Excellent, the tiers are big so ideal for a large family, easy to use and looks nice Read more

I bought this as a replacement for my Tefal Steam Cuisine bought several years ago but now at the end of its life (leaking and clock unreliable). I have had a good few years of service from it though. When choosing a new steamer it had to be one that was compact so it would fit on the cupboard shelf and this seemed to be the only one that 'stacks down'. I've been using it for over a week now and I am getting the hang of the differences between this and the old model. The baskets are much more robust and seem to be bigger. However, there are some 'niggly' changes which are not as good as the old model. The power light is not very bright and the minute markers on the timer have gone. In fact the whole timer could be more accurate especially when steaming vegetables such as cabbage and french beans. There are three holes in the lid which are rather large and a lot of steam escapes. Looking at the instructions (pictures only) it seems the lid can be used as a stand for the baskets but I'm not sure how this works and don't want to try too hard in case it breaks. I do like the way I can hide it in a cupboard when not in use and it seems to cook food ok. I've yet to try dumplings in it and I'm hoping it will be easier to clean than the old one. (Fat from dumplings used to get stuck in the basket holes and of course had to be cleaned carefully from the drip tray.) Why has Tefal changed some of the good points on the old model? eg not as easy to grasp at each side when lifting up into the cupboard. I'm sure I will get used to it though. Read more

Sturdy & easily stored when not in use by spending containers great capacity base,value for money easily clean containers& base ,great size & must keep off induction jobs of cooker or kill the base by melting it! Found must use number 1 base first or if putting any other base on first it leaks ,bases are easily cleaned bý hand washing so dishwasher should be ok Read more

Works great quality is good Read more

Pros: it is indeed compact and easy to stow away neatly. It looks great with a sleek design and the brand has a good reputation. It steams as it should and works well and is easy to use. Bowls, tray and lid are dishwasher safe apparently (I just hand wash them though as I worry about misshaping) It was a good price on offer at £39.99. Cons: at first I thought the (number 1) plastic bowl didn’t slot into the tray properly, but it’s just a very snug fit and needs clicking properly into place. On the water indicator it isn’t that easy to see the level. The black tray fits fine when cool but when very hot it looks like it comes away from the device slightly but not enough to leave a gap so I can live with it. Eventually the plastic bowls will discolour I’m sure; they always do on steamers, I wish these companies sold replacement parts. Read more

It’s a very good cooker and steams everything. Just leave some colouring even after after dishwashing Read more

Had our last steamers also a tefal for over 15 years had to get rid because the plastic bowls were cracking (and the model and replacement spares were long since discontinued. The new one is every bit as good and improves the expereince in several ways (packs...