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Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer – Good but with irritations

Actually delighted with thix product. Pity the plaxtic stains so quicolt.

I have had this for some months now and very amazed general. Having said that, there are a pair of pretty annoying items about the steamer. one/ the lifting knob on the lid. This is a two portion product held onto the glass top rated by a little screw on the inside of. When washing the product, immediately after use, h2o collects less than the round ingredient that sits underneath the lifting knob. This water are unable to be taken out devoid of unscrewing and dismantling the knob assembly, which is a serious suffering in the proverbial bottom each and every time it’s utilised. I have tried using tightening the screw, as a lot as i dare for fear of breaking the lid, but the h2o nevertheless gets in. The lifting knob would have been a great deal much better as a 1 reliable piece product without the need of the massive round flange. 2/ when the steamer is in use the lid obviously will get very hot. At selected factors it could be important to take away the lid to add distinctive things necessitating diverse cooking times.Here are the specifications for the Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer:

  • Convenient steamer to enjoy all the benefits of steam cooking and create delicious recipes very simply
  • 60 minutes timer with automatic switch off
  • Long-lasting stainless steel; easy to fill during cooking
  • Visible water level; compact storage, saves space
  • Rice and pulses accessory included

It is fortunate for me to buy this products at tjis price tag. Past i bought the plastic steamer. They were being quickly broken during washing. So i modify to obtain stainless this time.

Well appears to be great, havent tryed it but but much much better than the plastic basket so envision it will very last significantly for a longer time pleased with it.

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  • Amazon Best Price/ Condition.
  • Let off some steam
  • Good but with irritations

Wonderful steamer straightforward to use simple to clean. Dropped a single star identified the compact storage lousy. But lid is not safe and slips from major,did not have this issue with plasticones, it annoys me but does not outcome the general performance of the steamer.

Purchased the substitute a twenty year previous tefal steamer on which the plastic bowl experienced damaged. Acquiring researched a alternative i was at very first unwilling to fork out the larger price tag for this steamer than the lots of option models obtainable. But i was wary of getting one more that experienced plastic bowls. And looking through quite a few evaluations these plastic bowls are not as robust as the plastics of 20 years in the past. Nicely i am glad i made a decision to commit the further for this merchandise. It’s perfectly made, compact and the stainless steel bowls will past for at any time. Consider treatment nevertheless, if you are utilized to a steamer with plastic bowls you will need to be mindful that the steel bowls get incredibly hot. So just get a little care when finding them up.

A superior steamer, can propose.

Can take a even though to commence operating/steaming. But the bowls are not cheap nasty plastic, that cracks and breaks immediately after a handful of months use, good dish-washer protected stainless steel. The bowls stack well in excess of the main system, upside down, by style and design, lessening storage room, however they did not consider the place to set the lid. Produced two wonderful foods with it, steaming stir-fry veg combine from the grocery store. I hope it lasts proportionally for a longer period than the low-cost sub £20 ones from the likes of argos, exactly where the bowls crack and drop aside right after 30 or so cooking cycles.

This is what i was searching for by dimension, not considerably less than typical.

Shipped swiftly and it appears to be very grand on my worktop. The baskets are made of metallic which make issues less complicated as they only fit just one way. I have cooked some charming meals in it and i’m incredibly delighted with it.

Purchased comparable merchandise which was plastic. Return it since it seems to be so affordable and unreliable. Paid out far more funds to get this a person. Incredibly delighted with my acquire. Very good high quality and pleasant place.

Really delighted withthe high-quality and dimensions. In particular, there is a intelligent layer that catches the meat excess fat and which can go in the dishwasher, alternatively than remain in the base an sooner or later have to be (partly) cleaned out manually. My last steamer had a few plastic layers compared to the two larger types here, but successfully the identical in general performance phrases. But this i bigger high quality and in the principal metallic, earning an much easier in good shape in the dish washer significant as i use it at minimum five days per week.

Very good excellent steamer quite robust.

It is a awesome steamer but the only situation i have is the knob , it does not deal with exactly where it is positioned and there is a gap around the base and knob and as you turn the knob the gap variations.

Great cooking item, superior sizing and function properly.

Having invested a lot of £’s on steamers, which have not lasted very extensive, this steamer is well worth the cost. I would suggest anyone who is hunting for a steamer to devote the further on this item.

A brilliantly simple steamer. This has a timer like an egg timer somewhat than a complex multi perform led timer. It has two stainless steel pots that are simpler to clean up and will very last a whole lot more time than the plastic types.

Been working with steamers for 20 a long time and have ordered a good handful of over the many years, this is the greatest simply because the baskets are stainless steel (not plastic) and plenty of place for vegetables and potatoes, so really only will need two tiers. Glass lid with slight design and style fault- just can’t place basket on best of lid when finished steaming to capture condensation. Also peas fall as a result of the bottom of basket.

Fantastic shipping and delivery and does the career excellent improved than receiving the plastic kinds.

Appreciated this steamer quite substantially , terrific benefit. Use it mostly for steaming veg.

Summary
Review Date
Reviewed Item
Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White
Rating
5.0 of 5 stars, based on 77 reviews
Price
£43.95

One comment

  1. This review is from : Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White

    Great delivery and does the job perfect better than getting the plastic ones.

  2. This review is from : Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White

    Great steamer i use it all the time to cook potatoes and other veg. Makes the carrots taste really sweet. Works well, great that it switches itself off at the time set, so you can leave it if you need to pop out. Easy to clean and easy to store all folds down on top of itself.
    1. Great steamer i use it all the time to cook potatoes and other veg. Makes the carrots taste really sweet. Works well, great that it switches itself off at the time set, so you can leave it if you need to pop out. Easy to clean and easy to store all folds down on top of itself.
      1. Outstanding, works to perfection, one of the best food steamer i have ever had.
  3. Outstanding, works to perfection, one of the best food steamer i have ever had.

  4. This review is from : Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White

    Liked this steamer very much , great value. Use it mainly for steaming veg.

  5. This review is from : Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White

    Liked this steamer very much , great value. Use it mainly for steaming veg.

  6. This review is from : Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White

    It is lucky for me to buy this product at tjis price. Previous i bought the plastic steamer. They were easily broken during washing. So i change to buy stainless this time.
    1. It is lucky for me to buy this product at tjis price. Previous i bought the plastic steamer. They were easily broken during washing. So i change to buy stainless this time.

  7. This review is from : Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White

    Bought the replace a 20 year old tefal steamer on which the plastic bowl had broken. Having researched a replacement i was at first reluctant to pay the higher price for this steamer than the many alternative models available. But i was wary of buying another that had plastic bowls. And reading many reviews these plastic bowls are not as robust as the plastics of 20 years ago. Well i am glad i decided to spend the extra for this product. It’s well made, compact and the stainless steel bowls will last for ever. Take care though, if you are used to a steamer with plastic bowls you need to be aware that the steel bowls get hot. So just take a little care when picking them up.
    1. Bought the replace a 20 year old tefal steamer on which the plastic bowl had broken. Having researched a replacement i was at first reluctant to pay the higher price for this steamer than the many alternative models available. But i was wary of buying another that had plastic bowls. And reading many reviews these plastic bowls are not as robust as the plastics of 20 years ago. Well i am glad i decided to spend the extra for this product. It’s well made, compact and the stainless steel bowls will last for ever. Take care though, if you are used to a steamer with plastic bowls you need to be aware that the steel bowls get hot. So just take a little care when picking them up.

  8. This review is from : Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White

    Bought similar product which was plastic. Return it because it looks so cheap and unreliable. Paid more money to get this one. Very pleased with my purchase. Good quality and nice space.
    1. Bought similar product which was plastic. Return it because it looks so cheap and unreliable. Paid more money to get this one. Very pleased with my purchase. Good quality and nice space.
    1. Delivered quickly and it looks very grand on my worktop. The baskets are made of metal which make things easier as they only fit one way. I have cooked some lovely meals in it and i’m very pleased with it.

  10. This review is from : Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White

    Delivered quickly and it looks very grand on my worktop. The baskets are made of metal which make things easier as they only fit one way. I have cooked some lovely meals in it and i’m very pleased with it.
    1. Been using steamers for 20 years and have purchased a fair few over the years, this is the best because the baskets are stainless steel (not plastic) and plenty of room for vegetables and potatoes, so really only need two tiers. Glass lid with slight design fault- can’t place basket on top of lid when finished steaming to catch condensation. Also peas drop through the bottom of basket.
      1. Been using steamers for 20 years and have purchased a fair few over the years, this is the best because the baskets are stainless steel (not plastic) and plenty of room for vegetables and potatoes, so really only need two tiers. Glass lid with slight design fault- can’t place basket on top of lid when finished steaming to catch condensation. Also peas drop through the bottom of basket.

  11. This review is from : Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White

    Lovely steamer easy to use easy to clean. Dropped one star found the compact storage poor. But lid is not secure and slips from top,did not have this problem with plasticones, it annoys me but does not effect the performance of the steamer.
    1. Lovely steamer easy to use easy to clean. Dropped one star found the compact storage poor. But lid is not secure and slips from top,did not have this problem with plasticones, it annoys me but does not effect the performance of the steamer.

  12. This review is from : Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White

    Worked well throughout the xmas rush of things. This is my fifth tefal steamer, the previous four got binned because the polycarbonate baskets cracked and split apart, so i thought i would spend double and get a stainless steel and glass version.

  13. This review is from : Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White

    Worked well throughout the xmas rush of things. This is my fifth tefal steamer, the previous four got binned because the polycarbonate baskets cracked and split apart, so i thought i would spend double and get a stainless steel and glass version.

  14. This review is from : Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White

    So much better than the plastic baskets. Cleans much easier looks smarter.

  15. This review is from : Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White

    So much better than the plastic baskets. Cleans much easier looks smarter.

  16. This review is from : Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White

    Finally a good, well made and well thought out steamer. It gets going very quickly so the timer is reasonably accurate. It certainly does produce a lot of steam so a kitchen fan ventilator could be a benefit to avoid too much condensation.
    1. Finally a good, well made and well thought out steamer. It gets going very quickly so the timer is reasonably accurate. It certainly does produce a lot of steam so a kitchen fan ventilator could be a benefit to avoid too much condensation.

  17. This review is from : Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White

    Would have been better if all of the construction were stainless steel.

  18. This review is from : Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White

    Great product and the stainless steel makes it easy to handle.
      1. Well looks good, havent tryed it yet but much stronger than the plastic basket so imagine it will last much longer pleased with it.
  19. Well looks good, havent tryed it yet but much stronger than the plastic basket so imagine it will last much longer pleased with it.

  20. This review is from : Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White

    Takes the hassle out of cooking. I put the dirty parts in the dishwasher.

  21. This review is from : Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White

    Takes the hassle out of cooking. I put the dirty parts in the dishwasher.
    1. Really pleased withthe quality and size. In particular, there is a clever layer that catches the meat fat and which can go in the dishwasher, rather than stay in the base an eventually have to be (partially) cleaned out manually. My last steamer had three plastic layers versus the two larger ones here, but effectively the same in performance terms. But this i higher quality and in the main metal, making an easier fit in the dish washer; important as i use it at least five days per week.
      1. Really pleased withthe quality and size. In particular, there is a clever layer that catches the meat fat and which can go in the dishwasher, rather than stay in the base an eventually have to be (partially) cleaned out manually. My last steamer had three plastic layers versus the two larger ones here, but effectively the same in performance terms. But this i higher quality and in the main metal, making an easier fit in the dish washer; important as i use it at least five days per week.

  22. This review is from : Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White

    It is a nice steamer but the only issue i have is the knob , it does not cover where it is placed and there is a gap around the base and knob and as you turn the knob the gap changes.
    1. It is a nice steamer but the only issue i have is the knob , it does not cover where it is placed and there is a gap around the base and knob and as you turn the knob the gap changes.
      1. I have had this for some months now and very impressed overall. However, there are a couple of very irritating things about the steamer. 1/ the lifting knob on the lid. This is a two part item held onto the glass top by a small screw on the inside. When washing the item, after use, water collects under the circular component that sits below the lifting knob. This water cannot be removed without unscrewing and dismantling the knob assembly, which is a real pain in the proverbial backside every time it’s used. I have tried tightening the screw, as much as i dare for fear of breaking the lid, but the water still gets in. The lifting knob would have been much better as a one solid piece item without the large circular flange. 2/ when the steamer is in use the lid obviously gets hot. At certain points it may be necessary to remove the lid to add different items requiring different cooking times.
  23. I have had this for some months now and very impressed overall. However, there are a couple of very irritating things about the steamer. 1/ the lifting knob on the lid. This is a two part item held onto the glass top by a small screw on the inside. When washing the item, after use, water collects under the circular component that sits below the lifting knob. This water cannot be removed without unscrewing and dismantling the knob assembly, which is a real pain in the proverbial backside every time it’s used. I have tried tightening the screw, as much as i dare for fear of breaking the lid, but the water still gets in. The lifting knob would have been much better as a one solid piece item without the large circular flange. 2/ when the steamer is in use the lid obviously gets hot. At certain points it may be necessary to remove the lid to add different items requiring different cooking times.

  24. This review is from : Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White

    Shame about the lid storage. The rest fits well together.

  25. This review is from : Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White

    Shame about the lid storage. The rest fits well together.
    1. A brilliantly simple steamer. This has a timer like an egg timer rather than a complicated multi function led timer. It has two stainless steel pots that are easier to clean and will last a lot longer than the plastic ones.

  26. This review is from : Tefal VC145140 Convenient Series Steamer, 2 Durable Stainless Steel Bowls, White

    A brilliantly simple steamer. This has a timer like an egg timer rather than a complicated multi function led timer. It has two stainless steel pots that are easier to clean and will last a lot longer than the plastic ones.

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