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Have been using this every single day since about 4 years. Extremely energey efficient way of cooking. No issues with product. This is one of the more advanced models in the hawkins line, an extremely trusted and reputable indian brand.

8/25/2009: It's been almost 6 years now, and still no issues.

11/30/2012: Still no issues.

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Having owned one of these pressure cookers I can say from first hand experience they are top of the line. My family has used the same pressure cooker now on almost a daily basis for 5+ years. Yes that is an almost daily basis (usually it gets used 5-6 times or more a week). The cooker is still in GREAT shape. We have replaced the gasket once and that is it. The cooker is extremely well crafted with thick aluminum that reminds me of high end cookware like Calphalon, Analon etc. Honestly, you can't get much better than this. PERIOD! It heats well, cleans EASILY and exudes quality.

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I have owned two Futuras for many yearsso long ago I cannot remember the purchase date. Used frequently and still have needed not needed replacement parts. So glad they are still in production.

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I have this cooker and I love it. I use it very often 4 or 5 times a week and it has served me quite well. I have had other pressure cookers too and I think this is easier to clean and cooks faster as well.

I read several people have issues with closing the lid. I made a very short video to help them. Doing it this way, you can even avoid dipping the lid in the food being cooked.

Another problem that many people have mentioned is that the steam whistle is loud, or that the steam whistle also emits some of the food being cooked and makes a mess.

To avoid the steam whistle, try this:

1. For the first few minutes, set the heat on the highest setting till the water starts boiling and there is steam coming out of the lid.

2. After that, lower the flame to a low setting this will make sure that the pressure is building up, but not so high that steam needs to get out of the cooker.

I use the timer to monitor the cooking time vary this according to how much you are cooking. I have had soaked chickpeas (2 cups before soaking) cooked to perfection within 17 minutes in total.

I use timers on my stove and this method has worked very well, with minimal attention to be paid to the cooker.

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I was looking for a small pressure cooker that could be used for camping or for making smaller quantities of food at home. This was the smallest I could find and I'm totally pleased with the quality and the price.

I don't think I would backpack with it, but it's ideal for canoe camping or car camping. I'll be using it at home most of the time because it's just the right size for making a quick meal of lentils or rice.

The handle does take up space. That's unfortunate for travelers and those with small kitchens. I would have preferred a design that had small grips on either side of the cooker.

Its too small for most published pressure cooker recipes. Too many authors assume that everyone cooks for a large group. If you do cook for groups, consider something larger. This cooker is ideal for the rest of us.