Kmart Anko Pressure Cooker

Just took my curry game to the next level! – Never used a pressure cooker before. Didn't read instructions. Just threw everything in, locked it up and pressed the "meat" button and hoped for the best. After a while, curry steam started coming out the valve, so I twisted it a bit and it pressurised, then the timer started counting down from 40. 40 min later... beep beep beep! Figured I better… Read more ·  1

twist the valve to release the pressure, and it aggressively started spitting beautiful curry steam right through the house. After a while, it slowed down and the little metal rod thingy dropped down. I figured it was time to crack it open, and oh man! Was the absolute best, most flavourful and tender beef curry I'd ever made!!! Love this thing to bits. Don't know or care about all the buttons, just hit "meat" and good to go!

I LOVE THIS COOKER! – I cant believe all the bad reviews regarding this appliance. I just love it and have had not one issue. Yes the manual needs an overhaul for sure but still understandable. Show details ·  1

Needs a proper manual – My first meal is cooking at present... Never used a pressure cooker before. It would be nice if the instruction booklet had a slither of commonsense. For instance it does not even mention that you need to add water. Crazy right? Nor does it mention cooking times for the presets. The instruction manual is bloody useless. First meal turned out pretty well despite all this.

Seems good for price – Have only used a few times so far but works fine, User Manual a bit vague and doesn't even explain what a couple of the buttons are for - but have made couple of lots of meat sauce & noodles(7min) and a casserole (30min) I need to play with recipe to get correct consistency but expected that and so much quicker than using stove top or oven. Today I also used timer function to check that out and worked fine and very easy to set time as well Show details

Too hard basket – Am having so much issues trying to get the lid on. It doesn't seem to fit. Anyone got any ideas. The manual doesn't help at all. I'm at a loss Show details

If I could give it zero I would – Looking forward to my first go making a simple beef stew. It started sautéing the beef and them the display went bbbbbb. Nothing in the instruction booklet which is only really useful for lining the guinea pig cage and has little instruction in it. I have re-boxed it to take back to kmart. And Kmart if you read these, either find a better supplier… Read more

or stop selling them as they are not helping your bottom line. This cooker is rubbish. Going out to buy a phillips cooker....:

Trouble with lid – I always have trouble getting the lid on. Does anyone else have this issue? When I can get the lid on it's great. I have only used as a pressure cooker so far Show details

Amazing Product – I love this product, meat are cooked in 15mins fast cooking, so tender on 15minx2. I mainly use for cooking meat and beans. cooking has been so much easier after having this. Wanting to buy more, but not available. Show details

Don't waste your money – Tried putting a 4hr timer on for slow cook to make broth Legit had the timer counting down and it didn't even cook. Like wth. I guess that's what you get for $60

Interesting cooking method – Never had an electrical one before. I really am disappointed with the manual that comes with it. Recipes are in short supply and trying to follow the instructions is frustrating. Surely someone could do a better job of it for english speaking countries. I've managed to get things going but I would have liked an option to put my own time in for… Read more

things but you are locked into the automatic timing. It certainly works well but how about a much better manual.

More needed in manual – Hard to work out could have had more recipes to follow in working each function . Directions hard to work it out for someone who has never used one before like me. Show details

Perfect results every time – I was given the pressure cooker as a gift and couldn't wait to try it out. Since then, I use it every week. I can whip up a soup in 20 minutes, so on busy days when i am rushed for time between working a after school activities, I can still make the perfect dinner. I also use it to make stews in 40 minutes! Amazing, the meat just melts in your… Read more

mouth! It has definitely become an essential item in my kitchen. I cannot wait to test out the many other functions.

Makes my life easier – I purchased a Kmart Pressure Cooker as I was time poor and cooking for one was hard work. Since I have had the Pressure Cooker, life is easy and more healthy. I can make soup in 20 mins, stews in 20-40, spaghetti bolognese in 20 mins to then make a lasagna or freeze for easy meals later on and I don't have to be standing in the kitchen cooking. Switch it on and I walk away. Show details

Works as described – Has worked well. The instruction book needs a little more detail e.g. What is the Multi grain function used for? The setting instructions are not easy to understand. Can I cook bread in it. Where can I find a cook-book which relates to it. I am satisfied with the product itself.  Show details

Perfect meals every time – Had this cooker for three years plus and has been easy to clean and great for porridge cooking on soup mode. We have the Philips pressure cooker and is five times more the price and quite frankly there is no difference in what they both do. The different settings are only a cooking guide to how long you cook your meal and so do the research on… Read more

each individual meal and set at the right time. The new Homemaker has more options and no longer can you get the Homemaker basic cooker but sure they are as good as each other just 20$ more expensive but cheapest on the market I can find. We have had two of these cookers and they are awesome. The first thing to wear is the inner pot so unfortunately you cannot get parts for this cooker so $100 is what we have spent over 3 +years but the Philips you can get parts for but we have worked out that the Homemaker is all we need for price and overall needs.

Had to replace ours and my beloved bought me for christmas: the home & co MY-CS6006WP – Am cooking a creamy chicken casserole at the moment. First time used since our other one gave up the ghost!! Tricky to work out due to the Instruction manual but so glad to see a setting for Yoghurt making as we eat yoghurt a lot!! So far seems like it is cooking well as the aroma of our dinner is floating through our home! I think I will like this one!!  Show details

just as good as any other – had an expensive pressure cooker worth about $180 from harris Scarf, bought this one for about $70 & has the same fascia, works the same, looks the same & about 1/3 of the price, other one only lasted 3 years & not used that often so was never value for money.  Show details

Used for two weeks before seals failed to hold pressure – It was great the first three times then I noticed steam coming out under the lid seal. Its not supposed to do this and therefore couldn't pressure up and the escaping steam allowed the meat to not cook properly and be dry. Very poor product performance - i do not recommend this item. Cheap turned out to be expensive for two weeks worth!  Show details

Love it – I received this pressure cooker as a gift from my colleagues. And I absolutely love it! Very useful. And makes my cooking a lot easier as it takes only short period of time to make my meal. Especially useful when I use it to cook soups and rice. Love it.  Show details

Great – I am a dumb crap 65 year old male and was on top of it after my second attempt 3 years ago. Common sense really. Like it and use it at least 3 times per week for pot roasting, lamb shanks, pulled pork and beef, oxtail, occo busso etc. I use my dreampot thermal cooker as a slow cooker option or to keep food warm or reheating. These options save money and power  Show details

Burnt everything – This was junk, burnt everything I cooked in it. Never again, not sure why, I have used pressure cookers before, but this one was just junk, I ended up throwing it in the bin, what a waste of money and food. I won't buy anything from this brand again...just plain junk.  Show details

Good for the price! – I have had this for 3 years now and use it 3 times a week. For the price I paid it has been very good and functions well with no issues. Main complaint is that it only has a high slow cook function. everyone loves the meals that come out of it!  Show details

Happy cooker – Pretty happy with this pressure cooker. Easy to use especially when assembling the lid and is also easy to clean. The control panel has e few functions that work with a touch of the finger. It has a delay cooking function which is up to 24 hours. The casserole cooked quiet well stayed moist.  Show details

New version is the one to choose – The new one is easy to tell because it has a YOGURT setting, unlike the old one. Really amazing value and build quality. I have bought several high end $300+ pressure cookers and there is very little you will miss by buying this. Just a good quality and simple cooker, don't bother buying anything else.  Show details

Perfect and multifunctional – Perfect for slow cooking, pressure cooking. However, it is not suitable for brown rice. The structure is sound and sturdy. In conclusion, I recommend this product for those who want perfect food without being scared of burnt food.!!  Show details

Love it! – I bought this multi cooker as I was down sizing and really wanted to add a pressure cooker to my collection. I absolutely love it. I use it constantly & have used every function on it with ease and without a problem. Great product, great price. I have recommended this to so many people.  Show details

Fabulous product – On a budget so brought this product not expecting it to last long. However I was surprised to find it is fantastic. Love the way it cooks rice and with cheaper meat it turns it into a cruise dish. Only negative was it took me a while to work out the right times and needed to allow extra time for the pressure to build up. But all in all definately worth the price and still going strong. I use it about 3 times a week.  Show details

Excellent value product – Bought this cheapie pressure cooker / slow cooker from KMart. Didn't want to splash out too much in case I didn't use it much. It is so easy to use and I cook amazing curries and make homemade bone broth in no time at all. Fairly large capacity and works well for a family of four. Easy to use and clean, why pay more?  Show details