the newer cookers are a lot safer..I own 3, 1 is really 2 because there is a small pan 1 is a lg. pan , they sharer a common lid, this way I use the sizeI need. however most of the time I use the lg bottom as we love to eat and like leftovers..The other one we use when we go camping it is electric..so the answer to your ? is yes I use pr.cooker and I love it..