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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 doesn't retain heat at table
KEY FEATURES

Digital Controls

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 that does much more than cooking rice. Its eight programmes are:
Speedy 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 using a delayed start -- the exceptions
Being slow soup and cooking.
If the programmes appeal, it represents superb value for money as it costs
It's well made and
Its multiple functions will save you space as well as time in the kitchen.
Besides a few bits which are fiddly to clean, the Tefal won't disappoint.
TEFAL RK302E15 8-IN-1 MULTI COOKER -- DESIGN AND FEATURES
The
Machined steel finish is very fingerprint resistant and functional, while the big
Handles and detachable cable allow you to carry the whole 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 documentation.

Arrows to correct time if you want a delayed start.
It you want your rice to be ready in anything from 2 to 15 hours, in 1 hour
increments.

Design and materials are generally better quality than its (already
Impressive) predecessor, but there are a few niggles. The cup
Markings on the inside of this non-stick metal pot are tough to read. The
Spoon holder on the side takes up too much space (but can be removed).
The condensation collector is now at the back, which leaves it out of sight
(good) and out of mind (bad -- it's easy to forget to empty it, which means it
There's also a "micropressure
Valve" on the top that requires occasional washing, but eliminating it to do so is
fiddly.

Why don't more cookers have these? You can very easily place it so that your
Rice, porridge, veggies etc. are ready at the ideal time. There are two minor
Criticisms though: you can't postpone the start of a slow cooking programme
(for example, to prepare a dish the day before you want to eat it, but only
Cook it for 10 hours and delayed start only enables you to set food to be ready
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.
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 hassle whatsoever.
SHOULD I BUY THE TEFAL RK302E15 8-IN-1 MULTI COOKER?
Yes, even though a few tiny niggles the Tefal is the best multi-cooker we've
tested yet. And it's multi-talented: it takes the place of numerous gadgets,
Saving you space as well as time. It's also superb 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 cheaper 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.