Tefal, a popular brand from France, 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 of 3900 rubles. Comes with three tiers for storing products. Operated by mechanics. The power of work is 650 watts. There is an indicator indicating that the power is on, an indicator of the amount of liquid, after it is finished, the steamer turns 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 aquatimer, it calculates the required time based on the volume of water poured in.
Advantages:
- Budgetary price.
- Rice cup.
- Folds flat for storage.
- Large volume of condensate collection tank.
Disadvantages:
- Non-interchangeable bowls.
- There is no disconnect button.
- Aquatimer - the device does not have a cooking time setting, it turns off only after the end of the water. There are no adjustment knobs on it.
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Tefal VC 1006 Ultra Compact
The model is a little more expensive, its average price tag is 6400 rubles. It is suitable for those who are interested in having a mechanical regulator of cooking time on the body. In this steamer, the control is realized in the classical way - a rotary mechanical switch, with which it is easy to set the time required to bring a certain 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 is given about the end of work.
The device has 3 tiers. Works with 900 watts. Equipped with a power-on indicator. The volume of each basket is 3 liters, the water tank holds 1.5 liters, the bowl for cooking rice cereal is 1 liter. There is an indicator of the amount of water. The grates are removable, there are recesses for cooking eggs. It is allowed to add liquid during the cooking process. The device can be folded compactly 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 condensation 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 clean the grates.
- Short power cord.
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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. Operated by mechanics. There is a timer for an hour, at the end of the program, it automatically turns off the device. Baskets can be swapped, compact folding for storage is provided. Indicator showing the water level. You can add water to the steamer during cooking.
Advantages:
- Metal baskets.
- Easy cleaning.
- Folds compactly.
- Possibility to add water at any time.
- Timer.
Disadvantages:
- Silent signal about the end of cooking.
- Metal baskets are not transparent and do not allow you to watch cooking without opening the lid.
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Tefal VC 1401 Convenient
Made entirely in black. There are two tiers for cooking. It is mechanically controlled with 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 impact-resistant plastic. Comes with a bowl for rice groats, there are cavities for cooking 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.
- Mechanical type shut-off timer.
- 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
The TOP is completed with an average cost of 7500 rubles The only electronically controlled steamer currently presented by the company. Made in black, the body is made of impact-resistant plastic, for the bowls, a similar transparent material is used. Steamer power 900 W. 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 body there is an indicator showing the amount of water. Complete with removable racks, egg recesses, muffin and muffin tray. It is allowed to add water without interrupting the cooking process. The electronic control allows you to cook with 6 automatic programs. There is a thermostat. There is no delayed start. Compact storage is provided. The steamer can defrost and cook frozen food.
Advantages:
- Clear and simple controls.
- Compact storage.
- Large handy pallets.
- Availability of automatic recipe cooking programs.
- Strong, 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 buyers, details are difficult to wash.
- It is inconvenient to add water.
- It turns off at the end of water, but does not signal this.
