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| Oster 5712 Electronic 2-Tier 6.1-Quart Food Steamer | 
 enlarge | Brand: Oster
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $59.50
Buy New: $24.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (180 reviews)
Sales Rank: 113
Media: Kitchen
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Warranty: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8
Dimensions (in): 1100 x 988 x 1450
MPN: 5712
Model: 5712
UPC: 034264408180
EAN: 0034264408180
ASIN: B00019G8IS
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 2-tiered 6.1-quart-capacity steamer creates instant steam for preparing all kinds of food | | • | Delay cooking up to 12 hours; LCD display with 95-minute timer; auto keep-warm setting | | • | External water-fill system with see-through reservoir; fully collapsible steaming trays | | • | Includes 3.8-quart and 2.3-quart steaming bowl, plus 8 egg holders for soft- or hard-cooked eggs | | • | Measures approximately 14 by 9-1/2 by 10 inches |
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Product Description
Oster's tiered food steamer is equipped with instant steam so you can start cooking immediately. It has a combined, 6-qt. capacity (3.8-qt. and 2.3-qt. bowls) and comes with fully collapsible steaming trays for easy cleaning. The large bowl includes eight egg holders for making soft or hard cooked eggs. It also has an external water fill system with a see-through reservoir: monitor the water level and you'll never run out of steam! The LCD display has a 95-minute timer. Cooking can be delayed for up to 12 hours, and with the Keep Warm setting, your food will stay warm while you prepare the rest of the meal. About Oster... in 1946, the first Osterizer?? Blender was introduced to kitchens across America. With its popularity came new products: the portable mixer, deep fryer, meat grinder and citrus juicer, each offering ease and convenience to people's busier than ever lifestyles.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 175 more reviews...
 One of the best ways to get steamed December 5, 2008
The top ranked steamer here is the Oster and probably for good reason. It is a good value for the price.
Background: I have had a Rival steamer for about 20 years. It is ultimately simple and has been easy to use, however it has zero controls. You plug it in and it works until the water is gone. The way you time your cooking is by how much water you add. It is solid and easy to clean. It finally gave up and lately would only cook by turning on and off when it felt like it.
The choice: It looks like almost every steamer is made on the same assembly line. I am amazed that there are not more choices for a product so many people choose to own. After looking at them all, I chose the Oster. I have had a Oster blender for many years and have been satisfied with its performance.
First impressions: The Oster is certainly cheaper in construction than my old Rival. The plastic is much thinner and it gives the impression that there are way too many parts and if those parts break the whole thing is no longer usable.
Operation: There is no doubt the Oster outperforms my old Rival. The steam starts faster and it is much more dense. It also is very silent compared to the Rival that had a loud whistle. The controls are easy to use. I like being able to time my cooking.
Features: The one I like best is that the Oster goes into a "keep warm" mode after cooking. I had asparagus spears in it today and they kept for more than 30 minutes while I prepared deviled eggs and they were still warm and perfectly steamed. Speaking of eggs, I have never steamed eggs to hard boil them before but this feature could be worth the whole price of the steamer. After 18 minutes I had perfectly hard boiled eggs with the yolk in dead-center. You actually can tell the difference, these were the best hard-boiled eggs ever, with no hint of cracked shells.
Downsides: The biggest error on Oster's part has been referred to several times her. The tiny filling spout is such a stupid idea! You can just as easily fill the main reservoir with water. I simply do not understand why they put so much effort into an external fill spout that leads into a small container that is not removable, and hence cannot be cleaned. I would have much preferred a clear window in the main reservoir to let me know how much water was left. I may not fear mold growing in the holding tank as much as some reviewers, but the whole idea is silly since the spout is way too small to use without spilling.
Compare to: The Oster really has no comparison, it is a better unit than the others at a reasonable price. It is not the most rugged appliance you will own but it looks like it will serve for several years.
Best thing I bought for my kitchen! November 28, 2008
I am so happy with this steamer! It cooks a great food. I already cooked potatoes with red peppers, carrots, squash, zucchini, green beans, asparagus, fish (tilapia and cat fish), chicken... and I LOVE IT!
It's true that it's kind of hard to take a part steamer after cooking because of hot water in the tray. I had a hard time cleaning buckets after cooking fish or chicken.
Use different spices with whatever you cook, and the food will be just perfect!
The only thing I don't like is that I bought this steamer for $35, and it became $24.99 couple days later.
Simple and efficient November 26, 2008
Bought the steamer in order to deal with vegetable side dishes, for which we have used it a good number of times with excellent results. Beans, broccoli, carrots, asparagus, and many others turn out crisp and tasty, and the price was certainly right. No complaints.
Great product but larger than the picture November 22, 2008
This is a good product but watch out - its bigger than it looks. I was looking for something more compact. Great steamer in function though.
 Great! November 17, 2008
I was very happy with this purchase. Works perfectly, and gives me a lot of choices to cook healthy meals. It is great for steamed rice and for steamed vegetables.
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