Bowls for multicooker: the choice and rules of use

Today, the slow cooker is an indispensable attribute of any modern kitchen. Although the cooking bowl is usually sold immediately in the kit, sometimes it still becomes necessary to replace and purchase a new one. The choice of bowl occurs depending on several important factors.

The multicooker bowl is a kind of pan in which the whole cooking process is carried out. This detail may differ depending on the model of the multicooker itself, as well as the functions it performs. Capacities also differ in volume and internal coating used, so if you need to buy a new one instead of an old or spoiled one, you will have to take into account many factors.

The materials used for internal coating are different and depend on what functions the device will perform, that is, what dishes it will prepare. Manufacturers immediately determine whether it will be possible to cook, fry or bake products in dishes and, depending on this, select the most suitable metals.

• Themselves bowls often made aluminum or stainless steel and then covered with the required material. Some variations go on sale without additional processing. Made of stainless steel or aluminum are not afraid of scratches, falls and the use of metal tools, but often lead to burning of the prepared dishes.

• Stainless steel can be used for a long time without fear of corrosion or mechanical damage. You should not worry that the dishes will acquire some unpleasant metallic taste. Moreover, the stainless steel bowl is multifunctional and can even be used as an ordinary cooking pot on the stove. However, some foods can still oxidize, and it is also almost impossible to prepare a dish with an appetizing crispy crust.

• Non-stick bowl is most often Teflon. Such a coating does not interact with the products, but it evenly heats the cooking dish. Unfortunately, the coating is quite quickly erased, especially with frequent interaction with metal tools, such as spatulas or forks. To slow down the process, it is recommended to pick up silicone accessories.

• Teflon It is acceptable, while it is reliable. In addition, it can withstand temperatures up to 250 degrees. Observing the rules of operation and maintenance, you can use this cup from 2 to 3 years, and it will not lose the non-stick coating properties. Such dishes can be washed in a dishwasher, it is not afraid of household chemicals and is not covered with soot.

• Ceramic bowl It is considered a high-quality choice, combining the ability to withstand high temperatures (up to 450 degrees) and not to emit any harmful substances during use. To wash the ceramic tank is very simple. Of the minuses we can mention the fragility and the high cost of the dishes. A sharp temperature drop is likely to cause cracks.Experts believe that metal bowls have the maximum resistance, and those with Teflon coating have the greatest flexibility.

There are a lot of myths about the influence of the type of coverage on human health, but many of them have no scientific background. For example, it has been proven that heating Teflon leads to the release of substances hazardous to the body. But no multicooker can warm up above 175 degrees, and a negative reaction begins when the mark exceeds 200 degrees.

Sometimes there is information that the same Teflon dish leads to the occurrence of harmful acids in the blood. Again, this information was not confirmed by anything concrete.

When choosing a steamer bowl, preference should be given to proven brands that have proven themselves in the market and offer the perfect combination of price and quality. For example, it may be REDMOND SkyCooker M40S. The tank holds 5 liters and is covered inside with ceramics. Japanese Panasonic SR-TMZ550 possesses similar parameters. Convenient handles greatly simplify the process of operation. Polaris PMC 0548AD characterized by an affordable price, a volume of 5 liters and a Teflon coating. SUPRA MCS-4704 holds 4 liters of processed products and is protected by a teflon coating.

Choosing a bowl for the multicooker, it is better to take the one that holds 5 liters - this is considered the best indicator. In general, there are variations from 2 to 7 liters: small ones are more suitable for one person or a small family, and large ones, respectively, for serving a large number of people. The presence of a measuring scale allows you to accurately calculate the amount of ingredients used, required for the preparation of a particular dish.

There is also a universal bowl that is suitable for different models of multicookers. Such a purchase is irreplaceable if, for example, the capacity of a model that is no longer commercially available has been damaged. Starting direct purchase of a bowl for an existing concrete multicooker, you will have to take into account the height, diameter and volume that will suit it.

In the case when it is impossible to purchase a bowl of absolutely the same model, you can buy compatible variations of the same nonsense or universal capacity from another manufacturer. Information about the parameters of the bowl is usually indicated in the passport multicooker.

If you decide to get the indicators yourself, you will have to measure diameter with height. The diameter is determined by the upper part, or by the maximum width with protruding parts. Often this indicator is different from the diameter of the lower part, and this is normal, because the narrowing at the bottom occurs only due to the rounded shape.

Interchangeability of bowls, as a rule, is determined by a special compatibility table. If it is wrong to pick up the dishes, then it either does not fit into the slow cooker, or it will not be fixed and receive the necessary amount of heat coming from the heating element.

However, even correctly defined parameters do not guarantee that the bowl will fit perfectly in the slow cooker.. Some models have their own characteristics and therefore do not fit with other parts.Working with the table, it is necessary to determine the parameters of the bowl of the available multicooker, and then find out which compatible models fall under the same parameters.

All the details of using the bowl of the multicooker can usually be found in the instructions for the device. It is important that both the bottom of the tank and the heating plate that interacts with it are in absolute purity.

The bowl is intended only for food, and therefore including the slow cooker, it is important to make sure that all cutlery, spatulas and other items have already been removed. It, by the way, cannot be used for dough kneading than some hostesses abuse. You should not knock on dishes and use them as a vessel for washing cereals. Steaming should be done only according to the instructions.

In principle, most users claim that the multicooker bowl can be put in the oven, but this will still be at your own risk, as the manufacturer does not give such recommendations. The same can be said about the installation of the bowl on the stove - having established a bowl on gas, it is possible to lose it in a single step.

Care for the bowl of the device has its own characteristics. For example, having prepared a dish with an abundance of odorous spices, the container should be washed immediately, otherwise the strong smell will be absorbed, and it will be very difficult to remove it.

After washing, the dishes are immediately wiped dry, otherwise it will rust. To clear the bowl of carbon or wash inside from the burnt food, you can try several ways that do not injure the surface of the coating. For example, you can simply pour into the interior with plain clean water, then boil and rinse everything with an ordinary sponge.

In a more difficult situation, soda, lemon juice or citric acid are added to the boiling liquid. For mechanical action it is better to use silicone tools, for example, a spatula. In addition, many housewives believe that restoring cleanliness to the outside of heavily soiled dishes allows melamine sponge, to activate the "magic" properties which is enough ordinary water.

For information on how to choose a multicooker bowl, see the next video.