Today, in modern kitchens, various household appliances facilitate the tedious daily work of the hostess in preparing food for the whole family, they allow you to cook your favorite dishes much faster, and their taste is sometimes even better. The Brown steam cooker stands out among such products because it prepares a variety of diet foods without the use of oil or fat.
Models from a German company are distinguished by modern design, ease of use, intuitive controls and easy maintenance. To find out all the features of operation, technical parameters and the possibilities in cooking unique dishes for a couple, you just need to carefully read our article.
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About the manufacturer
The German engineering company Braun today specializes in the production of household and consumer electrical products, as well as small household appliances. The headquarters is located in the small town of Kronberg, Germany.
The German engineer and inventor Max Brown in the early 20s of the last century opened a workshop for the production of radio components, after 7 years he built the factory building, and in 1929 he produced a radio receiver of his own design. Three years later, the company opens its representative offices in many large cities in Europe and in Tunisia. At the beginning of 1941, Max was already ready the concept of the first electric razor, but it was only launched in 1950 because of the outbreak of World War II - the Braun S50 made a splash at the annual fair in Frankfurt.
After the death of the founder of the company, it is led by his sons Erwin and Arthur, who multiply the successes of his father and soon the German company Brown becomes known worldwide due to unique developments in terms of electrical products for personal hygiene, as well as small household appliances.
The company's radio was recognized as the best model at an exhibition in Berlin.
The range of products is expanding: pocket calculators, electronic alarms and watches, cassette recorders, CD players, video recorders and epilators for women, as well as household appliances for the kitchen.
Basic equipment
Almost all double boiler of this company have the same equipment:
- Housing made of shockproof plastic in black or white.
- Two plastic baskets designed for 3.1 liters.
- Condensate tray made of black food grade plastic.
- Stand with recesses for installing eggs.
- Capacity for water.
- High power heating element.
- Control unit with rotary switch.
- After installation of food containers, the device is closed by a tightly fitted lid.
The built-in sound timer, designed for one hour, can turn off the product after the end of the cooking process.
How does a double boiler work?
One minute after connecting the product to the home electrical network, active steam generation begins. Hot steam rises to the upper pan, penetrating through numerous perforations. High temperature is evenly distributed throughout the entire internal volume, so all contents are steamed the same way and there is no need to turn over or mix anything.
The whole juice of meat or seafood with this preparation remains inside the product, so the taste of the finished product is always peculiar and incomparable. Nutritionists have long proved that with this treatment there is minimal loss of vitamins laid down by nature. Because of this, dishes cooked in double boiler are so appreciated, so they are the basis of diet food.
Due to the presence of special pallets under each container, the condensate and odors are not mixed and you can cook, for example, fish and vegetables or meat and porridge. Many housewives do not pour meat condensate, but use it in the further preparation of cereals, which gives them a peculiar taste, the capacity for cereals, designed for two liters, has no perforations, so you can cook soup for the whole family in it.
Operational Features
Electric steamers are used not only for cooking food for a couple, but also for their quick defrosting, as well as for heating pre-cooked food. When used correctly, these products are considered particularly useful and completely safe household appliances.
Specifics of proper use:
- All models are designed to fill the water before cooking, and the process of steam processing lasts no more than an hour, because in cooking there are rarely dishes that need to be cooked longer.
- Before boiling eggs, it is imperative to pierce the shell on top with an ordinary sewing needle.
- Only fresh filtered water can be poured without impurities.
- With the help of steam, even desserts are prepared, you can find original recipes on the Internet.
It is strictly forbidden:
- Use salt and other spices during cooking.
- Do not fill in boiled or distilled water, because vaporization is bad.
- Ten can not be cleaned of scale with sharp objects.
The above actions can lead to premature failure of the device, damage or burnout of the heating element.
Proper Care Technique
You can wash all parts except the main body, the plastic surface of which must be wiped with a damp cloth or sponge, but only after disconnecting from the mains. Perforated baskets are perfectly brushed. Descaling of the heating element is carried out no more often than after 5-10 times of use. The solution for this is prepared in this way: two cups of 5% vinegar are poured into a liquid container, then diluted with water to the maximum mark.
In this case, the heating element is completely covered with this solution, then we assemble the device, close the lid and turn it on for 10-15 minutes, if after this there are deposits on the heater, then this process must be repeated. Periodic inspection of the product is carried out before each use, if it is constantly in the same place.
During operation of the double boiler, be sure to turn on the cooker hood, excess steam is released through the lid, there is not much of it, but it is better not to allow the concentration of humid air, which contributes to the formation of dampness in the room.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of the BRAUN double boiler include the following qualities:
- usability and thoughtful ergonomics;
- no need for constant control over the product during the cooking process;
- simple operation with the rotary switch;
- delicate cooking, because the temperature of the steam is constant;
- high safety because there is no open source of heating;
- containers are made of durable plastic, and the entire device has a warranty of up to 2 years;
- easy care - all components can be washed in a dishwasher;
- condensate collection trays are made in such a way that it is convenient to drain the liquid for later use;
- compact and highly stable design does not take up much space;
- a container for cereals allows you to cook first courses or stew vegetable stew.
By cons include:
- there is no possibility of adding water during cooking;
- pallets are not equipped with handles;
- the inscriptions on the case will disappear over time, but if you do not use detergents to care for the plastic, then this will not happen.
However, especially scrupulous users will always find something to complain about: the power cord is short, the walls of transparent baskets and the lid fog up during operation and nothing is visible.
The best models
FS 3000
- starts cooking in a minute
- bowl interchangeability
- each has its own condensate pan
- not found
This model from Brown differs in that there are only two containers for products, but their design allows for interchangeability, for example, when the products in the upper container have not yet reached the desired condition, then it can be installed down.
FS 5100
- easy to use, dishwasher safe
- volumetric baskets with a condensate drain pan
- folds flat for storage
- not found
This model is an almost exact copy of the FS 3000, the only difference is the transparency of the walls of the containers for packing products and cost.
findings
Brown manufactures double boiler with two plastic baskets for food, but they are interchangeable, so you can swap if necessary. The cost of double boiler from famous companies is always higher than analogues from less well-known companies, because there is a large mark-up for the brand.
