West Bend 86604 Programmable Steamer

by West Bend

Product Features

• 12-Hour programmable timer; Given an optimum length of time to steam cook a variety of foods
• 90-Minute electronic countdown timer-audible beep alerts to completed steaming
• Tiered Steaming Versatility-Baskets are stackable to allow for multiple steamed food items at once; fit together for easy storage
• Easy to add water, add water indicator signals when water level is low
• Water-level Indicator Lens; Cool Touch Exterior and Handles; Digital Backlit LCD

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 11 x 16.8 inches ; 6.6 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: B000XS9H12
• Item model number: 86604
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,117 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

West Bend 12-hour Programmable Steamer provides consumers a healthy option for steaming vegetables, fish, chicken and rice. This versatil small electric includes two stackable 3-1/2-quart steam baskets, and a 5-cup rice bowl and drip tray. Complete with brushed stainless steel accents to provide an upscale statement to this item.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars works fine but difficult to handle, December 10, 2009

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Sidney (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: West Bend 86604 Programmable Steamer (Kitchen)

It works fine but if I had seen the way it is shaped before buying, I would not have bought it. The 3 parts have rings that need to be fitted under them, otherwise they will collapse into each other. However, you have to take off such a ring to fit a part into the lower body or to put a cover on it. I cannot even explain this right, it is just too complicated of a system. The result is that you keep putting in and taking out these rings. When you are cooking and it is hot, this is not only unwieldy, but you can risk a burn too.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars unfortunate, November 20, 2010

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Barry Warne "concerned consumer" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: West Bend 86604 Programmable Steamer (Kitchen)

sadly this great looking and seemingly great functional, 3 tier steamer was a disappointment. within 3 weeks of purchase the sensor went out, saying it needed water at all times and ceased to operate. calls to west bend were lead to calls to amazon who said to return it to a target brick and mortar store. i showed up there with it they thought i was nuts, they don't even carry steamers of any kind and send me out the door tail between the legs.

in the end it was much simpler to send it to the recycling bin and purchase a new one, obviously not a west bend. also the buttons were applied upside down and with the words / graphics in reverse. that call to west bend was also a waste of time. the time spent to resolve the matter, i would have earned enough to have purchased 3 or 4 of them over.

ridiculous? made in the US? sigh.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful addition to my kitchen!!!, November 7, 2009

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R. Ramirez "Remy" - See all my reviews
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Amazon Verified Purchase

This gizmo was bought for much cheaper and it is the same great one! Very easy to read instructions. Very simple to use and the food always comes out great! I have enjoyed using it and it has not been that difficult to clean. I also like that fact that it comes with several trays so that I have plenty of cooking space. A must have item!