what are all those bowls and things in the pic? Do I get all of them with this steamer or is it some kind of trick?
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The structure of the steamer is like a double boiler steamer that you use on the stove-top. You get four parts to your unit: 1) The bottom "pan" is where you put just an INCH of water. The idea is to get this small amount of water boiling. I start with hot tap water to get things rolling faster. 2) The insert "pan" (just a bit smaller than the water holding pan) has holes through the bottom so the steam can get through to do the cooking. 3) There is an insert "shelf" for the pan with the holes, so that you can put two layers of veggies in--say potatoes in the bottom and something that needs less heat or cooking time on the shelf. One thing that I do all the time is put veggies in the bottom and poach a salmon fillet on the shelf. 4) The fourth piece is the lid. All in all, this is a great item. I eat steamed veggies from it all the time and they cook in less than half the time that a steamer on the stove does. Cut up potatoes or broccoli cooks in 4-6 minutes. Frozen peas are ready in a minute (the water has to get boiling to make steam!) Of course time increases with the amount of stuff you load in! Mine are single servings. If you are cooking for a family, just do it in a stove-top steamer! PS: Cleans with a quick rinse under the tap. Just the thing for a busy single person like me!
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Mine came with two big cloths for the big floor attachment, a small attachment with two small cloths, a window attachment, a small steam attachment and then three grout brushes. And the funnel and brushes for mainteince and such.
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I got what is shown in the image above.. a lid for all but the small fry pan and the steamer. i find it odd that from the comments below others got different lid configurations.
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There are three different screens. It comes with everything in the picture and a booklet with recipes and how to care and clean it( as well as the brush set to do so.)
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My KitchenAid came with the standard mixing paddle, the whisk (for whipping cream, meringues, etc) and a dough hook, standard stainless steel bowl and manual, which includes recipes. I use it a lot and I love it.
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That is correct. I have to be honest, this system is completely modular and great to use if you have the space. I was able to boil shrimp, rinse, fry food, rinse, add water, steam my veggies, rinse and then deep fry my turkey on Thanksgiving without much mess or hassle. This machine does it all. So yes, solely steaming vegetables is great in this machine.
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Hi :) I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super hot. Use with care and don't burn yourself! I hope this helps a little with your purchase InvisibleCloak -Best, Katherina
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not sure what the other one mean? the steamer basket and stack are sold separately, sure you can buy another set.
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None Jason. You get just what you see. A tea pot, a milk jug, a sugar bowl and a tray. Hope this helps.
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It comes with all the displayed stuff: carrot, cheese, egg, loaf of bread, mushrooms, pizza, plates, forks, knives, pots, pans, lids. It is an awesome deal!
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You can cook almost anything in the steamer. You may have to experiment with the timing...
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The steamer comes with a set of directions that has step by step pictures. It really makes the process painless.
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Mine came with All accesories: single and dual wall filters, water filter, brush, PIn to clean the steamer, measuring spoon, 2 decalcyfier tablets, one stainless steel frothing mug, users manual and no blemishes/scratches. Hope this helps
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That is correct. However, please know that it may as well be only 14 pieces because the steamer insert is not functional. I own, love, and would recommend this set but poor design renders the steamer insert useless.
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I am not sure of a name...they came with the steamer. It is a waffle like pad that is stiff.
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Came w/ the following. Kettle, pot stand, pot, fire pan, grill, and bag to carry it all in. Be sure to look at and remember how it was all packed before you remove it from the bag. enjoy!
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My Steam-it came with two floor bonnets, two wand bonnets, a diffuser, three floor attachment (one is a squeegee), a funnel for water filling, and a cleaner brush.