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Electric pressure cooker
- Two pressure settings
- Built-in thermostat
- Programmable timer and cooking options
- Automatic pressure release
- Dishwasher-safe cooking pot
- Only available in 6-quart capacity
- Difficult to clean exterior and lid
- No steamer basket
- Some reports of mechanical problems
For a more worry-free approach to pressure cooking, the Cuisinart CPC-600 Pressure Cooker requires less monitoring than a stovetop pressure cooker. Plus, it has the added benefit of electronic features, such as a programmable cooking timer and functions for browning, sauteing, simmering or warming. As with any electric appliance, however, there are reports of faulty electronics by owners. Many were also disappointed by the poor customer service from Cuisinart, which only offers a three-year warranty. If you want a model that's simpler to operate, reviews point to the stovetop Fagor Duo 8-Quart Pressure Cooker (*Est. $110).
Like the Fagor Duo, the Cuisinart has two pressure settings and an automatic pressure release. Experts praise its cooking performance, but warn that the lid can be tricky to lock in place. Reviewers note that the dishwasher-safe cooking pot is easy to clean, but all the crevices in the lid and exterior housing are not. The Cuisinart CPC-600 is only available in a 6-quart capacity, while stovetop models come in a range of sizes.
Numerous publications have included the Cuisinart CPC-600 Pressure Cooker in comprehensive reviews. It fares well in reviews from the Good Housekeeping Research Institute, Fine Cooking magazine, Cook's Illustrated magazine and Australia's Choice magazine. We also turned to Amazon.com, Macys.com and Cooking.com to gauge owner opinion.
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Our Sources
1. Good Housekeeping Institute
The Good Housekeeping Research Institute evaluates five electric and 14 stovetop pressure cookers. Among the five electric models tested, the Imusa 5-Quart Electric Digital Pressure Cooker is the favorite multi-function model, while the Cuisinart CPC-600 Pressure Cooker does a good job of browning and had a dishwasher-safe insert.
Review: Best Stovetop and Electric Pressure Cookers, Editors of Good Housekeeping Research Institute, October 2010
2. Fine Cooking
Editors compare eight models of pressure cookers and recommend four after cooking wheat berries, dried beans and beef chuck. The Cuisinart CPC-600 Pressure Cooker is the budget-priced pick. We don't know what other electric pressure cookers, if any, were included in the lineup.
Review: Test Drive: Pressure Cookers, Nicki Pendleton Wood, Dec. 2010
3. Cook's Illustrated Magazine
Editors of Cook's Illustrated magazine compare the Cuisinart CPC-600 Pressure Cooker and three other electric pressure cookers to their favorite stovetop model. Testers say the electric models were slower to sear meat and saute onions, but it was the problem of getting the lid to seal correctly that led to mostly lower ratings.
Review: Electric Pressure Cookers, Editors of Cook's Illustrated magazine, January 2010
4. Choice magazine
Australia's Choice magazine editors test eight models of pressure cookers with a 6-quart capacity. The Cuisinart CPC-600 Pressure Cooker is included in this test. Cooking performance is based on the ability to turn lamb shanks and dried soup mix into a meal. The ease of locking the lid, using the controls and cleaning after disassembling the unit accounted for 60 percent of each product's overall score.
Review: Pressure Cookers Review and Compare, Editors of Choice magazine, March 2009
5. Amazon.com
The Cuisinart CPC-600 Pressure Cooker receives more than 300 reviews at Amazon.com. Reviews here seem divided between those who love this cooker and say it works beautifully and those who say it's wiring is faulty or the pressure valve doesn't work properly. Some say the instruction manual is not as helpful as it could be, and Cuisinart's customer service was no help at all.
Review: Cuisinart CPC-600 1000-Watt 6-Quart Electric Pressure Cooker, Contributors to Amazon.com
6. Macys.com
The Cuisinart CPC-600 Pressure Cooker receives a near-perfect 5-star rating from about two dozen owners at Macys.com. They say it makes "absolutely perfect rice in under 10 minutes" and it's "a breeze to operate."
Review: Cuisinart CPC-600 Pressure Cooker, Stainless Steel, Contributors to Macys.com
7. Cooking.com
The Cuisinart CPC-600 Pressure Cooker receives a high score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from about a dozen owners here. Owners like its ability to brown, cook and keep food warm in a single pot.
Review: Pressure Cooker (6-Quart) by Cuisinart, Contributors to Cooking.com
