Cooks healthy flavorful meals, fast and easy. The smart choice for preparing today's lower calorie foods. Cooks 3 to 10 times faster than ordinary cooking methods. Saves time, energy, and money. Pressure cooking preserves flavors and nutrients, and even tenderizes lean cuts of meat. The pressure regulator maintains the proper cooking pressure automatically. Ideal for use on regular and smooth-top ranges. Tri-clad base featuring a layer of aluminum sandwiched between 2 layers of stainless steel assures even heating. Luxurious stainless steel for long lasting beauty and easy cleaning. Cover lock indicator shows at a glance if there is pressure inside the cooker. Includes cooking rack and complete 64-page instruction/recipe book. Extended 12 year limited warranty.