Multicookers
Multicookers and pressure cookers: Xiaomi 4.8 l and Philips 3000 series, Adler 5.8 l slow cooker, Tristar rice cookers 0.6–2.2 l, Caso sous vide and Xiaomi 6 l hot pot.
Products
Tristar VS-3915 Slowcooker 180W 3.5L Black
Tristar PZ-9130 electric wok, 4.5 L, 1500 W, adjustable thermostat
Tristar RK-6148 Rice Cooker 1.8L Stainless Steel
Tristar RK-6146 Rice Cooker 400W 1L Black
Tristar RK-6132 multicooker, 1.5 L, 500 W, 7 programmes, grey
Tristar RK-6138 rice cooker and steamer, 2.2 L, 900 W, 7 programmes, grey
Tristar RK-6141 Rice Cooker 300W 0.6L Black
Philips HD2151/40 All-in-One pressure cooker multicooker, 5 L, 1000 W, 12 programmes
How to choose a multicooker
“Multicooker” in our range covers several different appliances: a pressure cooker, a slow cooker, a rice cooker, sous vide and an electric pot for the table. Start with what you actually want to cook.
- How it works. A pressure cooker (Xiaomi, Philips 3000 series) cooks 2–3 times faster under pressure — a stew in 30 minutes. A slow cooker (Adler AD 6413w, 290 W) holds a low temperature for 6–8 hours and tenderises meat while you are out. A rice cooker cooks grains and switches to keep-warm by itself.
- Capacity. A 0.6–1.5 l rice cooker suits one or two, 4.5–4.8 l a family, 5.8–6 l a large family and guests. A pressure cooker must not be filled above 2/3.
- Power. 300–500 W is enough for rice cookers and 290 W for a slow cooker; a 1000 W pressure cooker and a 1500–2000 W wok or hot pot heat fast and fry too.
- Controls. A display and programmes (Philips HD3090, Xiaomi) give delay start and precise timing.
- Special jobs. A sous vide cooker (Caso SV900, 2000 W) holds a water bath to the degree.
Multicookers in our range
The selection is compact but covers five different types. Pressure cookers: Xiaomi Electric Pressure Cooker at 1000 W and 4.8 l, and Philips 3000 series HD3090 with a display. Slow cooker: Adler AD 6413w, 5.8 l. Rice cookers: Tristar RK-6141, RK-6147 and RK-6148 (0.6–1.8 l) and the RK-6138 2.2 l with a steamer. Table-top pots: Xiaomi Multifunctional Hot Pot 6 l and 2000 W, the Tristar PZ-9130 electric wok 4.5 l and the Caso Professional Party Pan 1500 W. Sous vide: Caso SV900.
Brands
Xiaomi means smart electronics: a pressure cooker and a 6 l hot pot. Philips 3000 series is a display-equipped pressure cooker. Tristar covers rice cookers and the electric wok at a low price. Caso is a German brand — the sous vide cooker and the Party Pan for the table. Adler offers an affordable slow cooker for big batches of stew.
Related products
For crisp results see fryers, for an ordinary pot table hobs; sous vide needs a vacuum sealer. The whole selection is under cooking and baking, with the wider range in kitchen appliances.
Frequently asked questions
Pressure cooker or slow cooker? A pressure cooker suits deciding dinner an hour ahead; a slow cooker goes on in the morning and dinner is ready in the evening.
Can a rice cooker cook more than rice? Yes — buckwheat, quinoa, porridge, and with the steamer (Tristar RK-6138) vegetables and fish too.
Is a pressure cooker safe? A modern electric pressure cooker locks the lid until pressure is released and switches off by itself. Open the lid only once the valve has vented.
What do I need for sous vide? The cooker, a vacuum sealer and bags. Meat cooks at 55–60 degrees for 1–4 hours, then gets a quick sear in a pan.