TOP 10 best double boiler 2019

A double boiler is a special kitchen appliance designed for preparing healthy dishes of fish, meat, vegetables and other products. Its main advantage is cooking without adding fat. Experts note another important fact - food in a double boiler never burns. Products are processed by steam, due to which all useful minerals, vitamins and other elements are stored in them, and the percentage of animal fats and cholesterol is also significantly reduced.

How to choose a good double boiler?

When choosing a quality double boiler you need to take into account a number of points, if they are not taken into account, then it will turn out to be not entirely suitable or not at all suitable for a particular mistress.

The main among these factors are the following:

• Way of management: mechanical or electronic. In the first case, the model will cost much cheaper, but the cooking temperature will need to be set in manual mode. Electronic control makes a double boiler more expensive, but it has much wider functionality. Usually on the case there is a small display where the main cooking parameters are indicated;
• Power - basically ranges from 800 to 2000 watts. This parameter does not affect the quality of cooking, only speed;
• The volume of the bowl is selected depending on the number of family members - for 3-4 people a 5-6 liter bowl will be quite enough;
• What the device is made of - the body and the bowl itself. In most cases, the case is plastic, however, stainless steel models can also be found. It is best if the lid is transparent - it will be much easier to follow the cooking process. The bowl is made from materials that can withstand high temperatures;
• Design features - it is advisable to give preference to models that have a special funnel that allows you to add water directly during cooking;
• A set of devices - the more items it includes, the more expensive the double boiler will cost. In the most expensive models, you can find cavities for cooking eggs, jars for storing spices and so on;
• The presence of additional useful options - fast steam, the possibility of a delayed start, additional heating after cooking, a timer;
• The company that released the product. It is best to give preference to well-known brands - they will break less often.

In our ranking of the best double boiler we have collected only the most reliable products that are perfect for most housewives. When compiling this top 10, we additionally took into account user and expert reviews, value for money. We hope that after reading the review it will be much easier for you to choose a model that is ideally suited specifically for your requirements.

List of the best steamer models of 2019

10. SUPRA FSS-201

This is a small double boiler that fits perfectly into the interior of a small kitchen. The volume of the bowl is only 3.5 liters - this allows you to cook about two medium servings of food. It will have to be cooked much more often, however, the food will always be fresh. The power of the equipment is only 750 watts, two removable bowls are made in the kit, made of heat-resistant plastic, which does not have a foreign smell. It is controlled mechanically using the appropriate levers.There is an indicator of work.

The volume of the water tank is 0.7 l, and it begins to boil about 10 minutes after starting the device. The operation timer is designed for one hour of continuous operation, there is an automatic shutdown system, and reliable protection is also provided. The device will not work when the lid is open, if there is no water in the tank. The case has a high degree of thermal insulation, it will not heat up during operation, it is made of reliable plastic. Build quality is excellent, no extraneous squeaks occur even after several years of operation.

Benefits:

• Reasonable cost;
• Durability;
• Virtually silent;
• Auto shut off system.

Disadvantages:

• Mechanical control system;
• There is no funnel to add water during operation;
• The thermostat and the delayed start system are not provided.

9. Braun FS 3000

This is a fairly modern design, complete with which there are two bowls for preparing various products, there is a condensate tray, a special container for rice, buckwheat and other cereals, as well as a container for coloring products such as beets. The model has two tiers where direct cooking takes place, and their total volume is 6.2 liters, the capacity for cereals contains about 2 liters.

The device has a timer, designed for one hour, followed by automatic shutdown, a “fast steam” mode and an operation indicator are provided. There is a special sensor that provides a device shutdown in case of water shortage. The case is made of plastic, the containers for the products are also plastic. During storage, the device occupies a minimum amount of free space. Bowls are allowed in the dishwasher; there is a niche for storing the power cable.

Benefits:

• Reliability of the assembly, which ensures the durability of the device;
• Attractive appearance;
• In the event of an emergency or at the end of cooking, the device emits a special sound signal;
• Volumetric bowl for cereals;
• Ease of management;
• Significant power.

Disadvantages:

• There are no cavities for cooking eggs;
• During cooking, it will not work to add water;
• There is no delayed start function.

8. Zauber X-570

This is a very convenient and practical model, complete with which are transparent bowls for food, which will allow you to observe the cooking process without interrupting it. This double boiler is the first device with electronic type of control - there is a small liquid crystal display and timer, an operation indicator.

There are as many as three tiers here, so you can cook up to three dishes at the same time, the power of the device is 700 watts. The case is made of stainless steel, the assembly is high-quality - there are no backlashes, even after several years of regular use, the steam boiler will not make extraneous sounds. Included is a rice container and a removable grill.

Benefits:

• Electronic control system;
• Reliability of assembly;
• Convenient and fully equipped;
• Reasonable cost;
• Included is a recipe book.

Disadvantages:

• The cord is very short;
• Sealers are not always reliable - sometimes they lose their tightness;
• The display is not equipped with a backlight.

7. Tefal VC 3008 Steam’n’light

This is quite compact, but at the same time, capacious model, which has three levels for the simultaneous preparation of various dishes. For cooking, there are mesh bowls or trays where you can place your favorite sauce or marinade, which will make the food even more delicious. The model is based on the latest patented compact storage technology.

The control here is of a digital type, the equipment has a timer for one hour, after the end of cooking, the device will automatically turn off, but if necessary, will maintain a high temperature of food. The assembly is very high-quality, all bowls, grills and other removable elements may be washed in a dishwasher.The water capacity has a volume of one and a half liters, which is enough to cook three dishes at the same time. If there is not enough water, the device will turn off by itself, emitting an audible signal.

Benefits:

• It works absolutely silently;
• Capacious pallets;
• Attractive appearance;
• It takes up a minimum of free space;
• Quickly cooks even quite complex dishes.

Disadvantages:

• Heats the water for a long time;
• The inner bowls are sometimes covered with a network of cracks;
• Unreliable plastic parts that quickly fail;
• Despite electronic control, there is no display.

6. Philips HD9140

This is one of the best electronically controlled steamers in the ranking. She looks very beautiful and has small overall dimensions. The mass of the device is only 2.3 kg, although it provides three plastic transparent bowls at once. You can cook with a removable bottom. The kit comes with a special nozzle with recesses for cooking eggs, there is also a small container for spices.

The device has the original Flavou Booster function, which evenly distributes spices throughout the internal volume of the bowl, giving the dishes a unique taste. After completing the meal, the appliance will beep. Electronic control, there are a huge number of different functions and automatic modes of operation that can be adjusted independently. There is a Keep Warm system that keeps food hot for a long time, there is a funnel for adding water. The power of the device is 900 watts, there is reliable protection against overheating.

Benefits:

• The kit contains a sufficient number of removable grilles for various types of products;
• There is a liquid crystal display, thermostat;
• The power wire is quite long;
• Insignificant mass;
• A large number of additional features.

Disadvantages:

• A delayed start system is not provided;
• If the food emits fat during cooking, it will drain into the lower tray.

5. VITEK VT-1560

This model has special Vita Steam technology, which allows you to not only preserve all the useful vitamins, minerals and minerals, but also cook with spices. Due to the high power level, steam begins to form within 15 seconds after starting the cooking program. The model has three bowls located one above the other, their total volume is 11 liters. They are isolated from each other due to partitions made of heat-resistant silicone, which does not allow odors to penetrate from one bowl to another; they are snapped using special locking grooves.

Electronic control with a convenient and intellectually clear menu that anyone can quickly figure out. To collect condensate and fat there is a volumetric tray, water is added to a special retractable mechanism without pauses during cooking.

Benefits:

• Well-isolated cooking areas;
• A large volume of each container;
• Beautiful appearance and reliable assembly;
• High power level;
• A delayed start timer is provided.

Disadvantages:

• The grease tray is not very convenient to remove for cleaning;
• Short power cord.

4. Stadler Form Steamer One SFS.900

In the top 10 best steamers, this model was on the 4th place largely due to the presence of a large number of automatic cooking functions. In total there are three tiers with a total volume of 11 liters, the water tank has a volume of 1.2 liters, the device has an automatic timer for one hour, which will produce an appropriate signal after cooking.

In addition, there is a corresponding indicator that lights up when there is a lack of water in the tank. The case is made of non-marking plastic, the pallets are made of stainless steel, the bowls are made of transparent heat-resistant plastic. The device takes up little space during storage. Included is a special bowl for the preparation of various cereals. The power of the device is 2 kW, due to which steam begins to form almost instantly after turning on the cooking program.

Benefits:

• Very reliable assembly;
• There is a feature "fast steam";
• Good system of protection against overheating, burnout and so on.

Disadvantages:

• Not all automatic cooking functions work as stated by the manufacturer;
• Sometimes the rim of the top cover may crack;
• The side is not convenient - because of it, pouring water into the tank can be problematic.

3. BORK F700

This model takes an honorable third place in our top 10 best double boiler due to a number of advantages over the previously considered devices. It, like most of the devices included in our rating, is equipped with three independent cooking zones. There is a special intellectual development IQ STEAM, which independently determines which products need a longer heat treatment, respectively, they begin to cook before the rest. Due to this function, all dishes will be cooked at about the same time.

There are seven automatic programs, and they can be adjusted manually. The control here is electronic, there is a convenient LCD display that allows you to change the cooking temperature, select the optimal time and so on. When the dish is cooked, the device switches to the heating mode on its own, keeping the food temperature optimal up to 40 minutes. The device has a reliable security system that extends the life of the device.

Benefits:

• The model is made of materials safe for human health, which also look attractive;
• The design is beautiful and ergonomic;
• The presence of a heating function;
• Reliability of a design.

Disadvantages:

• Not too convenient to wash;
• Large overall dimensions;
• Frequent use may cause containers to crack.

2. Scarlett SC-142

This is an inexpensive, but very high-quality and multi-functional design of a double boiler, and it has everything you need to prepare a large number of different dishes. There are two tiers of cooking products with a total volume of 2.5 liters, which is quite enough for a small family. The control is mechanical, but it does not affect convenience at all, there is a timer with an automatic shutdown system. It is designed for 60 minutes, there is a "quick steam" function that allows you to warm up the device to the desired temperature in just a few seconds.

The case is made of high-quality plastic with a good thermal insulation system, the bowls are also made of transparent plastic. During storage, it takes up a minimum of free space. The power of the product is 800 W, there is a special bowl for preparing cereals, recesses for cooking eggs, a double boiler weighs a little - about one and a half kilograms.

Benefits:

• Strong case;
• Attractive appearance;
• Takes up little space;
• Profitability in terms of energy consumption;
• Acceptable price.

Disadvantages:

• There is no niche for storing the power cable;
• Some elements fade over time.

1. Panasonic NU-SC101

This is one of the newest models of double boiler, which appeared on the Russian market of household appliances relatively recently. For all its main characteristics, such a double boiler is the best among all presented in the review. It has only one tier, so only one dish can be cooked in it. The control type is electronic, there is a power indicator, a large touch screen display. Capacity is as much as 15 liters, although the external dimensions are not so big.

The device has a convection function, due to which it is possible to cook up to 15 different types of dishes. This feature will preserve the juiciness of meat, fish and other products due to the fact that the heating is carried out as evenly as possible.The temperature is brought to one hundred degrees in just three minutes after starting, if necessary, in a double boiler you can even sterilize various objects - baby bottles, dishes and so on.

Benefits:

• High build quality;
• Superior capacity
• Long service life;
• Convection function;
• Large capacity.

Disadvantages:

• In addition to the high price was not found.

In conclusion, an interesting video

We tried to ensure that in our ranking of the best doubles only the most popular models of users are reflected, which are also distinguished by excellent quality and a long service life. We hope that this top-10 will allow you to quickly decide on the choice of a suitable device. You can share your opinion regarding the rating, as well as about the models presented in it, in the comments under the article.

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