The slow cooker appeared on store shelves relatively recently, however, it has already managed to win the hearts of many buyers. Trying to choose a device that meets the given requirements, it is compared with other kitchen gadgets.

What is better for the home - a slow cooker or a double boiler? The answer to this question lies in the design features and functions of the devices.

Multicooker and steamer

The principle of operation of the multicooker

A multicooker is a household electronic appliance designed for cooking. It is a metal container placed in a plastic case and mounted on a disk heating element. From above the device is covered with a cover with the control panel.

Multicooker control programs

The popularity of the device is due to its ability to cook a variety of dishes:

• Roast.
• Pilaf.
• Baking.
• Yogurt.
• Kashi and more.

Multicooker Polaris 1

The number of programs in some models can reach several dozen. Of course, not all modes are used. The hostess cooks on 3-4 favorite programs, the rest remain unclaimed.

What is a steamer?

The main components of the device are a body with a container into which water is poured, a heating element and a food bowl. When the device is connected to the network, the cooking process starts. Water boils, steam, passing through the holes in the bowl, “cooks” the ingredients. Products are prepared without adding oil and are obtained dietary.

Steamer ENDEVER

Some appliances have 2-4 bowls. They allow you to cook several types of dishes at the same time. Expensive models have the functions of keeping warm and turning off the device without water.

Which is better: a slow cooker or a double boiler?

The possibilities of the multicooker are much wider: it can cook soups, bake, fry and stew. Some models are equipped with a special bowl for steaming. Therefore, adherents of healthy food can easily prepare their favorite dishes.

Cooking in a steamer

However, there is only one bowl for steaming in a slow cooker. And this means that the side dish and meat can only be cooked separately. The process will take up to an hour or more.

Compared to a slow cooker, the possibilities of a double boiler are very limited. It will not work to fry, bake, stew, cook soups and milk porridges with its help. But the volume of the bowl of such a device is much larger. If you need to cook a healthy meal for several family members at once, this device is much more suitable.

Dishes from the multicooker

If the buyer plans to constantly cook diet food in large volumes, it is worth buying a double boiler. If you need a universal device, it is better to stop at a slow cooker.

What is a multi-cuisine?

Manufacturers of household appliances are not accustomed to stop there, so recently appeared on store shelves. We are talking about a multi-kitchen - a universal cooking device, which consists of two components: a multi-cooker and an air grill.

A multi-kitchen is not a multi-cooker, but a combination of a multi-cooker and an air grill

Multikitchen sets

For the first time this concept was introduced by the company Redmond. The package of the multi-kitchen, released under this brand, includes:

• Multicooker.
• Aerogrill.
• Multicooker bowl.
• Pan.
• Lattice.
• Steam cooking container.
• Beaker.
• Bucket and spoon.
• Yogurt containers.
• Instructions and recipe books.

Features of the multi-kitchen

The device can work like a conventional electric stove. To do this, the heating element located at the bottom of the housing can be lifted with special tongs. After that, you can put a kettle, a frying pan or a pot on the heating element.

Fully equipped multi-kitchen

You can cook french fries, bake a pie or fry a steak with the help of a powerful air fryer. This device is made in the form of a cover with a control unit and a fan. Heating is provided by an 800 W halogen lamp. By means of two mechanical regulators it is possible to set duration of preparation and to choose temperature. The diameter of the airfryer lid allows you to install it on the multicooker bowl.

What do multicookers and multikitchens have in common?

Both devices make it possible to cook without a stove, and their dimensions allow you to place appliances even in a small kitchen. A multicooker and a multikitchen is an ideal solution for those who prefer to cook delicious and varied dishes and value their time. Depending on the set of functions, these devices allow you to cook soups, fry steaks and stew stews. The control is carried out by means of a microprocessor, which allows you to set the temperature and duration of the devices. Delayed start and keep warm are also included.

Multicooker pressure cooker

Both devices are equipped with a ceramic or Teflon-coated cooking bowl, a set of spoons and a measuring container.

Differences between multikitchen and multicooker

There is a difference in the heating elements. In the multi-kitchen, the heating element is flat and movable; in order to put a frying pan or a kettle, it should be raised. Budget models of multicookers can be inferior to multikitchen in terms of the number of programs, the power of the heating elements, and the volume of the cooking bowl.

Kettle in multikitchen

But the pressure cooker will win in terms of cooking speed. Products in such a device are cooked under pressure, which reduces the time spent on cooking up to 20%. Neither the multi-kitchen nor the multi-cooker has such an opportunity.

The differences also relate to the method of preparation. Frying wings or cooking a steak in a slow cooker is problematic. The device is covered with a lid during operation, so the dishes are stewed. Of course, food can be fried with the lid open, at the bottom of a deep bowl, however, this is not very convenient. Frying in a pan is much easier.

In addition, the air fryer that comes with the kit will allow you to fry without adding oil. Yes, and baking on the grill will turn out better than in a slow cooker - after all, the built-in fan distributes hot air throughout the volume, as in.

Multicooker, multikitchen or double boiler - what to choose?

You can cook more with the multi-kitchen

If priority is given to boiled and steamed food, it is better to stop at a double boiler. It will allow you to cook fish, cereals, vegetables for a couple, while maintaining the maximum useful properties of the products. But this device cannot boast of the speed of cooking.

A slow cooker can be called a universal kitchen gadget. Its capabilities cover most of the needs of the owner. In addition, a variety of models will allow you to choose the appropriate option, taking into account the technical characteristics, design and cost of the device.

Multikitchen combines the maximum possible options. It is able to replace not only the pan, but also the stove in principle. However, the choice of models is rather limited, so it will no longer be possible to choose a cheaper unit, taking into account the design. But this device, due to its functionality, is useful where there is no stove - for example, in a country house.

The modern multi-kitchen perfectly combines an electric stove, a multi-cooker and an oven. Thanks to the use of high technology, Redmond engineers managed to combine all the functions of these devices in one fairly compact device. The best Redmond multi-kitchens of 2017 will not take up much space in your kitchen and are perfect for small apartments that do not have the capacity to accommodate many large household appliances. Unique design, modern non-stick coating and intuitive control - all these are multi-kitchens from Redmond, the TOP-3 of which we will consider in today's review.

Multikitchen Redmond RMK-M271

The first Redmond RMK-M271 multi-kitchen in our review with a lifting heating element, non-stick ceramic coating and wide functionality.

1. Design. Multikitchen Redmond RMK-M271 is made in the form of a "glass", with a vertical arrangement of controls. To select programs, a panel with mechanical buttons and a small LED display is used. Mechanical buttons have an advantage over a one-piece touch panel, as they are more reliable and in the event of a breakdown, you can use all other functions of the device. If something happens to the touch buttons, the device will completely lose all its functions. The body is made of plastic and metal. A special cover is located on top, in which a valve is mounted to remove the accumulated steam. It is equipped with a plastic handle and a button that opens the locking mechanism. The device is quite compact. The Redmond RMK-M271 multi-kitchen bowl is standard, compatible with individual models of Redmond multi-cookers. Its capacity is 5 liters, but in reality you will be able to fill it with a maximum of 4 liters. Made of aluminum, the inside has a Daikin non-stick coating using Japanese technology. The design of the container is not without flaws, as manufacturers had to sacrifice carrying handles. For extraction, you will have to use special metal tongs included in the package.
2. Contents of delivery. By purchasing the Redmond RMK-M271 multi-kitchen, you also get a large number of accessories. For cooking, there is a special bowl and a frying pan, which is also equipped with a non-stick ceramic coating. Since it is quite fragile, traditional metal kitchen utensils cannot be used for stirring. That is why the manufacturer included a flat spoon in the package. The Redmond RMK-M271 multi-kitchen package also includes a measuring cup, a steaming container, a ladle, tongs and six yogurt jars. Additionally, there is a user manual and service documentation. As a bonus from Redmond, each multi-kitchen comes with a special recipe book that contains 120 different dishes. It is worth noting that there are additional accessories suitable for use, such as a ham maker, a universal removable handle, sets of heat-resistant silicone lids and spoons. They can be purchased separately.
3. Modes and parameters. The power of the device is 700–830 watts. It operates from a conventional electrical network with a voltage of 220–240 V. Thanks to modern technologies, the manufacturer has managed to achieve excellent energy savings. As many as 42 cooking programs are at the disposal of the user. Among them are 16 fully automatic with pre-set parameters and 26 manual settings. The cooking modes are very standard, as in most modern multicookers there is a “multi-cook” function. With its help, you will be able to set the cooking parameters, time and temperature. It is perfect for experienced cooks. Using standard programs, in the Redmond RMK-M271 multi-kitchen, you can cook not only ordinary soup, porridge or pie. A set of modes allows you to bake, simmer and even bake bread.
4. Additional features. Multikitchen Redmond RMK-M271 has a large number of different functions. Among them, first of all, we can highlight the possibility of changing the position of the heating element - MASTERFRY. This is what allows you to increase the functionality of the device and use the pan for frying. In a conventional slow cooker, it is very problematic to cook thin pancakes or fry chops, since the deep bowl makes it difficult to turn over. Now you can raise the heating element higher and put a frying pan on it. A conventional stove is no longer needed. The MASTERSHEF LITE function allows you to change the cooking time and temperature directly during cooking. This allows you to more accurately control the process and get a better result. It's not enough to just cook a meal. Important is the need to constantly maintain its temperature. This device is capable of providing continuous heating for up to 24 hours. If you don't need this feature, you can turn it off. As well as sound signals that can interfere with your children or distract from important matters. Delay start is a feature of the future. If earlier it was difficult to imagine that it is possible to “ask” a household appliance to activate itself, today it is enough to press one button. Thanks to the start delay up to 24 hours, you can set the timer for the morning and get freshly cooked porridge or scrambled eggs for breakfast. Additional features of the Redmond RMK-M271 multi-kitchen include dish sterilization, product pasteurization, dough proofing. Also in the machine you can cook cheese, cottage cheese, fondue and baby food.

The price of Redmond RMK-M271 in Russia is 6000 rubles. See video review below:

Multikitchen Redmond RMK-M911

The best multikitchens of Redmond 2017 are represented by another interesting model Redmond RMK-M911. This is a compact multi-kitchen with a convenient carrying handle, a relocatable heating element and a large bowl.

1. Design. Multikitchen Redmond RMK-M911 is equipped with a special handle that will help you carry it anywhere. It is made in the classical form for such devices, but not strictly cylindrical, but slightly with bevels of the upper part. The control panel is fully touch, located on the side. As noted earlier, touch buttons are less reliable than mechanical ones, they wear out faster and are much more expensive to repair. The lid is also equipped with a valve, there is a chrome-plated plastic opening button on the front, which automatically raises the lid. The bowl is standard, without handles. It has an ANATO black ceramic coating inside, made using Korean technology. It allows you to cook food without oil. Meals are more healthy and less high-calorie. On the inner surface of the bowl there are notches that will allow you to measure the desired amount of liquid. The capacity is 5 liters. Since the shape is somewhat egg-shaped, the compartment for collecting accumulated moisture is located at the rear. Periodically, it will have to be removed and dried.
2. Contents of delivery. Multikitchen Redmond RMK-M911 comes in an ordinary cardboard box. From impacts during transportation, the device itself is protected by foam inserts. Since the thicket has no special handles, you will find metal tongs in the box to remove it. They will also come in handy if you want to use the frying pan included in the kit, because for this you need to pull the heating element to the top. The ceramic coating of the bowl and pan is quite fragile and can be damaged by a metal fork or spatula. Therefore, the manufacturer recommends using the flat and ladle that are included in the kit. In addition to the standard documentation, the buyer will receive a special multi-cuisine recipe book. It includes 200 different dishes, which, thanks to special instructions, even a novice cook can cope with. Of the unusual items in the box, you will find 6 jars for making yoghurts. Even if you do not like fermented milk products, they can store small bulk ingredients or spices. Additionally, there is a container for steaming, a measuring cup and a holder for a flat spoon or ladle.
3. Modes and parameters. Multikitchen Redmond RMK-M911 is more powerful than the previous model. The manufacturer claims the characteristics of 860-1000 watts. The delivery set includes a detachable plug that allows you to connect it to an ordinary network with a voltage of 220–240 V. The device is equipped with 17 automatic programs. In addition to the standard ones, there is a mode for making yoghurts. In the recipe book you will find detailed instructions for making delicious desserts. In the Multicook mode, it is possible to adjust the temperature from 35 to 170 degrees in increments of 5 units. This mode allows you to cook in one of the most modern ways at the moment - sous-vide. Its essence lies in the preparation of products in special vacuum bags, without oxygen, at low temperature treatment. Thus, all dishes are more useful, retain their composition and useful vitamins.
4. Additional features. The functionality of the multi-kitchen Redmond RMK-M911 is very wide. Like all models, it has the ability to move the heating element, turning the device into an ordinary electric stove. The heating function can work up to 24 hours. Delay start for a day allows you to adjust the cooking schedule for your diet. The option of warming up dishes is a must for families with children. Not every child will quickly learn how to use a gas stove. If earlier parents were worried about their children, now even a small child can press a button and heat soup or porridge to an acceptable temperature within a few minutes. In most devices, the heating elements are located under the bowl. Heating in all planes allows you to reduce the cooking time of any dish by almost 30 percent.

The price of Redmond RMK-M911 in Russia is 9995 rubles. More about the device in the following video:

Multikitchen Redmond RMK-M452

1. Design and dimensions. The Redmond RMK-M452 multi-kitchen presented in our review is the most compact. Its weight is 3.8 kg. Device dimensions - 370x280x240 mm. Flattened oval shape, made of stainless steel, which is complemented by heat-resistant plastic. At the back is a long plastic handle that allows you to move the device without any problems. The bowl is installed from above, closed with a strong lid with a locking mechanism. The touch control panel is located on the top of the case. The device is quite compact and fits perfectly on the kitchen table or cabinet. Like all models, the bowl is devoid of handles, and there are special tweezers in the delivery set. Coating ceramic Daikin, made by Japanese technology. It allows you to cook without oil and reduce the calorie content of dishes. The capacity is very standard - 5 liters. The inner lid and valve are portable. They can be removed for washing and cleaning. Among the shortcomings of the Redmond RMK-M452 multi-kitchen, it is worth highlighting the lack of a steam collection tank.
2. Contents of delivery. The set of additional devices is no different from most models, including those presented in the review. The recipe book will allow you to quickly learn how to cook with your multi-kitchen, while a flat spoon and ladle will keep the non-stick coating intact. As a result, your device will last a long time. However, you should not worry too much about the integrity of the design of the Redmond RMK-M452 multi-kitchen, since most of its components can be freely found on sale, the elements are replaceable and will fit from other models of this manufacturer. The set comes standard with a bowl, a frying pan, a container for steaming, tongs for transferring them, a measuring cup and a spoon holder.
3. Modes and parameters. The power of the Redmond RMK-M452 multi-kitchen is not the largest - only 860 watts. Power is supplied via a standard electrical network using a cable. The wire can be detached, twisted and put into a bag. Due to its compact size, you can take the device with you on a trip or a business trip. There are only 13 basic cooking modes, which is less than in other models. However, do not forget that the multi-cook mode allows you to adjust the temperature and cooking time, which means you can independently choose the right scheme for any dish. The Redmond RMK-M452 multi-kitchen set includes a special stand, which, in combination with the “Steamed” mode, will allow you to cook steamed cutlets or fish. Steam cooking has many advantages, as the dishes are very tasty and healthy. The “Simmering” mode will allow, after the end of the main cooking process, to bring the dish to the final state without much effort.
4. Additional features. The presence of a deep bowl in the Redmond RMK-M452 multi-kitchen allows you to cook not only standard soups and cereals, but also unusual dishes. Among them are such outlandish cooking methods as fondue and deep-frying. But don't get carried away, as large amounts of butter or melted cheese are high in calories. Still, do not forget that the multi-cuisine, in the first place, is designed to make your food more healthy and useful. Delayed start, warming up ready meals and warming up for 12 hours is a standard set for most modern multicookers.

The price of Redmond RMK-M452 in Russia is 6,995 rubles. What the multi-kitchen looks like and what is included in the kit, you will learn from the following video:

Summing up the review of the best Redmond multicookers of 2017, I would like to note that all the models presented on the TOP-3 models have more or less the same functionality. They differ from each other in the shape of the case, control options and price. Among the obvious advantages of such devices, it is worth noting the versatility. The movable heating element allows you to use not only a standard frying pan, but also any other dishes that fit in size. You can easily melt butter in a saucepan or brew strong coffee in a Turk. Also an important plus is a large number of pre-set operating modes that allow you to cook quite complex dishes with one keystroke.

Among the most noticeable disadvantages, I would like to highlight the absence of special handles on the thickets of all the presented models. It is not entirely clear why the manufacturer abandoned them, apparently this is due to the design features of the device. There are special tongs in the kit, but using them is not always convenient. Pulling out a completely filled bowl is almost impossible.

The presence of touch control panels in the two models also raises certain questions. On the one hand, they are more convenient and simplify the setup process. On the other hand, such touch buttons are more prone to wear and tear and fail more often, especially in the kitchen, where hands are not always clean. This obviously does not add to the reliability of the entire structure. In general, Redmond 2017 multi-kitchens are perfect for both experienced chefs and novice cooks. They are quite inexpensive, and replace several expensive kitchen appliances at once.

An experienced hostess has not been surprised by the abundance of various kitchen appliances for a long time, gas stoves have long been out of fashion, their place was taken by multicookers and multikitchens, with which you can cook a wide variety of dishes. How do these two devices differ from each other and what are the similarities between them?

What is a multicooker?

The slow cooker has long been considered a miracle technique, which was equipped with various functions that allowed you to bake, fry, boil and stew meat, vegetables, while maintaining all the vitamins and minerals in the cooked dish.

The multicooker is controlled through a microcomputer, each model has its own set of functions that determines the culinary capabilities of its owner. The microprocessor receives information about the cooking parameters of the dish, and as a result, the food is tasty and not burnt. Direct cooking of the dish takes place in a special container with a non-stick coating. The bowl is covered with a hermetically sealed lid with a special steam valve.

Multicooker Polaris

The multicooker is also convenient because, unlike the pan, you don’t need to be on duty near it, fearing that something will burn or something will be added at the wrong time, since the entire cooking process is recorded in the microcomputer and goes strictly according to the selected parameters. In addition, the multicooker is equipped with a very convenient “Heating” function, thanks to which, upon arrival at home, you can always count on the fact that the dish will be warm and can be served immediately.

What is a multi-cuisine?

No matter how perfect the multicooker is, it still lacks some of its functions. So, for example, you really want to cook a fried steak with a golden crust, and this is possible only in a pan. However, enterprising manufacturers again managed to please the housewives with another kitchen novelty and it became a multi-kitchen, which looks like an ordinary multi-cooker, but it comes with a frying pan.

The multi-kitchen has a large number of functions that will help you prepare a wide variety of dishes. With the help of the multi-kitchen, you can fry, boil, stew, steam, deep-fry, make yoghurts and various desserts. The heating element, which is installed in the multi-kitchen, can be easily transformed into a stove - you can easily put a Turk, a frying pan or a kettle on the hob, thus obtaining a convenient stove.

These two kitchen appliances help you cook without a stove that takes up a lot of space in the kitchen, so even a small kitchen can become quite roomy and you can put a corner instead of a stove, and a little space on the table is enough for the appliance. The multicooker and multikitchen is the ideal solution for those who want to eat healthy and tasty food and at the same time make sure that the menu is varied. With the help of innovative technology, you can cook soup, and borscht, and bake an apple pie, it all depends on the set of functions.

The multicooker and multikitchen are controlled using a microcomputer, selecting the appropriate program on it. In both types of kitchen appliances there is a delayed start and heating function. So, you can program a multi-cooker or multi-kitchen so that when you come home from work, porridge is already warmed up or cooked for dinner.

How are kitchen appliances different?

A multicooker and a multikitchen differ from each other in the following parameters:

Appearance. In appearance, a multi-kitchen is similar to a multi-cooker, but with some difference. It includes a frying pan with a ceramic coating and a container that is used for steaming dishes. Like a slow cooker, the kitchen appliance has a special non-stick bowl in which you can cook, bake and stew. The heating elements are also different, in the multi-kitchen it is absolutely flat, therefore, in order to put a kettle or a frying pan on it, you just need to lift the heating element with tongs.

Functions.In a slow cooker, unfortunately, a golden crust does not work out, so you should not count on fried wings. If you like cheesecakes, pancakes and fried meat, this does not mean that it will be impossible to cope without a gas stove; a multi-kitchen, which provides for a frying pan, becomes its worthy, economical and practical replacement. At the same time, since the heating element is flat, the oil will be evenly distributed over the surface of the pan and, as a result, the dish will not turn out to be too greasy and will not be overcooked.

Also, unlike a multi-cooker, in a multi-kitchen, you can use deep fat, bake pizza and pizza, cook manti, dumplings and cook jellied meat. A feature of the multi-kitchen is the presence of a rising heating element, as a result, a kitchen appliance from a multi-cooker turns into a stove on which you can put a kettle or a saucepan.

It is also worth noting that the multi-kitchen is a new generation smart stove, so if you put the kettle on as soon as it boils, the heating will stop and there will be no need to worry that the water will boil away.

Control. The control of the multi-kitchen, as well as the multi-cooker, is carried out both with the help of buttons and with the help of the touch screen. The menu opens and the user selects the program that suits him for cooking the dish. The difference between kitchen appliances is that in addition to choosing various functions, you can also use a frying pan for simmering or frying foods. This is easy to do, just lift and secure the heating element.

The multi-kitchen can also be controlled using a smartphone, just download the appropriate application, because as you know, there is a microcomputer in the phone, in the appliance, with which the necessary program is launched.

The multifunctional device will replace several kitchen devices at once: from a traditional electric stove to a deep fryer.

The rhythm of life is accelerating and every day there is less and less empty space in the diary. It seems that we spend all our free time in the car, moving from point A to point B. In such conditions, the need to do even small household chores only causes annoyance. What to say about cooking! But at some point, you realize that you can no longer dine with semi-finished products or pizza to order.

The ideal solution would be multikitchen. With it, you can easily put your diet in order.

Coming home late from a long meeting or after an intense workout at the gym, the last thing you want to do is make yourself a chicken fricassee or baked salmon. I only have the strength to cook sausages and a bag of rice. And at the same time, it would be nice not to stand at the stove, but to relax and check the mail.

Thanks to flat surface of the heating element And bottom of complete bowls and pans all products in evenly warm up. Your scrambled eggs will not drain to the edges of the pan, and the steak will be perfectly fried both around the edges and in the middle. Unlike a slow cooker, you can cook in small portions. To cook porridge for breakfast or soup for a couple of servings, you do not need to start cooking in a whole bowl. Just put a small saucepan on the raised heating element!

Also a clear advantage

This useless unit appeared with us by chance, given as a gift. Well, don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Of course, you can cook in this miracle of engineering if you don’t like to eat delicious food. For example, we often like to cook pilaf. It would seem that what is the difference in what to cook, but it is ... Usually at home we cook this favorite dish in a large cast-iron frying pan that looks like a cauldron according to all the rules for preparing this dish and it really turns out to be pilaf. We tried to do the same in a multicooker. The result was rice porridge with meat and seasonings but not caught. A couple of times they made milk porridge. As a result, once it turned out well, the second time the porridge ran away. Cooking time has not changed for the better. The cooking process itself has not become less laborious. Now about the good. It is easy to care for, the bowl is easy to pull out and easy to clean. If you have gas in your apartment and intend to use the slow cooker often, then get ready for the fact that electricity bills will grow. At the moment, we don’t use the multicooker and it has taken its place among the things that are good, but it’s a pity to throw them away.

I have had the Redmond RMC-FM91 multicooker for the third year already. And to be honest, I'm not happy with her. Let's start in order. 6 months after the purchase, some programs stopped working for me. The extinguishing function (one of the most popular ones) simply fails after 4 minutes of operation, and the E3 window is displayed on the screen. This fee has flown. The service center refused to do it under warranty, because I could not provide a check. Buttons do not always work even from the 4th time. The fingers are dry and clean, the screen is worn. Auto-heating fries strongly, the dish after 3 hours simply loses its taste. The degrees on the multicook do not match, sometimes more than indicated, sometimes less. The Desserts feature doesn't work either. The only thanks for the delicious yogurt and fish in foil at the Baking function. Just wasted money.

One of the most popular models of multicookers in Russia, she cooks, you just need to be patient, get straight to the point, the touch control does not always work, especially on this model, in order to make out the intricacies of the programs and their nuances, you need to read the instructions for a long time and patiently, some people start to press all the buttons of the programs and some programs do not work. thinks that this is a marriage, but it is not, sometimes she thinks for a long time, on some programs the timer should not work, some programs work only after loading products and auto-weighing. Do not waste time and nerves, there are analogues, but the fact that she looks like Bork and is beautiful. Here you need to choose either you cook, or you look at it.

At first I tried porridge, then a steam program, the condensate gathered under the scoreboard and closed it. this ended the work of the multicooker.

it will be more expensive to carry for repairs. My simple Panasonic has been working without problems for 5 years. next time I will take only Panasonic with new programs.

Flaws:

• Not stable (slippery feet)
• There are no handles on the bowls (it is not convenient to carry the full capacity with tongs)
• The lid is not removable (when cooking, you have to secure it so that it does not accidentally fall)
• The handle on the frying pan is flimsy
• There are backlashes in the lid (steam escapes not only through the valve, but also between the body and the lid)
• The case is heating up, condensate is collecting on the control panel (as a result, the buttons stop working !!!)
• After the purchase worked for 3 minutes! Passed in the service for an exchange!

If at home there is a stove with an oven, microwave, take a slow cooker-pressure cooker! 2-3 cooks faster than just a slow cooker! (an example from the recipe book borscht cartoon - 1h 20min, pressure cooker -40min, jelly cartoon -3h, fast -1h 20min with heating and steam release!) And so the lifting ten for giving is an option!

Managed to use no more than 10 times and it stopped turning on.

Condensation has appeared under the film control panel. There was no spillage of water while cooking. Result on the face. Just not a quality product.

This is not a multicooker, but an ordinary electric pan. Porridges and soups are ordinary. Anyone who needs an electric pan for 3500r can buy it.

I'm going to try and get it back under warranty. Let them either return the money, or give a new product.

Smells awful plastic. The food absorbs the smell. Lemon, vinegar, detergents - they just have not tried to remove this stink. I don't know if it will fade. Sorry money wasted.

Neutral Feedback

I have had an old multicooker gathering dust for a long time, but I rarely use it. Now we have to cook a lot and often cook cereals and stew vegetables for the child. Therefore, I got excited about the idea of ​​​​buying a new multicooker with a milk porridge function, because the old woman does not have such a function. And then it started - I cook everything in it

In general, it is very convenient for mom. In the morning I cut the soup, left everything, turned on the delayed start, went for a walk. Came - ready hot soup. Charm)

I've been using for several months. In general, I am very satisfied with the multicooker.

Replace the stove by 100%! As a child, we went to the country house with friends with a child. We lived there in a summer guest house. In the big house, where the kitchen is, everyone slept in the morning, but we got up early - the child was the same. As a result, I cooked porridge or fried pancakes for everyone for breakfast without worries) All you need is one outlet and this multicooker. Very comfortably! Plus, the whole day on the streets, I didn’t stand at the stove at all with soups, cereals, roasts - everything by itself, everything by itself. Well, just have time to cut

Pros:

• Functions all seem sane so far. It is convenient to set up in time.
• In most functions, the time starts counting only after boiling. Very comfortably! That is, I know how much a product is being prepared for this or that product and I do not need to take time with a margin, I just set the right time for its preparation.
• There is a function of auto-heating, it can also be turned off.
• I like that there is a power button in addition to the start. Because my old woman had to be disconnected from the network all the time, otherwise she was phoning, because she was in standby mode.
• Interesting feature with raising the shadow. That is, you can put a frying pan (included) and fry on it.

Minuses:

• Weak fastening of the electric wire to the multicooker. I have it on the table, which periodically manages to move the robot vacuum cleaner, and the wire often falls out of the multicooker. But the multi has a plus - the memory function! If it is de-energized - when it is turned on again, it continues to cook at the same function, at the time where it stopped
• "Dead" steam valve. I often take it apart and wash it, especially when I cook some kind of fish soup or carcass of cabbage, because the smell does not disappear well. And in place of the groove that secures the valve back, the plastic cracked. And it cracked so badly. Maybe if it is not disassembled so often, nothing will crack))

But despite the cons - the purchase is very satisfied. The pros outweigh

Positive reviews

I have a multi-kitchen not so long ago, but in general it suits me. the coating of the bowl and pan is decent, and it’s not difficult to deal with it

This is my first multicooker / multicooker. very satisfied! fried in a pan, made cottage cheese, baked a casserole, cooked porridge, cooked fish with vegetables in a double boiler - everything turned out very tasty and, most importantly, quickly. load the right ingredients and go about your business while the multicooker cooks. I don’t have a separate kitchen yet, so the slow cooker helps a lot. but even with the advent of the kitchen, I’m sure that I will often use the multicooker. There are no complaints about the quality of the elements. I am especially pleased that the set includes a complete set of accessories - there are spoons / ladles, jars for yogurt, and a frying pan, and a container for steaming - you do not need to buy anything else.

The slow cooker in the family appeared thanks to long persuasion as a gift for Women's Day. For a long time I doubted the quality of the prepared dishes and the practicality of one technique. We just in the process had a renovation in the kitchen and cooking on the stove became cooking on the stove. My husband was tired of this process and he persuaded him to buy a multicooker. Those that he offered to take in M. I didn’t like the video, then the price is too high, then the bowl is not practical, then the sensor buttons, then the guarantee is a year. In general, I approached the selection process with meticulousness for all online stores in my city. I chose not from the number of programs, but from the volume of the bowl, power, functionality. Of the three I proposed, they chose Redmond RMK-M271.

Very happy with this choice. Now we don’t use tiles at all thanks to the lifting heating element of the multicooker. Mostly pancakes, pancakes, scrambled eggs are prepared on this heating element. Since I have pots with a diameter no larger than a multicooker, but larger in volume, I cook drinks in them on a heating element. Everything else is fried inside the bowl.

The advantage is:

• non-stick coating on 5 liter ceramic bowl
• yogurt makers and what is very important is a 2-year warranty.
• the variety of programs, namely 16 automatic or 26 manual, gives free rein to fantasies in cooking.
• body material metal/plastic.

It does not slip on the table, because I use substrates. It is very easy to use, the temperature and cooking time for each mode are also adjustable, the heating function allows you to leave dishes warm when you return from a walk. Sound signals notify about the start and end of cooking. I didn’t want touch buttons in principle, because I read reviews about other multicookers about freezing programs or water getting into the sensor. There is also child protection and a delayed start function, an indication of the remaining cooking time. The maximum heating temperature is 165°C.

Of the minuses:

• I want to note the non-removable lid (I got used to wiping it with a damp cloth after each cooking)
• lack of handles at the bowl (I pull it out with a rag).
• it takes a long time to heat the water itself, so I pour the pre-boiled water into the electric. teapot.

It is very versatile in cooking. While potatoes are cooking, fish or vegetables are being steamed at the same time. The first dishes are amazing, throwing all the ingredients you forget about cooking and nothing burns. I even started buying sets of frozen vegetables for first courses - this is how the multicooker made me lazy =) On weekends I really like to cook milk porridge, the only thing I noticed is that you must grease the bowl with butter before cooking, then nothing will run away and will not burn.

Of the minuses of cooking- with a lifting heating element it will not be possible to cook the same compote, the water simply does not boil to the desired temperature, so quickly to cook in the mode with a countdown. You have to monitor the boil and the process is still being cooked.

In general, the thing is necessary and useful. More pros than cons. You just need to get used to it and move on!

I eventually bought it in DNS at a discount for 3970 rubles. , which is very cheap for such functional equipment (I want to note that now its price in the same store is 5500 rubles).

The set included yogurt makers, a frying pan, two spoons, a bowl, a recipe book, tongs for lifting the heating element, a measuring cup, a container for steaming.

I purchased the REDMOND RMK-M271 multicooker about six months ago and am very pleased with this purchase. It can be used as a conventional multi-cooker and as a single-burner stove, to do this, you need to lift the heating element with the tongs included in the kit and, turning it, fix it in the groove at the top. In this position, you can cook as you would on a conventional stove, and you can use any utensil that fits the size.

The kit includes the multi-kitchen itself, a bowl with a capacity of 5 liters, which is enough for a family of 3-4 people, a frying pan with a removable handle for cooking in the mode with the heating element raised, a plastic spatula and a small plastic ladle, 6 jars for making yogurt, a measuring a glass, tongs for lifting the heating element, a plastic container for steaming dishes and a book of 120 recipes. I will immediately make a reservation about the recipe book, there is a mobile application for iOS and Android "Cooking with REDMOND", which has an electronic version of this book, which is updated with new recipes.

The multi-kitchen has the following modes: multi-cook, which allows you to independently set all the cooking parameters, the names of other modes speak for themselves: express, stewing, soup, bread, yogurt, steamed, rice / cereals, cooking, pizza, pasta, milk porridge , frying, pilaf, baking, languor.

The duration of cooking in any mode can be changed manually. There is a "warm up" mode and a "delay" mode. "Delay" allows you to put all the products in the slow cooker in the evening and set the time, in the morning everything will be ready, and you can sleep longer.

In conclusion, I can say that this is an excellent multi-kitchen at a bargain price. She completely replaced my stove.

Advantages:

• Design
• functional
• Ease of Management
• complete set
• recipe book.

Flaws:

• Some programs do not like the temperature mode.