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Oster 5712 Electronic 2-Tier 6.1-Quart Food Steamer | 
 enlarge | Brand: Oster
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $33.52
You Save: $16.47 (33%)
Rating:  139 reviews
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8
Dimensions (in): 1100 x 988 x 1450
Warranty: 1
MPN: 5712
Model: 5712
UPC: 034264408180
EAN: 0034264408180
ASIN: B00019G8IS
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 2-tiered 6.1-quart-capacity steamer creates instant steam for preparing all kinds of food | | • | Delay cooking up to 12 hours; LCD display with 95-minute timer; auto keep-warm setting | | • | External water-fill system with see-through reservoir; fully collapsible steaming trays | | • | Includes 3.8-quart and 2.3-quart steaming bowl, plus 8 egg holders for soft- or hard-cooked eggs | | • | Measures approximately 14 by 9-1/2 by 10 inches |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Outstanding Value July 9, 2008
Hungry Reader (Western Michigan)
I usually do not write reviews, but I had to write one for this product. I bought my steamer about a year ago, after my daughter had purchased one and recommended it. I was a little concerned after reading some of the reviews about the drip dish, and modifying the unit to make it more usable, but took the plunge.
I love it! The unit is reliable, easy to use, easy to clean, and easy to store. I use it constantly, whether for veges or fish or chicken or steamed dumplings. I do not have any problem with the drip tray, and as I mentioned, I have even cooked a chicken in the unit without any problems. I use it as it came, and have had absolutely no problem with it. (I do have a separate rice steamer from Japan so do not use this steamer for rice).
Several years ago I moved, and my old house had had a Miele wall steamer. I was joking with my daughter while I was steaming dinner tonight and remarked that I sure had found some real savings with my Oster over the Miele! Easier to clean, too!!
Seriously, I would recommend this product to anyone who likes to steam food.
Great Steamer July 6, 2008
J. McLaughlin
I have bought two of the steamers as gifts after using my unit. If you cook a lot of rice you will want a dedicated rice cooker. This machine does a great job of steaming vegetables. Before I buy any product I go to the manufactures site and down load (DL) the owner's manual to get an idea if the product will fill my requirements. I suggest before you buy this unit you also DL the owner's manual.
 Cumbersome... July 3, 2008
billytobongas
When it comes to steaming the food, it works quite well. The suggested cooking time is pretty accurate and straightforward. Where it loses points for me is what happens after the cooking is done... The steamer is very cumbersome and not very convenient to clean. It's rather awkward and easily susceptible to mold build-up if you don't... can't... clean it well enough, especially in the water reservoir area that can be seen from the outside. I plan to return mine and find something that can be used on the stovetop. The electric steamer can be dangerous with the element of water if you are not careful.
Excellent Vegtable Steamer June 27, 2008
Hank B (Edwardsville, IL United States)
Oster 5712 Electronic 2-Tier 6.1-Quart Food Steamer
If you enjoy al-dente aparagus and other vegtables this unit makes it simple. Easy view of vegatable colors. Clean up is quick and easy.
excellent food preparer June 25, 2008
Thelma Meyer (Brooklyn, NY)
I was a little concerned about cooking in plastic - but I solved that problem! I have some old corningware pans, pyrex would be excellent too - I put the food in those, put them in the steamer - and voila!
I've always been "cooking with gas" - but after burning/destroying 2 pots & 2 kettles - electric it is!
I am delighted at how easy this is to use. Cooktime is a little longer than gas - I'm experimenting as I go along. But so easy to taste - and reset the timer for additional cooking time. -
One concern is keeping enough water in the steamer underneath. That seems to need periodic checking on - the unit turns off if the water level is too low, and then cooking stops.
So far I've made cereal, pasta, rice, soup, steamed vegetables. Everything tasted quite good.
I'm grateful for all the warnings about not removing the water pan until everything has cooled off - but once cool the unit is very easy to clean.
So I am very happy with it - and SO grateful that I can cook without worrying about destroying my beautiful pans (sigh) - and God forbid - even burning the house down!
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