Based upon my research and a good friend's recommendation I purchased my first electric Pressure Cooker, a Cuisinart 6 qt. The seller delivered it very quickly in perfect shape. A few nights later I delighted myself and my husband with the classic "lentil" soup. The next night I plugged it in and nothing happened -- NOTHING. I packed it up, returned it to Cuisinart's customer service place which is very near where we live. That was almost 2 weeks ago and I have heard nothing -- no new PC or repaired PC with the appropriate apology. I have generally recommended Cuisinart as a good brand and one that does what it says it will do. I will not do that again.