How does a multicooker work?

When choosing a multicooker, you need to pay attention not only to its advantages and disadvantages, but also to individual characteristics. In addition, it is important to know how the unit works and how its operation process goes.

How the device works

The principle of operation of the multicooker is as follows: mark the dish and its recipe, load the necessary ingredients into the bowl, select the desired program, and turn on the device. However, depending on the design, the production of products may proceed differently. In this article we will look at all types of devices.

Features of operation of devices with heating elements

The heating element itself is the main built-in element with which the bowl is heated. Naturally, it is located at the bottom of the device so that a form with food can be placed on it. But there are also brands of multicookers that have another such component as an addition.

Its presence allows the heat to be distributed evenly, which guarantees complete cooking of the product. When it comes into contact with a thermal sensor, the temperature mode is determined. The main feature is the automatic and random switching on and off of the heating element in order to save energy.

Important! To get started, you must first select the mode and desired function. And the rest of the actions are performed by the technology itself: the time and method of increasing the temperature. The device independently and imperceptibly changes parameters. It depends on the food manufacturing technology.

Features of the operation of devices with 3D heating of the bowl

How does a multicooker work? Unlike the previous option, this one is more modern, since the heating component is the induction bowl. Specially active electromagnetic waves emanate from it, which contribute to the rapid preparation of ingredients.

The main characteristic can be considered the massive, dimensional shape with which the unit is equipped. Thanks to its thick and dense walls, the temperature can easily be maintained for a long time, which allows the owner not to worry. Also, like the design described above, it has a sensor with which regulation occurs.

The absence of excess heat is guaranteed, so vegetables and fruits will definitely not lose nutrients and vitamins, and meat products will not lose their properties. In addition, the taste will be preserved, it will not become strange.

What dishes can you prepare?

The multicooker, whose operating principle is simple, allows the user to replace various stoves, ovens, steamers and other kitchen appliances. Therefore, the list of possible foods is quite large. However, let's look at the main ones.

1. The most standard are soups and broths. This is very convenient, because pouring water, adding spices, pressing a button and waiting for the moment of cooking is easy and short.
2. Stewing is also in great demand.The preparation of meat products and vegetables is carried out by reaching the highest temperature in the device, and then reducing it, as a result of which it is simply maintained further. The average is 100 degrees. Ensures the preparation of even complex dishes.
3. Frying food. In this case, the process is allowed to occur even with the lid open. In principle, it is similar to the previous paragraph.
4. Baking. The unit can make various types of baked goods: from muffins, cakes, biscuits to casseroles and pies.
5. Porridge and yogurt. Housewives often like to set it to “start” early in the morning so that it is ready for breakfast. You can enjoy various types of porridges without much effort. In addition to all this, there is a guarantee that the milk will not run away anywhere, and nothing will stick to the bottom. For yogurt, heat is given at no higher than 40 degrees.

Additional features

How does a multicooker work? The device has a number of additional functions.

1. To make sure that food is ready at the appointed time, in most cases, there is such a function as a delayed start.
2. As mentioned above, it is possible to maintain heat.
3. It is possible to reheat food if necessary.
4. There are modes that are developed separately - “steamer”. It is suitable for those who are trying to adhere to a healthy lifestyle and nutrition. Since while maintaining the quality of the product, it goes into a state of readiness. There is also no need to add oil. The liquid boils at the bottom, and the ingredients are at the top.
5. "Master Chef" The function allows the owner to enjoy independent selection and setting of settings.And those that were used previously are stored in the device’s memory, so they can be returned.
6. Cooking notice. A person can not only see the unit, but also hear it. All actions are announced.