VERY good pressure cooker, it seems, guys... it weighs 1.570 kg + another 1.500 kg for the lid, the 4-liter one, so it’s more than twice as heavy as the cheap Floria I had (900 plus 400 g), and a little heavier and thicker than a cheap 6-liter Tefal I saw at Lidl.
Inside, the valves are made of metal, without the little bit of plastic I saw on the Tefal, and are much thicker. Even the gasket, although it seemed the same, looked a little thicker at the edges on the Human.
Closing it with the little sliding latch is easy and pleasant... the side “P”-shaped pieces close like clamps, instead of you having to turn it—although opening it takes a little more force.
It’s quite shiny, and I was surprised that the inside of the lid doesn’t get dirty; in contrast, the inside of the pressure cooker is more matte (perhaps so scratches don’t show), but less non-stick.
I use it with a cheap Esperanz induction hob that cost 18 euros, and it boils just about as fast, perhaps a little faster than my Floria, and in general it performs very satisfactorily for a pot (my kettle must be 10% more economical for water).
At the hob’s lowest setting, which is 200 watts, it’s excellent for winter and produces little to no steam; overall, it loses no more than 50 grams during 25 minutes of boiling, most of it just before the valve closes to build up pressure. The 80°C setting is enough to keep it going, but a hob with lower and more numerous settings would be the perfect combination.
At 55 euros, I consider it a bargain and a very big saving when paired with induction... its shape is very convenient because it’s wider; the size seems good for 2 people. Maybe get an extra Human gasket too; at 9 euros, it’s a good price.
