5 in 1 cooker - disaster!

[cookie1]

I'm even more convinced that I don't want anything to do with pressure cooking now.

[Lisel]

I'm a bit disappointed with mine, but I've never had anything like that happen.  The knob is suposed to be wobbly.  If you have not browned first it can take a while to reach pressure (PO) and then the countdown starts.  The steam can be a bit scary when it releases but it shouldn't overflow, where did the water flow from?  The instruction book is useles isn't it.

[judydawn]

I'm even more convinced that I don't want anything to do with pressure cooking now.

I'm with you Cookie - it looks as if you either love them or hate them.

[gertbysea]

I could not be bothered with it.. Plus it's something I would not want on my bench top so would  have to haul it in and out.

Gert

[mcmich]

I love mine. I don't leave it on the bench as I like clear benches and have so little bench space.
I am giving away my huge electric frypan to one of the kids as I don't need a big pan these days and the electric pasta maker is being returned. That should be another bag or so filled.

[Halex]

I am hoping to love my pc.  Need some good success.
Mine lives on the living room floor along with the slow cooker & vacum sealer atm, no space.
Am thinking of getting shelves for the cupboard under the stars, then I can stre beaps there
 

[goldfish]

I'm even more convinced that I don't want anything to do with pressure cooking now.

I'm with you Cookie - it looks as if you either love them or hate them.

I was giving some thought about getting one - a couple of friends swear by them . . but no, not at the moment.  I'm with you Cookie.  

[goldfish]

I am hoping to love my pc.  Need some good success.
Mine lives on the living room floor along with the slow cooker & vacum sealer atm, no space.
Am thinking of getting shelves for the cupboard under the stars, then I can stre beaps there
 

    Must tell my family about this . . . they think I'm the only one in the world who does this . . .!!   Totally understand the lack of space problem!!

[Wonder]

Another great result for us last night with a last minute mild beef curry using chuck steak. All done and cleaned up in under an hour and the meat just fell apart, no need for knives even. A nice quick meal with rice on a very busy Saturday afterrnoon. I do have to get used to using less liquid when using a non pc recipe though. This was an old family favorite which we had tried in the slow cooker but it just didn't have the depth of flavour. It's such a shame some of you aren't having much luck with the pc's, we love ours.

[fundj&e]

I love mine. I don't leave it on the bench as I like clear benches and have so little bench space.
I am giving away my huge electric frypan to one of the kids as I don't need a big pan these days and the electric pasta maker is being returned. That should be another bag or so filled.

Mich the pasta maker is also very good to use if you are making Trudy's  tortilla i am going to try and roll out puff pastry with it 2

[maddy]

Bummer Courton....let us know how you get on.

Wonder, could you post your beef curry recipe please 

I'm a bit disappointed with mine, but I've never had anything like that happen

lisel, try the Caramelised pepper pork...it's totally yummy!
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=10558.msg167017#msg167017

[Deeau]

I have one .....did you turn the lid to the lock position?
I know it will not get to pressure if there is not enough water to create enough steam but usually it will turn itself off . My steam valve is wobbly too I am sure that's how they are supposed to be .

[obbie]

MY PC is brilliant, used it 3 times yesterday..

[Wonder]

Obbie, I will try and remember to post tonight when i get home from work.

[Lisel]

Maddy I don't eat pork, but I think DH would love that!

I should clarify, I am not in love with my 5-in-1, I do love the pressure cooker function though.  Apart from the slow cooker (and I have one of those, dad fixed it just after I bought the 5-in1) everything else can be done in a PC or TMX. 

Does anyone use the stainless steel bowl in their 5-in-1 I would rather but am a bit scared of things sticking, stovetop PC's are stainless steel aren't they?  Does food stick to them?