Viking Easy Lock Clamp 8-Quart Pressure Cooker with Steamer

Parts & Features 1. Stay-Cool Handles – Bakelite handles are securely attached to the cooker for comfort, safety and durability 2. Easy Lock Dial Knob – Easily opens (or securely locks) the lid in place with one hand 3. Pressure Indicator – Raises up when pressure builds inside the pressure cooker locking the lid. Also releases steam at if the cooker becomes over pressurized 4. Pressure Adjustment Valve – May be turned to select the desired pressure setting prior to cooking or to release steam after cooking is complete 5. Steam Vent – This vent releases steam when the Pressure Adjustment Valve is turned to the “Release” setting 6. Lid – The unique locking rim secures the lid in any position with no threading or aligning needed 7. Gasket – This silicone ring provides a seal between the lid and the base 8. Base – Features a durable heavy duty encapsulated base with a stainless steel exterior that is suitable for gas, electric, and induction cook tops 9. Volume Markings – Handy markings in both quarts and liters make measuring and filling quick and easy and show the maximum fill level – For use on all cooktops – Handwash Only – Limited Lifetime Warranty Viking 8-Quart Pressure Cooker feature a new and innovative clamp-style lid. With a simple, one-handed turn of the easy locking knob, the side clamps secure the lid in any position. This unique clamp system means users never have to worry about lining up the lid in the proper position on the pressure cooker. The multi-stage pressure control valve features a quick release as well as low and high-pressure settings to make this pressure cooker appropriate for a wide variety of recipes. The dual pressure valve allows for maximum pressure and speed for the most common recipes as well as a lower setting for foods such as seafood and leafy greens that benefit from cooking under lower pressure levels. Featuring a 3-Ply Stainless Steel base, the Viking Pressure Cooker provides quick and even heat distribution. The large 8-quart capacity allows flexibility for small or large portions. Convenient interior markings allow for easy liquid measurements and indicate the maximum fill point. The Viking 8-quart Pressure Cooker also includes a steamer basket for steaming vegetables away from the bottom surface. The interior surface is easy-to-clean, surgical-grade stainless steel that will not react with food, preserving the natural flavor of your meal. Pressure-cooking is a fun and efficient way of cooking. It helps to preserve the natural vitamins and minerals in your foods while saving up to 70% of the energy and cooking 3-4 times faster than conventional cooking methods.