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Tefal RK302E15 8-in-1 Multi Cooker review


PROS
Plenty of programmes
Simple digital controls
Delayed start option
Smart design
CONS

Pot doesn't retain heat at table
KEY FEATURES
2.2-litre (10-cup) capacity
Digital Controls

Manufacturer: Tefal
Review Price: #49.99
What's the TEFAL RK302E15 8-IN-1 MULTI COOKER?
The Tefal 8-in-1 Multi Cooker has a whole host of functions; it's a rice
Cooker which does much more than cooking rice. Its eight programs are:
Speedy rice, white rice, brown rice, grains, porridge, slow cooking, steaming,
dessert. Plus it's an automatic keep warm function. It's simple to use and
Most functions can be programmed with a delayed start -- the exceptions
Being slow cooking and pudding.
If the programs appeal, it represents superb value for money as it costs
It's well made and
Its multiple functions will save you space as well as time in the kitchen.
Aside from a few bits that are fiddly to clean, the Tefal won't disappoint.
TEFAL RK302E15 8-IN-1 MULTI COOKER -- DESIGN AND FEATURES
The
Machined steel finish is quite fingerprint resistant and practical, while the big
Handles and detachable cable allow you to carry the entire thing to the table for
serving. It comes with a rice paddle, measuring cup and steaming tray.
Controls are intuitive; you won't need to check at the documentation.

Arrows to correct time if you want a delayed start. For example, you can tell
It you want your rice to prepare in anything from two to 15 hours, in 1 hour
increments.
TEFAL RK302E15 8-IN-1 MULTI COOKER -- WHAT'S IT LIKE TO USE?
Design and materials are generally better quality than its (already
Impressive) predecessor, but there are a couple of niggles. The cup
Markings on the inside of the non-stick metal pot are tough to read. The
Spoon holder on the side takes up a lot of space (but may be removed).
The condensation collector is currently at the back, which renders it out of sight
(good) and out of mind (bad -- it's easy to forget to empty it, so it
might overflow the next time you cook). There is also a "micropressure
Valve" on the top that needs occasional washing, but eliminating it to do so is
fiddly.
The controls are intuitive, though, and the delayed start option is superb --
Why don't more stoves have these? You can very easily place it so that your
Rice, porridge, veggies etc. are prepared at the right time.
Criticisms though: you can't postpone the start of a slow cooking programme
(for example, to prepare a dish the day before you want to eat it, but just
Cook it for 10 hours and delayed start only enables you to place food to be prepared
From two to 15 hours, in 1 hour increments. What if you want your rice in 1
However, very few cookers offer a delayed start,
So the Tefal is a huge improvement in this regard.
Overnight chilli was cooked perfectly, even
Though the Tefal's instructions do not tell you whether to follow a recipe's
cooking times for a "low" or "high" slow cooking. Rice was timed beautifully
And washing up the cooking pot was no hassle at all.
SHOULD I BUY THE TEFAL RK302E15 8-IN-1 MULTI COOKER?
Yes, even though a few tiny niggles that the Tefal is the best multi-cooker we've
tested yet. And it's multi-talented: it takes the place of multiple gadgets,
Saving you space as well as time. It's also superb value for money, costing
little more than a standalone slow cooker or rice cooker. But if you simply
Want a slow cooker on a budget, consider the more affordable Lakeland
Brushed Chrome Family Slow Cooker.
VERDICT
The multi-talented Tefal cooks up a storm -- serving up rice, porridge, slowcooked
Dishes, steamed veggies, puddings and more in style.