PRESTO 06006 Kitchen Kettle Multi-Cooker/Steamer, Black

Great for 1 or 2 people, for a family get it's big brother, both work great. This is my 4th one, my 3 Exs got the other 3. I 'm 71 %26 I'm keeping this one, no more women. Do I need to say anymore about how much I think about this one or its big brother.

LOVE IT. IT IS CERAMIC COATED SO NO WORRY ABOUT TOXIC COATINGS. I COOK ON MY BATHROOM COUNTER SO IT IS COMPACT AND EASY TO STORE. BE CAREFUL WITH THE PLUG SYSTEM. MY LAST ONE RUSTED BECAUSE OF ACCIDENTAL WATER EXPOSURE.

My husband needed a new deep fryer, him and his friends get together on the weekends %26 watch whatever sports are on, always make food. . Today was fresh bluegill french fries and onion rings. When I asked his opinion of the deep fryer, he said “I like it” the basket is handy to pull everything out at once or if you want you can still scoop items out one at a time. It didn't take long to heat up. Everything was crispy. Easy to wipe down and clean up.

I love this kettle, a very good invention, It is the second one I buy, the previous I bought three years ago, but I treated not so well and scratched the interior, although the electrical part was working well. I decide to buy a new one. This kettle deserve more audience, it is a fabulous product. In a blink the food is cook and steam at a perfection, is easy to wash too. I am vegan and I use the kettle daily for my food. Highly recommended.

If there is a better one out there, I have not seen it. I got this one because my old one needed a part and it was the same cost to get a new one on-line as it was to replace the old part. A Presto parts representative is the person who told me to buy this on-line at Walmart instead of ordering a new part. It's not just a deep-fryer, it does multiple tasks. Some of the other deep-fryers I looked at had lids on them that were as thin as plastic coffee can lids. I like the lid on this one. It is durable, but you don't use it while deep-frying. I thought a product of this quality would have cost a lot more than I paid for it. So far, I've only used it for deep-frying but it also does blanching of vegetables and other things. I did not know what blanching was until I read the owner's manual. It does a wonderful job deep-frying. I love the lift-out pan. I would not want to pick out pieces individually with a utensil like you have to do with some small deep-fryers. My mom has a small (pick out the pieces, no basket) deep-fryer and she thought this was to big for me and my girlfriend, but I believe it is the perfect size. Presto should include lock-washers for the screw on handles and legs because they warn you that they can become loose over time and need to be tightened. No problem, just buy 6 small lock-washers separately- they are inexpensive. The lock-washers will keep the legs and handles tightly fastened. The electrical attachment is magnetically attached and will break free instantly with slight pressure on the cord, which will prevent someone from turning over the product and frying themselves with hot oil in the event they get tangled in the cord.

Sometimes a deep frier is needed. There are certain foods that just taste better fried. This bad boy packs a punch and does the trick. I have made chicken tenders for my young children, and they love them. The frier is the secret. The temperature knob makes sure the oil stays heated. The key is to not overload it. I put four tenders at a time in the previously mentioned meal for my kids. Worked like a champ. I may have opted for one a tad bigger, but it is not a deal killer.

I'll try to add all the info that I couldn't find before I bought this item. Let me get this out of the way first, I love it. For deep frying, 9 cups of oil is at the fill line. Maintained 400°F very good. I like the adjustable temperature. I will soon use it for chili. Would be great for soups, stews, chicken and dumplings etc. you get the idea. The glass lid will come in handy. Total usable capacity is about 1 gallon. One gallon will fill to between an inch and an inch and a half from the rim. Clean up was so easy. I used some Dawn and a sponge then rinsed it off. The same for the aluminum basket. I am sure the dishwasher would do great. Next time it will probably be in the dishwasher but not this time. I checked and tightened all the screws. I now have a couple of Fry Daddy's that I may never use again.

I love this pot. I bought the first one because I wanted to save money. Instead of turning on my electric stove, which uses a 220 line, I could save money using regular outlets. I use this for ANYTHING that goes in a saucepan. Mashed potatoes( yes, some of us still make mashed potatoes from scratch), to cook pasta, boil eggs, rice pudding, when a recipe calls for browning meat before putting in the crock pot, cooking veggies. You get the idea. Clean up is fast and easy. I haven't had anything stick to this pot. One WARNING, do not use metal utensils of any kind. I made the mistake and scratched the coating. Always use utensils make for non stick cookware. I was so happy with my old pot, I came back and got another one.

I had one of these many years ago and I used it often and for just about everything from frying taters to chili to frying cat fish to slow cooking a pot roast and more! Four years ago my house was destroyed by fire and I lost most everything. Immediately I went to walmart to buy those simple things one needs such as towels, pan, etc. One of the first things I bought, was the presto multi cooker! I use it at least once a week and often more than that. It is very easy clean up. After deep frying, remove the oil, wash it with dish detergent and it will continue to look good as new. It really does clean up easily. The basket I also use for other things and in other pans some times. ALSO, I have very very bad luck with crock pots....they either do not get hot enough and/or stop working within a few months of purchase. I love the presto multi cooker for slow cooking because I can set it where I want it and I can turn it up so it will cause the contents to come to a boil. Very versatile item that really will last seemingly forever. It's a wonderful and affordable item.

We had a Presto Kitchen Kettle for nearly 10 years when it died. I found the replacement at Walmart.com and had it shipped to the store, since a Walmart is close by. This one is slightly smaller than our previous one, but we still like it because it has a fry basket, is compact, and can cook large batches of French fries. It is also easy to clean, since you can detach the power cord and thermostat, and immerse the cooker in water. You do have to attach the feet and handles, but that's easy with a screwdriver. It's also a great value for the money spent.