Advantages: the steamer is equipped with many accessories, a special booklet describes great recipes. One of the special advantages is the quite fast steam production.
Disadvantages: and sun stains: in this appliance, alas, there is a very fast consumption of water in the container. Keep your ear to the ground at all times.
POWER: 1830-2000 Watt.
MATERIALS: metal-coated plastic body, non-stick two-sided tray, 2 metal steam baskets with handles, large compartment and lid made of transparent plastic, white plastic rice cooker, drip tray, 6 verin glass containers with plastic lids, stainless steel heating element.
VOLUME: metal basket: 2.5 l, large compartment: 6.5 l, rice bowl: 1.5 l, tray: 0.6 l.
CONTROL: mechanical, timer for 60 min. with automatic shut off, on/off indicator, vitamin+ function with automatic shut off, keeping food warm for 60 minutes. With on/off button that automatically shuts off when there is no water in the tank.
Steam Generation SPEED: Less than one minute, water tank: 1.5L, external water inlet.
DIMENSIONS: 320x430x220 mm. WEIGHT: 2,1 kg.
WARRANTY: 2 years. WORK LIFE: 6 years.
COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURER: France/China.
OPERATING FEATURES
Itās a real health food combo that has revolutionized the way most people think about steamed meals. It is no coincidence that the steam cooker belongs to the Tefal Tasty & Healthy series, because its many different accessories allow you to cook anything you like in it: even a pudding or an omelette.
Portion cups, double-sided trays and two baskets can be used for cooking and the largest container can be used for large meals such as a whole chicken. On the control panel, in addition to the timer, which starts the operation, there are two buttons.
The first one activates the vitamin+ function, which enhances steaming. This function turns on and off automatically, but can also be started manually, for example if you open the lid to add food. The second button is used to start the function of keeping food warm.
ERGONOMICS
Steam in a steam cooker with maximum filling for approx. 25-30 min. Sound signal to let you know when the timer is running and you have to refill the water afterwards. Thereās an opening for this on the side. The swivel plate, which holds the water, must be slightly lifted to avoid problems, otherwise the water stays there and wonāt drip into the container.
All baskets, glasses and containers have non heat grips and holders. Despite the many accessories, almost all of them are stored inside the steamer and require no extra space.
A buzzer sounds to announce the end of the timer. The annoying thing is that the timer keeps running when the water in the container runs out, making it hard to know how many minutes to add in order to bring the dish to perfection.
INSTRUCTION
In addition to the manual, the steamer has a great book with 90 recipes. Looking at the colorful illustrations, one wants to buy a steam cooker and start cooking immediately, because everything looks so appetizing!
Recipes for steam cookers
Pears with chocolate
Rice pudding
Steamed Raphael
Fish dumplings with red caviar
Can anyone share their experience using the TEFAL VitaCuisine Gourmand VS 7001? Iām in the market for a new cooker and would like to know if this model is worth investing in. Is it easy to use and clean? Does it cook food evenly and efficiently? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I have personally used the TEFAL VitaCuisine Gourmand VS 7001 and can say that it is definitely worth investing in. It is very easy to use with its simple controls and pre-set cooking programs. The detachable parts make it easy to clean as well. The cooker cooks food evenly and efficiently, producing delicious meals in a short amount of time. The steam cooking function is particularly impressive, as it helps retain the nutrients in the food. Overall, I highly recommend the TEFAL VitaCuisine Gourmand VS 7001 for anyone looking for a versatile and efficient cooker.