If you are a fan of delicious and healthy food, then the double boiler is what you need. Almost all multicookers, blenders for baby food have the ability to cook steamed products, but there is nothing better than a narrowly targeted device. A double boiler has a large volume of capacity, in almost all models it is possible to cook food in several floors, while at the same time preparing diverse products for use. The review considers the most successful models. years selected by customer reviews and expert recommendations.
Home Element HE-FS1500
Price - . It has the lowest power of all models in the review - 400 watts. 2.5 liter tanks are installed in two levels, the volume of the water bowl is 500 ml. Capacities with convenient 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 the water for a long time.
- There are no indicators and automatic shutdown at the end of water. The control system consists of a timer for setting the cooking time.
A double boiler for 1-2 people, for more people it’s not very convenient to cook because of the small size of the bowls. If high cooking speed is a priority, but the purchase budget is limited, it is better to take the Polaris PFS 0213 - its capacity is slightly higher, it is discussed further.
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Polaris PFS 0213
Price - . The model is small, the total volume of 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 with a setting of up to one hour. But the power is higher - 650 watts. There is a “fast steam” function - it delivers a powerful steam stream in 40 seconds. At the end of the operation, a beep sounds. You can add water during cooking.
Benefits:
- Compact, takes up little storage space.
- Quick warm-up of water. Function "fast steam".
- Recipe book included, cooking tips in the instructions.
- Reasonable price.
- Sound notification at the end of cooking.
- Simple mechanical control system.
- Deepenings for cooking eggs.
- Shutdown with a lack of water.
- On sale - in white and blue design to choose from.
Disadvantages:
- When the tank is filled to the maximum, water boils and flows out. Good technique for cooking a small amount of food.
High power without counting on the small size of the tank, which is why water gets out. Fast cooking, steam supply after 40 seconds, but with large portions will create inconvenience. In addition to a larger capacity volume - 800 ml against 500, it is similar to the Home Element HE-FS1500 model.
ENDEVER Vita 170/171
Price - . High power - 1000 watts. 1 hour timer with auto power off.Double level overheat protection. The design has three tiers at once. Along with high power, this speeds up cooking and allows you to cook dinner for the family at one time. The total volume of the trays is 11 liters, each equipped with convenient handles. Automatically shuts off in the absence of water, the liquid level is indicated by an indicator. It is allowed to add water to a running unit.
Benefits:
- The choice of design is in white, green, gray.
- High power.
- Three tiers.
- Recesses for eggs.
- The water level indication and timer are highlighted.
- A hole for adding water at the time of use.
- Strong, reliable plastic.
- Double overheat protection.
Disadvantages:
- There are no digging handles on the drip tray. You need to wait for the temperature to drop in the liquid in order to conveniently remove the container.
Models 170 and 171 are identical in technical specifications, differ only in price. Cost 171 higher, it is green. If the color of the case is not fundamental, you can choose a cheaper model 170 in a gray design. The double boiler 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 - . The manufacturer positions the model as ultra-compact, with an aqua timer - when the water level drops, it turns off itself. Each dish has its own portion of water; during cooking, pour the right amount of liquid, recommended by the manufacturer for the volume and type of product. Three tiers for cooking different types of products. The lid of a double boiler can be used as a tray.
Benefits:
- Rice cup included.
- Compact storage.
- Flavourless plastic.
- Volumetric container for collecting water.
- Beeps after cooking.
- Shutdown at the end of water.
- Fast heating.
- Simple, functional and reliable control system.
- Indication of water level.
- The lid can be used as a tray.
Disadvantages:
- There is no timer for shutdown.
- Capacities are not interchangeable, this minus follows from compact storage.
- A piercing, unpleasant signal about the end of cooking.
Compact, powerful double boiler is a good helper for a family of 2-3 people. The lack of a timer complicates the preparation somewhat, but reduces the price of the model. Well-known manufacturer whose equipment is worth the money. But if the availability of a timer is important, evaluate the next model - Tefal VC 1006 Ultra Compact.
Tefal VC 1006 Ultra Compact
Price - . Equipped with a timer for 1 hour. You can add water when using. Three-tiered bowls with removable wire racks, egg cavities and a rice bowl - fully equipped, justifying the price. The dimensions are compact, like the previous model, the bowls fold one into the other, but this also makes them not replaceable. A significant advantage over all models in the ranking is the stainless steel case.
Benefits:
- Compact storage.
- Timer with shutdown.
- Topping up water when using.
- Steam does not break through the lid during operation.
- Rich equipment.
- Reliable and simple mechanical control.
- The body is made of steel.
Disadvantages:
- An inconvenient design of grids, it is difficult to wash off the remains of food.
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 against 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 - . Fast steam generation - starts to steam after 45 seconds. Each tank has its own pallet. You can cook diverse products - the smells do not mix. Included is a rice bowl. Tanks can be stored compactly, but one can be replaced by another. The housing has a compartment for the cord, which also facilitates storage.
Benefits:
- Cup for rice.
- Individual condensate collection tray for each tank.
- Function "fast steam".
- Heats water quickly and begins to soar.
- Interchangeable bowls, compact storage: the bowls are stacked one into another.
- High quality plastic and assembly.
- Simple, reliable control gear.
Disadvantages:
- High price with modest functionality.
A reliable manufacturer, the overpayment for the brand pays off for a long time of use, according to customer reviews, the double boiler 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 considered in the review with a low price. It has good functionality and power, a large volume of containers and their interchangeability. This double boiler is the best home product from TOP.
