I purchased this item months ago. I was nervous at first, I heard how pressure cookers would blow up. I did some calling around to Grandma, mother & others, ask them about their experience with pressure cookers. I was given some great info and some recipes. Then I started to test it out . No problem. Love it!! It is the perfect size for 2 people meals. I have cooked my Dads canned green beans, potatoes & onions, cooked for 20 min.s , YUMMY! Great item to have to cut cooking time in half.