When looking for high-quality high-end kitchen equipment, you should understand that the price will be much higher than in budget options. The Bork U800 multicooker is a clear proof of this. Is its high cost justified? What can upset in this slow cooker? What advantages will help you make a choice? What is this brand? In this review, you can find answers not only to these questions.
Manufacturer
First of all, it should be noted that the trademark "Bork" is not known all over the world. And, despite the fact that their products are produced in most cases for the CIS countries, the company can rightfully be called successful.
According to official data, the Bork company appeared in 2001 in Germany and immediately positioned itself as a manufacturer of small kitchen appliances. She was the first company that was able to open its network of boutiques offering its customers home appliances.premium segment. All products are manufactured in countries such as Hungary, Poland, China, Germany, and Korea.
Multicooker design
The appearance of the Bork U800 Bronze multicooker, the characteristics of which we will discuss below, is somewhat futuristic, but at the same time quite stylish. The model received an oval plastic case, stylized as brushed aluminum or bronze with black elements. It's quite pretty and would suit a wide variety of kitchen styles.
A control panel with touch keys and a rotary knob is placed on the facade. The Bork U800 multicooker is equipped with a voice guide to help you manage it correctly.
Speaking about the features of the front panel, the display has a very nice blue backlight. They illuminate not only buttons, but also indicators of important work processors. And the multifunctional regulator in the center will help you change the temperature and time in both directions, which greatly simplifies the use of the device. Pressing it will launch the selected program. In total, the multicooker has seven control buttons and 15 programs for cooking various dishes.
On the lid or on top of the body is a removable steam control valve, a jewel-styled handle and a chrome-plated lid release button. Turning the knob automatically initiates the opening of the steam release valve.
Features
Before analyzing all the advantages and disadvantages, you need to find out in principle what offersmulticooker Bork U800. If we talk about the main characteristics, then the power of this device is 1400 watts. These are quite high figures.
Induction multicooker combined devices such as:
- steamer;
- oven;
- slow cooker;
- cooker;
- pressure cooker.
A bright representative of the premium line of multicookers of the Bork brand has all the necessary characteristics for quick and high-quality cooking of both simple cereals and restaurant delights.
Self-cleaning valve
There is a removable steam release valve on top of the lid. Next to it is a rather large "crystal" handle, the turn of which automatically opens the valve. It's nice that its location protects your hands from hot steam, and you can use the pen without fear.
There is a valve self-cleaning button on the main panel. In order to carry out this operation, it is necessary to pour clean water into the bowl to the lowest mark - 500 ml. Next, press the key on the touch panel and wait for the beep signal that the work is completed. After waiting a few more minutes, open the lid. Once the bowl has cooled, it can be washed and the valve is clean.
However, from time to time it is recommended to wash the valve, cover and some other parts by hand. We will talk about how to disassemble the Bork U800 multicooker correctly later.
Induction heating
What made the Bork U800 Bronze multicooker really popular,this is its four-zone induction heating. How does it differ from those that are in budget devices? Induction heating is work directly with the metal of the bowl, namely, its uniform heating from all sides. By the way, the temperature regime is not only smoothly adjustable, but also accurate up to one degree. It grows very gently to the desired mark and cools down rather quickly, which cannot be said about budget models.
Package
With the box in which the buyer receives the product, incidents often happened. The Bork U800 Silver multicooker, reviews of which are mostly positive, gets its minus precisely because the bottom of the colorful and bright box suddenly opens. The consequence of such a discovery may be a broken device, which definitely will not give anyone pleasure. On the box itself, which looks quite stylish, the main characteristics of this multichef are marked.
From the package, in addition to the multicooker itself, you can find:
- Two measuring cups.
- Four ceramic cups with lids.
- Stirring spatula.
- Steaming basket (which is remarkable - two-level).
- Basic layered non-stick bowl with non-stick handles.
- Two recipe books (one is small and simple, the other is a whole book by an Italian chef).
- Power cord.
- Quite detailed instructions.
Separately, I would like to note the basket for cooking he althysteamed meals. It looks flawless - the plastic is translucent, and the drawing is quite artistically done. And the ability to cook on two levels significantly reduces the cooking time. True, based on the reviews, it would be possible to put tongs with a multicooker worth about 40,000 Russian rubles. But it's not catastrophic.
Bowl
This is something that will delight everyone. Why? It fully complies with the declared characteristics and is somewhat similar to a cast-iron vat. How? It is made of eight-layer material and coated with a special substance that includes activated carbon. Its real volume (and it always differs from the maximum specified by the manufacturer) is 3 liters. is that enough? For a small family, given that experts now recommend cooking every day - quite.
Heat-insulated handles, in addition to their direct purpose and full compliance with their name, also please with the fact that they do not interfere with cooking in a hermetically sealed multicooker.
Sounds
As mentioned earlier, the Bork U800 Silver multicooker is equipped with a voice assistant, which can be turned off if necessary. Although in fact it helps a lot for those who have just acquired such a kitchen monster or are simply absent-minded.
About the other sounds of the device, the reviews are negative, since it is impossible to turn them off, and the device beeps quite often - when choosing and setting up programs, starting and ending their work, 5 minutes before the end of work, because notify everyone what will happen now steam is released - businessmandatory! This soundtrack should be to show the user how smoothly everything goes and whether it works in principle. But if there are small children in the house, then do not use the multi-chef during their sleep. The same story, if you set a delayed start in the morning to eat fresh, say, soup, the whole house will be notified that they are already starting to cook it.
Delayed start and heating
By the way, if we talk about the internal timer, it works flawlessly. If you specify that you need to start cooking after 21 minutes, then it is after this much time that a sound notification will occur and the corresponding “puffing” from the steam valve.
As soon as the cooking program time is over, the Smart Warm mode, or heating, turns on. It can work up to 36 hours, which can also be configured and controlled thanks to the special color of the backlight. The only downside to this feature is that it can't be turned off. Why?
Some foods, like pies or yogurt, don't need to be reheated like this, especially with the lowest temperature of 60 degrees Celsius. So sometimes it's worth watching the end of the work.
Energy Saving
This aspect is especially relevant in the light of the desire of modern society to treat the planet's resources as carefully as possible. In the Bork multi-chef, the energy-saving mode turns on very quickly - just a minute of inactivity. In order to exit it, you need to touch any button oropen/close lid.
Safety
The Bork U800 multicooker, whose recipes amaze with their variety, works at rather high temperatures. The instructions do not indicate anything about safety, but if there is no bowl in the multicooker, not a single program will start. The manufacturer claims that there are 20 built-in security levels, but what exactly is involved is not specified.
The multicooker has its own “reverse side of the coin” in caring for safety. For example, before cooking pilaf in the Bork U800 multicooker, you need to remind yourself that as soon as the lid of the unit is closed, in order to get inside, you will need to stop the program. This is not always convenient. Especially when it comes to dishes in which there is a phased addition of ingredients.
Programs
The most favorite program for those who have a multi-cooker-induction multi-chef Bork U800 has become "Multi-chef". It allows you to independently adjust both the time and the cooking temperature. Although in this device there is no desire to complain about any of the programs.
"Rice" and "Pilaf" are two fundamentally different programs that cook this cereal in their own way. In the first, the rice turns out to be more sticky and does not attract attention to itself. Bright dishes, both in terms of colors and taste, are perfect for it - salads, meatballs and so on. In the “Pilaf” program, the result itself is quite bright, so additional dishes and salads are not so important.
"Cheese" is a program that seems to have taken over the world, because most people buy a slow cooker just for the opportunitycook your own cottage cheese. And, to be honest, Bork U800 will not disappoint such people. The only pity is that the program "Yogurt" can not be found.
"Bouillon" in a slow cooker turns out to be transparent, tasty and rich. And all this is due to the fact that the meat is processed very gently and at the right temperature.
The name of the other programs speaks for itself - "Frying", "Stew", "Steamer", "Oven", "Slow cooker". How good are they? Let's look at a few examples.
Dishes
If we are already talking about pilaf, then the Bork U800 multicooker comes with recipes from Carlo Grecu himself, the Italian chef of the Carlo's House restaurant, known throughout the world.
Pilaf
For a truly luxurious pilaf in a slow cooker, you need to hold rice in water for two hours. Half an hour before the end of this period, you need to put the chopped beef into the bowl and fry it for 20 minutes. Then add onions and carrots. After waiting for the golden color of the onion, and the “Frying” program will cope with this mission with a bang, pour water, add s alt and seasonings, finishing everything with rice. In 50 minutes in the "Pilaf" mode, we get a fragrant and tasty dish. Is more needed? By the way, the specified time in the mode will be calculated by the machine itself, taking into account moisture and its aspects.
Pie
The same dish that makes those who have an oven get rid of it. Why? The pie, prepared according to the recipe, turned out to be tender like a soufflé, but quite moist. It seems to melt in your mouth, confirming that the multicooker isBork U800 induction multichef is really what lovers of sweets and pastries need.
stew
This recipe shows how well the "Extinguishing" mode works in a multicooker. Each vegetable has its own taste due to pressure, and the dish turns out juicy, satisfying, and most importantly - he althy.
Caring for a multi-chef
As mentioned above, self-cleaning is great, but manual cleaning is still necessary. This event has a number of features, although most of them are told by the Bork U800 multicooker itself. How to disassemble the cover? You need to press the corresponding button all on the same cover - Push. What is the result? The shield that closes the inside of the lid will automatically come off and reveal a space that needs to be wiped with a soft sponge. The element itself is easily washed under running water with the same sponge and detergent. It is strictly forbidden to remove the seal from the cover!
The container into which the condensate descends must be emptied after each time the Bork U800 bronze multicooker has been used. Reviews about this process are negative, because pulling out this box of liquid without breaking it or spilling the contents is an extremely difficult task.
The valve on the outside of the lid is easy to twist. After that, the cover is easily removed, and the space under it is easily washed with a soft washcloth. The valve itself is easy to rinse under water and dry for reinstallation.
Do not wash the machine in the dishwasher. Yes, and there is no point, because all the details are washed easily and without the use of force.
Repair
All appliances are imperfect and the Bork U800 multicooker is no exception. Do-it-yourself repairs for such expensive equipment are not worth it. The task of the owner of the device is to monitor the cleanliness of the device and follow everything that is said in the instructions. If there are any problems, take the device to a service center. It's a lot cheaper than trying to fix it yourself and kill the slow cooker for good.
Flaws
In fact, the review of the Bork U800 and U803 multicookers is very similar and different at the same time. Both models have approximately the same cost, but a different design, due to which practicality grows. Of course, we did not consider U803, but it is more practical due to ready-made dishes stitched into it. This is a bit lacking for the U800.
The reason for the second drawback may be the desire to upgrade the device. The Bork U800 slow cooker will not survive DIY repairs, so anything that is not allowed in the instruction manual should not be used.
It is impossible to turn off the heating in advance, which can spoil the dish. This, of course, is not the biggest disaster, but unpleasant. As well as the absence of the Yoghurt program, which has become so popular lately.
The small temperature range is also a bit frustrating. In the realities of the modern world, this framework can be somewhat expanded.
And the last thing Bork U800 is criticized for is the price. Although, having considered all the advantages of this multi-chef, everything immediately falls into place.
Dignity
The Bork U800 induction multicooker works stably and without failures. This is the very advantage that most devices cannot boast of. And this accuracy is due to an induction heating element, which ensures the accuracy of the temperature regime up to 1 degree.
Of the obvious advantages - design. Everything is done very discreetly and stylishly. It is impossible not to notice this beauty. And these compact sizes? Even owners of very small kitchens can buy such a multicooker.
Different modes and programs open doors to the world of both simple dishes and culinary delights even for inept cooks. A wide range of dishes, available thanks to the recipe book, will make anyone a chef of the highest rank.
A bowl that has no equal among competing models. It really doesn't burn anything. Even a small volume, which differs from that declared by the manufacturer, cannot send the bowl to the list of cons, as it is made quite qualitatively, however, like the entire unit.
A sufficiently long power cable can also be attributed to the advantages, because the device can be placed both close to the outlet and at a distance.
Conclusions
And here is the main question - is the multichef Bork U800 worth its $550? This question will remain unanswered. Why? If a person knows the price of induction developments, this apparatus will seem to him quite cheap. And if the buyer believes that a ceramic bowl is better than thick metal, whichevenly heated from all sides, is there any point in explaining something to him?
In any device you can find many advantages and disadvantages. And each person will see something of their own. Whether it is worth buying such a product is already an individual decision.
