Bowls for a multicooker: choice and rules of use

Today, a slow cooker is an indispensable attribute of any modern kitchen. Although the cooking bowl is usually sold immediately in the kit, sometimes you still need to replace and buy a new one. The choice of bowl depends on several important factors.

A bowl for a multicooker is a kind of pan in which the entire cooking process is carried out. This part 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 the old or deteriorated, you will have to take into account many factors.

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

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

• Stainless steel It can be used for a long time without fear of corrosion or mechanical damage. At the same time, you should not worry that the dishes will find some unpleasant metallic taste. Moreover, the stainless steel bowl is multifunctional and can even be used as a conventional cooking pot on the stove. However, some foods may still oxidize, and it is also almost impossible to cook a dish with a delicious crispy crust.

• The non-stick bowl is most often Teflon. This coating does not interact with products, but it evenly warms up the cooking dish. Unfortunately, the coating erases quite quickly, especially with frequent interaction with metal tools, such as spatulas or forks. To slow down the process, it is recommended to choose silicone accessories.

• Teflon It costs acceptable, but it is reliable. In addition, it can withstand temperatures as high as 250 degrees. Observing the rules of operation and care, you can use this bowl from 2 to 3 years, and it will not lose the non-stick properties of the coating. 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 emit any harmful substances during use. Washing ceramic containers is very simple. Of the minuses, we can mention the fragility and high cost of the dishes. A sharp temperature drop is likely to cause cracks. Experts believe that metal bowls have maximum stability, and those with a Teflon coating are more versatile.

There are a lot of myths about the influence of the type of coating on human health, but many of them have no scientific background. For example, it is proved that heating of 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 of 200 degrees is exceeded.

Sometimes there is information that the same Teflon cookware leads to the formation of harmful acids in the blood. Again, nothing specific, this information has not been confirmed.

When choosing a bowl for a double boiler, preference should be given to proven brands that have proven themselves in the market and offer the perfect ratio of price and quality. For example, it could be REDMOND SkyCooker M40S. The capacity holds 5 liters and is covered with ceramics from the inside. Japanese Panasonic SR-TMZ550 has similar parameters. Convenient handles greatly simplify the operation process. 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.

When choosing a bowl for a 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 to prepare a particular dish.

There is also a universal bowl, which is suitable for various models of multicookers. Such a purchase is indispensable if, for example, the capacity of a model that is no longer on sale is damaged. Proceeding to the direct purchase of a bowl for an existing specific multicooker, you will have to take into account the height, diameter and volume that suit it.

In the case when you can’t get a bowl of exactly the same model, you can buy compatible variations of the same delirium or universal capacity from another manufacturer. Information about the parameters of the bowl is usually indicated in the passport of the 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 differs 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 you choose the wrong dishes, then it either will 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 fits perfectly in the multicooker. 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 existing multicooker, and then find out which compatible models fall under the same parameters.

All the intricacies of operating a multicooker bowl, as a rule, can be read in the instructions for the device. It is important that both the bottom of the tank and the heating plate interacting with it are in absolute cleanliness.

The bowl is intended only for food, but because including a slow cooker, it is important to make sure that all cutlery, spatulas and other items are already cleaned. By the way, it cannot be used for kneading dough, which is what some housewives abuse. Do not knock on the dishes and use as a vessel for washing cereals. Steaming should only be done according to the instructions.

In principle, most users claim that the multicooker can be put in the oven, but you still have to do it at your own peril and risk, since the manufacturer does not give such recommendations. The same can be said about installing the bowl on the stove - setting the bowl on the gas, it can be lost at once.

Caring 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 pungent 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 clean the bowl of soot or wash inside from burnt food, you can try several methods that do not injure the surface of the coating.For example, you can simply pour simple clean water inside, 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 impact, it is better to use silicone tools, for example, a spatula. In addition, many housewives believe that it is possible to restore the cleanliness of the outside of very dirty dishes melamine sponge, to activate the "magical" properties of which is enough ordinary water.

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