Pressure Cooker Polaris PPC 0305AD

A versatile 2in1 solution – a multicooker and a pressure cooker in one compact package. The model is equipped with a bowl with a non-stick coating and a working capacity of 5 liters. A set of 14 automatic programs has been implemented, 9 of which are designed for cooking under pressure. To control the device, a convenient panel with push-button switches and a small display is used. The manufacturer also took care of the packaging: a steamer container, a recipe book, a tablespoon and a measuring cup.

The slogan of Polaris is to create coziness and harmony in the modern home. The manufacturer sets the same tasks for the multicooker with the Polaris PPC 0305 pressure cooker function. The model is equipped with a 5-liter Teflon-coated bowl and an informative push-button display. The cover of the working chamber is removable, not hinged. With a comfortable handle, it can be operated with one hand.

14 programs, 3 pressure levels and maximum possibilities

With Polaris PPC 0305, the user can choose how to cook under pressure or in normal mode. In the first case, you can reduce the cooking time and provide the necessary heat treatment for solid foods (beans, tough meat, etc.). So, for example, the default jelly mode requires only 35 minutes, when it usually takes at least 2-3 hours to get these dishes. At the same time, in the pressure cooker mode, you cannot remove the lid, add ingredients or try the dish during the cooking process, which is a feature of most similar models.

Traditional multicooker programs are also provided: frying and baking. Using the manual mode, you can change the cooking time of dishes from 1 to 99 minutes, as well as the pressure level (for pressure cooker programs there are 3 adjustment positions from 40 to 70 kPa) or temperature (for traditional cooking — between 120 and 160 degrees).

Like all modern models, Polaris PPC 0305 has a delay timer and an auto-heating function. According to users, the last option is implemented unsuccessfully: it always turns on automatically, and you can turn it off only after the fact. In addition, due to heating on certain programs, the dishes may dry out or burn.

For fans of healthy eating

A multi-cooker-pressure cooker is useful for those who carefully monitor their diet. There is a Healthy Eating menu, which includes 6 automatic programs — dishes with legumes, buckwheat, stewing, cottage cheese, a double boiler and a slow cooker (for long languishing). All of them involve cooking under pressure with maximum preservation of vitamins and micronutrients.

The Polaris PPC 0305 comes with a recipe book, measuring cup, tablespoon and steamer grate. The latter has too large holes, which makes the steaming process difficult: pieces of food, usually, fall down.

In general, a multi-cooker-pressure cooker can be recommended to anyone who wants to evaluate the possibilities of "cooking under pressure", but is limited in finances.