This Tower 7 litre aluminium pressure cooker will lock in all the nutrients and flavour as it speedily cooks your dinner. It has an automatic locking system and a visual pressure indicator too. Suitable for gas and electric hobs and solid hotplates (but not for use on Ceramic or halogen hobs) this cooker has a steamer basket with an integrated separator and comes with a 10 year guarantee. Aluminium. Pressure cooker features:
7 litre capacity. Phenolic handles. Visual pressure indicator raises to indicate when cooker is at pressure. Automatic locking system. Suitable for hob types electric, gas, solid hotplates. Manufacturer's 10 year guarantee. Pressure cooker accessories: Steamer basket. Trivet to protect your worktop. Divider for separating different foods e. G. Vegetables. Recipes included.
Top comments
Tickorama to gmerchant
8 Jun 1725#26
If you put the kids in it first, then you both climb in on top and squash them down, you should all fit in it cheeky cheeky
Midjet76 to gmerchant
7 Jun 177#10
Can never be too big IMHO I have a 15 litre and 22 litre one which are great for cooking whole hams and turkeys.
7 litre should easily do 4 people, I suppose it depends on poertion size, but defo 4 if you are eating healthy sized portions, my trouble is if I make a stew/casserole etc everyone wants second helpings.
All comments (81)
ihatebingo
7 Jun 17#1
hot i cant find it cheaper great work op and a wowzer 10 year gaurantee strong
gibblesuk
7 Jun 172#2
Nice price. Ordered thank you. Will sell my old one to the chavs on Facebook cheeky
ihatebingo to gibblesuk
7 Jun 17#3
(y)
waikit83
7 Jun 171#4
Ht deal! heat added, thanks for sharing and posting!
angelamarrison
7 Jun 171#5
Thanks great offer.
jamstaruk1972
7 Jun 172#6
is this just like a slow cooker only faster?
gmerchant
7 Jun 171#7
pls can someone answer - is this capacity enough for a family of 4 or too big for that?
Midjet76 to gmerchant
7 Jun 177#10
Can never be too big IMHO I have a 15 litre and 22 litre one which are great for cooking whole hams and turkeys.
7 litre should easily do 4 people, I suppose it depends on poertion size, but defo 4 if you are eating healthy sized portions, my trouble is if I make a stew/casserole etc everyone wants second helpings.
simba2585 to gmerchant
7 Jun 172#11
I think it's a good size. Ultimately depends What you use it for. There is some videos on YouTube.
ihatebingo to gmerchant
7 Jun 171#13
its fine for a family of four (y)
Tickorama to gmerchant
8 Jun 1725#26
If you put the kids in it first, then you both climb in on top and squash them down, you should all fit in it cheeky cheeky
prettymommy to gmerchant
8 Jun 17#32
Perfect size
shalton
7 Jun 17#8
Your link doesn't work for me,and I can't find it on argos.co.uk
Would have been even better if stainless steel but heat still given as excellent price.
soopdragon
7 Jun 17#15
Heat added thanks :smiley:
edinburgher
8 Jun 17#16
These are such great value. Realised the other day that I've had mine for 30 years, since I was given it as a student. Still using it most days. Fantastic for soup etc
mart321
8 Jun 17#17
I much prefer these to slow cookers, can really tough cuts of meat meat in the mouth in 45mins, just remember you get no reduction at all, so you really need to simmer the sauce down afterwards to reduce it. You can't beat slow cooking in the oven but if you havnt got a spare 4 hours these are great. I did a bit of research and ended up getting a vmf perfect plus pressure cooker, they are the bees knees.
maxie014
8 Jun 17#18
These are good pressure cookers had one for a few years,especially for that price.
darren9030
8 Jun 17#19
Thanks - ordered & heat added.
disneyprincessxo to darren9030
8 Jun 17#25
Thank you just ordered it. The one I'm
Using at the minuet when I make curry for example, when I take the lid of the pressure cooker to check on it all the onions and tomAtos are burnt and stuck to the bottom? Even though I've added liquid. What am I doing wrong?! Or is it my pressure cooker I'm
Currently using is crap ?
happenstance
8 Jun 17#20
There are some health concerns over using aluminium, are there any truths to this?
cicobuff to happenstance
8 Jun 17#21
Not according to [this] Canadian article. Unless of course you are getting your daily dose of aluminium elsewhere.
According to Health Canada, cooking a meal in an aluminum pan can add about 1 to 2 mg aluminum to your food. The World Health Organization estimates that people can safely consume about 50 mg a day without harm, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not set an upper intake limit.
Aluminium has its benefit of being a better heat conductor and lighter than stainless steel, although obviously not as durable.
vassy1 to happenstance
8 Jun 17#22
The aluminium mixes with the food and after you eat it the aluminium level im body shoots up... :stuck_out_tongue:
-=blootoon=- to happenstance
8 Jun 171#23
Yes there are lots of reports that they should be avoided and not just for health wise, the aluminium limits what what kind of foods can be cooked in it as the aluminium reacts with quite a lot of foods.
xmikebx to happenstance
8 Jun 17#24
source: theguardian.com
High aluminium intake is an health risk but I'm pretty sure that's not why this has been reduced :smiley:
You're more likely to do yourself harm overdosing on Oxo cubes :stuck_out_tongue:
Tickorama
8 Jun 17#27
I have one of these and I use it alot. Curried goat cooks in less than 45 mins and its so tender. Cuts down on cooking time and saves gas\electric. Downside is its quite big to store.
-=blootoon=-
8 Jun 17#28
you should of received a trivet with your cooker if not then a big glass bowl works for some things, myself i have an electric pressure cooker with a non stick liner that i use for curries and stews and a stainless steel Fagor CHEF8RXTRA that i use for larger things. I started with an aluminium pressure cooker but i would not go back to one, i found they took too long for the lid to seal properly which resulted in a lot of drips and escaped steam until the heat had reached the lid so it could seal properly.
EDIT/ Actually - they look identical in the pictures. They must be made in the same factory and Russell Hobbs stamps their brand on some of them.
ThermalRider
8 Jun 17#30
In my experience it will last a lot longer than 10yrs because after a few uses it will end up at the back of a cupboard with your other rarely used kitchen items.............that's what happened to mine anyway :smirk:
mikecml
8 Jun 17#31
great deal, just ordered one for collection. Argos site says they are selling fast.
melted
8 Jun 171#33
I tried doing stews in my stainless steel one, adding a packet of colmans/schwatz casserole mix, but it burnt on badly because it thickens the liquid, so I add it towards the end and continue cooking unpressurised, so I can stir it.
When doing stews, I put one of the separators that came with mine in the bottom instead of its trivet, to keep the meat, tomatoes etc from touching the sides or bottom, which helps a little.
It also helps a tiny bit if your pressure cooker has a good thick thermal base to spread the heat evenly, and more importantly if all the seals are in good condition (ie no leaks) so you can have the gas as low as possible without losing pressure.
thisthatandtheother
8 Jun 171#34
Just ordered, never knew I needed one until now.
My granny used to wash my grandads y-fronts in a pan on the cooker, I'm wondering could I add water and use this for my boxers :smirk:
Judging by the questions and comments on this thread there is going to be a significant rise in calls for fire engines and ambulances
brianzion
8 Jun 17#37
OOS....for me :disappointed:
gizbern77
8 Jun 17#38
Aluminium cause cancer :/
ck_
8 Jun 171#39
For a pressure cooker you definitely want stainless steel. These aluminium ones lose their shine very quickly and can't be put in a dishwasher. A Prestige 6l costs about double this but is worth it and the accessories (gasket etc) are available in a lot of stores.
thegroutch
8 Jun 17#40
Is this available on Steam :smirk:
Holte_ender
8 Jun 171#41
Yes mate.
It cooks fast but in a really slow way.
widzmorrow
8 Jun 17#42
I have mine since 1977 a wedding present it lasted longer than the marriage a lot longer lol
They're fantastic and I haven't died yet :confused:
Grover2000
8 Jun 171#43
Looking at reviews - This product isn't great people complaining about the lack of pressure and use of poor quality parts.
wackojacko99
8 Jun 17#44
moris
8 Jun 17#45
thanks .order one.
yotmon
8 Jun 171#46
Will it boil a full head or will i need a bigger pan ?
Daytrader
8 Jun 17#47
Had the same pressure cooker for like 30 years also, each time i dry it after washing up, leaves grey smudges on my kitchen towel, guess thats the Aluminium residue.
Jules67
8 Jun 17#48
Reserved this until I saw it can't be used on ceramic or halogen hobs - drat! lol
anishmathw
8 Jun 17#49
Aluminium cause cancer , I ditto this !
Sharpharp
8 Jun 17#50
In the future, scientists will look back at and think... 2017, now why are all these cancer deaths caused by aluminium.
It's only a matter of time before the likes of Tower etc have a class action against them for using Aluminium in these type of products.
Sharpharp
8 Jun 171#51
That's just the smudges left over, imagine how much aluminium entered your food and now forms part of your DNA..
LyesLyes18
8 Jun 172#52
Use code HOME 20 for another 20% off / minimum spend £25.
APAT9128
8 Jun 17#53
Thanks. Perfect for my new kitchen (party)
bargain1girl
8 Jun 17#54
Thanks for the code. Just got two down to £27.98
najhuet
8 Jun 17#55
is anyone know if it dishwasher safe thx you :smile:
No8
8 Jun 17#56
Depends on how fat your family is.
nanuek
8 Jun 172#57
Well, that proves it then. You've got to laugh at all those "so called scientists" doing large scale double blind trials and publishing repeatable research in peer reviewed journals when all they really needed was a ditto. Sad.
APAT9128
8 Jun 17#58
Probably wont be big enough then cheeky
Jules67
8 Jun 17#59
I don't think it is, pretty sure the main description on the website said it wasn't
mrmann35
8 Jun 17#60
Says that on the Argos website but I just picked mine up and says in the instructions suitable for all hobs.
Robbo11
8 Jun 171#61
Good deal but I just know it would end up in the same cupboard as the Breville sandwich toaster, Sodastream fizzy drinks maker, Slow cooker and Pasta maker that I bought and never use. :smirk:
saam77
8 Jun 171#62
Great price. Ordered thank you :smiley:
gibblesuk
8 Jun 17#63
this will save you money if you learn the basics
cloudary
8 Jun 17#64
any smaller size
gmerchant
8 Jun 17#65
sounds like you have tried this and it seems to work for you :wink:
Buckyball
8 Jun 17#66
Only thing that speaks for this pot is a 10 years warranty.
peter1255
8 Jun 17#67
can you reserve online and pay with argos gift card ?
gmerchant
8 Jun 17#68
less than yours :wink:
MusaX
8 Jun 17#69
Yep
yotmon
8 Jun 17#70
Picked one up today - looks like it's worth the money - can finally throw the one out that I bought off a car boot sale in 1996 !
gadgetgeek82
8 Jun 17#71
Might try some pulled pork or chicken in this. picked one up today. thanks op
xmikebx
8 Jun 17#72
Picked mine up today I thought they'd given me an empty box :man: Cheers OP :sunglasses:
hugo45
8 Jun 171#73
A cheap way to add alumni to your diet.
sam_of_london
8 Jun 17#74
Negative, i used a aluminium pressure cooker before and will not go back to it. I have stainless steel pressure cooker now and love it. Steel pressure cooker can be used on induction cooker and do not get dirty stains like aluminium . Very easy to wash. Also no leaching of aluminium in acidic food like tomatoes or lemon.
sam_of_london
9 Jun 17#75
Eating aluminium is not healthy.
simba2585
9 Jun 17#76
I ended up not collecting my reservation after reading up about aluminium cookware. The extra effort to keep it in good nick alone put me off along with it being a reactive metal not suited to certain foods.
Il pay more or find a deal on stainless one.
melted
9 Jun 17#77
We got rid of our aluminium pressure cookers decades ago. Stainless steel is worth the extra money, easier to clean and you can you can wash all but the lid in the dishwasher.
I'd also suggest getting one that cooks at 15psi. Many modern ones including this cook at less than 12psi, which might make them cheaper to manufacture as they are thinner metal, but lower pressure equals lower temperature and a longer cooking time.
simba2585
9 Jun 17#78
Agree with you and thanks for posting.
Ralphymach
9 Jun 17#79
Bought mine yesterday. Cooked chilli in it tonight. Hot!
Jules67
12 Jun 17#80
Me too - plus it wasn't suitable for halogen or ceramic hobs, which seemed a bit odd
Chz
14 Jun 17#81
I think it's a great buy if you actually know what to do with a pressure cooker.
That being said, despite the fact that even on sale it's 4x more expensive, I do tend to recommend the InstantPot to anyone who doesn't know what to do with a pressure cooker. When you consider that some of the fancier name brand stovetop ones get over £50, the InstantPots don't look too bad at all and an idiot can use one.
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Opening post
This Tower 7 litre aluminium pressure cooker will lock in all the nutrients and flavour as it speedily cooks your dinner. It has an automatic locking system and a visual pressure indicator too. Suitable for gas and electric hobs and solid hotplates (but not for use on Ceramic or halogen hobs) this cooker has a steamer basket with an integrated separator and comes with a 10 year guarantee.
Aluminium.
Pressure cooker features:
7 litre capacity.
Phenolic handles.
Visual pressure indicator raises to indicate when cooker is at pressure.
Automatic locking system.
Suitable for hob types electric, gas, solid hotplates.
Manufacturer's 10 year guarantee.
Pressure cooker accessories:
Steamer basket.
Trivet to protect your worktop.
Divider for separating different foods e. G. Vegetables.
Recipes included.
Top comments
7 litre should easily do 4 people, I suppose it depends on poertion size, but defo 4 if you are eating healthy sized portions, my trouble is if I make a stew/casserole etc everyone wants second helpings.
All comments (81)
7 litre should easily do 4 people, I suppose it depends on poertion size, but defo 4 if you are eating healthy sized portions, my trouble is if I make a stew/casserole etc everyone wants second helpings.
Using at the minuet when I make curry for example, when I take the lid of the pressure cooker to check on it all the onions and tomAtos are burnt and stuck to the bottom? Even though I've added liquid. What am I doing wrong?! Or is it my pressure cooker I'm
Currently using is crap ?
According to Health Canada, cooking a meal in an aluminum pan can add about 1 to 2 mg aluminum to your food. The World Health Organization estimates that people can safely consume about 50 mg a day without harm, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not set an upper intake limit.
Aluminium has its benefit of being a better heat conductor and lighter than stainless steel, although obviously not as durable.
High aluminium intake is an health risk but I'm pretty sure that's not why this has been reduced :smiley:
You're more likely to do yourself harm overdosing on Oxo cubes :stuck_out_tongue:
This is better for another £7.50:
Russell Hobbs 7l Aluminium Pressure Cooker - £24.98 + £1.99
https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/russel-hobbs-pressure-cooker-7l-
Branded and will be better quality.
EDIT/ Actually - they look identical in the pictures. They must be made in the same factory and Russell Hobbs stamps their brand on some of them.
When doing stews, I put one of the separators that came with mine in the bottom instead of its trivet, to keep the meat, tomatoes etc from touching the sides or bottom, which helps a little.
It also helps a tiny bit if your pressure cooker has a good thick thermal base to spread the heat evenly, and more importantly if all the seals are in good condition (ie no leaks) so you can have the gas as low as possible without losing pressure.
My granny used to wash my grandads y-fronts in a pan on the cooker, I'm wondering could I add water and use this for my boxers :smirk:
It cooks fast but in a really slow way.
They're fantastic and I haven't died yet :confused:
It's only a matter of time before the likes of Tower etc have a class action against them for using Aluminium in these type of products.
:smiley:
Il pay more or find a deal on stainless one.
I'd also suggest getting one that cooks at 15psi. Many modern ones including this cook at less than 12psi, which might make them cheaper to manufacture as they are thinner metal, but lower pressure equals lower temperature and a longer cooking time.
That being said, despite the fact that even on sale it's 4x more expensive, I do tend to recommend the InstantPot to anyone who doesn't know what to do with a pressure cooker. When you consider that some of the fancier name brand stovetop ones get over £50, the InstantPots don't look too bad at all and an idiot can use one.