Oster 5712 Electronic 2-Tier 6-Quart Food Steamer
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Oster 5712 Electronic 2-Tier 6-Quart Food Steamer
Customer Review: Excellent, worth it's wait in gold.
Summary: 5 Stars
I use this product probably 6 times a week (being conservative, some weeks 7, some less)...and it is great.
Easy to use, easy to clean, stores right in the cupboard.
I love this machine, and I only have one negative comment about it...
The timer is digital and awesome, however, when it goes below 5 minutes, and you just want to add another minute, it jumps back up to 5 minutes. So if it's down to 1 minute left, and you hit add a minute, it goes to 5 minutes.
Other than that, I still plan on owning one of these after this one breaks down...
To clean easily, I just add vinegar into the machine after i've used it for about 7 days in a row, then let it run through a twenty minute cycle, and it clears away the scum that attachs to the burner in the center.
works great with everything I've cooked, chicken, fish, mostly veggies.
BUY THIS THING! I WILL AGAIN!
later all, take care,
jeff cummings
Customer Review: Hard boiled eggs
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this steamer a year ago. It does a good job on the expected rice and veggies.
But it shines in the hard boiled egg department. No more overcooked/undercooked eggs. Just pop them in the egg steamer tray set for 15 minutes and perfect eggs. No need to babysit a boiling pan of water. Great if you're making lots of eggs for a party
I've used it to do shrimp in one level and orzo in the other. With a little practice you will learn when to add the second steamer basket so both are cooked at the same time. Small instruction book is very well written.
All winter I cook steel cut oats with dried fruit. I fix it the night before, store it in the steamer bowl in the fridge, start it next morning. By the time I'm done with my shower my breakfast is ready.
At harvest time I steam my tomatoes, cool them and put them in freezer bags. When I need to make tomato sauce it's just defrost, add spices and reheat in the steamer.
Customer Review: Sensational... but
Summary: 5 Stars
I originally purchased this product in order to steam fruits and veggies to make homemade babyfood. I've been finding that I use it all the time for everyone in the family. There is a HUGE difference in the way food tastes when using this product. Food is much crisper, and flavorful when cooked in the steamer as compared to when it is cooked in a pot on the stove. It is simple to operate and clean up as well. ***1.5 years later*** It has stood the test of time although the steamer baskets have stained and warped. I am editing this review to add a warning to all those concerned with plastics. The plastic used in the steamer baskets are marked a "7". This is one of the worst culprits in the world of plastic for leaching harmful toxins into the food you are preparing with this appliance. I have contacted Oster to inquire wheather they are going to produce steamer baskets made with a food friendlier alternitive to plastic #7. I am waiting for that response.Customer Review: Works great with lots of space and very fast!
Summary: 5 Stars
Picked up this unit after our trusty old Black & Decker finally bit the dust after 15 years! The unit was more spacious than it appears in the description. We had a hard time finding a unit to look at locally so bought this on faith of Amazon reviews.
Unit arrived quickly and was easy to assemble. Washed and plugged everything in and was amazed a the speed of warm up - this unit is ferocious! Steamed up a lot of food and didn't have any problems. This unit uses and discharges a lot of water. The steam catch tray fills up pretty quickly so check it (makes cleaning easier).
Only minor quibble is that the plastic is very soft and tends to scratch easily. The older unit we had didn't have this problem. For the money, this unit is great and I'd buy another. Easy to clean off the lime build-up since the heating element is non-stick coated and easy to access. The keep warm function is nice if you aren't going to eat right away.
Customer Review: Oster steamer
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this steamer with a $25 Amazon gift certificate and have not been disappointed. Some comments I've read said that the steam containers easily break and you can't order replacement parts. Because of those comment, I tend to handle my steam containers carefully. They are only hand washed. Wash up is fast and easy. So far, my steamer is still intact. It will break my heart if and when the steam containers break, but I will not hesitate to buy another. I steam marinated chicken breasts, small red potatoes later dressed with a garlic vinaigrette, assorted vegetables, and fish with excellent results. Slightly al dente vegetables are consistently achieved with the timer. I'm hooked by the easy cleanup, ease of use, cooking results and convenience this product provides. It stays on my counter because it is used often. My goal is eating healthier and I feel I'm achieving that with this steamer. I would easily recommend it to anyone interested in a steamer.