Marks and Spencer is one of the leading retailers in UK offering great value and stylish home products and other fashion apparels. They take the pride of green credentials that is the output of their five-year eco plan that aims to see carbon neutral and send no waste to land fill by the year 2012.

Model overview: M&S T681183 2-Tier White Food Steamer offers a healthy cooking option by steaming the food without the loss of any nutrients. The size is compact and suits the small family requirement. It is been designed in compartment as different food can be handled by each of the compartment. This electrically operated appliance is a must-have one for any type of kitchen.

Structural Characteristics: At the outset, this appears to be in white colour as it has white colour housing and the compartments are made of highly transparent finish. It comes with a multi tiered model with two baskets. The baskets are oval in shape that has an edge over the round models as it can hold lengthy stuffs like the meat or the whole vegetable and still have more room for cooking. It is been designed as the multi tiered with two tiered model. In this case, it has more than one basket that is been stacked.

Capacity and Baskets: The total capacity of M&S T681183 2-Tier Food 800 Watts Steamer is 5.2 litres that is been spread between the 2 baskets. It is good for cooking for the family and it can be loaded with different foods in different compartments. It functions without transforming the flavour or the aroma to each other. Both these baskets are made of highly transparent material and the cooking process can be followed through out. However the bases of the baskets are not removable and hence it cannot accommodate large sized foods. These baskets and the lid are dishwasher safe making it an easy maintenance. The lid has a grip to help remove it even when it is hot and the baskets come with the handles on both sides that makes handling comfortable.

Controls and Power: At the up front of the appliance is available the control knob that is been bordered in grey colour. It works with the mechanical operation and the programme is been set manually with the selection of the time. The timer runs up to 60 minutes maximum in a single setting. It does have an indicator light that illuminates during the functioning of the device. The power of M&S T681183 2-Tier 5.2 Litres Vegetable Steamer is 800 Watts that is quite powerful and can go perfect cooking in the expected time of the user.

Verdict: Attraction stands at the outset and its ability to tender most of the foodstuffs quickly and efficiently. The downside noted are the absence of the rice bowl, absence of the external water level gauge, no option for the delay start and that the basket base are not removable. Further, this model is been dedicated to the low consumption of energy.

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M&S 2-Tier Food, Vegetable Steamer - Technical Specification Table

The Basic Outlook:

• Construction - Attractive is its design with its three tier construction even of which comes with a handles on both the sides. Being stacked one over the other, has a lid at the top basket.
• Composition – the baskets and the handles are been made of 100% high-grade stainless steel material. This ensures durability and the outer finish is with the high gloss that transforms a mirror like appearance.
• Capacity – The total capacity the appliance can accommodate is 2.2 litres that is been distributed among all the 3 baskets. The top two baskets look similar while the bottom one is slightly deeper to accommodate larger foodstuffs.
• Size – This is one of the major considerations for the people who look forward to buy a suitable steamer. This Steamer measures 18mm in diameter. This is good enough for the vegetables and the normal cooking while when desired to cook big pieces of meat or the whole veggies a bigger

Application:

M&S Perfect Non-Stick Stainless Steel Steamer suits best to be used in all types of cooking hob. It also allows easy handling, as they can be removed by each basket and quite attractive enough for the use of serving. The glossy mirror finish brings out the modish look for the appliance. It also permits easy cleaning and maintenance is simplified many times then the traditional appliance.

The lid and the handles:

Made out of glass is the lid with a vent hole for the let out of extra steam present in the appliance. The glass is made of the toughened material to withstand high temperature and its transparence enables the user to see through and follow the cooking progress. On the other hand the handles present in the sides of each of the basket is been designed elegantly and they ensure safety and durability, it is a sought of absolutely no maintenance type of handles.

Features:

The non-stick finish of M&S T340151R 2.2 litre Capacity Steamer is the prime advantage given to this appliance. This is because since with the encapsulated base provides even heat distribution and so makes an even cooking. It does not burn the bottom and hence features as a non-stick appliance. All the parts of it are dishwasher safe and hence promote easy maintenance. Dip free pouring is possible with its rimmed edges of each of the basket.

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Marks & Spencer T340151R Food Steamer - Technical Specification Table

Way back during 1954, is where the company started inventing the first made non-stick pan. In the present day, it operates its functions across the globe in over 120 countries. Its innovation aims at offering households the intelligent solution of simplifying the many household activities.

Model:  Steam Cuisine Food Steamer

Tefal Steam Cuisine 700 Watts Food Steamer with Juice recuperator is an attractive compact model made of high-grade plastic. It is been known to be a mechanical 3-tier steam cuisine that permits cooking for the whole family. This appliance can handle cooking all required stuffs right from vegetable, rice, fish and meat. It simplifies the cooking system and is done the cooking in this simple device.

Design overview: Shaped as round, it gives a compact size. The baskets are highly transparent and so is the glass lid. The complete cooking process can be viewed without the necessity of opening the lid. The handles are been positioned on both sides of the baskets that give a perfect grip to the user. The base of the appliance has a white colour finish that is been embedded with the controls.

Capacity and power: Tefal Steam Cuisine 3 Tier Food Steamer is designed to hold the 9 litres on the total distributed among the 3 baskets. This can accommodate the cooking for the full family and can take different food in each of the baskets. It completes the cooking without the transfer of flavours among them. It is an appliance that functions with the electric power with 700 watts.

Features and functions:

• Automatic switch off – When the food is been cooked it gets shut off automatically and in many case when it drains out of the moisture the appliance stops functioning without boiling the food dry.
• Control panel – It consists of a mechanically operated knob for setting up the cooking time. It features with 60 minutes mechanical timer that can be set in a single go.
• Stackable baskets – This Food Steamer offers all the three baskets to be collapsible and can be stacked one on to the other. Intimately, all these helps for easy storage that can be pushed into the cupboards and can be accessed when required.
• Juice recuperator – As found in many of the appliance this model also consists of the juice collection tray. In the process of steaming the juice that is been obtained can be collected and can be used for other recipes.
• Rice bowl – It also consists of a rice bowl and that facilitates the complete cooking in a single program.
• Indicator light – Just next to the control knob is available an indicator light that is been illuminated when the appliance is functioning and when the programme ends and the mains are switched off it gets off the power.

Verdict: Tefal Steam Cuisine 9-Litre Capacity Food Steamer is a complete compact solution with efficient functioning of steaming the foodstuffs. The power consumption could be noted to be on the higher side when compared to the models of its type.

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Tefal VC102315 Steam Cuisine Steamer - Technical Specification Table

With its design centre in Australia, the brand has established in its electrical consumer products. It delivers its products with a fusion of style, technology and affordability. It has spread across the globe and has built strength among its global consumers.

Model: RC3 Family Rice Cooker and Steamer

This appliance is an electrically functioning device that can cook for the medium sized family. It offers the functions of both rice cooker and the food steamer. With the simple and small footprint, it goes a long way through and can tender any types of food at the best or the desired levels.

Design Overview: Breville RC3 Family 1.8 Litre Rice Cooker and Steamer has a silver outer finish with the black high-grade plastic material for the handles, knob, control panel, rim and the base. It is been designed as the round shape offering even ness in the cooking process. The lid is been made transparent with the toughened glass, allowing the user to follow all the cooking process without the necessity of opening the lid.

Capacity and Controls: The total capacity is 1.8 litres and the user can cook confidently for even large families. The controls are been embedded in the front bottom of the device with the switch to set in on and off. It does consist of the indicator light that intimates the functioning or the keep warm mode.

Steaming tray: Included in this is the steaming tray that is been made of stainless steel material making it sturdy and durable. This allows cooking rice or steam vegetables and other foods in a single operation. More impressive is that the flavour of one food does not get transferred to the others during the cooking progress.

Added product specifies:

The bowl that belongs to Breville RC3 650 Watts Rice Cooker and Steamer is removable and it comes with the non-stick coating making it easy to clean. This bowl makes good for serving too. This function activates after the completion of the programme. In this the food is been maintained warm with the moisture for few hours or until the device is been opened. Those handles on both the sides is been made of cool touch sturdy ones. The user can easily handle the appliance even when it is hot.

Power consumption: This model functions with the power of 650 Watts proving to be energy efficient when compared to the other cooking modes.

Included accessories: The package contents along with Breville RC3 Family Rice Cooker and Steamer consists of Plastic measuring cup, Spatula and an Instruction guide.

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Breville RC3 Family Rice Cooker/Steamer - Technical Specification Details

Brand: Russell Hobbs

The brand existing since 1952 has a unique way in looking into the customer needs and benefits; they offer technology products together with the wide range of domestic products. They have won many product accreditation by the leading institutions and confidently forms group with the leading small appliance brands of UK.

Model: 14453 Compact Food Collection Steamer

Understanding the benefits of cooking with the food steamers that allow the user to bring to the dining the healthy meals rich in vitamins and nutrients. It is possible to cook the whole meal in this one device rather than using many gadgets. Innovative is Russell Hobbs 14453 Compact 3-Tiered Food Steamer with the goodness of easy handling and comfortable cooking. It functions with the electric power and is in any case handy and compact to shift places.

Design Overview: Russell Hobbs 14453 400-Watts Vegetable, Rice Steamer comes with the Steel with black finish. It is a three-tiered device with the baskets that are made of transparent material. The lid is again transparent and offers a complete see-through of the cooking process. In each of the basket are been found the handles embedded on both sides. It makes handling easy and separating each basket is simple.

Capacity, Power and Controls: At the bottom part in the Steel finish is embedded the control system. It comes with a rotary control knob that with just the turn against the required time sets the programme. By switching on the power, the steamer starts to work and it comes with an indicator light to intimate its function. The total capacity of this model is 7 litres and that makes the wholesome cooking for the medium to the large sized families. It also has a rice bowl that simplifies the complete cooking. This device functions with the electric power of 400 Watts and it sounds very energy efficient compared to the conventional cooking modes. The timer that can be set is for the maximum of 60 minutes in a single setting.

More to Discuss: Russell Hobbs 14453 7 Litre, 3-Tier Food Steamer comes with the easy storage design as the baskets are collapsible and can be stacked one into the other. This system makes the user to just put the device back into the shutter without any issue. Hence, it is a great space saving design. The cooking process is rich in flavour and aroma, as it does not mix in flavour even when different types of food are been cooked in different compartments. In case the device senses it does not contain moisture and is been boiling dry than it automatically shuts off the function. This safe guards both the food and the appliance from damage. When the timer is been set, it intimates the completion of the program with an alarm. This helps the user to attend to it immediately. Last but not the least, it is also been noted that all the removable parts including the lid are dishwasher safe.

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Russell Hobbs 14453 Cooking Steamer - Technical Specification Table

Model overview: Marks & Spencer 3-Tier Food, Vegetable Steamer comes in three compartments and its baskets are highly transparent. Exclusive is the design with the body finish of stainless steel and black. The overall dimension of this food Steamer is 440 x 370 x 340 mm that relates to the height, width and depth of the appliance.

Capacity: With the target of offering this model to serve the medium to large sized families, M&S offers each of its compartment that is been sized to accommodate 3.2 litres. Overall, the appliance has the capacity of 9.6 litres, this is a reasonable big in size that allows to cook bulkier foods.

Power: It functions with the electric power and it has the power of 750 watts. This seems to be an energy efficient model with the power is been related to its large sized capacity.

Control system: In the front bottom is present the control system. It is a digital control and it displays the timer digitally. The control buttons are neatly embedded in the panel that brings out the professional look in this small appliance. Besides the display, in the panel is present the indicator light that illuminates during the functioning of the appliance.

Features and Functions:

• Water window – Close to the control panel is present a water window that indicates the water level in the appliance. With this feature, the user finds it easy to save from boiling dry.
• Rice bowl – Available in this is a separate rice bowl to cook the rice and its capacity is 1.4 litres.
• Auto –stop – When the food in the steamer is been cooked to the required tenderness the appliance automatically stops the process and waits to be attended. Hence, this eliminates the fear of over cooking and also saves on energy consumption.
• Collapsible baskets – All the 3 baskets present in M&S 750-Watts Food Steamer are collapsible for the comfort storage. Further, sometimes it may be encountered that the purpose of collapsing may be interesting but when compared to the stacking system that stores one inside the other it is better space saving. This model does not allow this because of the handles present on each side. However, they can be removed and stored separately.
• Water refill facility – The water in the reservoir can be refilled instantly and it can be filled with the minimum and the maximum quantity of 0.8 litres and 1.5 litres.
• Alarm – All set and done when the appliance is on process of steaming the user is been put to utmost ease as it gives an alarm at the end of the programme.

Guarantee: The manufacture of M&S Stainless Steel Food Steamer offer a 2-year guarantee for this appliance.

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M&S T681161 3 Tier  Steamer  - Technical Specifications, Features

Structure and Design:  This Food Steamer comes with the 2-tiered baskets that suits best for those who find too difficult to handle the three-tiered ones. It comes with the transparent baskets and a clear view of the content inside can obtain. The body colour in white and so is the lid too that brings attraction to the appliance overall. The overall dimension is 230 x 290 x 270 mm and it weighs just 1.7 kg, it allows easy shifting of places. With the neatly embedded handles on both the sides of each of the baskets allows easy and safe handling.

Capacity of 5 litres: Shared between the two compartments is its total capacity of 5 litres distributed equally as 2.5 litres in each of the baskets. Different food can be steamed in each of the baskets and the perfect tenderness is been obtained with out the transfer of flavour or aroma among them.

Controls and Power: Elta Germany DA100N1 2-Tiered Food Steamer consists of the rotary type of control and the turn able knob for setting the programmes. The functioning of the appliance is been denoted with the red indicator light. This system ensures user friendliness and enhances the durability of the control system. The power of 650 watts makes this appliance a very conservative model and suits best for the energy conscious people.

Other features:

Available in this model is a 60 minutes timer by which the programme timing allows to be set to the maximum of 1-hour time. In case if it requires more time it has to be re-programmed. With the feature of ‘Safety thermal cut-off’ the functioning of this appliance automatically stops it the programme ends, if it encounters any problem. In case of the boiling dry without the water to steam, it automatically stops the function. Accompanied with the ‘Rice bowl’ by which the special cooking of rice can be done. The cleaning and maintenance of this appliance also goes in a favourable manner, as the removable parts are all ‘dishwasher safe’.

Many of the must have features are seen in Elta Germany DA100N1 650 Watts Food Steamer but however it is been encountered that the features like the delay start function, personal settings and the digital control system are not available.

Elta Germany DA100N1 5 Litre Capacity Steamer - Technical Specification Table

Design: Kitchen Craft Clearview Stainless Steel Food Steamer forms up with the 3 baskets measuring the same in diameter of 22cm. the height of the base basket is more that the other 2 top ones. it enables the user to cook larger food stuffs in it This steamer has mirror polished Stainless Steel both inside and outside that is just not attractive but also offers easy cleaning. The edges of the baskets are trimmed to give drip free pouring and hence transferring from the steamer to other containers is been made easy.

Handles and Lid:  It comes with handles on both sides for all the 3 baskets and has a lid too. The handles are made of sturdy stainless steel and do not feature with the cool touch. The lid of this Three Tier Steamer is a tightly fitted lid made of toughened glass that can resist high temperature. The lid has a small vent that allows extra steam to escape during the cooking. Its high transparency makes it possible to view the process of food being cooked.

Application / Features: This Clearview KCCVSTEAM20 Steamer model permits the user to cook on all types of heat source that even includes the induction type. The baskets are designed to offer full depth and hence more foods can be accommodated. It permits the user to use the baskets for the serving purpose since it has an attractive finish. Noted that during the use of this product on an induction hob care need to be taken in the heat settings. In rare cases, one may encounter yellowing of the base, which need not be worried and is quite common. It can be removed on cleaning. All the parts of this model are dishwasher safe and the question of touch maintenance is been eliminated.

Verdict: May be commonly found in the market but with few differentiated features like the clear view mirror finish, the drip free pouring and deep baskets makes Clearview Vegetable Three Tier Steamer a unique model. It also comes with the gift packing makes it suitable for gifting purpose.

Clearview Three Tier 22cm Stainless Steamer - Technical Specifications, Features

They form the Italian base and are engaged in manufacturing premium stainless steel cookware for more than a century. With such a rich history the brand has done wonders for 3 generations in discovering the art of superb cuisine and transforming these inspired designing and enduring products to reach many countries worldwide.

Model: Lagostina Accademia Vegetable Steamer 20/22/24cm belongs to the ‘Accademia series’ of the brand. It is been made of the finest design of Italian architecture making it striking. Most kitchen demands a perfect vegetable steamer and it can be this model that is been reviewed.

Technology: The models available under this series make sure of its unique technology that is been discussed. The ‘Five-ply Technology‘ is the one made of thick aluminium encapsulated within and has a durable stainless steel base with the 3 layers that goes with aluminium used in the center layer and covered on top and bottom layers with the stainless steel material. This technology promotes even distribution of heat right from the initial stage and from the base to the other areas of the pan. This makes the food warm up easily and comes to boil quicker.

Application: Lagostina Accademia Stainless Steel Steamer is been capable of bring all the vegetables to the perfect form including the making of pasta and sauces. The user gets the perfect blend of the food that is been cooking all with the rich aroma and high nutrients.

Size: It comes with the variable sizes that measures in diameter of 20cm, 22cm and 24cm. The cooking capacity also increases as per the size.

Lid and handles: This model does consist of a perfectly fitting lid that ensures energy efficiency. The handles are embedded in the sides that is been made of sturdy stainless steel and comes the spoon rest making it unique. The high is heat resistant up to the maximum temperature of 260 degrees.

How to use: it is been designed to be suitable for use on all heat sources that includes the gas, ceramic, halogen, electric, induction, radiant ring and even ovens. In case of using on the ceramic hob care should be taken to keep both the base clean as they meet to avoid unnecessary scratches on the hob. During the usage in the induction hobs, which are the highest form of heat source care, should be taken in setting the power of the hob. Sometimes the yellowing of base could be encountered that can be cleaned up easily.

Maintenance: Lagostina Accademia 20 / 22 / 24 cm Vegetable Steamer is been made to be dishwasher safe. Nevertheless, on the account of taking extra care of its attractive finish hard scrubbers and liquids should be avoided.

Package and warranty: The package of this model makes it suitable for gifting purpose as it comes with the gift pact. It includes a warranty for the lifetime offered by the manufacturer.

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Lagostina Accademia 20/22/24cm Vegetable Steamer - Technical Specifications, Features

Commichef Cookware 16cm Steamer is been specially designed to cook vegetables and corn including asparagus and celery. It has the ability of maintaining the utmost flavour and retains all the nutrients of the food that is not been found in other forms of cooking.

Design: Takes an attractive finish with the two-tone body finish made of the material deluxe 18/8 stainless steel. The structure is so that it produces even distribution of heat. It does come with a tight fitting lid and carry handles. The external heavy gauge available here measures 1.0mm in thickness. The edges are been designed in a manner of easy pouring.

Capacity: With the single basket that measures the diameter of 16cm is good for a medium sized family. The basket insert that is been found is an extra deep type and is been capable of handling 40% more capacity.

Handles: Available in Commichef Cookware 16cm Asparagus and Corn Steamer are handles made of cast stainless steel that is been found on both sides. It makes an easy carry for the user. It does come with spoon rests that help during the time of instant access. Unlike the usual models with the hollow handles, this product with the cast make gives a sturdy finish and ensures additional safety.

Application: Steaming the stuffs like vegetables, corn and asparagus goes the most interesting way as it shows compatibility with all types of hob like the gas, ceramic, electric, halogen and makes it possible for the use with the induction cooking. The base of the appliance is so designed it promotes even cooking to give the desired blend and tenderness in the food that is been cooked.

Verdict: Commichef Cookware 16cm Stainless Steel Finish Steamer goes well for all types of homes and with the concept of healthy cooking this appliance serves as a distinguished utility. It is a perfect choice for gifting the loved ones as it comes with attractive gift pack and makes sure of being guaranteed by the manufacturer.

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Commichef Cookware 16cm Asparagus / Corn steamer - Technical Specification Details