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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It comes with everything you need. If you want to make steaming milk easier you can get those deep metal cups for that specific purpose, and if you really wanted to you could buy espresso too and make it a complete set? But the machine itself comes with everything you need
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Will send you a photo of the interior of the tier tomorrow. The bottom is totally perforated with holes a bit smaller than a dime. We also have steamers with one tier with small holes throughout like a sieve and the other tier is with larger holes a bit smaller than a dime. Thank you. Ms. Tane Chan THE WOK SHOP
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That's what I got, plus the strainer & salad bowl, which I am still using almost everyday. Thanks for reminding me, time to order more. I really like the stuff :)
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They have other devices for the Rotator and they also have the steam device. Just make sure you understand you are getting what you are paying for, I did not want the steam cleaner and Shark didn't send it. They also didn't send the addition device package which included the long cleaning wand for reaching under appliances. I should have received this. When I called Shark about it, they said I could get it for cost and shipping. I was surprised, 'cause they have a decent produce. Just review you order. Good Luck
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It does say in the manual (last page I think) that you have to purchase a separate steamer bowl to steal veggies.Page 12 "1. To steam veggies or fish, place 2 to 4 cups of water in VitaClay, then place veggies inside a steam tray or bowl; press "Slow cooking" key, followed by pressing "minute" key for 30 minutes, continue pressing "Hour" key until "0" hour, press "Start/Cancel" key to start steam. "
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Our kitchen is being re-done, so for a week our steamer is packaged, but the other 2 answers seemed right. We love ours and use it all the time, and have given a couple as gifts. Good luck.
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it is a square steamer with an insert for veggies . put water in bottom of main bowl , put in steamer insert on top [ fill with equal size veggies ] , close and click shut . then nuke . simple , no need for racks .
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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.
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This steamer came with my Kitchenaid microwave but I plan on using it in my Maytag microwave at our second home. We have two kitchenaid microwaves in our FL home only one that it came with the microwave steamer. I use it in the second microwave that doesn't have the same steam cycle as the one it came with, but program the vegetable cycle in that microwave and they come out perfect in it too. You put one and 1/4 cups of water in the base , then put you vegetables in the basket and put your program time for that vegetable in. Whirlpool makes Kitchenaid, so the short answer would probably be yes. This steamer came with my Kitchenaid microwave but I plan on using it in my Maytag microwave at our second home. We have two kitchenaid microwaves in our FL home only one that it came with the microwave steamer. I use it in the second microwave that doesn't have the same steam cycle as the one it came with, but program the vegetable cycle in that microwave and they come out perfect in it too. You put one and 1/4 cups of water in the base , then put you vegetables in the basket and put your program time for that vegetable in. Whirlpool makes Kitchenaid, so the short answer would probably be... » Read More This steamer came with my Kitchenaid microwave but I plan on using it in my Maytag microwave at our second home. We have two kitchenaid microwaves in our FL home only one that it came with the microwave steamer. I use it in the second microwave that doesn't have the same steam cycle as the one it came with, but program the vegetable cycle in that microwave and they come out perfect in it too. You put one and 1/4 cups of water in the base , then put you vegetables in the basket and put your program time for that vegetable in. Whirlpool makes Kitchenaid, so the short answer would probably be yes. « Show Less
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All the attachments are in the kit. And everything for ravioli is included as well. I did font it helpful to buy a pasta hanger to hang the freshly made spaghetti. But you can also spead it out on parchment paper if you make a lot.
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Yes, I have the red steamer and it did come with a short booklet with instructions and I think about two recipes.
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I tried using 1 & it worked perfectly.Also it depends on how big (ex-crab legs) your item is,u can remove some trays to fit what you're steaming.
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There is an insert which is like a basket. I think it could be used as a steamer.
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I got mine a few years back, and it came with the stainless mixing bowl, dough hook, regular beater, whipping beater, and manual. It looked brand new. I'm sure you would have to check the listing for what is included with the machine you buy. That's usually what comes with it, and everything else would be extra. I bought an extra bowl which is very handy when baking. I really like the mixer.
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yes you can there are even recipes in the booklet! You can also steam vegetables in it is a steamer basket. I love mine.
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Why I only got the bowl and missing the lid ? the picture shows one set including bowl and lid.