Hawkins HSS50 Stainless Induction Cooker

Food-Grade Superior Stainless Steel

The Hawkins Stainless Steel pressure cooker body and lid are crafted from food-grade, 18/8, non-magnetic, superior stainless steel (AISI Grade 304). The ’18/8′ signifies that this stainless steel grade contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel, ensuring superior anti-corrosion resistance and the ability to withstand various food acids found in fruits, meats, milk, and vegetables. This makes it one of the highest quality stainless steel grades employed for crafting cooking utensils. Type 304 stainless steel boasts exceptional strength, ensuring that, with proper care, your Hawkins Stainless Steel pressure cooker will provide many years of reliable service. The 18/8 superior stainless steel lid, also food-grade, guarantees optimal hygiene and durability. 5.8 mm Extra-thick, Heat-diffusing Sandwich Bottom. Both the pressure cooker body and lid are constructed from food-grade, superior stainless steel, ensuring maximum hygiene and durability. The outside bottom features a 4.1 mm thick aluminium core, sandwiched between two sheets of stainless steel, designed to spread heat quickly and evenly. This innovative design eliminates hotspots, preventing food from burning or sticking. The external base, made of AISI Grade 430 magnetic stainless steel, ensures your Hawkins Stainless Steel pressure cooker is compatible with both gas and induction cooktops. Its extra-thick base remains perfectly flat and resists bulging. Furthermore, it can be safely used for light and deep frying prior to pressure cooking.

The Hawkins Pressure-Locked Safety lid

The unique Hawkins Pressure-Locked Safety lid ensures that when pressure builds inside the cooker, it securely locks, much like a modern jetliner door. This prevents opening until the pressure has safely subsided. Perfect Sealing through Intelligent Design – ‘Play’. The lid handle bar is intentionally designed with a slight ‘play’ or movement. This deliberate design feature ensures a perfect, steam-tight seal between the lid and the cooker body’s rim. Recognize this as an advanced design; do not attempt to tighten the bar or eliminate this ‘play’! Fixed Sturdy Pivot. The robust fixed pivot aids the self-centering lid in securely and safely locking into place, guaranteeing a steam-tight seal. It is also engineered to prevent undue pressure on the plastic handles, as it forms an integral part of the metal handle structure. Consequently, the handles boast enhanced longevity.

Superior pressure regulation

The New Improved pressure regulation system offers superior pressure control, facilitates faster cooking, conserves fuel, is easier to insert and remove, and significantly reduces the sprouting of frothy foods like dal. Automatic Safety Valve. The automatic Safety Valve is strategically positioned to safely deflect steam and food downwards should it activate. Longer-Lasting Gasket. Since the lid fits from the inside, the gasket avoids sideways rubbing, cutting, or scraping each time the pressure cooker is opened or closed. Moreover, the lid’s rim provides protection, minimizing the gasket’s exposure to food acids within the cooker.

Sturdy, stay-cool Handles

Your pressure cooker features sturdy, stay-cool handles, designed for easy and comfortable gripping during cooking. These handles provide optimal comfort and protection from excessive heat during use. The metal screws and rivets fastening the handles are safely recessed, reducing the chance of accidental contact with hot metal while cooking. Unique Curved Body. The cooker body boasts a precise curvature, offering three key benefits: it facilitates easy stirring during pre-pressure cooking, helps prevent food from sticking or burning (a common issue with some stainless steel cookware), and ensures effortless clean-up! Works on Gas + Induction Cooktops. The AISI Grade 430 magnetic external base allows the pressure cooker to be used efficiently on induction cooktops. Additionally, it is highly recommended for use on gas, electric, ceramic, and halogen cooktops. Its 5.8 mm extra-thick base consistently stays flat and maintains proper contact, even after heavy-duty use.

The Hawkins Cookbook Advantage

A comprehensive cookbook and instruction manual are supplied free of cost with each pressure cooker. It provides valuable and practical information on the proper use and care of your pressure cooker, alongside a variety of tested recipes. Feel empowered to experiment and develop your own culinary creations once you’re comfortable using your pressure cooker! The Hawkins Test Kitchen. The dedicated Test Kitchen team crafts user instructions, develops innovative recipes, and addresses customer queries. They rigorously test products from a consumer’s perspective. Should a prototype encounter issues during testing, the Test Kitchen collaborates with the R&D Centre for design refinement. Certified by UL. UL Certificate No. SA5984. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent, worldwide safety analysis, testing, and certification organization. Headquartered in Chicago, UL was established in 1894. The UL mark is widely accepted and recognized as a trusted symbol of safety and quality. Their certification process includes thorough evaluation and factory surveillance of products by their global field representatives. Several Hawkins models hold UL certification, proudly displaying the UL mark stamped on the product’s external base and printed on its carton.