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Tefal Ultra Compact VC1000615 Steamer, 3 Tier, Chrome Body

Tefal Ultra Compact VC1000615 Steamer, 3 Tier, Chrome Body

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Brand: Tefal
Category: Kitchen

List Price: £32.99
Buy New: £29.00
You Save: £3.99 (12%)



New (3) Used (1) from £21.03

Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 18 reviews
Sales Rank: 203

Media: Kitchen & Home
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.8
Dimensions (in): 14.4 x 10.9 x 9.1

Model: VC100615
EAN: 3045386309207
ASIN: B000BTAEAQ

Release Date: October 3, 2005
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours

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4 out of 5 stars GOOD LITTLE STEAMER...   November 4, 2007
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

It does the job well but I do have reservations about the plastic parts in the steamer, they do feel a bit 'fragile' and I do worry that they might crack or snap if too much pressure is applied; for instance affixing the bases to the tiers, it does take a bit of 'fiddling'! It's ok otherwise and does do the job for which it is designed. I'd have reservations about cooking strong flavours ie smoked fish but then I'd have to give it a go and see. It cooks cous cous like a dream though and I can't wait to try rice!! I have since bought a stainless steel 3 tier steamer as well just to be on the safe side!! It's a good little gadget for the money and good value. Tefal is a brand I still feel I can trust.


1 out of 5 stars Was great when it worked   September 18, 2007
Agree with all the other positive reviews. And they were the reason I bought it. But after 2 weeks the timer stopped working so will be returning for a refund.


4 out of 5 stars Tasty Food!   August 31, 2007
 8 out of 8 found this review helpful

This was my 1st steamer, bought 18 months ago, this model probably has a different model number but for the purpose of this review, its pretty much the same. It has revolutionised my ideas of veg! They are now packed with flavour and beautifully cooked. The leaflet included gives times for popular veggies and the timings are spot on. Fish is moist, rice fluffy, potatoes perfect. Also, it's great if your timings of meals isn't great (mine's hit and miss) - you can always steam to time, switch it off then give it a blast of steam for a couple of minutes before serving without the food stewing to a pulp.

The only reason I haven't given this a 5 star rating is the cost of replacement parts. My steamer has had plenty of use but after about a year, the handle on the lid came off, next one of the 'tabs' on the shelves vanished, now the bottom basket is quite cracked and lets some steam out. To replace these 3 parts will cost approx. 30! Cheaper to send the old one to landfill and buy a new one which is a shame.

This said, the steamer is easy to use, easy to clean and VERY easy to store so I will definitely be buying a new one soon (and putting the old one in the loft for spares).



5 out of 5 stars Great item! Easy to clean and store.   July 3, 2007
 12 out of 12 found this review helpful

After buying this item, I must say that it did make a difference in our kitchen: it cooks the fish beautifully (tasty!) and the rice is what it should be, ie nice and fluffy (as opposed to soggy). Vegetables are just great. In the end, I just clean the bowl and wipe the trays, easy peasy. A highly recommended purchase!


5 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT STEAMER   June 5, 2007
 9 out of 9 found this review helpful

I had this steamer as a present from my son to replace one i'd had for years. It is absolutely brilliant and cooks vegetables to perfection. It is also very compact and easily stored away. I can't praise it enough and i use it all the time. If anyones unsure which steamer to buy they should buy this one because i don't think there's a better one on the market and the price is excellent to.

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