Oster 5711 Mechanical Food Steamer, White

by Oster

Product Features

• Generates steam in less than a minute, letting cooking start immediately
• Double-tiered 6.1-quart capacity holds a variety of foods
• 75-minute timer, auto shut-off setting for safety
• See-through external reservoir helps to ensure steady steaming
• 3-4/5-Quart and 2-3/10-quart steaming bowls, collapsible steaming trays; includes 8 egg holders

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 11.9 x 15.3 inches ; 6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00073HLMU
• Item model number: 005711-000-000
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (91 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,309 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #3 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Steamers

Product Description

Make healthy meals hassle-free with the Oster 5711 Mechanical Food Steamer. With instant steam, you can start cooking and steaming any food immediately in this double-tiered 6.1-quart capacity steamer. The steaming trays are collapsible, making cleaning easy.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

84 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast and easy steamer, January 2, 2006

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VegHeadMoby (Detroit, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oster 5711 Mechanical Food Steamer, White (Kitchen)

This food steamer works extremely fast. Within 10 minutes of turning it on, you will have perfectly steamed broccoli, asparagus, etc. I love the fact that there is no need to watch over it (as you would have to if you were using a pan of boiling water with a steamer top) and that the machine keeps the food warm for you after it has finished cooking until you are ready to use it. In addition, it includes two tiered steaming bowls (for joint cooking of items that need to be kept separate or that have two different cooking times) as well as a separate rice cooker. It really makes it easier to eat your veggies.

59 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 1001 uses--"set it and forget it!", March 25, 2007

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B. B. "B.B." (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oster 5711 Mechanical Food Steamer, White (Kitchen)

I was reluctant to purchase a food steamer because I have a family of very picky veggie eaters and thought this was the only use for this machine. After reading previous reviews on this product, I bought it anyway because the price was right and I decided I could at least use it as a rice cooker. My first meal I made was by placing some flavored rice mix and some cut up raw chicken in the rice bowl of the steamer and turned it on. It turned out perfectly!! This machine can be used to reheat leftovers, steam ANYTHING and make hard cooked eggs. The possibilities are endless and has now become a staple appliance in my kitchen!! A word of caution, BE CAREFUL opening the steamer after cooking, I got overly anxious and got a wicked steam burn!!

This is also very easy to clean~ I placed it in the top rack of the dishwasher, is quiet, and very durable. A MUST HAVE kitchen item!

70 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST STEAMER I'VE EVER USED, June 12, 2005

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Terry Woodworth (PHOENIX, ARIZONA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Oster 5711 Mechanical Food Steamer, White (Kitchen)

WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL STEAMERS BUT THIS ONE TOPS THEM ALL OF EASE OF USE, QUIETNESS AND FOOD PREPERATION. IT IS THE QUIETNESS AND IMMEDIATE STEAM (WITHIN 30 SECONDS FROM TURNING IT ON)THAT MAKE THIS PRODUCT SO SUPERIOR. I PREFER TO USE DISTILLED WATER TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF THE HEATING COIL - BUT - AT THIS PRICE - I WOULD CERTAINLY PURCHASE ANOTHER OSTER WITH SIMILAR RELIABLITY AND FEATURES!