Over the past 10 years, many different household devices have entered our lives. Each of them finds its consumer, but there is such a kitchen appliance that has gained lightning popularity and an army of loyal fans - this, of course, is a slow cooker. The device is produced by various brands, one of which is Moulinex, the best multicookers of which we will discuss below.
At the moment, few kitchens do without this miracle unit, and many have even abandoned traditional hotplates. What characteristics modern multicookers have and how to choose the desired functionality without overpaying for dubious achievements can be found in this article.
Whatever the selection criteria, but the first thing that falls on the eye is the design. The best manufacturers, and not only the best, offer a wide range of appliances that satisfy a variety of aesthetic needs and fit into any interior.
Even when considering the design, you can pay attention to the ergonomic characteristics of the model. For ease of use, it is good that the bowl is equipped with handles, or at least potholders are provided in the package.
The cooking process is greatly facilitated by the graduation of the bowl with a scale in liters, which allows you to quickly navigate the ratio of the liquid and the ingredients of the dish, eliminating the running around with a measuring cup. In addition, he can, elementarily, get lost.
A multicooker with a removable lid makes it easier to remove dirt. And in general, the more such removable parts it has: condenser collectors, steam outlet valve, network cable, the easier it is to clean and this important point should be taken into account when buying.
You can immediately decide on the size of the bowl. For a large family, it is recommended to take a capacity of at least 5 liters, and for a small family it is more prudent to choose not the most compact option in case guests arrive.
Looking at the multicooker models, you can decide which control system is preferable. With mechanical control, devices are considered more reliable and durable, but with electronic / touch - functionality, the number of modes increase, and numerous reviews claim that such control is more convenient. But on these options, the management of modern multicookers does not end there. Smartphone-controlled models are gaining more and more popularity.
The next thing you need to pay attention to is the materials from which the multicooker is made. After all, it depends on their quality whether cooked food is harmful or, conversely, useful.
Of course, it is visually difficult to determine whether the heating element is in contact with the body of the multicooker, which may be the reason for the smell of plastic when cooking, or how many layers of non-stick coating the bowl has and whether it will peel off after the first use. But at least visually and tactilely make sure that the assembly is of high quality, the gradient Teflon or ceramic coating of the bowl is uniform and not shabby, and all moving elements work effectively.
And, of course, the most interesting thing is the functionality of the device. Recently, most manufacturers are trying to endow their units with great functionality, but is it needed? The rating of high-quality and popular devices shows that for domestic use, buyers prefer not quantity, but quality. What is better to pay attention to is the presence of temperature and cooking time adjustment, as well as a delayed start.
Evaluating the multicooker according to important parameters, one cannot ignore the power of the device. What the power affects is the time it takes to warm up to the required temperature and turn on the countdown timer. In addition, increasing the power makes it possible to increase the number of cooking modes, but how much electricity the device consumes also depends on this parameter. The most popular models and the best-selling ones with an average power of 800-900 watts. This indicator is optimal for comfortable and inexpensive use.
There may also be differences in the heating element.Multicookers with heating using heating elements are more often used in appliances and are more familiar to customers. Induction increasing the speed of cooking, save time. With 3d heating, the food being prepared is heated not only from the hot temperature of the bottom of the multicooker, but also from the walls and the lid of the appliance, providing the effect of a “Russian stove”.
2-in-1 devices are gaining popularity. Such devices combine the parameters of several devices. Multicookers with a bread machine function, in addition to the usual cooking modes, are able to cook delicious pastries. But how high quality such features depend on the model of the device. Some will not be able to replace a full-fledged bread machine, but some can even surpass it in terms of baking quality.
Multicookers with a pressure cooker function are no less in demand. The difference between a slow cooker and a pressure cooker is that a pressure cooker cooks food not only through heat treatment, but also through high pressure inside. Thanks to this, the readiness of the products is faster, but it also takes time to pressurize.
In addition to the options listed, the slow cooker "can live in symbiosis" with a grill, with a deep fryer, with a yogurt maker and even with a cheese maker. With the cheese making function, you can make wonderful homemade cheeses.
As can be seen from the foregoing, there are a great many multicookers and the question arises: which company is the device better to buy? There are many worthy manufacturers on the market, but today we will talk about a brand with a long history - Moulinex. The popularity of the models of this company is caused by beautiful design, high-quality assembly and ease of use.
Inexpensive and budget models are perfect for those for whom the question of how much a multicooker costs is important. One of these models - MK 302E30 from Moulinex is ideal for cooking at home, allowing you to save time for other household chores.
The beautiful design of the multicooker with a stainless steel surface will be a great addition to any interior. A comfortable handle makes it easy to move the appliance to the right place, and rubberized feet prevent slipping on the surface, ensuring safety when preparing hot dishes.
Electronic control in Russian with a minimum number of buttons makes it easy to use the device and select the desired program.
The case itself, made of metal and plastic, with a capacitor assembly and a removable inner cover, is easy to clean, which is also facilitated by small dimensions of 318 * 284 * 318 mm and a weight of 3.8 kg. The 5-liter bowl with a useful volume of about 4 liters has a high-quality Teflon coating and measuring marks.
The power of the device is 600 watts. It is enough for normal operation of 8 automatic cooking modes, half of which are cooking various cereals, and the other half are stewing, baking, pilaf, double boiler. The "steamer" mode is perfect for lovers of a healthy diet, and the "delayed start" function up to 15 hours and "automatic heating" up to 24 hours will delight you with hot dishes at any time.
Included with the device is a recipe book with which you can cook unusual and delicious dishes. True, according to numerous reviews, the description in the book does not always correctly indicate the required mode, and when cooking, you need to be guided not by the name of the menu, but by the temperature regimes.And, although you can get used to it, but this is a significant disadvantage of this model.
Average price: 4500 rubles.
CE 503132 - multicooker with pressure cooker function. This two-in-one combination facilitates and speeds up the cooking process as much as possible.
The case is made of plastic, but everything looks reliable and assembled with high quality. Aesthetically pleasing design in light colors. Instrument dimensions: 32.9 * 32 * 41.8 cm, weight 5.7 kg.
Removable inner lid and mains cable make it easy to clean and wash after use. Removable parts and additional accessories can be washed in the dishwasher.
Multicooker CE 503132 with a 5-liter ceramic bowl 2.5 mm thick and 4 layers of coating is suitable for a large family of up to 5 people.
Electronic control offers a choice of 21 modes. Cooking programs include the following: milk porridge, frying, baking, yogurt, cereals, steaming and multicooking with the ability to cook your own dishes.
The power of 1000 W fully provides the device with the ability to support such a set of programs and additional functions: keep warm, delay start, set the cooking time and select the texture of the products.
The pressure cooker cooks food under pressure, which can be released using the valve located on top. When the lid is opened, all moisture flows into the condensate collector.
Steam cooking is a very popular feature, but this model has a very small stand for this mode, which is a significant drawback.
In addition to the multicooker, the package includes a measuring cup, a spatula and a recipe book, which, like in the previous model, is only a recommendation.
Average price: 8900 rubles.
The multi-cooker-rice cooker is made in a bright design of white and burgundy color. Case material – plastic, but everything is assembled reliably and efficiently. Dimensions 27*32*41 cm, weight 3.7 kg.
The 5 liter ceramic bowl is coated with a 5 layer non-stick coating. Wall thickness 2 mm.
Electronic control provides 8 programs, including cereals, pilaf, pastries, warming up, milk porridge, stewing, yogurt and a double boiler.
Fuzzy logic technology automatically adjusts the parameters during the cooking process, but manual time setting is also provided. Additional features include delayed start and keep warm up to 24 hours.
A modest power of 750 W is enough for stable operation of the device.
Average price: 7400 rubles.
The CE 500E32 pressure cooker allows you to cook delicious meals with or without pressure.
The metal body is assembled with high quality, all moving parts work efficiently. The elegant design of the device will harmoniously fit into any interior.
The bowl of 5 liters is covered with 4-layer ceramics. Measuring just 1.8mm wide, it looks very durable and is dishwasher safe. The lack of a measuring scale inside the bowl replaces the measuring cup that comes with the device.
With the help of electronic control, the owner of this device can choose one of the automatic and manual programs. The multicooker offers 21 cooking modes, which include multicook, milk porridge, frying, cereals, steaming, baking, stewing, pilaf, yogurt. At the same time, only one frying has 8 degrees of food processing.
Remarkable additional functions: auto-heating and delayed start up to 24 hours, the ability to independently adjust the cooking time.
A pressure cooker speeds up this process by cooking under pressure. Even taking minutes to build up pressure, the time spent on cooking is still much less than when cooking in the usual way in a slow cooker. To release excess steam, there is a release valve on the lid. The condensate collector collects vapors, preventing them from getting into food or spreading around the device.
Good power of 1000 W ensures stable and functional operation of the CE 500E32 pressure cooker.
As with all Moulinex devices, a recipe book is included.
Average price: 7500 rubles.
Many still remember the unique taste of food from a real Russian oven. Moulinex has developed a multi-cooker with a unique spherical bowl and 3D induction heating, which creates the effect of a “Russian stove”.
The elegant metal case has dimensions of 32.3 * 31.6 * 43.3 cm, weight 6.4 kg. With its non-standard design, it is very ergonomic to use.
The non-stick coating of the 5-liter 7-layer ceramic bowl is resistant to mechanical damage and easily tolerates washing in the dishwasher. For ease of use, there is a division scale in liters inside the bowl.
Electronic control offers a choice of 69 automatic programs that allow you to cook a wide variety of dishes. In addition to the standard ones, the multicooker has modes: baking, pizza, yogurt, baby food, pasta, deep-frying, dessert, double boiler and multicook. Keep warm and delayed start are available for serving hot meals. The maximum timer setting time is 24 hours.
The Fuzzy logic functionality allows you to automatically set the temperature and time, as well as adjust these parameters during the cooking process.
1200W power and 3D induction heating provide ultra-fast and even heating and precise temperature control.
Included with the multicooker is a book of 60 recipes.
Average price: 18990 rubles.
The CE701132 pressure cooker is a Red Dot Design Award winner for original design and functionality.And, indeed, the fantastic design looks very unusual, but at the same time it will harmoniously fit into any interior and will be its “highlight”.
The body is made of plastic and metal. To some, the dimensions may seem large, which are 31 * 36.5 * 33 cm, weight 6.5 kg. The whole device with such a weight is not very convenient to wash, but this process is facilitated by a removable inner cover and an outlet valve.
The 6-litre ceramic bowl has a durable coating and handles that stay cold at all times. Unfortunately, it is not dishwasher safe.
The management is also unusual. The desired cooking mode is selected using the joystick. The device's memory contains 50 original recipes and 54 by ingredients, which are conveniently divided into 4 groups and displayed on a color display. The main menu also offers 4 cooking options. The "manual settings" tab offers you to choose all the settings yourself. It is impossible to make a mistake and incorrectly set the time or temperature, CE701132 with the texture function and text prompts will always help you choose the necessary settings. You can also regulate the process using additional functions: keeping warm, delayed start, adjusting the cooking time.
Thanks to the pressure cooker, forty out of fifty recipes are prepared in just 11 minutes. The cooking time for other dishes is also significantly reduced compared to the usual mode, for example, jelly will be ready in 40 minutes. Plus, the pressure cooker of this model is distinguished by an automatic outlet valve, the accumulated condensate flows into a removable reservoir.
Moulinex Cook4me CE701132 can be called an intelligent appliance.Such precision and functionality contributes to the power of the device 1200 watts.
The package includes a measuring cup, a plastic scoop and a steaming basket, and it also differs from other models and is made not of plastic, but of stainless steel.
Average price: 16500 rubles.
The home appliance market is so diverse that it is easy to get lost and make mistakes when choosing. Therefore, in order to purchase only the best appliances, and so that they are ideally suited for price and quality, you need to carefully approach the choice and only after analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of the selected multicooker, decide whether to buy this model.