Design and Dimension:

This Steamer with its foot print of square dimension has 3 compartments, the rear side for the full length with higher capacity and the front portion is been shared among the 2 baskets. It comes with 3 heaters and all the 3 baskets are been controlled individually irrespective of the nature of food and the quantity. By eliminating the difficulty faced with the tiered appliance Morphy Richards 48781 Intellisteam Digital Control Steamer takes an intelligent structure with the single tiered model. The base of it is white in colour where the control panel is been embedded. The baskets are made of transparent high grade plastic material and so is the lid of the same.

Control System in 48781:

The feature that keeps it distinguished from the crowd of steamers is the control system with the digital display. This is an easy to use type which is one among the latest technology. Quite interesting and advantageous too as it enables to follow the steaming process easily and also intimates the remaining time for each of the 3 available compartments. The display screen comes with the blue back light and is quite big enough to display all the details of the steaming process. There are separate control buttons to activate each of the heaters individually. The time selection can also been made individually for the different compartments. Present is the water level gauge indicator and the control button for the keep warm and steaming. It is possible to increase and decrease the timing with the given buttons. The food symbols are provided for you to choose the programme instantly based on the nature of the food type.

Capacity:

Morphy Richards 48781 Digital Food Steamer handle cooking for the whole family with 4 adults as it has the capacity of 8.2 litres. The 3 individually controlled compartments can take different nature of food stuffs to cook all at one stretch and hence this appliance that performs without the transfer of flavour and colour can be used for the complete meal cooking for the full family.

Features of 48781 Food Steamer:

• Personalised memory – Based on the recipes the cooking style can be programmed and can be saved to memory for the access in future by any body who desires to cook your recipes at home. This is an instant solution in case you have repeated cooking stuffs. This reduces the programme timing and of course the efforts.
• Preset time guide – Present in this model are the pre set timing guide to cook different food stuffs like the chicken, fish, vegetables etc., without any need of guess work and hence it eliminate the trouble of wild guesses.
• Auto keep warm functions – Enabling you to serve the food as fresh as just out of the steamer it can be preserved for about 40 minutes in the warm mode.
• Water gauge – The visible water gauge is the design of this model that lets you check the level of water any time and can avoid dry cooking that spoils both the food and the appliance badly.
• Dishwasher safe – All the removable parts like the containers, accessories and the drip tray can be let to the dishwasher to handle. This reduces the maintenance burden.

Guarantee:

Tagged with the guarantee for 2 years Morphy Richards 48781 Intellisteam 8.2 Litres Capacity Steamer seems to be given an added benefit by its manufacturer.

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Morphy Richards 48781 Food, Vegetable Steamer - Technical Specification Table

Design Overview:

The base of the steamer has silver wrap that makes it to be called a silver finish appliance. It offers a lavish 3 tiered structure and the shape so unique that can accommodate even bulkier stuffs required for steaming. The baskets are transparent and are highly see through. The base has a digital control system that is easy to operate.

Capacity:

Available in Breville VTP068 Silver Finish Steamer are 3 baskets that are been stacked one on to the other, which on total can accommodate the capacity of 9 litres. This spec makes it clear to be suitable for any families and even can go well with the large sized families. It does include a rice bowl where in it permits the cooking of full meal in a single go.

Application:

Cooking of variety meals is possible and it can take meat, fish and vegetables in different baskets for the same time of cooking. By applying a small pinch of spice or herb into the herb infusion filter will make the flavour richer and tastier. Possible to even cook big sized meat piece easily until the required tenderness. On the other hand when cooking smaller quantities and relatively small pieces, it has more space to cook and it quickens the process. All that has to be done is just place the food in the baskets and set the timer up to 60 minutes. The rest is been done automatically and when the desired tenderness is been arrived the functioning of the appliance stops automatically. This eliminates the worry of over and under cooking.

Features:

• Digital display – The one of the modest type where in the time of the programme and the remaining time can be read in the display screen.
• Controls – With the digital control the soft touch control buttons help in setting the whole programme and the complete guide of operation is been printed as symbols on the panel for quick reference.
• External water level indicator – This intimates the water level in the gauge that is required for the steaming process. Since the level can be read externally it does not require opening the steamer in process.
• Handles – Each of the baskets consists of lid on both the sides that offers cool touch. The lid does come with a handle that allows carrying the whole appliance when required to shift places.
• Easy storage – All the baskets are collapsible and they can be stacked one on to the other. This makes an easy and compact storage.
• Easy maintenance – All the removable parts say the baskets and the lid are dishwasher safe. It makes the maintenance easy and simple.

Verdict:

Worth trying Breville VTP068 9 Litre Capacity Steamer as unlike the usual models it offers herb infusion filter and is also quite lavish in size and capacity. Although many times it may look similar to the usual models it delivers a greater result along with easy handling and maintenance. Enjoy healthy food over and over again with this steamer that makes it all.

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Breville VTP068 Food, Vegetable Steamer - Technical Specification Table

The brand come to existence during 1984 and has grown to become one of the familiar importers and distributors of the home ware products in UK. Their ability to offer unique and quality products has brought them into expansion. The following is the review of Sabichi 3-Tier Food Steamer.

Model Overview:

This Sabichi 89557 Food Steamer is in its compact form to be stored in the cupboards or placed on the table top for any time access. It is been made of high quality plastic material that is highly transparent and so is the lid of the model. Applying to cook or steam any types of food stuffs that includes, veggies, eggs, frozen foods, meat, fish and much more that requires tendering. This is the right appliance with the healthy technology to cook with as it cooks by retaining the nutrients in the food.

Capacity:

Made to design with the 3 baskets that offer a total capacity of 7.2 litres. Different foods can be cooked in different compartments without the mix in flavour and aroma. The bottom basket is slightly larger in capacity and it gets lesser as it goes up. Hence the bigger and bulkier food is required to be cooked in the base basket.

Power:

Sabichi 3-Tier 7.2 Litres Food Steamer functions with the power of just 400 Watts that is highly justifiable. This also proves to be an energy saving type of cooking system and is been welcomed even the power conscious homes.

The lid and the Handles:

Both of these including the baskets are made of transparent material and offer you to completely see through the contents, cooking process from outside. Present in each of the basket are the carry handles on both sides. It has a curvy finish and gives a strong grip to hold. Serving best to be used to transfer the contents to different bowl or it is also feasible to use it as such for serving. The handle comes with a knob that can be gripped to open.

Heating element and the Controls:

Concealed is the heating element at the base of the appliance. The base is made of white body and has the control knob embedded on it. The control knob functions mechanical and is used to set the cooking timing. Also available is the indicator light that intimates the functioning of the appliance.

Features:

There are few interesting features that make Sabichi 3-Tier 400 Watts Food Steamer a complete and convenient product.

• Auto switch off – Once on completion of the programme the appliance automatically switches off and helps in saving the energy.
• Boil dry safety – When at times the tray runs out of water, the appliance does not support cooking dry and hence it automatically stops functioning. This is a highly safety feature as it does not cook dry to burn the food and damage the appliance.
• Stackability – All of these 3 baskets can be stacked one on to the other for easy storage. This is a space saving technology present in most of such models.
• Dishwasher safe – Cleaning and maintenance also goes as simple as cooking as the basket and the lid are dishwasher safe.

May be just another model available in the market, but its performance and functions deliver a better satisfaction. It also proves to be a must have product for the busy homes.

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Sabichi 3 Tier White Colour Rice, Vegetable Steamer - Technical Specification Table

The Basics:

Frigidaire FCL-1070 Food, Vegetable Steamer projects to be a 3 tiered appliance that comes with the rice bowl present in the top basket the largest among the three. The base has a stainless steel housing in which is the control fitted in and so is the indicator light. Above which is present the drip tray that is removable. The lower basket is the smallest while the middle and the upper basket are bigger subjectively. It permits the stacking one on to the other for easy storage. The baskets are made are high grade plastic and they are highly transparent.

Heating Element and Steam Function:

This model consists of the heating element that is removable. The sleeve of the food steamer produces steam for cooking. In case of the rapid steam function it produces steam rapidly in just 35 seconds. This feature really quickens the cooking process and serves well during the time of necessity.

Steaming bowls:

The steaming bowls are designed in different sizes to enable them to fit one on to the other. It is always better to place the large pieces in the lower bowl as it has more steam function compared to that of the upper basket. The upper basket takes a little longer time to cook.

Food that can be cooked:

Any type of food can be cooked for obtaining the required tenderness. The advantage of cooking in this appliance is that the process helps to retain the maximum nutrients and hence it is a healthy type of cooking. Boiling eggs of up to eight eggs in the steaming bowl, making of scramble eggs, boiling rice, all types of fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables, fish and sea food, meat and grains.

Control System:

The base of the appliance comes embedded with the mechanical knob for setting the time. It allows time based cooking and with the power indicator light present beside the control knob indicates the functioning of the appliance. This timer allows setting for the maximum of 60 minutes duration which is sufficient for the maximum type of food. In case required to cook for longer duration then it is required to add water to avoid boiling dry.

Water Tray:

Present in Frigidaire FCL-1070 Food, Rice Steamer is the water tray that is required to be filled before the starting of the programme. It comes with the minimum and the maximum indicator that denotes the level of water present for the read from outside. In case it reduces below the minimum level it is required to be filled. It is required to fill in with only cold tap water and other types of liquid is ought to be avoided.

Maintenance and Guarantee:

This model is one among the easily maintained appliance and they can be removed for easy cleaning. The lid, baskets and the basket base are dishwasher safe and so is the rice bowl. The manufacturer offers a guarantee period for 12 months.

Frigidaire FCL-1070 Steamer - Technical Specification Table

Baskets:

This three-tiered model has three baskets of round in shape. They can accommodate the cooking for medium sized family. Each of these baskets fit on to the other perfectly without letting out the steam. It consists of a capsulated base pot, which can be used as the casserole. All the foods can come to perfect tenderness when cooked in this steamer. It can also handle foodstuffs of different nature in each of the baskets that can include the rice, meat, fish, veggies or the potatoes. These baskets are durable and prove good for cleaning in dishwasher.

Handles and the Lid:

All the three baskets consist of handles on both the sides. These handles are hollow made and they make the handling easy. These hollow handles not just easy to handle but also reduces the heat impact and can be used just after few minutes after the cooking programme. It does not hurt the hands either. The lid of this Steamer is glass made and has a hollow knob on its center. The lid knob is also been made of stainless steel and no wonder it adds its beauty.

Application:

Buckingham Stainless Steel Food, Vegetable Steamer is suitable for use in all types of hot surfaces but for the induction stoves. It can be used in the dishwasher safely further the vent hole in the lid helps in letting out the extra steam in the steamer, this makes it easy for the user as the need for removing the lid is eliminated and with the perfect steam levels the cooking process can be completed. The downside is that if you are the one who look for non-stick coating cannot go away with this steamer.

Guarantee:

Buckingham Round Steamer comes with the manufacturer guarantee for the full 15 years.

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Buckingham 3 Tier 18cm Steamer - Technical Specification Table

Unique Design:

This model is been designed to give comfort handling and cooking. It functions with the electric power. The base part has white colour housing and the baskets are been made with the clear glass finish that offers a clear see through of the cooking process. Just not the baskets and so is the lid too that is of the transparent glass material.

• Baskets – Available are three baskets making it a three-tiered appliance. They can be removed or collapsed completely for the easy storage. Stack ability is also possible and hence it gives a compact storage.
• Handles – Each of the baskets comes with handles on both sides and they make it easy for the user to hold with the good grip and use the same for the serving purpose. The handles are cool touch and allow handling even just after the completion of the programme.

Capacity and Power:

With the 7 litre capacity makes Woolworth 3-Tier Food Steamer that is been divided among the 3 baskets. This serves up to the medium sized cooking and since the baskets can accommodate different food in each of it for the same time cooking, it is simple to handle. Further the foods that is been cooked does not transform its aroma or the flavour to the other baskets. Once operated it is quite pleasing and works as one desires. Having functioned with the electric power of 650 Watts, is quite competitive among the models of the same capacity.

Controls:

The base of the appliance takes the fix of the control knob beside the indicator light. This allows setting the cooking timing. Also based on the type of food the timings are been selected by turning the knob to the desired timing. Above which comes the printed suggestion for the cooking different foods and the suggested timing. The control panel in the grey colour give a class look for the appliance on total.

Features:

Woolworth 7 Litre Capacity Food Steamer comes with the 60 minutes timer and the alarm bell to intimate the completion of the programme, so as the user can attend to the cooked food immediately. The power on indicator also suggests the functioning of the device. The baskets that can be collapsed can be stored compactly in any shelf and can be pulled out any time of requirement.  They being dishwasher safe meaning all the removable parts simplifies the maintaining process.

This appliance is sure a competitive one and has an edge over its energy consumption. Foods like rice, veggies, fish and potatoes can be cooked with the perfect tenderness without going to the extremity.

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Woolworth 3 Tier Electric Food Steamer - Technical Specification Table

Model Overview:

Prestige Stainless Steel 18cm Steamer gives an ideal size for making meal for small families. It is a through stainless steel make with the three-tiered design. The said capacity is 2.8 litres distributed among the three baskets. Measuring 18 cm in diameter, this Steamer can be rightly called as the compact appliance. With the polished finish and the neat alignment of the baskets, it also counts well on its robustness and durability. The edges are been trimmed making it drip free during the time of transferring the contents. It also looks great when used for the serving purpose.

Handles:

All of the three baskets consists of handles on both sides, it is also been made of stainless steel. Since the handles, material ensures robustness it does not feature with the cool touch. The hollow handles which is quite big gives a sure grip and makes handling easy.

The Lid:

The top basket has a tight fitting glass lid that comes with the handle too. The glass lid of Prestige 771212.8 Litres Capacity Food Steamer is been made of toughened glass and can resist high temperature. The vent in the lid helps in letting out the extra steam. This transparent lid allows you to see through the happenings of the cooking process.

The Base:

Impressive when you note the base of the steamer which is a friction bonded stainless steel base, which has an aluminium core in order to help in perfect heat distribution. It promotes even ness in cooking and there is no fear of over or under cooking of the food.

Suitability:

Like any other successful product that has a wide suitability, Prestige 77121 Stainless Steel, 3-Tiered Steamer is also a no fussy one and extends its suitability to a wider range. It can be used of the Solid plate, radiant ring, ceramic, halogen, gas, induction and added to these is its compatibility to the dishwasher. However, the disappointing fact is that it does not come with non-stick coating and a disappointment for those who look for it.

Guarantee:

Prestige gives the advantage of lifetime guarantee for this product; literally, the user need not worry on this aspect as the company takes care completely in case of any fault or as per the guarantee conditions read that comes along with the product on its purchase.

Prestige 7712118cm Food, Vegetable, Rice Steamer - Technical Specification Table

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