We have compiled our rating based on the popularity of Polaris multicooker among consumers. The more expensive a kitchen appliance is, the more various additional functions are presented there, so we started with the most budget multicooker, from simple to complex - it’s easier to get to know the product and make a comparison. Especially such an overview will be needed for those who are not yet familiar with the multicooker in principle.
Features of multicooker
In order not to wonder how a multicooker differs from a steamer and a pressure cooker, we will immediately define some of the options that are characteristic of all multicooker.
- One of the unique features is delayed start. Almost all users in their reviews emphasize the convenience of cooking: it is enough to simply lay in the products, select the program and indicate the desired start time.
- The "multi-cook" option is the ability to independently set the cooking time and temperature.
- The set for the multicooker comes standard with a steam sieve, plastic spoons, a measuring cup and a recipe book.
- Bowls in multicooker can be 3, 4 and 5 liters. It should be borne in mind that you will never prepare the volume declared in the bowl - it is just not physically necessary to fill the bowl to the brim - the contents will spill out and fall on the heating element, which will lead to damage. In a 3-liter bowl, the volume of food will be 2.5-2.7 liters - this is about 5 servings.
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Budget models of multicooker
Inexpensive multi-cookers costing from 2 to 3 thousand rubles have small dimensions, weight up to 3 kg and a bowl for cooking without handles with a volume of 3 liters. They are positioned as a mobile kitchen appliance that is easy to take with you on vacation, to the hospital, or to the office.
Polaris PMC 0351AD
The budget multicooker has a standard set of cooking programs: multi-cook, milk porridge, frying, steaming, baking, stewing, yogurt, pasta, cereals, as well as the ability to postpone the start and maintain heating. In an additional function, the manufacturer indicates the ability to independently set the cooking time and temperature, but this is a “multi-cook” program. Cost from 2150 rubles.
Main characteristics:
- Metal case
- Power 600 W
- Bowl 3 l
Uniqueness and advantages:
- Soup program.
- Easy to operate, clear menu
Disadvantages:
- A thin layer of non-stick coating on the bowl
- Bowl dangles while stirring
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Polaris PMC 0558AD
With a slight difference in cost, you can purchase a multicooker with a 5 liter bowl. Its budget price is due to the favorable discount on this product. So, Polaris PMC 0558AD is offered at a price of 2,190 rubles, the cost without a discount is almost 3,000 rubles.
Main characteristics:
- Metal case
- Power 700 W
- Bowl 5L
Uniqueness and advantages:
- Dumplings / sausages function
- The main advantage of this model is the ratio of price and quality.
Disadvantages:
- The push-button type of control assumes the choice of the program by the “menu” button by moving from one to the next.That is, if you miss, you will have to start in a circle again.
- Modest recipe book
- Odor may occur during initial use
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Polaris PMC 0507D
Its difference is immediately evident - a unique design. Creamy body and vegetable print: a bit of a rustic hi-tech world, a decoration for the kitchen. Quite affordable cost (from 2,480 rubles) makes it popular among buyers.
Main characteristics:
- Plastic case
- Power 700 W
- Bowl 5L
Disadvantages:
- Short cord
- There may be a plastic odor on first use
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Polaris PMC 0508AD
A very beautiful white multicooker with a floral pattern will harmoniously blend into the design of any kitchen. Low cost - from 2600 rubles, but the cooking programs have much less than those mentioned above. For some users, this is more of an advantage than a disadvantage. So, on the menu: milk porridge, steaming, stewing, cereals. Even a child can handle the controls.
Main characteristics:
- Power 700 W
- Plastic case
- Bowl 5L
- Elementary control
Disadvantages:
- Thin cooking bowl
- Baking mode does not work correctly
- There may be a plastic odor
- Lack of the "fry" program
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Multicooker in the price segment from 3,000 rubles
More expensive models offer a high-quality ceramic and non-stick coating of the cooking container, a grooved bottom for less sticking and, most importantly, handles near the bowl. Ceramic bowls and other parts are dishwasher safe.
Polaris PMC 0559D
A multicooker costing from 3,500 rubles already has some differences from budget counterparts. Such models most often no longer look like pans, have a streamlined shape, high power and bright backlighting on the touch screen display. The elegant black multicooker with electronic control attracts with its design.
General characteristics
- Power 860 W
- Plastic case
- Bowl 5 l
- 22 cooking programs - very convenient, almost all food options are on the display.
Disadvantages:
- The set includes only a double boiler, a measuring cup and a spoon - there is no ladle and yogurt containers.
- No carry handle
- Odor may occur during first preparation
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Polaris PMC 0517AD / G
Pros:
- Power 860 W
- Body material - plastic
- Bowl 5L
- The ceramic cooking bowl has handles
- The standard set (ladle, spoon, measuring cup and steamer) includes 6 containers for preparing yoghurt.
- The top cover can be removed and washed under water (in cheaper models, this function is not provided and it is rather problematic to wash the cover from stuck food)
- 3D - heating. Heating elements are located not only at the bottom (as in previous models) but also on the sides, which contributes to faster cooking and even heating.
- Cooking program "beans"
Disadvantages:
- On some programs it is not possible to delay the start.
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Polaris PMC 0516ADG
Cost from 3 790 rubles. Not only the original design of the metal case attracts, but also the window in the lid - you can look in while waiting. Although users note the rather uselessness of this device. Ceramic non-stick bowl with handles, which is generally typical for multicooker in this price range. 13 automatic programs and multi-cook. The set includes a book with 100 recipes. Heating takes place from all sides - 3D heating.
Advantages:
- Power 860 W
- Body - metal
- Bowl 5 l
- There are three modes for jam.
Minuses:
- The top cover cannot be removed
- No removable condensate container.
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Polaris PMC 0517AD
In our rating, we have already reviewed the Polaris PMC 0517AD / G multicooker - the younger sister of this kitchen appliance.And the younger one, because Polaris PMC 0517AD costs about a thousand rubles more, but it is no less popular. It is her that experienced users advise to acquire, emphasizing the value for money. The clear difference is more programs (16) and more power, which guarantees quick cooking and time savings.
Pros:
- Power 900 W
- Combined case with stainless steel
- Bowl 5 l
Disadvantages:
- To select a program, you need to press the "menu" button until you "walk" to the desired program. This causes the display buttons to glow bright orange and emit a loud beep.
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Polaris PMC 0556D
The cost of a multicooker is from 4290 rubles. This kitchen appliance immediately attracts attention: modern design, sleek plastic housing, and the electronic control panel illuminates in blue.
Advantages:
- Power 860 W
- Plastic case
- Bowl 5 l
- The removable inner cover can be easily pulled out of the grooves and washed. In more budgetary models, you have to wipe this part with napkins or drag the entire multicooker to the water to rinse it.
- Includes 6 cups for making yoghurt.
- An additional function is frying in oil at 170 degrees, it turns out excellent deep-fried vegetables. In other models, the maximum temperature is 160 degrees.
- 3D heating function.
Disadvantages:
- Small condensate collector
- Slight freeze of the mode buttons.
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New generation multicooker
In expensive models, an eyelet for spoons, the so-called "lodge holder", is provided on the body. It is very difficult to attribute this life hack to useful: when opening the appliance, spoons often fall, and if you stir the dish and put a ladle in this eyelet, the rest of the broth or sauce will simply flow down onto the handle and into the ear itself.
Polaris EVO 0225
Kitchen appliance of the third generation Wi-fi - powered by a smartphone, was released last year. It's not even worth talking about cooking programs here. With the help of a tablet or phone, after downloading the desired application, you can not only control the kitchen appliance, but also download recipes from the Internet. The cooking report also comes to the gadget. Cost from 6,000 rubles.
General characteristics:
- Power 860 W
- The case is plastic, stylized like metal.
- Bowl 5L
Advantages and uniqueness:
- More than 20 cooking programs
- Multicooker control via internet application
- Adding any recipes from the Internet
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Polaris EVO 0446DS
A relatively new model from the manufacturer Polaris with new functions and capabilities. In addition to the already familiar 3D heating, it has 36 cooking programs and is able to weigh food. Cost from 7170 rubles. Model characteristics power 860 W, body material plastic, bowl 4 liters.
Advantages and uniqueness:
- With the help of the built-in scales, it weighs the stored food and independently adjusts the cooking time.
- The programs, among others, include such dishes as jelly, jellied meat, jam, cottage cheese, cheesecake, fondue, mulled wine and others.
- Cookbook for 190 recipes
- Modern appearance, plastic body looks like expensive metal.
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