The popular brand from France, Tefal, has gained popularity for its innovative method of making kitchen utensils with a Teflon non-stick coating on an aluminum base. The main assortment of the company consists of various devices for cooking - electronic and ordinary. Tefal pans are a symbol of quality in all countries of the world. Other offers from the brand deserve attention. This review examines the appliances necessary for a healthy diet - Tefal steamers, which models are on sale this year and whether they deserve consumer attention.
Tefal VC 1301 Minicompact
The model has a high rating from buyers, it is a functional and inexpensive unit with an average price tag ... Supplied with three tiers for storing food. It is controlled by mechanics. The power of work is 650 watts. There is an indicator that signals the power is on, an indicator of the amount of liquid, after its completion, the double boiler is turned off.
Housing made of impact-resistant plastic, containers made of similar transparent material. The kit contains a rice bowl. The model is not equipped with a screen. The manufacturer provides for a compact folding of the device for storage. There is no delayed start, but there is an aqua timer, it calculates the required time based on the volume of the filled water.
Advantages:
- Budget price.
- Rice cup.
- Folds flat for storage.
- Large volume of condensate collection tank.
Disadvantages:
- Non-interchangeable bowls.
- No disconnect button.
- Aquatimer - the device does not have a cooking installation on time, it turns off only after the end of the water. There are no adjustment knobs on it.
See also - How to choose the right double boiler for home
Tefal VC 1006 Ultra Compact
The model is slightly more expensive, its average price tag is ... It is suitable for those who need to have a mechanical cooking time controller on the case. In this double boiler, control is implemented in the classical way - a rotary mechanical switch, with which it is easy to set the time required to bring a particular product to readiness. The maximum time available for setting is 60 minutes; upon reaching the 0 mark, the steamer switches off by itself and a sound signal sounds about the end of work.
The device has 3 tiers. Works with 900 watts. Equipped with a power indicator. The volume of each basket is 3 l, the water tank holds 1.5 l, the bowl for preparing rice cereal is 1 l. There is an indicator of the amount of water. Lattices are removed, there are recesses for making eggs. Adding liquid during the cooking process is allowed. It is possible to compactly store the device for storage. The body is made of stainless steel, the containers are made of transparent impact-resistant plastic.
Advantages:
- Folds flat for storage.
- There is a timer.
- Double bottom to collect condensate and grease.
- Steam does not come out of the appliance during use.
- Rubber feet for stability.
- Cooks quickly.
- Simple and reliable design.
Disadvantages:
- According to customer reviews, it is difficult to launder grates.
- Short power wire.
See also - Difference of a multicooker from a double boiler
Tefal VC 1451
Significantly different from the previously mentioned baskets material - stainless metal, the body is made of plastic. It is completed with two tiers and a bowl for preparing rice groats. It is controlled by mechanics. There is a timer for an hour, at the end of the program it automatically turns off the device. Baskets can be interchanged; compact folding for storage is provided. Indicator showing the water level. During cooking, you can add water to the steamer.
Advantages:
- Metal baskets.
- Easy to clean.
- Folds compactly.
- The ability to add water at any time.
- Timer.
Disadvantages:
- Quiet signal about the end of cooking.
- Metal baskets are not transparent and do not allow you to watch cooking without opening the lid.
See also - How to use a steamer
Tefal VC 1401 Convenient
Made entirely in black. There are two tiers for cooking. It is mechanically controlled using a timer for one hour, after the end of the program it switches off automatically. The power of the device is 950 W. The body and bowls are made of high impact plastic. It is completed with a bowl for rice groats; there are recesses for making eggs. Indicator showing water level. There is no delayed start system. Do not add water to this model during use.
Advantages:
- Durable materials.
- There is no plastic smell when cooking.
- Disabling timer mechanical type.
- Easy to clean.
- Prepares tasty and healthy meals quickly.
Disadvantages:
- Only two tiers.
- There is no possibility to add water at any time.
Tefal VC 3008 Steam'n'light
Completes the TOP device with an average cost ... The only electronically controlled steamer currently presented by the company. Made in black, the body is made of impact-resistant plastic, the bowls are made of a similar transparent material. The power of the double boiler is 900 watts. There is an indication of the power supply and a timer for one hour, when the set time is reached, it turns off the device automatically. There is no screen in the design.
On the case there is an indicator showing the amount of water. It is equipped with grids that can be removed, there are recesses for eggs, a form for muffins and muffins. It is allowed to add water without interrupting the cooking process. Electronic control allows you to cook with automatic programs in the amount of 6 pieces. There is a thermostat. There is no delayed start. Compact storage is provided. A double boiler can defrost and cook frozen foods.
Advantages:
- Clear and easy operation.
- Compact storage.
- Large comfortable pallets.
- Availability of automatic recipe cooking programs.
- Durable odorless plastic.
- The function of maintaining the temperature of the finished dish up to 60 minutes after the end of cooking.
- Shutdown at the end of water.
- Beautiful and functional lighting.
- Wide functionality.
Disadvantages:
- According to customers, parts are difficult to launder.
- It is inconvenient to add water.
- It turns off at the end of the water, but does not signal this.
