Tefal Minut Cook CY4000

Love my Tefal Minute Cook – I use my Tefal Minute Cook to cook all my rice, make soups, I pressure cook whole chickens in it. Convert slow cooker to pressure cooker recipes. After a few years it wouldn't build up pressure anymore so I got a new seal - all good. I did accidentally put rice and water in it without the pot but emptied it straight away - all good. Its also been… Read more

accidentally dropped and has a slight dent in it but its still all good. The seals are no longer available in Australia but I found some on Ebay that fit perfectly and for way less too. I use mine at least once a week. Very happy with it and the quality.

A great boat anchor – I have a manual (Stovetop) pressure cooker, and I love it. I thought the Tefal Minutcook would be a great, convenient second cooker for smaller quantities (my other one is big). I’ve had it for a few months now and I’m sorry I wasted my money. It worked ok the first few times - not spectacularly well, but ok. Then it began to cut off as soon… Read more

as it achieved pressure. Over and over. Now it doesn’t even get there. I’ve been waiting for over 45 minutes for the damn thing to come to pressure. I’ve now transferred the contents to my old faithful stovetop pressure cooker and finally accepted that the Minutcook is really no more than an expensive electric saucepan. Before I get a response, yes, there is enough water. I heeded that advice last time it wasn’t doing its job and even though my casserole ended up looking more like a soup than a stew because of the extra water, I still couldn’t get it to maintain pressure. There is only so much water you can add!

My old stovetop pressure cooker just took 5 minutes to do what the Tefal couldn’t in 45 and is hissing along nicely.

I’m really disappointed. It was not cheap, and I have a Tefal toaster and iron that I’ve had forever and both are still going strong. I suppose some things are better done the old way, and convenience doesn’t necessarily equal reliability.

Life saver! – Got my Tefal Minut Cook on Gumtree 3 months ago - unwanted wedding gift apparently I didn't care their loss was my gain hooray! I was sick of spending my whole Sunday cooking meals for the week and waiting hours for them to cook..by the time I had finished one I just couldn't be bothered starting the next. Now with my pressure cooker I can… Read more ·  1

complete 3 full dishes enough for lunches and dinners for 5/6 days another... hooray for me!

The 'keep warm' fault has happened twice to me...1st time I of course forgot to close the valve so no probs after that. But the 2nd time got me worried because the valve was closed!! As it turned out it didn't like it when I had been 'Browning' my meat and onions for my pot roast and turned it off and put my lid on straight away and then to high pressure to start my cooking. It beeped and switched to 'keep warm' after about 1 minute. I let it cool down for a couple minutes and there was no problem after that. I've tried to replicate that fault and it happened everytime if it's too hot which makes sense because I guess it would create toooo much pressure and is safety precaution. Give it a couple minutes after 'Browning' and you should be fine :)

Happy cooking!!!!!

Very easy and convenient to use – I have a stove-top pressure cooker, but I don't use it anymore since I have this Tefal Minut Cook. It can pressure cook (high and low), steam, saute, brown and simmer. The most I use is to cook beef (gravy or chuck). I brown garlic/onion and beef and pressure cook. 30 minutes later it comes out very nice. Beef is melting in your mouth and taste… Read more ·  1

better than cooking is stove. It has automatic switch to keep warm function. You just set and forget. When it is time to eat, the meal is ready and warm. I use for chicken and pork as well. All turns out very nice. And the best part is you can put the pot in the dishwasher. I tried to cook rice once, it turns out fluffy and same result with rice cooker. It does cook rice in few minutes but it can take 5 to 10 minutes before it reaches the pressure needed. I cook egg using low pressure, the eggs come with very easy to peel. I can say this cooker can save time if you cook something longer but it can take longer time in total if you cook something requires shorter time. I bought this on sale for $125, it is really worths the money. Dishwasher safe, easy and safe to use The lid cannot be washed in dishwasher. It takes time to reach the pressure needed

Has Allowed Perfect 'Special Occasion Meals' on Weeknights! – I absolutely do not know what I would do without this pressure cooker - it is amazing. We have not had any issues with this at all and have had it for almost a year. I did read a review the pressure cooker kept going to 'warm' instead of pressurizing but when this happened to us the first time we read the manual and figured out it was because… Read more

there wasn't enough liquid in the cooker! After adding more stock to our lamb shanks, it worked fine and we have not had any issues at all since then.

Risotto has NEVER BEEN EASIER. We make so many meals using this pressure cooker, complete lifesaver. We can now cook meals which would ordinarily take hours on weeknights after work.

Perfect I couldn't do without it – I love tefal minut cook i wount be without it but i need to replace the pot where can i find it please Its so easy to use easy to clean and keeps warm till you ready to eat noe i dont need too may pots to cook i cook everything thing in it cos its retain all the goodness and you can test the actual food  Show details

Use it every few days and hasn't missed a beat! – Love this cooker, the high pressure option makes it so easy to throw everything in set the timer, come back and serve. People say they have issues with it beeping and the timer going back to 0 that's because they don't have enough liquid in it and it can't build up enough pressure. My only complaint it the wide rim it has at the top sometimes food gets in there while serving. But it's pretty easy to get a sponge in there to clean  Show details

Useless – I bought this online and can't return it. I've tried it a couple of times without success. It does not seal so does not build pressure, just boils the food. This is my second Minute cook, the first one I had about 5 years ago was great! I don't care if this company has improved the design and have a product that works, I am so annoyed at them taking my money for this piece of junk that I will never buy a Tefal product again! Show details

Not happy with this product – I am not satisfied with this product because it does not work. It will not stay at pressure on the timer. Thus rendering the product useless. Clearly based on reviews this happens regularly. Like a lot of other reviews I have the issue where no matter what I do it won’t work. It gets to pressure and then clicks off. I set the timer but all it does… Read more

is warm up and then after a minute clicks to the warm setting. It won’t work on the high pressure setting. I bought this pressure cooker based on reviews but have been really disappointed. It’s going in the bin...

Good when it works – Replaced our old sliw cooker with this pressure cooker. Went with a pressure cooker due to ability to brown first and also cook a number of things (meat, rice, veges). Good results so far. Had a few times where it wouldn't start pressure cooking and went straight to keep warm. Once it was too full. Other times seemed to work after a pulled apart the lid and dried each part.  Show details

Should have read these reviews first – I could never get the thing to work, then I followed the advice of a contributor and carefully set the steam valve slightly to the right of closed. This worked a few times, but then stopped working. This is absolute junk. Maybe they've fixed the problem now, but when I put in my review last time Product Review asked if I wanted Tefal to contact me. I said 'yes' but nothing happened and my review wasn't posted. I will never buy Tefal again.  Show details

Good stuff – I put the pressure cooker on high for two hours and the meat was very soft falling apart. Good stuff, it's great for making soups, with rice and much more. It is fast and convenient it is enjoyable to use and easy to follow. I look forward to making more recipes with this pressure cooker and excited to taste what can you come.  Show details

rubbish – Will not pressurize, I bought it because I gave mine to my daughter, hers is slightly different in the pressure valve and is still working well, The new valve is useless I have added more liquid, as I thought that may be the problem, nothing - it spits liquid out the top of the pressure valve when it is trying to seal, for 30 minutes, water spat on to my hobbs through all the cooking time.  Show details

Pressure Cooker – Use this several times, great for silverside curry, spare ribs. Tefal help desk is very good as there were a few things I was unsure of & the girls were very helpful. All in all very pleased this model I think is being delete there is a new model coming out so I brought this at a reduce price which made it a very good buy comes with a steaming basket as well so that a saving.  Show details

Excellent for making soups! – Very easy to use. As we live in a cold area, I make soups in it for 9 months of the year, vege soups, chicken soups, beef soups, etc. The only problem is that when the non-stick coating wears, then things stick, especially if you need to brown the meat or onions, etc first for a casserole. The result is I don't do many casseroles in it, because… Read more

when they stick it stops with an error & they are not cooked enough. My daughter-in-law bought a Minut Cook, on my recommendation, and the same wearing off of non-stick coating happened to hers. Very disapointing! I will have to get in touch with Tefal for a replacement insert!

most amazing bit of kit that I have in my kitchen so versatile – I went out to buy an NBN router and came home with this pressure cooker. I am so happy with it it is easy to use in every aspect, so much so that it has replaced my slow cooker, my rice cooker and I do not have a stovetop that works. I use mine every day for everything from breakfast, lunch and dinner. The most amazing bit of kit that I have in… Read more

my kitchen so versatile. It is so impressive that 3 friends have gone out and bought one. There are so many recipes on youtube, online and everywhere it is so hard to choose what to cook

This is a great reliable product, i purchased a second unit as we dropped the lid and broke the firs – This unit is fantastic and cooks rice better than a rice cooker, easy to use and easy to clean, will buy another if this fails, Bolognaise is always better and more tender than on the stove. we put most recipes on in the morning and its on stay warm when we get home  Show details

Spare pot inserts – I really like this in fact I have two because I cook a lot. Never had any problems at all. I need to replace the pots as they scratch very easily even though I'm very careful. This happens when you seal meat with bones. So my only quibble is that these are so expensive $90 which to me is very high considering you can buy a new machine from $130.  Show details

Wonderful – I have had a pressure cooker before so assumed the normal drill. Brush pass directions. And I found my Tefal Minut Cook Cy400070 very easy to use. Made cooking Lamb Shanks, taste amazing. Irish stew, taste fantastic and good old fashion beef stew taste wonderful. Hubby and fussy kids came back for seconds. Also very easy to clean.  Show details

Difficult but fantastic results – Well I had never had a pressure cooker before but knowing the Tefal brand name I decided to get one .certainly not as quick as suggested because sealing issues and timer shutoff issues but I perservered and the results were spectacular . It is quicker cooking but loose so much time in getting it going , right now have a corner cut of topside… Read more

cooking it smells heavenly , stews and casseroles is where it really impresses .

Instructions need a bit to be desired as not sure why mine goes onto keep warm , my process is brown then cook takes 2 to 3 goes to get it to set as usually moves onto keep warm when first minute is dropped off timer but it works and tastes good

hopeless – I bought 3 of these pressure cookers for son , mother and me. it worked ok for a couple of years then the lights went off, so i don't know what setting its on. my son is fed up with his, it wont pressurize hes buying a different brand. Mums works ok but she hardly uses it.  Show details

totally unreliable – As observed by Charlie, there is a flaw in the lid design. After several attempts EVERY timeI use it (& yes, there is plenty of liquid) I can sometimes get it to work by jamming the lid down as I twist it into lock & then wait for the first hiss of pressure. Then press the steam release valve down fast also ( it is already on seal, but can be… Read more

pressed downwards a bit more). If you're lucky it will pressurize, as the valve Charlie mentioned will fall in position. But it is touch & go & you have to move fast before it switches over to warm. I have used mine less than 10 times & really can't rely on it. The food could have cooked in the oven for the time taken to actually get it to operate.

Tefal Minut Cook CY400070 – I have given you 2 stars because it is great to cook for lamb shanks and ox tongue...HOWEVER... the timing is never as short as the book says! AND TRYING TO COOK RISOTTO AS PER THE RECIPE AND EPIC FAIL!!!!!! SERIOUSLY IT IS A BLOODY SOUP..... SO DISAPPOINTING!!! rather then bring a product out on false pretenses i would prefer you to just say...… Read more

HEY GREAT FOR LAMB SHANKS OR STEWS but please just do old school for your risotto recipes unless you really just want soup!!

NOT GOOD FOR RICE seriously DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME, MONEY, EFFORT or FOOD!

Time saver. Love it – I've mine for almost 5 yrs now. It's so easy to use and very versatile. I used it for different type of cooking from chicken rice, stew, curry, risotto to pot roast. I've used it so often that now I'm looking for a replacement of the insert pot. I've scratched mine and it's not non-stick anymore. Any recommendations on where do I get this?  Show details ·  1

Amazing!!! – I have had mine for more than 5 years its a brilliant machine would not be without it have recommended to so many people each one came back to rave about it, making sure release valve is closed, also if you do not assemble the inner lid the right side up you loose all your steam and it would not built pressure.  Show details ·  1

No pressure – I bought the pressure cooker after using a cheap Belini one for over a year without any issues. It is a huge mistake, should have read the reviews about the product ! The recommendation to add more water is simply crap. On 3 occasions when the Tefal refused to pressurised, I simply pour the contents into my Belini and it worked with no… Read more

fuss. You would think an experienced user would know if there is enough water ! I hate to pour water on your solution Rep but that is the truth. Question is Can Tefal handle the truth ?

Rubbish – As with some of the other reviews I've also been lumped with a Tefal pressure cooker that has no pressure and reverts to the keep warm function. And yes Tefal, I've checked the liquid level and read all the instructions. Your product has now ruined two dinners. No more! It's rubbish.  Show details

Do Not Buy! – This appliance has a major design flaw. I have had mine for two weeks now and it continuously fails to pressurise. As stated by others, it reverts to keep warm almost every time I use it. I have even tried just liquid in this appliance to prove a point and it still takes multiple attempts to get past it reverting to keep warm and actually build… Read more

pressure.

The problem is; the appliance has a secondary sealing valve which stops the lid from opening when it is under pressure (safety feature). When you remove the inner part of the lid you will see it hangs down with a small silicone rubber washer around it (it slides on a small shaft in the hole). The appliance has to build up enough steam to force this seal up for it to seal under pressure. (This is the hissing sound prior to sealing) In most situations it does not seal before the appliance goes to keep warm. I tried to stick the seal in position but then you cannot put the lid on the appliance as this prevents the lids safety lock from retracting to allow the lid to rotate.

It is possible to bypass this seal and get the appliance to work, however I'm sure Tefal will have a dummy spit if I put instructions here as it bypasses the lids safety lock. Tefal will just continue to tell customers to add more liquid and hope for the best.

My advice is: take it back and demand a refund. Its a bad design.

Tefal, test your appliances before release!!!

Rubbish – Just bought this today and its rubbish, as others have said it keeps reverting to warm after around 1-2 minutes. Yes I have enough liquid in it to sink the titanic. Eventually I got it to actually cook for 10 minutes but this was after screwing around for at least 20 mins and of course my meat was not tender like it should be and it was lamb. … Read more

Silly me for not checking the reviews first. I will be taking it back to The Good Guys in the hope I can get a refund and buy a different brand

Absolute rubbish – The machine will simply not build up enough pressure. The "10 minute" chili con carne from the recipe book was still not done after one hour. And I won't accept the "just add more water" response from the people at Tefal. If the recipes don't work with the ingredients and quantities listed, then the recipes should not be included. It is an absolute piece of rubbish and will be returned in the next few days. Do not buy this piece of crap.

Really love this pressure cooker – I use the Tefal minut cooker for stews and casseroles. Had it for about 6 years and use it once a week in winter. I like it as its quick and easy to use. It seems to fair well it's easy to clean up with just the pot and lid prices to clean up when done.  Show reply

Rubbish – Waste of money. Won't pressurise. Reverts to the 'keep warm' setting after a minute or so. And you can't finish cooking. Tried it with soups and casseroles but no luck. Now resides in my bin after my patience finally broke! Puechased only a year ago. Honestly, don't waste your money.

Don't waste your money!!! – Have had this unit for a couple of years. Am giving it 2 stars because when it does work, it cooks lovely meals. But it is temperamental and sometimes the 'Keep Warm' curse sets in as mentioned by other reviewers and it won't reach pressure. So frustrating!! Definitely enough liquid in it and I am following instructions to the letter. Tonight it… Read more

died on me mid dinner. I have finally had enough of this unreliable appliance and it is now in my wheely bin. Very disappointed customer and would not recommend this to anyone.