Budget food steamer
- Good value
- BPA-free plastic
- Automatic shutoff
- Water-level window
- Dishwasher-safe
- Can't change cooking time once set
- Only available in white
- Warranty limited to one year
Reviews describe the Oster 5711 Mechanical Food Steamer as a good value for the wide range of foods it can cook – from vegetables and grains to meat and shellfish. Owners say it's fast at cooking and easy to clean in the dishwasher. The water-level window and automatic shutoff make it easy to use, but the cooking time cannot be changed once it's set. We called Oster and verified that the plastic containers are BPA-free. This food steam is only available in white, and the manufacturer covers it with a one-year warranty. If you are willing to spend a little more for more programmable features, the Oster 5712 Digital Food Steamer (*Est. $40) also receives praise from owners.
We didn't find expert reviews for the Oster 5711 Mechanical Food Steamer, so we rely on owner-written reviews. We found the most reviews at Macys.com and Amazon.com. Epinions.com has a small number of reviews.
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Our Sources
1. Macys.com
The Oster Mechanical Food Steamer 5711 receives a high average rating of 4.8 stars out of 5 from about 50 owners. They say it allows worry-free steaming and is easy to clean. Owners say it works great for vegetables and hardboiled eggs, but rice takes longer than on the stovetop.
Review: Oster 5711 Food Steamer, 6.1 Qt., Contributors to Macys.com
2. Amazon.com
The Oster Mechanical Food Steamer 5711 receives 4.4 stars out of 5 from more than 50 owners. Reviewers say it produces steam faster than other models and cooks food quickly. There are a few reports that it quit working. One downside is the time cannot be shortened on the dial timer after being set.
Review: Oster 5711 Mechanical Food Steamer, Contributors to Amazon.com
3. Epinions.com
A handful of reviews for the Oster 5711 food steamer at Epinions.com are mixed. Satisfied owners say it has no drawbacks, but two people report mechanical breakdowns. Note that Epinions.com misidentifies this model as a rice cooker.
Review: Oster 5711 10-Cup Rice Cooker, Contributors to Epinions.com
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