If you are a fan of delicious and healthy food, then steamers are the way to go. Almost all multi-cookers, blenders for baby food have the ability to steam food, but there is nothing better than a narrowly focused device. The steamer has a large volume of capacity, in almost all models it is possible to cook food on several floors, while preparing a variety of products for consumption. The review considers the most successful models of 2019, selected according to consumer reviews and expert recommendations.
Home Element HE-FS1500
Price - 1000 rubles. It has the lowest power of all the models in the review - 400 watts. 2.5 liter tanks can be installed in two levels, the volume of the water bowl is 500 ml. Containers with comfortable handles. Simple mechanical control system.
Benefits:
- Low price.
- High build quality.
- Reliable mechanical control system.
- Compact size, takes up little space.
- Convenient handles on containers.
Disadvantages:
- Heats up the water for a long time.
- There are no indicators and automatic shutdown when the water runs out. The control system consists of a timer for setting the cooking time.
A steamer for 1–2 people, for more people it is not very convenient to cook due to the small size of the bowls. If a high cooking speed is a priority, but the purchase budget is limited, it is better to take Polaris PFS 0213 - its power is slightly higher, it is discussed below.
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Polaris PFS 0213
Price - 2500 rubles. The model is small, the total volume of the two bowls is 5.5 liters. The bowls fold into one another for compact storage. The control system is as simple as in the previous one - one mechanical timer set to one hour. But the power is higher - 650 watts. There is a "fast steam" function - delivers a powerful stream of steam after 40 seconds. At the end of the work, a sound signal is given. You can add water while cooking.
Benefits:
- Compact, takes up little storage space.
- Rapid heating of water. Fast steam function.
- Recipe book included, cooking tips in instructions.
- Reasonable price.
- Sound notification at the end of cooking.
- Simple mechanical control system.
- Recesses for boiling eggs.
- Shutdown for lack of water.
- Available in white and blue to choose from.
Disadvantages:
- When the tank is full, the water boils away and flows out. Good technique for cooking small quantities of food.
High power without counting on the small size of the container, because of which the water gets outside. Fast cooking, dispensing steam after 40 seconds, but with large portions will be inconvenient. In addition to the larger volume of the container - 800 ml versus 500, it is similar to the Home Element HE-FS1500 model.
ENDEVER Vita 170/171
Price - 2900 rubles. High power - 1000 watts. Timer for 1 hour with auto power off. Overheating protection with double level. The structure has three tiers at once. Together with the high power, this speeds up cooking and allows you to prepare dinner for the family in one go. The total volume of trays is 11 liters, each one is equipped with convenient handles. Automatically shuts off when there is no water, the liquid level is shown by the indicator.It is allowed to add water to a running unit.
Benefits:
- Choice of design - in white, green, gray.
- High power.
- Three tiers.
- Hollows for eggs.
- Water level indication and timer are illuminated.
- Hole for adding water at the time of use.
- Strong, durable plastic.
- Double protection against overheating.
Disadvantages:
- The condensate drip tray does not have extraction handles. You need to wait for the temperature in the liquid to drop in order to conveniently remove the container.
Models 170 and 171 are the same in technical characteristics, differ only in price. The cost is 171 higher, it is green. If the color of the case is not important, you can choose the cheaper model 170 in a gray design. The steamer is large, against the background of the two previously considered the most powerful and roomy, the price is slightly higher.
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Tefal VC 1301 Minicompact
Price - 3200 rubles. The manufacturer positions the model as ultra-compact, with an aquatimer - when the water level drops, it turns off itself. Each dish has its own portion of water; when cooking, you need to fill in the right amount of liquid recommended by the manufacturer for the volume and type of product. Three tiers for cooking different types of food. The steamer lid can be used as a tray.
Benefits:
- Rice bowl included.
- Compact storage.
- Odorless plastic.
- Volumetric container for collecting water.
- Beeps after cooking.
- Shutdown at the end of water.
- Fast heating.
- Simple, functional and reliable control system.
- Water level indication.
- The lid can be used as a tray.
Disadvantages:
- There is no shutdown timer.
- The containers are not interchangeable; this disadvantage arises from compact storage.
- A shrill, unpleasant signal about the end of cooking.
The compact, powerful steamer is a good helper for a family of 2-3 people. The absence of a timer complicates cooking somewhat, but reduces the price of the model. A well-known manufacturer whose equipment is worth spending money on. But if the presence of a timer is fundamental, evaluate the following model - Tefal VC 1006 Ultra Compact.
Tefal VC 1006 Ultra Compact
Price - 5000 rubles. Equipped with a 1 hour timer. Can be refilled with water when in use. Three-tier bowls with removable grates, egg wells and rice bowl - a complete set to justify the price. The dimensions are compact, like the previous model, the bowls fold into one another, but this also makes them not replaceable. A significant advantage over all models in the rating is the stainless steel case.
Benefits:
- Compact storage.
- Timer with shutdown.
- Topping up with water during use.
- Steam does not escape through the cover during operation.
- Rich equipment.
- Reliable and simple mechanical control.
- Steel body.
Disadvantages:
- Inconvenient design of the grates, it is difficult to wash off food debris.
The cost is higher than the previous model presented in the TOP, but it justifies itself - the equipment is larger, the power is also higher - 950 W versus 650, there is a mechanical shutdown timer for 60 minutes, a metal case. If all these nuances are important, it is worth overpaying.
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Braun FS 3000
Price - 5500 rubles. Fast steam generation - starts hovering in 45 seconds. Each container has its own pallet. You can cook a variety of foods - the smells will not mix. The set includes a bowl for rice. The containers can be stored compactly, but you can replace one another. The case has a compartment for the cord, which also facilitates storage.
Benefits:
- Rice bowl.
- Individual condensate drain pan for each tank.
- Fast steam function.
- Heats up the water quickly and starts to steam.
- Interchangeable bowls, compact storage: bowls can be stacked one into the other.
- High quality plastic and workmanship.
- Simple, reliable control mechanism.
Disadvantages:
- High price with modest functionality.
A reliable manufacturer, the overpayment for the brand justifies itself with a long time of use, according to customer reviews, the steamer will last up to 10 years without breakdowns.But if the budget does not include such an amount for the purchase of a simple kitchen appliance, you can choose from the first models with a low price discussed in the review. It has good functionality and power, a large volume of containers and their interchangeability. This steamer is the best home product from the TOP.
