Designed for everyday use-the B/R/K Alpha Pressure Cooking System allows you to braise, roast, steam, stew, defrost, boil and pressure cook, all in one pot. Pressure cooking saves time and energy-meals can be prepared up to 70-percent faster, while retaining more vitamins and minerals in your food. Pressure cooking reduces energy consumption up to 60-percent-making it a product for your home. Aromas and tastes are enhanced, while unpleasant cooking odors are reduced. Our products are made of the highest-quality 18/10 stainless steel, resistant to heat, steam, humidity and food acidifiers. Our saucepans feature a forged thermal sandwich base, with an aluminum plate pressed onto the bottom of the pan with 1400 tons of pressure to eliminate bubbles-guaranteeing and even distribution of heat, making for faster cooking times on all cooking surfaces. Industry-recognized for their outstanding design innovation, the B/R/K Pressure Cooking System won the GOURMET GOLD AWARD in cookware/bake ware category at the 31st annual Gourmet House Wares Show in May of 2007. Our pressure cookers feature a pressure regulator valve that allows steam pressure to escape when the preset pressure stage (temperature) is reached. The patented single-handed pressure lock device blocks the pressure cooker lid opening mechanism as soon as there is any build up of pressure, and after cooking the cooking lid cannot be removed until steam pressure has escaped completely. If the pressure rises too high, the safety valve automatically allows steam to escape. Level markings are featured are featured so unintentional overfilling is avoided, while a safety window is worked into the lid. If excessive pressure builds up in the cooker, the sealing ring forces its way out through this window and steam can escape. With B/R/K, you can rest assured that pressure cooking will become an easy, enjoyable cooking experience, and delicious and nutritious meals are just moments away.