Is this the same steamer on Amazon that many people complain leaks and has cheap plastic legs? The one that has 219 reviews, or is this different?
505967
No, it is not. This hair Steamer is Skin Act brand and it is sold ONLY by Spa Supplier at Amazon.com.
1002690
I wound up sending mine back, I thought it would produce a LOT more steam, honestly my iron produces more steam than the Oreck that I bought. It came highly recommended by a friend, I bought a refurbished one, but was not impressed. So from what I gather, these things just don't produce a lot of steam.
1648972
I use mine as a replacement for an old steamer... I haven't had any problems with mine...
1946311
I chose this item based first on brand. I trust Black & Decker. I also chose it for its size and price. The majority of the reviews on it were positive with the only real negative reviews coming from the mess that the steam makes. I haven't found this to be a problem.
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The steamer from what I know is not BPA free. That answers that question for you. To deal with with the people who did not answer your question but advised you not to buy the product anyway, I want to give you my experience with this product. I love it. I use it almost every day. I have owned it for well over 8 months and have never had any melting troubles. I use this is a 3 qt Lodge Color Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven. It works beautifully in that. I think most people are using this on way to high of a heat. The silicone feat are rated to 500 deg and the plastic 400 deg F. That is my 2 cents.
1309905
I use this steamer a lot and love it. However, the description says "high quality stainless steel; NSF approved" but not see specifically 18/10 stainless steel. You may want to try Tramontina 18/10 Stainless Steel 4-Piece 3-Quart Steamer/Double-Boiler for about the same price. Thanks!
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There seem to be quality control issues. The reviews show a number of unrelated problems. My first one had a pressure gauge that did not work. A couple weeks after sending it back another customer reported the same problem so I assume they just repacked and shipped it to him. The replacement they sent me has worked well for several months and there has not been leaking, but adjusting the pressure with the nob has gotten progressively harder.
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I went ahead and bought the digital version and love it so far! I use it around 5 days a week. Haven't had a problem (knock on wood). Its amazing what I have cooked in there. I use some parchement paper to line the bottom sometimes to make it easier to clean. The eggs hard-cooked beautifully. I am surprised. I'm sorry to hear you've had problems. Have you called Oster for any help/suggestions?Thanks for your feedback.Oster 5712 Electronic 2-Tier 6-Quart Food Steamer
2073209
doesn't matter. Don't buy this expensive piece of garbage. Just get a steamer and a blender stick. This thing lasted two months for me and I didn't even use it that much.
1489141
I'm dissapointed. The steamer I bought cannot work absoultly. Steam cannot come out. Since it is not expensive and it is too trouble to return or exchange, I don't want to pay attention to it anymore.
532439
I've only used the unit a couple of times and I know you can go over the edge a bit. I can often and have switched to a steamer which works just as well and is much easier to use. Amazon has several models.
879631
really all steamers should use distilled water to prevent gunking them up. This is just an ok steamer, i've bought several of them and they seem to break more frequently than the more expensive units. Depending on your volume you may consider a more robust unit.
1169307
I have had a great experience with my steamer....not sure what others found negative. So if you have some direct questions or concerns....I can try to answer those.
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I have the Steam Mop, too. This is cheaper (if I remember correctly, but I know this Bissell costs about $50 everywhere) and IMO works better when you use it with the cloths. I used it AFTER I had already steamed the floor and I still got a lot of dirt on the cloth, it really surprised me! The only CON I've come across with this is that you have to buy more cloths. Since I have a regular steamer still I've still used that between times when the floor looks like it needs a better clean up. If you have a fabric cloth big enough and thin enough to stick the corners into the little spots where the cloth goes you can use it with just the fabric and it works just like a regular steamer. I have the Steam Mop, too. This is cheaper (if I remember correctly, but I know this Bissell costs about $50 everywhere) and IMO works better when you use it with the cloths. I used it AFTER I had already steamed the floor and I still got a lot of dirt on the cloth, it really surprised me! The only CON I've come across with this is that you have to buy more cloths. Since I have a regular steamer still I've still used that between times when the floor looks like it needs a better clean up. If you have a fabric cloth big enough and thin enough to stick the corners into the little spots where... » Read More I have the Steam Mop, too. This is cheaper (if I remember correctly, but I know this Bissell costs about $50 everywhere) and IMO works better when you use it with the cloths. I used it AFTER I had already steamed the floor and I still got a lot of dirt on the cloth, it really surprised me! The only CON I've come across with this is that you have to buy more cloths. Since I have a regular steamer still I've still used that between times when the floor looks like it needs a better clean up. If you have a fabric cloth big enough and thin enough to stick the corners into the little spots where the cloth goes you can use it with just the fabric and it works just like a regular steamer. « Show Less
654958
I think the steamer is better than an iron. It includes a tool for pant creases if you like that look on your pants. The steaming process is much quicker than ironing too.
1971124
Yes, this steamer is BPA free according to it's website. Also, the steamer is stainless steel and the only plastic is on the very bottom. No plastic exists anywhere near the steam that would cause it to leach into food. I'd say this is the only stainless steel steamer on the market.
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I Ordered the portable steam over a year ago and the steam maker was nothing more than a crock pot that never got hot enough. I bought a portable steam cleaner and hooked it up to the hose and it works great. Also the chair that came with it is usless for an adult. i am saving it for my grandaughter when we go the park. Good luck.