food than you think. Superb design. It puts steaming into a whole new realm.
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WMF Premium One 6-Quart High Casserole with Lid

WMF at its best
This pot is great. Handles stay cool. Have 2 others bought in Germany 40 years ago, still look like new. WMF is a superior line and has remained so. I have WMF silverware for 40 years and used daily, no promblems. I know this new pot is well worth the $ and I will use it forever.


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WMF CeraDur Profi Non-Stick Serving Pan, 11-Inch

Great Nonstick Everyday Pan
I am not a big fan of nonstick cookware. I purchased this pan as well as the WMF CeraDur Profi Non-Stick Serving Pan, 8-Inch for DH when he wakes up thinking he has a new skill and tries to cook.

I like the Scanpan skillets for this purpose but the handles take up valuable space.

I chose the 11 inch pan over the Calphalon Commercial Nonstick 10-Inch Everyday Pan with Lid, All-Clad Stainless Steel Non-Stick Low Casserole - Gray due to both pans having rivets that would be difficult to clean around.

The Calphalon Commercial Nonstick 10-Inch Everyday Pan with Glass Lid is a great buy at $49.99. The only reason I did not go with it is the rivets on the pan's interior which would make it difficult to clean around. Also, the exterior can be...


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WMF Premium One 4-Quart Low Casserole with Lid

Quality Product
I use this casserole with the steam insert. It's excellent. Vegetables turn out perfect. I highly recommend this product line.


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WMF Function 4 High Casserole with Lid, 6-Quart

Love on first sight
Sometimes you see things and you know instantly that you have to have it. I was visiting Germany and there was WMF's Function 4 on display. I do have a thing for design, function and quality and this one is a design that should get a few awards. I could see already that it was heavier than some of WMF's other pots. And the red silicone at the handles and the lid are just something really new, different and functional. If you have worked with silicone than you will know that it is practical - through and through. And silicone is something else: quiet! What a difference.
I do have more than enough pots and pans, and those are super, there is just no need for a new pot set. But therefore that we are not able to take a pot home for a trial, just to find out how it will work, I had buy it.
The Trans Therm universal base makes it possible to use Function 4 on all stovetops, including induction. As a little tip: always put a pot on the right sized burner, the pot should cover the...


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WMF Function 4 8 Piece Casserole Cookware Set

Just Simply Amazing
I bought this at the WMF store outlet in Germany. Was not the exact same configuration and hard to remember the price, but I think this price point is cheaper to the Germany, Euro denominated ones. Anyway, this is Gorgeous!!!! Simply a piece of design art and cooking function of the highest quality possible without going more crazy on price. The fact you can see the cooking process, the red silicone, the different levels of steam release... is just amazing. The only "drawback" is that the close section does not seal completely, but I guess it is not a pressure cooker. Scary price, but if you want something that will last forever and looks cool... go for it...
Gorgeous cookware
This is without a doubt the finest cookware I have ever used. The lids with the multi pouring holes are a dream, and prevent potential burns from steam. True German engineering and craftsmanship.
only it was possible to give more stars!
My husband is German. He chose this set. First I thought it was too expensive and not worth that money. Then we received the package. IT is amazing!!!! the finest cookware I have ever owned. it is very easy to use. High quality. I am so glad that my husband chose the set!
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WMF Premium One 9-1/2 Inch Steaming Insert

Must Have Steamer Insert
Purchased this insert with the associated casserole, it definitely produces perfect steamed vegetables. Do you self a favor and spend on quality.


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WMF Provence Plus 7-Piece Cookware Set

Solid cookware with good heat conductivity and good quality
The set contains four pots ranging from large to medium small. The lids sit perfect and the handles do not get hot at all. I also realized that I need much less energy than with my old pots.
I recommend this product.
Excelent cookware from WMF
This is the absolute best set I have ever owned . Cleans easily cooks well over low heat . I am impressed .
very good quality，
that is my second time to bought it, it is very nice goods,the box size is 52*30*22CM, and almost 20 pound.
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WMF Stainless Steel Deep Oval Roasting Pan, 16-1/4-Inch

Perfect roaster for almost all needs
Sure this isn't going to fit a 30lb turkey, but hey I have an old ceramic coated roaster, and it is nice, had it for 20 years. One of my biggest issues with this pan is that when carying heavy stuff with the handles it has a tendancy to want to spill. And of course the ceramic coating chips easy. Well if you notice in the picture the handles are offset, well pick this pot up by the handles, and you feel a perfectly balanced pot that is easy to carry. I always like it when a manufacturer makes somthing that you need, and didn't even realize you needed it. With that said no other roaster is ever going to measure up. I would not buy it at the list price, but this pan is worht what Amazon charged at the time of my purchase of just less than that recomended by manufacturer. Will follow up after this pan has been used several times or so.
wonderful
heavy, looks beautiful at the table, easy to clean, can cook either the bottom or the lid, size is perfect for me, altough a little small than others, I higly recomend it
Love this pan
By far one of my favorites. I have an induction stove and a huge burner that I haven't been able to use, until this pot came along. I use the lid as my favorite skillet, the offset handles are very useful. The pan can hold a large amount of veggies for sauteing without touching the others. I really haven't used the bottom yet as I'm not a meet eater, maybe I'll try it for pastas. Truly a beautiful finish and very easy to clean.
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WMF Perfect Plus 8-1/2-Quart Pressure Cooker

WFM - Wonderful, Fabulous Must-have
I guess I am rhapsodizing over this pressure cooker but it's the 4th one I've tried and I must say I love it!

We remodeled our kitchen and our new cooktop is an induction model so our old (20+ year) aluminum PC no longer worked for us.

I tried Futuro, Kuhn Rikon and some other brand I don't recall. None was both thick enough to prevent food burning and with a simple and easy to use pressure system.

I cook daily for 6 or more and this cooker is big enough to meet all my needs. In the few days I've had it, I've made risotto - no burning, cheesecake - no cracking, chicken cacciatore and brisket. Every recipe was perfect when done.

Clean up is a snap - remove the handle and rinse under running water. Remove the sealing ring and wash by hand. Toss everything else in the dishwasher.

Did I say I love this pressure cooker? Yes, it's expensive but well worth it!

06/27/2010 Edited to add that the pressure release valve with...
Good pot and a bad cook
I would not have bought this item if Amazon offered this unit for $100, for I've had various pressure cookers in the past that lasted worthy of that much money. What a pleasant surprise; It's been more than 2 years of regular use and abuse, and has not encountered any problem whatsoever. I'd not mind spending full retail price knowing that how well this thing is engineered and built.

Its innovative pressure indicator feature, the thing that pops out, informs user to set optimal heat setting while preventing a possible explosion. Once temperature of cooking matter has reached maximum temperature with full heat applied, usually 30-40% of maximum heat is all that's required to retain highest temperature; this is important if one cooks over 3 hours like I do. Compare to 10 hours of continuous heating at full heat with conventional pot; saves big on utility bill, all precious human time and unpleasant odor left by boiling something for such long time. Pressure relief valve...
This is a wonderful pressure cooker.
This pressure cooker performs flawlessly and cleans up easily and beautifully. This cooker is rather tall, but I like that. If I brown meat or chicken in the pan before cooking, splatters are nicely contained.
This pressure cooker is very safe and easy to use---nothing like my mother's "scary" pressure cooker.
I have called WMF customer service (not because of a problem, but rather with questions re use) and I've found their customer service excellent.
I highly recommend this pressure cooker.
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WMF Function 4 Low Casserole with Lid, 4-Quart

love the pan, lid has issues
I was given this pan as a gift. I love the pan and use it all the time. The only problem is the lid. The silicone ring around the lid retains the smell of whatever you cook in the pan. I can't get rid of the smell and I smell it every time I open the cabinet where I store the pan. I can't find any where on line to ask about it or a web site that would help.
I just don't know why black bone chicken smell better if cooked by this one than other qua...
I just don't know why black bone chicken smell better if cooked by this one than other qua... The lid is excellent to keep steam in and heating the food in a health way.
Besides, this pan remain warm long time after cooking, keep the food fresh during serving.
Outstanding!!!
If you know the brand, then it goes without saying that this is a very high quality piece of cookware. Worth the investment! I am looking forward to many years of use!
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