- Circulates steam to cook faster than ordinary steamers
- Large enough to cook entire family meal
- 6-quart steaming tray plus second tray and 5-cup rice bowl
- Water reservoir shows steaming times of various foods
- 3-year warranty against defects
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With a fan circulating steam, this electric appliance prepares a meal in about two-thirds the time an ordinary steamer would require. The steamer is large enough for a family, with a 6-quart steaming tray, a shallower tray that sits atop the main tray, and a bowl that holds 5 cups of cooked rice. Oval to accommodate a fish or chicken and long vegetables like asparagus, the steamer is simple to operate. Fill the detachable water reservoir (it has a printed guide showing various foods' steaming times), place food in the trays or rice bowl, insert the fan into the lid, and set the timer, which will shut off the steamer when time's up and send out an audible signal. The parts are all durable plastic, and most are dishwasher-safe. The steamer measures 12 inches wide and stands 10 inches high. Cuisinart includes a clear set of operating instructions and numerous recipes. --Fred Brack
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6 qt. oval steam tray. Second steaming tray. Removable water reservoir. 60 minute timer. Automatic shut-off when timer cycle finishes. Audible signal when steaming cycle is complete. 5 cup rice bowl. White. 3 year limited warranty. Boxed. Made in China by
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Caution in handling,
By A Customer
This review is from: Cuisinart TCS-60 Convection Steamer (Kitchen)
The fan must be removed to lift the lid during the steaming process; for instance, to add the second tray for an item requiring a shorter cooking time. The is danger is steam burns while removing the fan.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent steamer but has some flaws,
By Irene Bevilacqua "irbrenda" (Staten Island, New York United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Cuisinart TCS-60 Convection Steamer (Kitchen)
After reading the previous opinions on this board and weighing my decisions very carefully about which steamer to purchase for my purposes, I decided on this one because of the large capacity for steaming vegetables. I was not looking for a "rice cooker" with veg. steamer, as many appliances are capable of doing. I returned the Aroma Rice Cooker/Veg.Steamer because the pot was enormous to clean and the bottom of the pot burned first time I used it. I purchased this one...I read all the instructions prior to use, and read this board too. The instruction booklet did not say how much water to put in the reservoir, and what should you do when the water runs down. I wrote to Cuisinart; they never responded. Most of the so-called Rice Cookers/veg.steamers require just 1 cup of water in the pot, no matter how many vegetables you put in. However, the Aroma Cooker burned very badly on the bottom. So trial and error, first and second time using it, I used 1 cup of water, then added 1 cup, because the water ran out, and I still had to put more water in the reservoir. When I emptied the whole thing, the heating element was burned and it took awhile to clean the little hole out. I thought this was going to be a problem. However, the past 2 times I filled the water tank to the top and did not have to add more during cooking. The unit was spotless after emptying the water out...but what a darn mess. The poster below who wrote there must be a defect because the water well is too shallow is correct. Twice the water slightly overflowed and made a little mess. The problem though is once everything is cooled down, and you MUST let it cool or you'll suffer burns, as I learned, the steamed water is to the top of the shallow area, that it's hard to move it to the sink without spilling water all over the place, and if it's hot, beware! Today it spilled all over the place...floor, countertop, cabinets. Using less water is better but it seems to need the full amount in the reservoir in order to finish steaming in 20-30 minutes. The fan on top, to me, is not a big deal at all. And yes, today it became a little noisier, and I guess that's its nature. Does it cook well? Yes, it's excellent. The product would be an ideal steamer if the water reservoir area was deeper to hold all the steamed water so cleanup would be just to dump the water in the sink without spilling it all over the place. However, the unit is spotless once the water is out. Just wipe it with a damp sponge and dry with a paper towel. For me, I am living with its inconveniences because the steamer does its job just fine. I wish the company would be a little more responsive to its customers and maybe a change in the design is good advice for Cuisinart.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Unhappy,
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This review is from: Cuisinart TCS-60 Convection Steamer (Kitchen)
I bought this steamer because I liked the fan on the top and the two trays can hold more food then the steamer I currently use. However, the base that collects the water that has been steamed is not deep enough and has overflowed each time I have used it creating a big mess to clean up, which makes this a useless product. It's not even deep enough to hold the same amount of water that you put in the water reservoir. I wonder how a defect like that was overlooked.....
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