Kuhn Rikon Duromatic Saucepan Pressure Cooker 5 Qt
- 5 quarts, enough for a 3.5 lb chicken or 4 lb roast
- 18/10 stainless steel with an aluminum sandwich base
- All heat sources, including induction
- Four safety steam release systems plus a locking lid
- Trivet, cookbook and manual included
- Fill marks at one-half and two-thirds
- 6.5 pounds, 17.3 x 9.8 x 8.7 inches
Last refreshed Sep 24, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A stainless steel stovetop pressure cooker that works on every heat source, including induction, with a locking lid and several steam release systems. The electric wattage and voltage fields look like errors for a stovetop pan.
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ASIN: B00004R8ZECategory: Stovetop Pressure Cookers
Overview
Kuhn Rikon builds this Duromatic as a saucepan-style pressure cooker, with a long handle and a smaller assist handle for tipping and pouring. A locking lid prevents opening while pressure is up.
Speed is the case for it, with cooking times described as about a third of conventional cooking, and the build suits induction cooks. The listing's electric specs contradict a stovetop design, so rely on the description rather than those fields.
Who it's for
A home cook preparing roasts, chicken or whole meals faster on any burner. Those after a countertop appliance with presets and a timer should look at electric cookers instead.
Pros and cons
- Works on induction and all hobs
- Locking lid blocks opening under pressure
- Several steam release systems
- Trivet and cookbook included
- Electric spec fields look wrong
- Capacity stated two different ways
- Care instructions not listed
Performance notes
Pressure cooking traps steam, so food reaches temperatures above boiling, and the aluminum disk sandwiched in the base spreads heat quickly. The description says cooking takes about a third of conventional time, and little water is needed. Fill marks guide how much to load.
Specifications
| Brand | Kuhn Rikon |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 6.5 pounds |
| Item dimensions | 17.3 x 9.8 x 8.7 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 5 quarts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | 18/10 stainless steel with aluminum sandwich base |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Trivet, Quick Cuisine cookbook, instruction manual |
| Other details | |
| Closure Type | Inner Lid, Outer Lid |
| Special Features | All hobs, including induction |
| Safety | Locking system and four steam release systems |
| Fill marks | One-half and two-thirds |
| Handles | Long handle with assist handle |
Frequently asked questions
How do I clean the Kuhn Rikon Duromatic pressure cooker?
The listing gives no cleaning instructions. The body is 18/10 stainless steel, so check the included manual for washing and valve care.
Is the Kuhn Rikon Duromatic an electric pressure cooker?
No. The specs list wattage, voltage and touch control, but the description describes a stovetop pan for all heat sources, including induction.
Is the Duromatic 5 quarts or 5.3 quarts?
The capacity field says 5 quarts while the included components line names a 5.3 qt cooker. The title and description use 5 quarts.
How full can I fill the Kuhn Rikon Duromatic?
The inside has capacity marks at one-half and two-thirds fill levels.