Elgento makes it a point to offer products affluent in quality and style. It gives a well heeled value to the products with the designer style in packing making it suitable for gifting purpose. Their range of products come in to the categories of small appliance segment with food prep products, kettles, toaster, irons, beverage making and table top cooking. Slow cooker is one among them which comply with the strictest European safety standards like any other products of this brand. The following review keeps you well informed about Elgento E16002 3 Litre White Slow Cooker and here it goes.
Model Overview:
The style and design is the highlight of this model which has a housing of bright white colour. The parts made of high grade material while the body of sets detached from the heating element giving Elgento E16002 Compact Slow Cooker a cool touch. The heat resistant parts are the knob and the guard which gives the handling comfort. The overall weight is 3kg which is minimum to make it a compact appliance, hence can be easily seen to locate in different place of comfort without any extra effort.
Shape and Size:
The round shape although the one commonly available does a great job in terms of even cooking. It also takes care that the space is lavish for cooking to the maximum quality. The capacity of this slow cooker is 3 litres where by the usable volume could be around 2.5 litres. This size is suitable for the full family requirement like for about 4 adults requirement.
Application:
This model does a great deal of cooking most of the food stuffs with the perfect tenderness. It is known for the healthy cooking as it takes long time cooking and gives a less evaporation and hence the flavours and the nutrients are well maintained compared to the most conventional cooking style. This is one of the best cooking types for the perfect tenderness, retention of aroma, colour and nutrients. The crock pot is removable which can also be used as a casserole for table serving.
Control and Settings:
The pictorial design of the control panel right in the front side with the indicator on the control knob makes a style statement for this model. The control is of rotary knob which is been operated manually and is the conventional type. With the turn of the knob the heat setting can be selected and it allows you to choose among the 3 settings of high, low and the warm function. Based on the nature of the food and the available time for cooking the function can be set for the best results.
Features:
- The handles present on the both sides are quite comfortable and big enough for the perfect grip. It features with the heat resistant and hence without fearing of burns it can be handled even in the mid of programme.
- The lid is made of toughened glass which shows resistant to high heat. It fits firmly to the base without letting the steam to escape. The glass lid does serve as the viewing window which makes it possible for you to follow the cooking process.
- The feet are in non-slip style allowing you to install even in the smoothest floor without the fear of accidental jump down.
- The power on indicator intimates the functioning of the cooker even at a reasonable distance and hence can be tracked easily.
Overall, Elgento E16002 Round Slow Cooker is not only a piece of sophistication but also applies to the daily cooking activity. However, the trendy digital control is absent which may be regret otherwise a best one for the healthy cooking too.
Elgento E16002 Electric Slow Cooker – Technical Specification Table
| Manufacturer | Elgento |
| Model Name | 3 Litre White Slow Cooker |
| Model Number | E16002 |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Finish | White |
| Shape | Round |
| Capacity | 3.0 litres |
| Number of Heat Settings | 3 – low, high and warm |
| Controls | Mechanical |
| Application | Cooking rice, vegetables, meat, fish etc |
| Removable pot | Yes |
| Lid type | Toughened glass lid |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Cool touch handles | Yes |
| Non-slip feet | Yes |
| Heat resistant | Knob and guard |
| Power-on indicator | Yes |
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