The total number of cooking programs provided in the device.
The greater this number — the more extensive the possibilities of the multicooker, the wider the choice of the user. However, note that a specific set of modes may be different, this point in each case should be clarified separately. See "Programs" for details on specific modes. As for specific values, the most modest models nowadays have
up to 10 programs, devices for
10 — 20 programs and even
more are quite popular, and in the most multifunctional solutions this number can be
more than 35.
— Bowl with handles.
The presence of handles on the bowl makes the multicooker more practical and convenient to use, providing a more convenient and reliable grip on the container. Handles for large-volume bowls are especially relevant. Most often, the working surface of the handles has a heat-resistant coating that quickly dissipates heat; other models can be equipped with bakelite or Teflon-coated handles — thanks to this, the bowl can be freely removed, even if it is still hot.
— Grill. A special
grill that is installed in the multicooker bowl, and products for grilling are placed on it. In this mode it is possible to cook meat, fish and vegetables with an appetizing crispy crust. The cooking temperature is usually around 220 – 240 °C.
— Steamer stand.
Multicooker bowl stand with characteristic perforations for steaming healthy food. As a rule, it is equipped with small legs and is placed above some water at the bottom of the multicooker bowl. Boiling water turns into steam, and passing through the holes in the stand this steam cooks the food. Steaming is considered one of the most gentle cooking modes and is widely used in dietary nutrition, including children's nutrition.
— Steamer basket.
The steamer basket is a hanging container with a perforated bottom, installed in the upper part of the multicooker bowl. Wat
...er is poured directly into the bowl, which boils and turns into steam. This steam is forced through the holes in the container and cooks healthy food.
— Deep-frying basket. The deep-frying basket typically features a metal mesh structure, primarily employed for frying foods in a deep layer of heated oil or fat. It proves useful for preparing items like French fries, battered foods (vegetables, mushrooms, fish, etc.), chips, and similar dishes. Many deep-frying baskets come equipped with handles or a lifting mechanism for easy immersion and removal of food from the oil.
— Frying pan. Availability of own frying pan included in the delivery of the device. Multicookers with a frying pan, as a rule, have a movable heater that can be raised and the frying pan placed on it, and at the end of cooking, lowered to the standard position.
— Yogurt jars. The delivery set includes special jars for making yogurt (for more details, see “Programmes”). For a number of reasons, it is considered optimal for this product to use several small jars instead of one large container.
