"OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote in message
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> In article >,
> "elaine" > wrote:
>
>> "OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote in message
>> news
>> > In article >,
>> > "elaine" > wrote:
>> >
>> >> > I'd be happy to post pics of my pressure cooker stock to anyone that
>> >> > wants to see them again, and the cooking times involved. <G>
>> >> > --
>> >>
>> >> Could you post pics of your pressure cooker? I got a gift certificate
>> >> for
>> >> my birthday for Home Sense/Winners. Had a few minutes to spare the
>> >> other
>> >
>> > Be glad to! I'd taken one yesterday as part of the cheeky taco series I
>> > hope to post in the next week:
>> >
>> > http://home.centurytel.net/Katraslin...sureCooker.jpg
>> >
>> >
>> Thank you. Although it may have seemed like a stupid request, the one I
>> saw
>> in Winners the other day, had no labels etc. (and there was only one) -
>> I
>> wasn't sure. Now I am. Think I will go and buy it!
>>
>> Elaine
>
> There is no such thing as a stupid request luv. ;-)
> I have a digital camera for a reason... <lol>
>
> Coincidently, I had a pic on the camera already as I said above so it
> was easy. I just had to shrink it for posting!
>
> I'm glad I was able to help. Welcome to the ranks of Pressure cooker
> converts! It really is a wonderful tool IMHO. And a major money saver on
> energy costs.
>
> Considering my electric bills of late, that is a big selling point. You
> should see my meter when I'm running the stove, especially if I'm using
> the oven, or more than one burner. :-(
>
> 6 and 8 hour cooking times are just not affordable at the moment.
>
> BTW, see if it has a manual with it. Also, check the condition of the
> safety valve, (a rubber button that is part of the lid) and the gasket.
> The gasket is a removable rubber seal that goes around the inside of the
> lid.
>
> Both of those parts are replaceable and have to be replaced from time to
> time.
>
> A good pressure cooker should last a good 40 years or more. I replace
> rubber parts about every 3 to 5 years as needed depending on usage.

(laugh) - I'm really hoping I won't be here in 40 years. Thanks for the
advice about the manual though.

Elaine