Biggest Loser AS-1500-BL 2-in-1 Double-Up Multi-Tier Food-and-Whole-Grain Steamer
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Biggest LoserBrand: Biggest Loser
Model: AS-1500-BL
Color: White
Product features:
- 850-watt multi-tier food-and-whole-grain steamer produces steam in 30 seconds
- 2-quart rice bowl and separate see-through container for steaming
- Water-level indicator; exterior water-filling inlets; timer; auto shut-off
- Dishwasher-safe parts; recipes, steaming times, and egg holder included
- Measures 13 by 6-1/2 by 10-1/2 inches not stacked and 13 by 6-1/2 by 12-1/2 inches in the stacked position; 1-year limited warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Biggest Loser AS-1500-BL 2-in-1 Double-Up Multi-Tier Food-and-Whole-Grain Steamer
Customer Review: Looking For A Long Lasting Steamer? This Isn't It.
Summary: 2 Stars
I love rice. In SE Alaska in the 70's and 80's, transportation to import food was limited and expensive. Pound for pound, rice was cheap, it kept forever, and a nice plate of Calrose went great with a salmon steak.
In college where access to kitchens was extremely limited and cooking in the rooms was banned, cooking rice became tougher. I never was a big fan of Minute Rice in a hot pot. Then, I learned about the incredible world of the rice/food steamer.
I have always loved the classic variety like this steamer where you set the timer and set the basket and bowl is set over a reservoir of water that is heated. This makes the perfect set it and forget it appliance. When I got married and my little steamer became too small, I began searching for a large steamer that was as reliable as my first small steamer (which was a Black and Decker that lasted over 5 years before I gave it away when I bought I larger one).
My wife and I bought this after having a poor experience with a Black and Decker steamer that barely lasted a year.
This steamer works just like any other manually timed steamer. You assemble the basket, put your food in and steam away. It worked great on anything I put in there.
However, the bond between steamer and user was not to last. After about 11 months, the steamer began malfunctioning. After plugging it in and setting the timer, the appliance would turn itself on and off at random. After cleaning everything I could and letting the appliance sit for a few days to try and drain any capacitors in the electronics, the situation never improved. Unfortunately, this appliance had to follow my last Black and Decker to the recycling plant.
When it worked, this steamer worked great. 1 cup of white rice, one cup of water, and 35 minutes made perfect rice. When I was making soup, I would steam my veggies in here before adding them to the soup to drastically save cooking time in the pot. A nice piece of cod seasoned with a sprinkle of Old Bay placed in the steamer made an easy baked fish dish that was almost impossible to mess up.
Short appliance life aside, I found the appliance a bit confusing the first few times I used it. While it was easy to figure out, the plastic "basket" portion of the appliance is not built like any other I have seen. There were a few extra pieces that I was not used to. I am aware of the fact that this is due to the double tier design. It is just something that takes a very short time to get used to.
The clear plastic was quick to spider web after a few months of use. This does not affect how the appliance works and personally I could care less, but this could be important to a person to whom looks are important.
Finally, the appliance just did not last. It lasted about as long as my last rice steamer. I purchased this particular one hoping it would last longer than the steamers put out by the big name brands, but alas it was not to be.
Overall, the steamer does what it is supposed to. If you like to steam a large quantity of items at one time, the double tier design is an excellent feature. If the electronics would have held up, this would easily be a 4 star appliance.
Description of Biggest Loser AS-1500-BL 2-in-1 Double-Up Multi-Tier Food-and-Whole-Grain Steamer
The multi tier steaming tower lets you cook different meal courses at the same time. Steam fish, chicken or vegetables in one container, while steaming in a second, dedicated tray rice, cous cous, steel cut oatmeal or other grains. It tenderly cooks proteins, vegetables and whole grains. Double up with The Biggest Loser Steamer + Rice Cooker featuring super quick steam in less than 30 seconds so you won?t be kept waiting. Check your water level through the indicator and simply add more through either of the 2-sided exterior water openings. You don?t even have to remove the containers to refill during cooking. There is a 60 minute timer that rings loudly and then shuts the steamer off automatically. For extra safety measures, there is a boil dry alert that cuts the steamer off if the water accidently runs dry. The 3 quart see through containers both let you see what?s cooking.Small Appliances
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