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Tefal MultiCook Advanced 45-in-

1 review OUR SCORE: PROS Multiple programme combinations Carrying handle Large capacity Superb value CONS No stirring attachments
Rice programmes have no predicted length Substantial worktop footprint KEY FEATURES 750W motor 5-litre bowl H26 x W28.5 x D40cm
Manufacturer: Tefal What's the TEFAL MULTICOOK ADVANCED 45- IN-1? Taking the assumption of a toaster and combining it with a host
of purposes and clever Design, the 45-in-1 is more of a intelligent kitchen gadget than its unassuming exterior reveals. It
includes a micro-computerised chip that helps it to recognise different ingredients, and A micro pressure valve to help lock
flavours. In Addition, It cooks in a patented spherical pot, which is made using a multi-layered aluminium Core for better heat
distribution and consistent results. This means it can handle Thoughtful features aside, it is simply one of the best-value
multi-cookers around, Boasting 45 manual and automatic programme mixes (17 and 28 respectively). With a cost of #89.99, this works
out to approximately #2 per programme. AND FEATURES Depth-wise, the 45-in-1 is really big -- around the size of an average
breadmaker. However, it isn't as tall, so could easily slot under wall cabinets. It is light, too, featuring While the mainly
white-plastic exterior is less than appealing, the top of the machine is Where all the action occurs. Here, you'll find a silver
control pad with eight buttons: one to change it on; a Menu Button to scroll through automobile programmes (Baking, Soup, Steam,
Stew, Crust/Fry, Baby Bread rising and Reheat); three buttons for toggling time, temperature and food kind (Vegetables, Fish,
Poultry, Meat); a DIY style; Delayed Start; and Cancel. Above this is a lid release, which you press to show a cauldron-like
cooking kettle. It has Clearly marked cup measurements (these correspond to the measuring cup that's Two spoons have also been
included, which make scooping out or stirring soup and rice Easier, plus there's a steam basket that fits on top of the primary
cooking bowl. Handily, The inner lid can be removed for cleaning, as can the valve. Spoons are dishwasher-safe. TEFAL MULTICOOK
ADVANCED 45-IN-1 -- WHAT'S There are not a huge amount of recipes included with the machine, but there's enough to get an idea of
its capabilities. We began by making One Pot Penne Bolognese, adding Oil, garlic, onion and minced beef into the bowl and picking
Crust/Fry for Vegetables. The mince and onions were nicely browned, but not dry or overcooked. Pasata, red wine, pasta and water
to the bowl before cooking on the Stew setting for Meat for half an hour. The resulting pasta dish was delicious, with soft penne
and plenty We then decided to try the Raspberry and Blueberry Sponge. Removing the bowl, we Mixing the sponge Batter individually,
we poured this over the fruit prior to replacing the bowl in the machine. Choosing the Dessert function at 140C, we baked it for
30 minutes. At this point a skewer came out slightly damp nevertheless, so we baked for a few more minutes Before removing the
bowl and turning out the cake. The finished cake was golden brown Using a layer of company stewed fruit and a fluffy sponge below,
although its rounded shape Was a little unconventional. We steamed some asparagus using the steaming basket with water in the bowl
And the Steam programme for veggies. Been reduced because the steamed asparagus was a little overcooked. Finally, we tried making
risotto with Arborio rice, shallots, wine, stock and mushrooms. Adding them into the bowl in the suggested equal cup proportions,
we selected the automatic Pilaf/Risotto function. Since the machine adapts the time to the ingredients in the bowl, it did not
display the cooking duration. After stirring a few times with the rice spoon, it took around 45 minutes. While the rice was
cooked, the grains were fluffy rather than creamy and there was Little in the method of sauce. In the bottom of the bowl, some of
the rice had crisped and Browned -- ideal for paella, but not risotto. Clean-up was simple, however, since all the pieces are
dishwasher-safe. Washing the Accessories and bowl by hand was also straightforward. SHOULD I BUY THE TEFAL MULTICOOK ADVANCED
45-IN-1? Slow-cooking fans and time-poor families alike will find many reasons to appreciate the 45-in-1. Reheat, Delay Start and
Keep Warm functions mean it is everything a slow Cooker should be and more. Additionally, it includes other programmes a keen cook
Will be happy to experiment with -- such as yogurt. While one or two functions involve a little trial-and-error to get the desired
results, and a Time estimate on the rice programme would have been welcome, for the most part this Machine performed really well.
VERDICT A great-value buy with plenty of features. If you're looking to make more of your meal Days then the Tefal MultiCook
Advanced 45-in-1 multi-cooker is a intelligent upgrade.