On 2008-07-02, George Cebulka > wrote:

> As for safety, they are perfectly safe provided you follow a couple
> of simple rules..
> 1) Never, ever open the pot while it is under pressure - Modern
> pressure cookers have a safety interlock that prevents you from doing this.
> 2) Never, ever remove the pressure weight from the steam vent stem
> while the pot is under pressure. At a minimum you will end up with your
> meal pureed all over your ceiling at worse, some third degree burns from
> the steam.
> And one more,
> 3) Make sure the steam vent is free from obstructions and that all
> of safety valves and seals are in good repair.

> Other than the above, the only caution I can think of is that you buy
> one made by a reputable manufacture.

All good advice, George, but you forgot a one biggie ....DO NOT overfill the
cooker! IOW, do not fill the pressure cooker too full or the cooked
ingredients may expand to the point where they interfere with one of the
safety valves. All P/Cs have very detailed instructions on their use, so
read the manual carefullly and follow saftey guidlines and you should never
have a problem.

nb