Steamer Reviews

The use of food steamers is seen to be increasing and this is one essential small appliance that makes the kitchen complete. The clear understanding is that they help in retaining the nutrients of the foodstuffs to a greater extend than the conventional type of cooking. The food comes to the proper tenderness without losing the nutrients. Although the market is been flooded with different types of steamers, this model does take its place to impress the customers. The forthcoming paragraphs are the review of Woolworth 650 Watts Food Steamer.

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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Prestige stands out with 50 years of commitment to the quality and reliability.  Its success in the house ware products has built enviable relationship with its customers for trust and loyalty. Having been established during 1930’s it walks with adventure to the future with its latest table setting cutlery collection.

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.

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T681183 - 5.2 Litre Capacity, 2 tier, White Colour Steamer from M&S

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

M&S Perfect Non-Stick 3-Tier Steamer is from the maker of many stylish small appliances along with wide range of consumer products and services that catches the place of best buy category. Marks & Spencer popularly known as ‘M&S’ makes it eminent with this 3-Tier Steamer with the unique non-stick finish. Not only looks great but also is interesting to tender foods without the loss of many nutrients. Proven is the fact that cooking with the steamers helps retain the nutrients to the maximum levels.

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

Brand: Tefal

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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