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Tefal RK302E15 8-in-1 Multi Cooker Inspection


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

Pot does not retain heat at table
KEY FEATURES

Digital Controls
8 settings for rice, porridge, grains, slow cooker, steaming and more
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:
Quick 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 soup and cooking.
If the programmes appeal, it represents superb value for money as it costs
It is well made and
Its multiple functions will save you space in addition to time in the kitchen.
Besides a few bits which are fiddly to clean, the Tefal won't disappoint.

The Tefal's build quality is impressive for a mid-priced cooker. The
Machined steel finish is quite fingerprint resistant and functional, 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 look at the instruction manual.

Arrows to adjust time if you would like a delayed start.
It you need 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 (currently
Impressive) predecessor, but there are a few niggles. The cup
Markings on the inside of the non-stick metal pot are hard to read. The
Spoon holder on the side takes up too much space (but may be removed).
The condensation collector is now 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 requires occasional washing, but removing it to do so is
fiddly.
The controls are intuitive, though, and the delayed start option is superb --
Why don't more cookers have these? You can very easily set it so that your
Rice, porridge, veggies etc. are prepared at the right time. There are two minor
Criticisms though: you can not 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 set food to be prepared
From 2 to 15 hours, in 1 hour increments. What if you want your rice
hour's time? However, very few cookers offer a delayed start,
So the Tefal is a vast improvement in this regard.
And the results are superb. Overnight chilli was cooked perfectly, even
Though the Tefal's instructions don't 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 bother 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 is multi-talented: it takes the place of numerous gadgets,
Saving you space in addition to time. It's also excellent 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.