Magimix 11581 Multi-Function Steamer Review

The Magimix 11581 Multi-Functional Steamer is a multi-purpose, digital and highly functional food steamer. It's a high end appliance with a large number of modern features. It has four cooking modes, namely Steam, Fish, Reheat and Yoghurt. These cooking modes have pre-set cooking temperatures, as listed below. The steamer is perfect for family cooking and also for entertaining dinner guests, with a 12.2 litre capacity.

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The food steamer's features include a programmable timer with automatic shut off, a large 1.2 litre water tank and a digital display screen. We like the steamer's design. It has a thick glass lid, cool-touch handles, a BPA-free design and dishwasher safe cooking baskets. It also comes with a recipe book that contains 50 recipes to get you started.

About Magimix

Magimix are a brand of kitchen appliances. They invented their first food processor in 1963, and have built a strong reputation since then. Their product range includes food processors, juicers, blenders, coffee machines, toasters, steamers, slicers, mini choppers, and more.

Specification

We now look at the features:

• Cooking Modes - The Magimix 11581 Multi-Functional Steamer has four cooking modes - Steam (100 degree Celsius), Fish (80 degrees Celsius), Reheat (60 degrees Celsius) and Yoghurt (40 degrees Celsius). It's capable of cooking meat, vegetables, rice, desserts, yoghurt, eggs, etc. The steamer has 6 integrated egg slots.
• Capacity - The steamer has a large capacity - 12.2 litres total. It comes with two 5.5 litre stainless steel steaming baskets.
• Timer - The Magimix 11581 has a programmable timer. When the timer ends, the steamer will automatically switch off.
• Handles - The handles are heat-insulated, i.e. they remain cool to the touch.
• Water Tank - The water tank has a capacity of 1.2 litres. When the water level gets too low, the steamer will warn you.
• Digital Display Screen - The digital display screen is easy to read.
• BPA-Free - The steamer is completely free of the chemical BPA.
• Dishwasher Safe - The cooking baskets are dishwasher safe, allowing for a quick and easy clean up.
• Recipe Book - The Magimix 11581 comes with a recipe book that contains 50 recipe ideas.

Summary

All things considered, the Magimix 11581 Multi-Functional Steamer is a highly functional appliance with a plethora of modern features. We particularly like the four cooking modes with the ideal pre-set temperatures - Steam, Fish, Reheat and Yoghurt. We also like the large 12.2 litre capacity, the timer (with automatic shut off), the high capacity water tank and the dishwasher safe baskets. We rate the Magimix 11581 Multi-Functional Steamer 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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