Oster 5716 Programmable Digital Food Steamer, Black
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: OsterBrand: Oster
Model: 005716-000-000
Color: Black
Product features:
- 2-tiered 6.1-quart-capacity steamer creates instant steam for preparing all kinds of food
- Delay cooking up to 12 hours; LCD display with 95-minute timer
- Auto keep-warm setting
- External water-fill system with see-through reservoir; fully collapsible steaming trays
- Includes 3.8-quart and 2.3-quart steaming bowl, plus 8 egg holders for soft- or hard-cooked eggs
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Oster 5716 Programmable Digital Food Steamer, Black
Customer Review: Great kitchen item!
Summary: 5 Stars
We needed to replace our aging, very basic steamer. Since we use it a lot, we wanted to get a good one. We looked at various rice steamers with a vegetable tray but the vegetable/food trays were pretty small and seemed to be an afterthought. Some of the food steamers were huge, and this would present a storage challenge. The Oster was promising and we bought it with the hopes it would work well. It has.
Oster makes several steamers that look similar, and there are numerous reviews of the different models here at Amazon. They are overwhelmingly positive. Folks interested in purchasing this item might want to look at the reviews for related models.
This steamer seems to be very well thought out and designed. A translucent window on the front lets you see the water reservoir level and there is a convenient filler hole that lets you add water while it is running. You can steam about 50 minutes before it needs refilling - long enough for rice and most vegetables. The digital timer is easy to use and works perfectly. There is a sleeve that holds the hot water near the heating element, so it takes only a few seconds to start up and doesn't waste energy heating the entire water reservoir.
Clean up is a snap. The reservoir in our previous steamer had lots of nooks and crannies where dirt could collect. The Oster's has very few and cleans with a simple wipe. There is a drip pan that collects water dripping back from the food, a very nice feature. The steamer bins are top-rack dishwasher safe.
Versatility is a big feature. The oval shape is great because you don't need to cut down longer items like asparagus and crab legs as much to get them to fit. One tray has dimples to set eggs in. The two trays can be stacked so more than one item can be steamed at a time. There is also a rice tray insert.
How does it work? Beautifully! Meats and vegetables are steamed evenly and, as those who use steamers know, taste great. Both white and brown rice are done to perfection. I was concerned that cooking times would need to be adjusted here at high altitude (Colorado), but the times recommended in the manual are pretty accurate for us. It is a versatile addition to our kitchen. I know that you can get steamer inserts for pots but I prefer not to waste burner space on my stove; the Oster perks away merrily while I prepare the rest of the meal.
So, overall, we're very happy with this purchase and for about $30 at Target it was quite a good value.
Description of Oster 5716 Programmable Digital Food Steamer, Black
Oster Digital Food Steamer Black - programmable with delay start featureSmall Appliances
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