Cuisinart Glass Food Steamer, 5 Pre-Programmed Settings, 5-Liter Capacity

Excellent food steamer! It heats up quickly, is easy to use, and the glass container makes it easy to see the food while cooking. Vegetables, fish, and dumplings all come out perfectly steamed. Cleaning is simple, and the digital controls are convenient. Highly recommended!

This is a quality product for people who are steaming on a regular basis. It's much easier than using a steamer and a pot on the stove-top for me. I like that I can see what's going on, so I'm less likely to overcook delicate veggies. The steamer holds more than a typical stove-top one which is really helpful and steams much more evenly. I do stay close by but there is less babysitting and less ruined food. It's very easy to use. I have used distilled and spring water and haven't noticed a difference. My two complaints about the water reservoir are that a) it's plastic and b) it can't really be opened up for cleaning. Maybe that seems unnecessary but I'd like the option. It works fast. The pre-set options work well although you really have to watch it. Mostly, I have steamed potatoes, green-beans, carrots and the like. For people who appreciate 'just-enough,' steamed veggies and delicate foods you will enjoy the precision and evenness of cooking this brings. Overall I am very satisfied and I believe this appliance is helping to improve my family's and my diet and therefore our quality of life. I actually feel that most veggies are more delicious and enjoyable steamed vs other harsher cooking methods but I HATED dealing with the stove-top steamers that always seemed so fussy and too much work. I now have no excuse to NOT steam my food: it's faster and easier than any other cooking method! I have discovered some new 'recipes too,' that helped me to enjoy old favorites in new ways. For instance broccoli rabe was a bit of a delicacy in my house, not just for flavor but because of the long process for cooking. The end result was delicious but often greasy and as mentioned very time-consuming and tedious, not to mention messy. Well, spontaneously I decided to try steaming it. I just took the bunches and plopped them on the tray closed the lid and hit start. They came out tender, flavorful and ready to eat in but a few mins! No oil or salt. We can now enjoy this delicious and nutritious veggie on a much more regular basis and I never have to worry about using it in time or not. This is just the beginning. I will be enjoying and trying new things with my new favorite appliance for a long time. One more note.. if you can find appropriate heat-proof containers that will fit I have reheated food in this.. it was not entirely cold but seems to have good results. There will be moisture accumulation if the food is exposed vs closed but reminds me of when I used to use my IP for reheating foods vs microwave or stovetop, etc. this method is much gentler though. And if you are steaming veggies water does collect at the bottom of the container and you can use that as a light broth or flavoring liquid in your recipes. Just be sure to rinse after each use. I left it once for a day or two after steaming veggies and the smell was horredous. Came right out though after washing. Be careful with the tray if you are handwashing, the perforations are sharp and I did cut myself.

Fantastic device! Easy to use and very easy to clean. Great with fish and chicken. To reduce fat, I even cooked hamburger patties we had in the freezer then crumbled them with rice. Wife has gallbladder issues so low, or no, fat cooking is essential and this thing does the job. Probably one of the most useful things in the kitchen and I use it at least 3 or 4 times weekly. I do have some serious suggestions for Cuisinart though. 1) Tilt the display screen so I don't have to keep bending over to check times. 2) Add an option to manually set 3 or 4 times; i.e. cook 15 minutes then beep; cook 15 more minutes then beep; cook another 10 minutes then beep, for a total cook time of 40 minutes. 3) Put a speed dial on the knob. It takes a long time to crank up to 40 minutes. 4) Print approx steaming time or at least a measurement on the reservoir. I use only distilled water so that would save a bit.

(TLDR at the bottom) After using my old steamer for about 3 years it was literally breaking apart and disintegrating, initially I intended to simply replace it with another 30 to 40 dollar run of the mill steamer. But then I thought that just means in another 2 or 3 years I will most likely be replacing that steamer again, plus why is this plastic breaking apart? Is that going into my food??? So I decided to look into glass steamers. I steam a ton of veggies and use the best produce I can get a hold of so I figured it wouldnt hurt to upgrade plus after a short while plastic steamers tend to stink. This steamer was kind of the only option on amazon for glass so I felt a little limited and there is sticker shock over the price, yet I reminded myself that this would be a heavily used appliance meant to last me at least 10 years ideally (maybe even longer...?) as opposed to the 2 or 3 you get out of cheaper models so I took the plunge! I read the instructions out of the box from start to finish and found this steamer quite easy to use. Its simple to clean and honestly my veggies smell nicer while cooking and are perfectly steamed and evenly cooked at 10 minutes on the vegetable setting, my greens still retain their "poofy" look as opposed to looking damp and limp. It's very fancy and I feel like a proper veggie lover, it really is top notch! I can't think of anything negative to say about it. It is a little big but it is pretty so I won't complain :) I would say buy this if you already know that you will for sure use it or you just have the money to buy the best the first time around. You can also look at it like an investment same as how people will buy a nice set of pots and pans, since its what they will petty much use on the regular. I've owned a steamer of some kind or another for years and I know I will use it, I already have used it quite a bit and I've only had it for a week! Tldr- it's nice and I like it.

Bought this steamer back in 2017..it was one of the most expensive steamer back then.. I bought it mainly because of my concern related to the plastic trays that most steamers have, although they claim they are safe to use.. Pros: 1. build quality is really good. it is made in China but by really good manufacturing company. And I assume Cuisinart patterns this steamer, you don't see other similar products in the market (e.g., with glass container and unique steaming mechanism). 2. Glass container is a HUGE pro. you basically can be very creative and cook seafood soup or chicken soup by directly putting raw ingredients in the container (without any water), and steam them an hour, you will have the most delicious soup from the steam!! the soup taste way much better than through typical "water boiling" method. 3. very easy to clean for the glass container, put into the dishwasher, zero concern about plastic contamination. CONs: 1. very difficult to clean for the water reservoir and the mechanism makes the streamer extremely easy to got blocked by limescale. and it is really difficult to reach to the limescale. the steamer uses a similar design like K-Cup coffee machine. it has a water reservoir (plastic) and uses a channel to shoot the steam into the glass container. So the limescale will stay in the "channel", it will eventually cause problem for you. for example, less steam coming out, or your sensor will beep (omg that beep is so annoying) even if your do have water in the reservoir. 2. a related issue with it, because the steam is "shooting down" from the lid. you need to be mindful how you position your food for cooking. if you have to put multiple layer of food for cooking, you may need to cook extra time. That also causes problem sometime..the surface layer is over cooker while the food in the bottom is under cooked. 3. after 7 years, it still works, however, beeper is non-stop beeping, i guess the sensor for the water is destroyed by limescale (you really cannot reach to the limescale in the steam channel).....i am debating if i need to have another one...er.. suggestion: if you want something to last, buy this one. the cheaper steamers work well too, but they normally only last for 2-3 years at its best. and ask yourself: do you really want to put those plastic trays into your dishwasher? in comparison to glass container? ..so far this is the only glass container streamer..so unless the Cuisinart pattern expires, here is your only choice....

Great steamer with many uses, but I made a minor adjustment for "small" foods. The metal tray that comes with is great for large items or fish or anything that doesn't need to be "poured" into a bowl (like peas, green beans, diced potatoes, etc). I decided to pair my Oxo silicone steaming basket with this, and it worked great! The handles don't get as hot as they do in a pot (just tuck them in), and I still have the safety and reassurance of being able to see when I'm running out of water - a great feature with this unit that audibly notifies you (much safer than a pot). And you can fill it without interrupting your cooking! Time to cook is only a few mins longer than steaming in a pot, and you can fit more in this (usually). I got lazy and steamed diced potatoes without a tray and then just mashed them with the water that built up in dish. Very versatile unit!

We absolutely LOVE this steamer!!! We love that it is glass & not plastic above everything else about this steamer & there are so many pluses. It is extremely versatile, from being able to steam so many different types of foods, custards, rice, pastas, shellfish, hot dogs, vegetables & the list goes on! We use this almost every single day of the week, the steamer basket is reversible, it’s super easy to clean. I do not put the steamer basket in the dishwasher; a soft cloth & mild dish soap does the job on all 3 pieces in a matter of minutes. I also do not fill the water tank with tap water, I use the filtered water from our zero water pitcher. It fits perfectly on the counter next to the stove, we use it too often to take it in & out of a cabinet; it’s a well made appliance & comes with a trusted name for me anyway! It comes with a manual setting, which we’ve ended up using quite a bit after trying some of the settings it comes with & learning some foods need a few more minutes & others need a few less minutes depending on your taste. Over all it’s well worth the price, I don’t like getting or giving an appliance for a present, but I know several people who are getting this for Christmas!

This took a while to ship and arrive but it is well worth the wait. The steaming platter is long and holds a good amount of vegetables that steam evenly. I like that there is a water reservoir in the back. I used it to steam rice once as well which was decent but needs some tweaking. It does take up a chunk of counter space but is a pretty product so I don't mind. Very easy to clean, just two pieces to clean and the food does not seem to stick to them.

Beware! Product voltage is not meant for Asia & seller did not state it in the product descriptions. I had to go through the hassle of returning it. And I have yet to receive my refund.

A high-end countertop steamer. Looks awesome, easy to operate, and the food tastes great. Compared to the Hamilton Beach one I had before, the steam comes out much faster, and the all-glass removable main container is super easy to clean. One drawback is that if steaming something in a bowl, it cannot be directly put below the outlet of steam, or a lot of water will accumulate in the container. My only concern for now is how it handles the hardness in tap water after long term use.

Turned on once and then never again. What a waste of money— straight in the rubbish. Had a US plug and we used our adapter for Australian electric outlets. You should not sell to Australia if your product can’t be used in Australia even with an adapter— it’s unethical.

Muy util, fácil de limpiar y los alimentos quedan perfectos. Aunque es muy resistente, solo me gustaría saber si se puede comprar la charola por separado para tener una de repuesto.

The steamer we received was clearly for the US market having a US plug attached. The warranty documentation referenced US phone numbers and the registration documentation referred to a registration website that would only accept US postcodes for the customer address. Having obtained a plug adapter the steamer was found to faulty anyway.