(Part 2) Best pressure cooker parts according to redditors

Non sono un esperto, la mia aveva un buon prezzo perché l'ho presa con i punti del supermercato e ho dovuto aggiungere solo 25 euro. Ho preso la WMF Perfect Plus

E come optional su Amazon ho preso il cestello e il robo per appoggiarlo

C'è scritto che almeno una volta all'anno bisogna cambiare laguarnizione e prima o poi bisogna cambiare anche il coperchio. Però leggo di gente che non cambia niente per anni e funziona lo stesso.

Ora che ce l'ho il mio consiglio è di prendere la pentola di un'azienda che non sparisce dopo breve tempo altrimenti poi sei fregato con i pezzi di ricambio.

Valuta anche le dimensioni, per due persone va bene quella da cm 18 di diametro.

My pressure cooker has a tempered flexible gasket that goes around the entire lid that the manufacturer says should be replaced every year with heavy use.

I assume you mean the round thing here? I don't have this set but have similar lids. I wouldn't feel comfortable using mine for that purpose. I only use mine to cover in the fridge or to trap heat, if everything isn't done at once.

https://www.amazon.com/Listed-Power-Cord-Pressure-Cooker/dp/B01ND185TS

IP'ers use all kinds of things they buy or make as carrying/tote bags for their IP's, and some also make "covers" for them (no handles)--sewed, knitted/crocheted, made from sweaters, etc, etc.

If interested in those, also check out the suggestions at Instant Pot Community:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/InstantPotCommunity/search/?query=tote%20bag
https://www.facebook.com/groups/InstantPotCommunity/permalink/948307361929919

And here are a few knitted/crocheted covers from the Instant Pot group at ravelry.com:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pumpkin-instant-pot-cover
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/owl-instant-pot-cover

and more:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/135319163785667391/?lp=true
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XW36XJY

Hate to be a wet blanket, but I have to question whether that Tower sealing ring is right for my cooker.

If you look at the Amazon page for the same ring (it must be, because it says "For use with 7.0 L pressure cooker"), it also says "Measured by internal diameter", and there's a review that says "Wrong size, be careful when ordering this as measurement is internal size and not total diameter. Bought one on Ebay exact size of 24.5 cms."

I'm not sure about the various Prestige ones. I'm more inclined to try to sort the Tower one, because it's a better cooker AFAIAC.

Edit: I just checked to see what Prestige seal I previously ordered, and it was this one. I can't see much point in ordering another, since I have had so little use out of the last one. I really suspect that cooker is not going to seal, no matter if the seal is genuine and brand new out of the packet. Mind you, scrolling down the reviews for the seal I can read "don't last that long", and "I have to replace these gaskets so often, that I have now bought a Tefal one", so there you go.

How nice of you to research your gift. Your choice will depend largely upon how many people she usually cooks for.

I have the 8 quart Ultra (I usually feed 9-10 people) and don't regret it at all. This is the only version with the knob and I love how easy and intuitive it is.

On Amazon, if you click on an Instant Pot and scroll down, there are charts comparing them. Like here.

I regularly use the glass lid you have to purchase separately. There are other gadgets you can get for it, like stackable pots and extra sealing rings (because yours will eventually smell bad), among other things.

You can just type in "Instant Pot Accessories" on Amazon and see what is available.