Looking at the current selling price for market launch and presents this in a healthy relation to the offer, you convinced the Multi Cooker already immediately after its liberation from the packaging. A solid piece of equipment stands on the kitchen worktop, neatly processed with modern stainless steel look, a clean closing ceilings, practical folding handle, simple operating concept on touch knob base and clean-read display.
A pretty bold instructions is that on closer look, however, turns out to be multilingual marvel, ie, the "German part" limited but on only 15 pages. But have it in them, turn out to be detailed and helpful and are full of information and a surprising number of master recipes.
Depending on the commitment, the Multi Cooker limited to "Basics" (rice, steaming, slow cooking), but after the first meeting also advertised his multi-talents justice. The system naturally recalls the large and high-priced reference devices, and the Russell Hobbs 'magic' of meat, fish, vegetables and Co. varied diet. Yes, it lacks built gimmicks and gadgets, such as a built-in balance, but critical time spirits arises entirely the question of whether the Russell Hobbs throat prices, or a Thermomix is just totally overpriced.
Clearly, the system Multi Cooker remains a matter of faith. The chef is a totally different feeling than when using the traditional kitchen stove. The time savings as often described, I can not confirm. This reminds me the roasted flavor missing in the use of meat and I tend to permanently control the Multi-Cooker content, in situations in which alternatively the pot had been left on the ceramic hob itself. Saving dishwashing, interests me in times of reasonable dishwashers little and while stews and / or soups are effectively prepared, annoys me, for example, at a Geschnetzeltes, the fact that I can cook rice or other side dishes either in the aftermath, or yet again Another device need.
Either way, a Multi Cooker mainly creates space in the kitchen. It replaces pressure cooker, steam cooker, rice cooker and bread maker, so exempt from all kinds of art and clutter. And he can even prepare yogurt and a classic Irish Stew conjure what I have both not yet tested.
The Russel Hobbs in practical tests: The heating works surprisingly fast, the touch buttons react to greasy & wet finger. Nearly any modification is achieved with just a few "clicks" as a user I hardly verfranse me, especially as small icons facilitate orientation in the display. The lid opens at 90 degrees - angle, the inner liner and pot can be easily removed, the subsequent cleaning is a breeze, while the machine is cleaned as fast even with a damp cloth. Sticking doing anything, provided there is sufficient liquid used in the cover an exhaust filter is fitted, which minimizes the smell in the kitchen. A timer function is integrated, otherwise the pleasure limited to pressing the Start and / or Stop button, the remaining cooking time will be displayed permanently. Annoying - a window has not been installed, with the lid closed I Tappe proverbial culinary dark.
The first few days with the Russell Hobbs are pleasing. Rice is great, steamed salmon and risotto as well. I, my wife and the black / silver miracle box approach slowly and we are currently well on the way to be good friends. If the relationship in the coming weeks encounter unforeseen problems, I will revise this review. Currently, however, I can recommend the Multi Cooker made by Russell without hesitation, because it combines a fair price, and ease of use, with a reasonable cooking results.
