T-fal Pressure Cooker Silver
Score: 80/100
Presto 01784
Score: 77/100Rankings
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 01784 is a 23-quart aluminum pressure canner notable for its unique induction compatibility and massive capacity. Its substantial weight and large footprint can be challenging to handle and store. Ideal for serious home canners who need extra-large batches and have induction ranges.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
20.8 liters | 21.8 litersbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.7 kgbest | — |
10 years | 12 yearsbest | |
7best | 2 | |
3best | — | |
4best | 2 | |
4best | 2 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Design(2) | ||
Body Material | Polished aluminum | aluminum |
Weight (kg) | 6.70 kg | 4.7-5.4 kg |
Power(1) | ||
Power Type | Manual | Stovetop |
General(3) | ||
Capacity (liters) | 20.8 liters | 21.8 liters |
Warranty (years) | 10 years | 12 years |
Stovetop Compatibility | Gas, Electric, Induction | gas/electric/smooth-top/induction |
Safety(1) | ||
Number of Safety Features | 7 | 2 |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | 4 | 2 |
Features(1) | ||
Cooking Functions | 4 | 2 |
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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.
Professional reviewers highlight the Presto 01784's standout induction compatibility, heavy-gauge aluminum build, and dual canning functionality, positioning it as the only full-size consumer pressure canner that works on induction ranges. The 12-year warranty and comprehensive safety features further reinforce its premium positioning, though reviewers note its substantial weight and size may limit appeal to some households.
Everyday users consistently praise the canner's induction capability, solid construction, and generous capacity, calling it a game-changer for induction-range owners. The most common complaints revolve around its heavy weight, the need for vigilant pressure monitoring with the standard weight, and a desire for a smaller stainless-steel option.
“the only induction autoclave available”
“very heavy”
