Girmi PC53 Steam Cooker
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: GirmiBrand: Girmi
Release Date: 2003-10-15
Model: PC53
Color: White
Product features:
- 120-minute timer; alarm that signals when to add additional liquid
- Uniform cooking; 650 watts of power provide gentle even-steamed heat up to 212 degrees F
- Accommodates various, standard, cooking pots and pans or dishes
- Stainless steel trays are removable and dishwasher safe for easy cleanup
- Includes 2 stainless steel trays for traditional steam cooking
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Girmi PC53 Steam Cooker
Customer Review: BEWARE... Quality was lacking.... picture did not match product!
Summary: 2 Stars
I was disappointed when I received this steamer. The most glaring thing wrong was that the picture on the box showed three stainless steel racks - supposedly two for steaming and one for poaching. What was actually enclosed was one for steaming and one for poaching and a disclaimer in the box that says the picture in the guide doesn't match the product. The picture on the box and the box contents don't match either!!
This unit is also made of plastic, which would not be my preference for steaming food. I was educated as a biochemist and I would prefer that science know a lot more about plastics and high temperatures before mixing steam with plastic in cooking. Some new studies on Teflon make this point, unfortunately we didn't know more when everyone was using Teflon. I also found the handles to be flimsy.
I got a bamboo steamer from China town that was easier to use and did just as good a job. It was inexpensive, but admittedly it is nice to have something dishwater safe.
If you do a search under this product name, you will notice there is another product with the SAME model number priced at twice the cost, which talks about the elusive third tray. Maybe this is what should have been in my box? Either way, it seems like the company is having some difficulty getting their problems to market with accurate information.
While this is an OK product, I feel the company misrepresented it including in more than one picture on the box. Apparently they are aware of what they are doing because they include a big disclaimer INSIDE of the box. In all fairness, the product is a pretty good steamer, but there are similar ones out there for about the same cost.
I wrote to Girmi about the issue above and they looked into it and communicated all along the way. They were a bit slow in responding, but they cheerfully took care of the problem. My guess is they will also straighten out the confusion around the boxes they use for products, how they present them online, etc.
Description of Girmi PC53 Steam Cooker
Girmi PC53 Steam Cooker offers the versatility of preparing virtually all foods in a healthy, natural and dietetic way of cooking. Meats, fish, vegetables, egg dishes and even cakes are delicately cooked just right, never burnt, never fall or loose their shape as steam gently reaches the food from all angles allowing the heat to penetrate evenly. Also useful for reheating or keeping foods warm, defrosting, blanching or par-boiling, this cooker is impressively versatile, efficient and reliable, yet easily maintained with all parts but the base easily washed in the dishwasher.Small Appliances
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