Fagor Splendid 6 Quart Pressure Canner

Being made up of a high gauge 18/10 stainless steel with aluminum encapsulated at the bottom to ensure distribution of even heat while cooking, the ‘Fagor Splendid 6-Quart Pressure Canner with canning functions’, vies your attention for its sleekness and elegance. Its spring type mechanism provides for one pressure setting (high 15 psi). It is provided with a visual indicator and an automatic pressure release system. It works on all the heating surfaces, as gas, electric, induction stoves etc. Canning functions are made possible and to derive full utility of this it is recommended that you use the Fagor Home Canning Kit while carrying out this exercise.

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Pros

• Fagor Splendid 6-Quart Pressure Canner comes high on safety because the Fagor Splendid 6 Quart Pressure Canner is wrapped with triple safety system that comprises of a dual pressure control valve, two independent excess pressure release values and a safety locking handle.
• Capable of achieving up to 70% energy saving
• The impact bonded encapsulated aluminum provides for even heat distribution which helps in achieving uniform cooking.

Cons

• Some users have reported problems in the sealing function. This could impact the pressure due to evaporation of water that could produce a scorched food. Nonetheless, this problem can be fixed easily.

Rating

Among the 81 customers/users who have rated Fagor Splendid 6-Quart Pressure Canner, 47 have given a five star rating, 16 a four-star rating which works out to a solid 78% in favor of Fagor Splendid 6-Quart Pressure Canner. Six customers have rated it in the middle category (three and two stars) while 12 of them constituting 15% have expressed the need for improvement. However, an analysis of the reasons for one star rating does not throw up major technical issues but relate to operational/maintenance issues  and suggestions for adding additional features. Hence, the Fagor Splendid 6-Quart Pressure Canner gets a thumb up.

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