Save time, energy, and money when you cook with the Presto 1282 8 Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker. This pressure cooker cooks foods 3 to 10 times faster than ordinary cooking methods, and helps to preserve nutrients and flavours, and tenderize lean cuts of meat. The pressure regulator also automatically maintains the proper cooking pressure. This pressure cooker works on both regular and smooth-top ranges, and is constructed of heavy-gauge aluminum for quick, even heating, easy cleaning, and a long life. This pressure cooker also includes a cooking rack and a 64-page instruction/recipe book.