Miniature products are a relatively inexpensive and quite practical household appliance. The smallest multicooker has a working bowl volume of only 1 liter. Many of them are intended for preparing meals for babies and free up time for young mothers so that they can pay more attention to the growing family member.
Such miniature models have their own characteristics, and in order to get acquainted with all the nuances of operation, to find out all the technical parameters, you should carefully read our article.
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Why do we need miniature appliances
According to its technical characteristics, it is in no way inferior to standard multicookers, it only has smaller dimensions. The volume of the working bowl varies from one to two liters, smaller in volume products are called rice cookers. Such a compact technique is purchased for quick cooking:
- hot and hearty breakfasts;
- fried eggs and omelettes;
- milk and simple cereals;
- hot sandwiches;
- nutrition for young children;
- all kinds of beans;
- yoghurts.
The product is also useful for elderly people living separately from children, because the settings are extremely simple. These products are ideal for heating pre-cooked dishes, because they are available with a Teflon coating or ceramic bowl, so burning is completely excluded. It can quickly sterilize nipples and milk bottles or small toys.
Summer residents can use miniature multicookers - they weigh a little and are easily transported in the trunk of a car or in a small bag on a bus. You can cook a variety of dishes and save energy. This road multicooker is just a godsend for those who often travel on business trips or take long trips on their vehicles, because there’s a miracle oven at hand that can quickly cook hot food in a hotel room or camping.
Features
The smallest model consumes significantly less energy than standard models, because having a small volume of the working bowl, it will quickly prepare dinner for one person, while spending a minimum of energy. The higher the power of any product, the faster it copes with the tasks: for example, a mini multicooker has a power of 350 to 400 W, but at the same time its working bowl with a volume of 0.9-1 liter holds less food, which contributes to quick cooking .
Mistresses who prefer to bake cake cakes in a slow cooker should remember that their size will be much smaller than that of standard products, the same can be said about homemade pies. Therefore, miniature products are good to take on the road, and experts believe that similar household appliances are ideally suited for long-distance travel, because they take up little space and have a small mass.
Advantages and disadvantages
The best model of miniature devices has the following positive qualities:
- Takes up little space, which facilitates its storage.
- Light weight allows you to move it without much difficulty, so it is an ideal option to take with you on vacation, if you are driving your own car.
- Stylish, modern design and bright colors.
- It is convenient to prepare medical, dietary food or food for small children.
- Cooked food is consumed immediately and without residue, which, according to doctors, is quite good for health.
- It consumes less energy than standard models, it is great for old buildings and summer house cooperatives, where there are restrictions and outdated wiring.
- The product is very easy to use, does not require special maintenance.
- It is located in a cheap price category up to 5 thousand rubles.
- A fairly wide assortment of the model range, because such well-known manufacturers produce such products.
Inveterate bachelors, elderly couples of pensioners, young people renting housing can now purchase small crock-pots to provide themselves with hot meals without any problems.
The disadvantages of the products include:
- there is no possibility of automatic mixing of the prepared food;
- the lid does not open automatically;
- some modes are designed for long cooking;
- as with standard models, only one dish is prepared at a time.
In principle, these are common points, and each model has its own pros and cons, but most importantly - such household appliances greatly simplifies life.
How to choose
First of all, you need to pay attention to power, body material, then find out the configuration and functionality, which must necessarily include such abilities:
- delayed start;
- multi-cook option;
- cooking meat and fish;
- various types of extinguishing;
- cooking cereals.
It is better to choose products with a removable lid and a removable working bowl, because this makes it much easier to care for the multicooker. Safety is never superfluous - an airtight valve should be available to ensure that excess steam is vented.
Users should understand that such miniature models are designed for use in certain conditions:
- in a country house or a rented apartment;
- in the hostel, so as not to take a queue at the stove;
- in small kitchens in urban apartments;
- while traveling.
Basically, such products weigh no more than 3.5 kg and are small in size within 25-30 cm.
When choosing, you must consider:
- The reputation of the manufacturer, which is easy to find on the Internet.
- Experts advise multicookers to buy only in company stores, and not in the bazaar, where they slip you a fake, not the original. Always require a warranty card.
- The design of the product is not the main advantage, but you need to choose a device so that it fits perfectly into the interior of the kitchen.
- Define a price category: the more functional features, the higher the cost. If the models are cheap, it does not mean that they are worse, they just can have only one automatic mode.
Rice cookers with a volume of one liter are intended only for quick and high-quality cooking of porridge, they do not have other options available.
2019 rating
1 liter (rice cooker)
Sinbo SCO-5019
- Type: Rice Cooker
- Case Material: High Impact Plastic
- Power: 400 W
- Volume: 1.0 L
- Number of programs: 1
- Dimensions: 240x230x250 mm
- Weight: 1.95 kg
- Warranty: 1 year
- Development / Manufacturer: Turkey / China
- compact, lightweight, mobile
- easy use and maintenance
- the ability to steam
- 1.8-2 liter real volume
- teflon coating is fragile
The model from Turkish designers is declared as a mini-product, but, according to numerous users, the working bowl is designed for 2 liters, so you should carefully watch and check household appliances when buying, if you are looking for really small-sized products.
Steba RK 1
- Type: Rice Cooker
- Case Material: food grade plastic
- Power: 350 W
- Volume: 0.9 L
- Number of programs: 1
- Dimensions: 180x160x160 mm
- Weight: 1.0 kg
- Warranty: 1 year
- Development / Manufacturer: Germany / China
- great option for travel lovers
- compact product, takes up very little space
- cooks quickly and efficiently
- not found
This model was developed by German engineers for travelers who stop at campsites - always at hand is a miracle stove that quickly cooks hot food with minimal energy and time.
2 liters
REDMOND RMC-03
- Type: multicooker
- Material:
- cases - plastic
- work bowl - ceramic
- Power: 350 W
- Volume: 2.0 L
- Number of programs: 9
- Dimensions: 227 × 210 × 305 mm
- Weight: 2.3 kg ± 3%
- Warranty: 2 years
- Development / Manufacturer: Russia / China
- classic design, high legs
- cooks fast and very tasty
- simple use
- minimal care
- not found
The domestic company Redmond produces reliable equipment, although it is produced at factories in the PRC, but engineers from the company who scrupulously relate to their duties and will not miss the slightest inaccuracies in the assembly are at OTK.
Redmond RMC-01
- Type: multicooker
- Case Material: Plastic
- Power: 350 W
- Volume: 2.0 L
- Number of programs: 7
- Dimensions: 270x220x210 mm
- Weight: 3.5 kg ± 3%
- Warranty: 1 year
- Development / Manufacturer: Russia / China
- electronic control timer
- bakes delicious bread and makes great cheese
- removable lid for easy washing of internal volumes
- body color only white
The model of excellent quality is the first multicooker designed specifically for fast cooking for children from the first year of life. Wide functionality allows you to use a miniature product for quick cooking of any, even the most complex dishes.
Steba RK 2
- Type: Rice Cooker
- Case Material: Plastic
- Power: 700 W
- Volume: 1.8 L
- Number of programs: 1
- Dimensions: 240x230x250 mm
- Weight: 3.5 kg
- Warranty: 1 year
- Development / Manufacturer: Germany / China
- excellent product for cooking any cereals
- cooks quickly and efficiently
- all parts are plastic but strong
- not found
findings
Mini crock-pots practically do not differ from standard models, only the dimensions are slightly smaller. A sufficient set of automatic modes to cook a variety of hot foods quickly and with high quality.
A slow cooker was purchased with the birth of a child, and it really helps. In the morning, when everything is in a hurry - a tasty and healthy porridge is cooked very quickly. In addition, stewing meat or vegetables in it is a pleasure - both quickly and very useful ... It is also quite convenient to wash and store it, as the model is quite compact and simple (we have Bosch) ...
We have phillips and have to cook in a slow cooker because due to health reasons everything should be steamed. I used to use a double boiler and it’s also convenient and not long ago switched to a slow cooker. You can stew there without fearing that the food will be greasy, hard or heavy.
In my opinion, REDMOND will win this multicooker contest. Almost all of my friends have “smart saucepans” of this particular brand. And when they had a need to buy a mini in addition to the standard multicooker, friends also chose REDMOND.
And this is not surprising. REDMOND equipment is inexpensive, and its technical characteristics are not inferior to well-known expensive brands.
I got a slow cooker as a gift for bonuses. I am a conservative person doubting. Itself would not dare to buy.
But now I cook only in it. Such a time saver! Put a few chicken legs, and you can forget about cooking. No shooting fat, flipping. Tasty, like grilled.
And in the morning - this is a real lifesaver. Well, I don’t like to cook porridge, interfere, make sure that it does not run away. There are no problems with the slow cooker! You lay the products in the evening, set the timer - please, cooked porridge, hot, just cooked and on time.
There were minor problems with the Rice program. My assistant didn’t want to cook it, she turned off after 10 minutes. I have Redmond. Nothing, adapted. I first put on frying for 5 minutes to raise the temperature. Then put it out. The rice is crumbly.
I even manage to bake in it. I don’t remember when I turned on the oven. For mom and daughter - perfect.
I used to always think, “Well, why do you need this crock-pot, if you can cook it on the stove?” And when I bought it for my mom’s birthday, they gave me bonuses for the second. I had to leave it to myself. And then I understood all the charms of this miracle. Now I don’t think at all that porridge will burn…. Or rice will stick together .. Or meat will not be cooked in soup .. and much more. I was very afraid if I put soup with meat for 3 hours that both potato and cabbage would boil. But no, all vegetables are perfectly preserved. The same thing happened with pilaf (I was afraid to get porridge), but the functions in it are so right oh and cleverly chosen that now I trust completely only the slow cooker. And washing such a miracle is a pleasure.
The dimensions of this miracle of technology are not always important. For example, we use it only for preparing a quick healthy breakfast for children and that’s why we have it compact and small - this is enough for us and takes up a minimum of space in the kitchen. Well, if someone plans to use the multicooker in full, then select the dimensions already based on your needs ...
Excellent multicooker Redber MC-M205, I was very pleased with the metal color and in general its design. It is not ordinary, not the same as standard multicookers. Cooking in it is quick and easy, and most importantly, delicious! In general, a multicooker is such a thing when I threw food, pressed the buttons and that's it) It simplifies life very much, in general, I never regretted that I bought myself one. By functions, even grandma will figure it out)
I rated the slow cooker only when the child began to eat porridge! For almost a year now, my Mulinex stood idle. Now the beauty, while we wash ourselves to cook porridge, while we walk, the soup is prepared or the meat is stewed. The only thing is, I have never tried to bake anything in it. We have a lot of multi multi, but we have only three people. If I knew that there are mini-multi-would definitely buy. The kitchen is not big. I'm going to buy this to my mother, she is delighted with what kind of meat and cabbage soup turn out to be delicious. Like in the stove!
Received a slow cooker as a gift. Honestly, for a long time she was gathering dust on a shelf, because I did not even give her a chance to convince me that it was so convenient. But then there was a holiday, and I just did not have time to cook, torn between a stove, oven and sliced salads. And then this brilliant idea arose to use it, my savior. I’ll once again mentally say “thank you” to the creators of multicookers for trying to save time for us mistresses. And, of course, to the person who gave it. Now I appreciated all the charms and ease of use. Indeed, while she cooks herself, you have extra time for another dish, or for yourself) and you don’t need to worry that something will run away or burn out, because manufacturers also made up their minds by inventing “smart” programs. So, dear hostesses, give a chance to your slow cookers, because this is a real assistant, which is always at your fingertips!)
We have a multicooker Redmond RMC-250. Great thing. I have two children and it’s very convenient to cook porridge, I threw everything and left to do my thing. No need to interfere, and it’s not scary that milk will run away. We have a multi-cook function. Those. we ourselves can change programs, set any other temperature. It is very convenient, especially when frying, I put more temperature. Very often I cook pilaf. And recently I have been baking bread, everything turns out very tasty. The result is a multi-cooker is very saving, especially when two children.
I have a 2-liter redmond, and I have enough with my husband and child to make breakfast or dinner. Quick and useful, take with you on vacation.
Here I have a sister such as in the review, Redmond baby. and we immediately took home a 5-liter, it’s possible to cook a smaller volume and a larger one.
You really get used to the good quickly. Previously, there was no slow cooker and somehow managed. But after purchasing the REDMOND RMK-02, it became virtually indispensable in the kitchen. I have stomach problems, so I prefer steamed dishes.And this multicooker provides me with tasty and healthy food. The wife is also very happy, a little relieved her of kitchen responsibilities.
Delicious cereals in the Wifer mini-cooker are obtained, you can take it on the road, 1.2 liters in total, but cook up to 4 servings of the side dish. On boxhom, there is a dot ru