Presto 01362 6-Quart
Score: 75/100
T-fal Pressure Cooker Silver
Score: 80/100Rankings
The T-Fal 22-quart aluminum pressure canner delivers precise multi-PSI control, extensive safety features, and a massive capacity for batch cooking and canning. Its heavy weight and slower pressure buildup can be drawbacks for some users. Best for serious home canners and large-family meal prep.
The Presto 01362 is a 6-quart stovetop pressure cooker built with a tri-clad stainless steel base for fast, even cooking. It lacks automated controls and has strict fill-level limits, which can be less convenient for some users. Best for cooks who prefer a durable, manual stovetop cooker with broad stovetop compatibility.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5.7 liters | 20.8 litersbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.994 kgbest | 6.7 kg |
1 years | 10 yearsbest | |
5 | 7best | |
15best | 3 | |
— | 4best | |
2 | 4best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Design(2) | ||
Body Material | stainless steel | Polished aluminum |
Weight (kg) | 2.994 kg | 6.70 kg |
Power(1) | ||
Power Type | stovetop | Manual |
General(3) | ||
Capacity (liters) | 5.7 liters | 20.8 liters |
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 10 years |
Stovetop Compatibility | gas, electric, smooth-top, induction | Gas, Electric, Induction |
Safety(1) | ||
Number of Safety Features | 5 | 7 |
Performance(1) | ||
Pressure Levels | 15 | 3 |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | 2 | 4 |
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Professional reviews are not directly cited in the available sources; however, Presto's official materials highlight the cooker’s robust stainless‑steel construction, rapid heating performance, and a 12‑year warranty as indicators of quality and reliability.
No specific consumer reviews were found in the research data, so overall user sentiment cannot be detailed.
Professional reviewers consider the T-FAL 22-quart canner a solid choice for serious home cooks, emphasizing its comprehensive safety mechanisms, reliable aluminum construction, and automatic pressure regulation that eliminates over-pressure risks. They view it as a dependable upgrade that delivers precise control and significant time savings.
Everyday users generally praise the cooker's durability, safety features, and large capacity, noting its ability to handle big batch projects and reduce cooking time. Common criticisms focus on the slower initial pressure buildup, a hard-to-read manual, and a learning curve for mastering the pressure settings.
