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Top Models of Steamer

With so many brands and models of steamer on the market, it can be difficult to know which one to choose. To give you a starting-point, here are some details about a few of the top models of vegetable steamer that are available.

Tefal Chrome Programmable Vitamin Plus Steamer

The Tefal Chrome Programmable Vitamin Plus Steamer has an attractive chrome finish and three steaming tiers. This steamer allows you to keep your eye on the water level through the semi-transparent base, and comes complete with a recipe book.

The key features of the Tefal Chrome Programmable Vitamin Plus Steamer are:

• Only takes 15 seconds for steaming to commence
• All plates and bowls are dishwasher-safe
• Two of the tiers feature Tefal non-stick plates – ideal for meats and fish
• Has a rack for eggs
• Digital display
• 45 minute timer with bell alert
• Comes with a rice bowl
• Power on indicator light
• Clip-on handles
• Removable stock tray
• Delay start and automatic switch off functions
• Cook larger pieces of food by taking out the basket bottoms
• Easy to fill using the water spout
• Auto keep warm function
• Retains 20% more vitamins than regular steamers and up to 50% more than traditional cooking methods
• Stackable baskets make storage easy
• Capacity: 10 litres.

Kenwood FS460 Steamer

The Kenwood FS460 Steamer has three tiers, which stack in any order, so you can easily swap them when the food in one tier is cooked. The baskets are also easily stackable to save storage space.

The key features of the Kenwood FS460 Steamer are:

• Steaming begins straight away
• Includes a 1.2 litre rice bowl
• Programmable cooking display with six programmes
• Auto keep warm function
• Switches off automatically when no water is left
• Water level indicator
• Funnel to top up water
• Removable stock tray
• Oval baskets will easily hold longer length foods.

The specifications of the Kenwood FS460 Steamer are:

• Height: 43 cm
• Width: 25 cm
• Length: 32 cm
• Capacity: 2.5, 2.7, 3.5 litres
• Colour: White
• Weight: 3 kg boxed
• Wattage: 900W.

Magimix 11240 Steamer

The Magimix 11240 Steamer has a stylish looking stainless steel finish and is very easy to use. The black base has a classic dial, and it features two steamer baskets.

The key features of the Magimix 11240 Steamer are:

· 90 minute timer dial

· Keep warm function

· The base can be removed to accommodate larger pieces of food

· Detachable cable

· Fast steam for quick results

· Comes with a rice bowl

· Safety cut-off function

· Drip free - the lid is designed to turn over and fit underneath the baskets

The specifications of the Magimix 11240 Steamer are:

• Height: 31 cm
• Width: 40 cm
• Depth: 28 cm
• Wattage: 1700W
• Colour: Black and stainless steel.

Further Information

You can also find some hints and tips on what to look for when choosing a vegetable steamer on our How to Choose a Steamer page.

If you want to buy a vegetable steamer, you can find out more about some of the top online suppliers including details of their delivery times and postage and packaging costs in our Where to Buy section.

You can learn more about other types of cooking appliance in our Types of Cooking Appliance section.

You can find out about specific cooking appliance manufacturers and brands in our Brands of Cooking Appliance section.