{"id":38555,"date":"2020-11-13T00:15:37","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T07:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=38555"},"modified":"2020-11-28T20:02:44","modified_gmt":"2020-11-29T03:02:44","slug":"zavor-lux-lcd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/zavor-lux-lcd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Zavor Lux LCD Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Zavor Lux LCD Multi-Cooker<\/strong> is a gorgeous pressure cooker with popular higher-end features like a Yogurt, Slow Cook, and Sous Vide setting and a Black Stainless exterior.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Zavor Lux LCD<\/strong> multicooker has received top marks from America\u2019s Test Kitchen<\/a> and Consumer Reports<\/a> for its amazing pressure cook and slow cooker settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zavor is a well-known, reliable pressure cooker brand. Zavor was created when several former Fagor<\/a> team members decided, after the Fagor company closed, to take their expertise and experience and start a new brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full review below for everything you need to know about the Zavor Lux LCD.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Bottom Line: <\/strong>If you want a great pressure cooker that also shines as an excellent slow cooker, this is a great option for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just bought a Zavor Lux LCD?<\/strong> Read the review for the basics of your machine, then hop over to my Getting Started Guide<\/a>, where I\u2019ll walk you through the basics!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>

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How to Set a Cook Time with the Zavor Lux<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In my recipes, you\u2019ll see the phrase \u201cSelect High Pressure and set a ## minute cook time.\u201d Here\u2019s how to do this on the Lux:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Press the dial to select the Pressure Cook <\/strong>setting, then press again for Custom<\/strong>, then once more for High Pressure<\/strong>.<\/li>
  2. Turn the dial left or right to select your time<\/strong>, then press the dial to confirm.<\/li>
  3. Press the Start\/Stop<\/strong> button to start the cooking cycle.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The screen will turn green and show that it\u2019s preheating. That\u2019s it!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>

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    WHAT COMES WITH THE ZAVOR LUX?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The Zavor Lux LCD <\/strong>comes with a steamer basket, a basic trivet, a user manual, and a cookbook that shows the recipes in action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    While it comes with just the one silicone sealing ring, additional rings are available for purchase<\/a>. (I consider two rings a must-have – one for cooking sweets and one for savory.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It also has a removable power cord, which I prefer for easy storage. (I like to keep my cord inside the pot when not in use.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>

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    WHAT YOU\u2019LL LOVE ABOUT THE ZAVOR LUX<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    \u2705 They\u2019ve redesigned the gasket attachment on the lid. With the old version of the Lux<\/a>, it wasn’t as easy to know if the gasket was in place correctly. With the updated removable<\/strong> Y-shaped gasket, it\u2019s so much easier to clean and replace the gasket correctly, even when you\u2019re in a hurry or distracted by kids. No more worries about whether you’ve seated the gasket properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2705 I\u2019ll be honest\u2014I really like the look of the black stainless exterior<\/strong> and the brushed stainless steel cooking pot. They beautiful and stay clean looking for a long time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2705 The digital display is large and easy to read, with useful information about the cooking process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2705 The Zavor has an easy to understand lock and unlock symbol for the lid and for the steam release valve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2705 You can readjust the time after you\u2019ve started the pressure cook cycle without having to cancel it and start over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>

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    \u2705 I love the Favorites setting! For foods you cook all the time (in my family it\u2019s white rice<\/a> and brown rice<\/a>), you can have your Zavor remember the pressure level and the cook time. Once it\u2019s set, it\u2019s locked in there every time you need it thereafter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2705 The Panel Lock button! We have a very \u201chelpful\u201d toddler, who is just able to reach the bottom buttons on the counter and delights in pushing them when I\u2019m busy chopping vegetables or setting the table. To turn it on and off, hold down the button for 3 seconds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u2705 Additional parts including spare silicone rings<\/a> and cooking pots<\/a> are easily available to purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>

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    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE BUYING<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udd3a The Saut\u00e9 function only goes to 300\u00b0F, which is lower than in older models that used to go to 356\u00b0F. (They lowered the temperature since some people had problems with it cooking too hot.) However, the lower temperature makes it take longer to get a good sear on meat before pressure cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udd3a You have to press the start button to begin the cooking process. If you forget, it times out and goes to standby mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udd3a If you\u2019re used to an Instant Pot brand pressure cooker, the lid locks and unlocks in the opposite direction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udd3a The dial controls all of the functions on the pressure cooker, including selecting the cooking programs and setting the cook time. The dial is pretty sensitive, so you just need to get used to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udd3a We also haven\u2019t found a back button yet\u2014so if you select something incorrectly, you have to start over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    None of these are deal breakers, just things to be aware of.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>

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    \u2b50 LOOKING TO BUY?<\/strong>
    If you haven\u2019t decided on a specific pressure cooker model, here are some of our most popular reviews:
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    \u2022     Mealthy MultiPot<\/a>
    \u2022     NutriPot NuWave<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>

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    WHAT ARE THE SPECS FOR THE ZAVOR LUX?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The Zavor Lux 6-quart pressure cooker<\/strong> is 1000 watts, just under 12 pounds, and 13.78\u2033 x 12.20\u2033 x 11.42\u2033.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Zavor Lux LCD uses a sensor to toggle between 10 and 13psi on High Pressure and between 4 and 7psi on the Low Pressure setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Slow Cook set to Low cooks at 190\u00b0F and High cooks at 212\u00b0F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udcd5 The full Zavor Lux LCD user manual is available online here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    ZAVOR PRESET FUNCTIONS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The Zavor includes many in-demand multi-cooker settings including<\/p>\n\n\n\n