Steamer Reviews

John Lewis FP2207AJLU Steamer at the outset can be determined as the multi-tiered food steamer. It consists of digital controls and attires with the black and chrome finish. The baskets are transparent and made of high quality plastic and so is the lid of this appliance.

Structure:

This FP2207AJLU Steamer model comes with the dimension of 270 x 355 x 260 mm and it weighs 2.4 kg. This has a circular dimension and gives more cooking space for the food. The three baskets allow to be stacked one inside the other and whereby it offers storage that is more compact. Apart from this the order of the stacking is been intimated with the clear labeling and hence it can be taken care that the baskets are been put to fit airtight.

Steaming specialties:

Enduring is the fact that this type of steaming is quicker by 40% and the desired tenderness can be obtaining. Setting this appliance to work is easy and simple with just few steps away. The fresh vegetables take around 15 to 20 minutes to cook and in case of potatoes, the steaming time would be about 40 – 45 minutes. It is been noted that different types of food can be cooked in each of the compartment and the surprising fact is that the strong aroma or the flavour is not been transferred to each other. However, in this model, the base of the basket cannot be removed and it is con for many who desire to cook bulkier foods that requires bigger in height.

Controls:

With the digital controls, the operations are easy and user friendly, once the unit starts to function the display light intimates its functional process. This control panel is been located in the lower end of the appliance. It consists of a small display screen and a soft push button on both sides to increase and decrease the time settings. The maximum time that can be set for a single go is 60 minutes. These digital timers are more accurate in reading and have an edge over the mechanical control models. This Food Steamer features with the auto switch off function that automatically switches off the function of the appliance when the programme ends and without the requirement of any instructions.

Other specifics:

John Lewis FP2207AJLU 600 Watts 3-tier food Steamer consists of few other interesting options for the user to comfortably use this appliance and the brief description of the same is as follows.

• External water level gauge – This allows noting the water level from outside and with the constant check of the water level; it can prevent to function steaming dry.
• External water fill inlet – As discussed when the water is drained out and during the requirement of water it can be filled from outside with a spout in the casing.
• Juice collector – The stock tray is available in John Lewis FP2207AJLU Rice, Vegetable Steamer that collects the juice that is been extracted during the steaming process. Many desire to use it for other recipes like soups to add more flavour to it.
• Dishwasher proof – All the removable parts of this appliance are dishwasher proof and it enables the user to easily maintain the appliance.
• Rice bowl – This model comes with an attractive black colour rice bowl that is been embedded in the top tier of the appliance. This rice bowl comes inclusive with the purchase of the product.
• Non-slip feet – As it is quite common to fear with the small kitchen appliance for mishandling or tripping down unknowingly. With the help of the non-slip feet, it firmly stands even on the smoothest of the kitchen tabletop.
• Power – With the power of 600 Watts, it stands competitive in performance up to medium size families.

Guarantee: The 3 years manufacturer guarantee makes the user opt to own it without the fear of malfunctions.

Verdict:

Although it gives a compact storage option and easy to operate with the digital controls, the features like delay start, keep warm, instant start functions are not available. Moreover it is also been commented that the steaming of fresh vegetables is slow and sluggish.



John Lewis FP2207AJLU Electric Steamer - Technical Specification Table

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