Know Your ONS

Get to know the anatomy, the range and the certifications behind every ONS pressure cooker.

Know Your ONS

Each ONS Pressure Cooker includes a detailed instruction manual and cookbook that provides model-specific operating guidance and tips. This section does not replace those manuals—it serves as a quick reference for users who want to better understand their ONS pressure cooker.

Parts of an ONS Pressure Cooker

Familiarize yourself with the components of your ONS pressure cooker. The diagram below identifies every external part—from the pressure regulator and safety valve to the locking loop and body handles.

Labelled diagram of an ONS pressure cooker showing all of its parts
The parts of an ONS pressure cooker.

Models

One brand, a complete range

Whatever your cooktop or kitchen, there’s an ONS cooker designed for it. Explore our four core model families.

PEXAInner-lid classic
MEXAEveryday favourite
HEXAPremium build
Big PEXALarger capacities

Available in inner-lid, induction-base, hard-anodised, stainless steel and TRI-PLY finishes — across many sizes.

Product Certificate

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC (UL)

Pressure cookers with the UL Mark and listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) are manufactured by ONS Cookers. UL is a global safety analysis and certification body founded in 1894, headquartered in Chicago. Its mark signifies rigid safety compliance and ongoing inspections.

INNER-LID Models of Pressure Cookers Approved by UL
S.No. Brand Approved Models
1ONS PEXA Pressure Cookers1.5L to 6.5L
2ONS PEXA Induction Compatible Pressure Cookers1.5L to 6.5L
3ONS MEXA Pressure Cookers2L to 6.5L
4ONS MEXA Hard Anodised Pressure Cookers2L to 6.5L
5ONS MEXA Induction Compatible Pressure Cookers2L to 6.5L
6ONS MEXA Induction Compatible Hard Anodised Pressure Cookers2L to 6.5L
7ONS MEXA Induction Compatible Stainless Steel Pressure Cookers3L and 5L
8ONS MEXA Induction Compatible TRI-PLY Pressure Cookers3L and 5L
9ONS Big PEXA Pressure Cookers8L to 15L
10ONS HEXA Pressure Cookers3L to 6.5L
11ONS HEXA Induction Compatible Pressure Cookers3L to 6.5L
12ONS HEXA Hard Anodised Pressure Cookers3L to 6.5L
13ONS BIG MEXA Pressure Cookers8L to 12L
14ONS PEXA Hard Anodised Pressure Cookers1.5L to 6.5L
15ONS PEXA Induction Compatible Hard Anodised Pressure Cookers1.5L to 6.5L
16ONS HEXA Induction Compatible Hard Anodised Pressure Cookers3L to 6.5L
17ONS BIG MEXA Hard Anodised Pressure Cookers8L to 12L

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (BIS)

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) operates a certification scheme allowing manufacturers to use the ISI Mark, assuring consumers of product safety, quality, and reliability.

INNER-LID Pressure Cooker Models Certified by BIS
S.No. Brand Approved Models
1ONS PEXA Pressure Cookers1.5L to 6.5L
2ONS PEXA Induction Compatible Pressure Cookers1.5L to 6.5L
3ONS MEXA Pressure Cookers2L to 6.5L
4ONS MEXA Hard Anodised Pressure Cookers2L to 6.5L
5ONS MEXA Induction Compatible Pressure Cookers2L to 6.5L
6ONS MEXA Induction Compatible Hard Anodised Pressure Cookers2L to 6.5L
7ONS MEXA Induction Compatible Stainless Steel Pressure Cookers3L and 5L
8ONS MEXA Induction Compatible TRI-PLY Pressure Cookers3L and 5L
9ONS Big PEXA Pressure Cookers8L to 15L
10ONS HEXA Pressure Cookers3L to 6.5L
11ONS HEXA Induction Compatible Pressure Cookers3L to 6.5L
12ONS HEXA Hard Anodised Pressure Cookers3L to 6.5L
13ONS BIG MEXA Pressure Cookers8L to 12L
14ONS PEXA Hard Anodised Pressure Cookers1.5L to 6.5L
15ONS PEXA Induction Compatible Hard Anodised Pressure Cookers1.5L to 6.5L
16ONS HEXA Induction Compatible Hard Anodised Pressure Cookers3L to 6.5L
17ONS BIG MEXA Hard Anodised Pressure Cookers8L to 12L