Silver Crest Digital Electric Pressure Cooker 6817
Silver Crest 10-in-1 Intelligent Digital Electric Pressure Cooker (Model: MES6817 / 6817) is a high-capacity, heavy-duty programmable smart multi-cooker. It is engineered to condense up to 10 different kitchen appliances—including a traditional pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, and cake baker—into a single, automated desktop unit.
By trapping high-pressure steam inside an airtight environment, it infuses moisture into deep tissues and cooks up to 70% faster than standard stovetop methods.
## Complete Technical Specifications
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Model Number: MES6817 / 6817
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Total Capacity: 6 Liters (Feeds up to 6–8 people; excellent for family dinners and batch meal prep)
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Power Rating: 1050 Watts (High-efficiency express heating element)
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Housing Build: Fingerprint-resistant brushed stainless steel with cool-touch thermal handles
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Inner Pot: Removable, heavy-gauge aluminum alloy with a premium food-safe non-stick coating
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Control System: Digital LED Display with dedicated smart touch buttons
## Key Features & Smart Functionality
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10-in-1 Smart Menu Presets: Takes the guesswork out of temperature and timing calculations. The front touch matrix features pre-calibrated programs optimized for different food densities, including:
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Rice & Grains
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Porridge & Soups
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Chicken & Poultry
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Beef, Lamb, and Beans (Tenders tough meat cuts quickly)
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Ribs & Tendons
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Fish & Seafood
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Cakes & Baking
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Custom Flavor Selection ("Taste Choose"): Features a dedicated texture modifier button that allows you to manually tweak cooking profiles depending on whether you want your food soft, medium, or thoroughly tenderized.
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Integrated Delay Timer (24-Hour Plan): Features a fully programmable delay start clock. You can place your proteins and broth inside the pot in the morning, program the delay, and the unit will fire up autonomously so a hot dinner is waiting the moment you step through the door.
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Automated Keep-Warm Cycle: The second the cooking timer hits zero, the device sounds an alert and immediately slips into a low-temp "Keep Warm" standby mode, preventing your meal from cooling down or overcooking.
## Multi-Tiered Safety Mechanism
Silver Crest has heavily fortified the 6817 model with structural safety safeguards to completely eliminate the risks associated with old-fashioned stovetop pressure cookers:
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Lid On/Off Safety Lock: A mechanical interlock ensures the internal system will not initiate pressure buildup if the lid isn't completely rotated into its secure track. Conversely, the lid remains physically locked shut until internal pressure drops to zero.
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One-Push Pressure Release Button: Unlike older pots where you had to manually nudge a burning hot valve with a towel, this model features a remote release system to vent steam safely away from your hands.
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Anti-Block Vent Shield: A mesh cover protects the exhaust pipeline from becoming blocked by starchy froth or rising grains (like oats and rice).
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Thermal Auto-Cutoff Protection: Smart sensors watch internal heat signatures. If the pot runs entirely dry or experiences a sudden voltage spike, it shuts down instantly to avoid circuit damage.
## Quick Maintenance Tip
The non-stick surface of the 6-liter inner pot makes scrubbing unnecessary. To clean, simply lift the inner pot out after it cools and wash it with a soft sponge and mild soap. Avoid abrasive scouring pads to keep the non-stick coating intact for years to come.
Are you adding this to your kitchen to help speed up daily family dinners, or are you hoping to use it for specialized slow-cooking and baking?