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M&S 3 Tier Food Steamer

It is the universal fact that steamers are one of the healthiest cooking methods. It locks the nutrients inside and prepares the food rich in aroma, nutrients and natural colour. Understanding the usage the brand ‘M&S’ introduces this 3-Tier Steamer that proves to be efficient and competitive with the perfect blend of style and technology.

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

Manufacturer M&S
Model Name 3 Tier Steamer
Model number T681161
Steamer style Three tiered
Colour/Finish Stainless steel with black
Dimension (H x W x D) mm 440 x 370 x 340 mm
Power 750 Watts
Capacity Per compartment - 3.2 litres

Total - 9.6 litres

Auto switch off Yes
Dishwasher proof baskets Yes
Alarm Yes
Timer Digital
Application Steam rice, pudding, vegetable and fish
Instant steam production Yes
External water level gauge Yes
Water fill facility Yes
Basket Collapses for easy storage
Rice bowl 1.4 litres
Water Refill 0.8 litres to 1.5 litres
Removable drip tray Yes
Non slip feet No
Guarantee 2 years

Elta Germany DA100N1 Food Steamer Review

This DA100N1 Food Steamer introduced by the Elta, with the spirit to offer a convenient steamer to suit the requirements of small to medium sized family. Enriched with all the goodness of steamer technology, the known fact that the nutrients present in food is been maintained to a greater extend than the other forms of cooking. Elta Germany DA100N1 Food Steamer forms the group of small appliance and takes place on the tabletop to add attraction to the place.

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

Manufacturer Elta Germany
Model Name DA100N1 Food Steamer
Power 650 Watts
Steamer style Two tiered
Colour White
Dimension 230 x 290 x 270 mm
Weight 1.7 kg
Capacity 5 litres
Auto switch off Yes
Dishwasher proof baskets Yes
Alarm No
Timer Yes
Application Steam rice, pudding, vegetable and fish
Delay start feature No
Auto keep warm No
Save personal settings No
Instant steam production Yes
External water level gauge No
External water fill inlet Yes
Removable basket bases No
Rice bowl Yes
Boil Dry Safety Cut-out Yes
Removable drip tray Yes
Light indicator Yes

Clearview 3-Tier 22cm Stainless Steamer Review

Clearview Stainless Steel 22cm Three Tier Steamer is from the brand ‘Kitchen Craft’ under the ‘Clearview Series’ of products. It is a three tiered appliance that is been made of premium quality stainless steel. Understanding the fact that the purpose of steamer is essential and it is the best form of steaming foodstuffs and vegetables. It is capable of giving the output that is rich in aroma, flavour and the nutrients. Relishing the recipe cooked with the steamer is far healthier and effective.

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

Manufacturer KitchenCraft
Model Name Stainless Steel 22cm Three Tier Steamer
Product Code KCCVSTEAM20
Steamer style 3 tier steamer
Finish / material Mirror polished Stainless Steel both inside and outside
Number of baskets 3
Diameter 22 cms
Cool grip handles No
Drip free pouring Yes
Vented toughened glass lid Yes
Dishwasher safe Yes
External water level gauge No
External water fill inlet No
Handles type Hollow stainless steel side handles
Application All types of hob including induction

Lagostina Accademia Vegetable Steamer

Brand: Lagostina Cookware

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

Manufacturer Lagostina
Model Name Accademia Vegetable Steamer
Steamer style Vegetable steamer
Finish / material Stainless Steel
Construction Fiveply
Diameter 20 / 22 / 24 cm
Cool grip handles No
Drip free pouring Yes
Lid Yes
Dishwasher safe Yes
External heavy gauge Yes
External water fill inlet No
Handles type Stainless steel side handles with spoon rest
Application All types of heat source
Package Gift pack
Warranty Lifetime

Commichef Cookware 16cm Asparagus / Corn steamer

Overview:

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

Manufacturer Commichef
Model Name Cookware 16cm Asparagus / Corn steamers
Steamer style Tall steamer
Finish / material Deluxe 18/8 Stainless Steel
Number of baskets 1
Diameter 16 cms
Cool grip handles No
Drip free pouring Yes
Lid Yes
Dishwasher safe Yes
External heavy gauge Yes with 1.0mm thickness
External water fill inlet No
Handles type Cast stainless steel side handles with spoon rest
Application All types of hob including induction
Package Gift pack
Guaranteed Yes