In the search for high-quality quality equipment for the kitchen, you should understand that the price will be much higher than in budget options. The Bork U800 crock- pot is a vivid proof of this. Is its high cost justified? What can be frustrating in this slow cooker? What advantages will help to make a choice? What brand is it? In this review, you can find answers not only to these questions.
Manufacturer
First of all, it is worth noting that the Bork brand 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 rightly 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 for the premium segment. All products are manufactured in countries such as Hungary, Poland, China, Germany, as well as 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 is quite beautiful and will suit kitchens made in a wide variety of styles.
The front panel has a control panel with touch keys and a rotary knob. The voice guide that the Bork U800 multicooker is equipped with will help you manage it correctly.
If we talk about the features of the front panel, the display has a very nice blue backlight. They highlight not only buttons, but also indicators of important processors. A multifunctional regulator in the center will help to 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 preparing various dishes.
On the lid or on top of the case is a removable steam control valve, a gem-styled handle, and a chrome lid opening button. Turning the knob automatically initiates the opening of the steam release valve.
Specifications
Before you understand all the advantages and disadvantages, you need, in principle, to find out what the Bork U800 multicooker offers. If we talk about the main characteristics, then the power of this device is 1400 watts. These are quite high indicators.
Induction multicooker combined such devices as:
- double boiler;
- oven;
- slow cooker;
- a cook
- pressure cooker.
The bright representative of the premium line of multicookers of the Bork brand has all the necessary characteristics for quick and high-quality preparation of both simple cereals and restaurant delights.
Valve self-cleaning
On top of the lid is a removable steam vent valve. Next to it is a fairly large “crystal” handle, the rotation of which automatically opens the valve. It is nice that its location protects your hands from hot steam, and you can use the pen without fear.
There is a self-cleaning valve button on the main panel. In order to carry out this operation, it is necessary to pour 500 ml into a bowl of clean water to the lowest mark. Then press the key on the touch panel and wait for the sound signal about the end of work. After waiting a few more minutes, open the lid. Once the bowl has cooled, it can be washed and the valve is already clean.
Nevertheless, from time to time it is recommended to wash the valve, cover and some other parts manually. We will talk about how to disassemble the Bork U800 multicook correctly, later.
Induction heating
What the Bork U800 Bronze multicooker has earned real popularity for 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 continuously adjustable, but also accurate up to one degree. It grows very softly to the desired level and cools down pretty quickly, which is not the case with budget models.
Equipment
With the box in which the buyer receives the product, incidents often happened. The Bork U800 Silver crock-pot, reviews of which are mostly positive, gets its minus precisely because the bottom of the color and bright box suddenly opens. The result of such a discovery could be a broken device, which certainly won’t give anyone pleasure. On the box itself, which looks pretty stylish, the main characteristics of this multishef are marked.
From the configuration, in addition to the multicooker itself, you can find:
- Two measuring glasses.
- Four ceramic cups with lids.
- Stirring spatula.
- Steam cooking basket (which is noteworthy - two-level).
- The main multi-layer bowl with non-stick coating, the handles of which do not heat up.
- Two books of recipes (one small and with simple recipes, the second - a whole book from the Italian chef).
- Power cord.
- Pretty detailed instructions.
Separately, I want to note the basket for cooking healthy dishes for a couple. It looks flawless - the plastic is translucent, and the drawing is quite artistically executed. And the ability to cook on two levels significantly reduces cooking time. True, based on the reviews, it would be possible to put tongs into a slow cooker costing about 40,000 Russian rubles. But this is not catastrophic.
Bowl
This is what will delight everyone. Why? It is fully consistent with the declared characteristics and is somewhat similar to a cast-iron tub. Than? It is made of eight-layer material and coated with a special substance, which 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, taking into account what experts now recommend cooking daily - completely.
The thermally insulated handles, in addition to their direct purpose and full compliance with their name, are also encouraged by 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 that can be disabled if necessary. Although in fact he really helps out those who have just acquired such a kitchen monster or are simply scattered.
There are negative reviews about the other sounds of the device, since it is impossible to turn them off, and the device squeaks quite often - when choosing and setting up programs, starting and ending their work, 5 minutes before the end of work, because to notify everyone that steam will be released now is a matter obligatory! 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 during their sleep you can’t use the multishef. The same story, if you put off a delayed start in the morning to eat fresh, say, soup - the whole house will be notified that it is already beginning to cook.
Delayed start and heating
By the way, if we talk about the internal timer, then it works without complaints. If you indicate that you need to start cooking after 21 minutes, then it will be after so much time that an audible warning and the corresponding “pant” from the valve will occur with steam.
As soon as the cooking program is over, Smart Warm mode or heating is activated. It can work up to 36 hours, which can also be adjusted and controlled due to the special color of the backlight. The only drawback of this function is the impossibility of disabling it. Why?
Some dishes, such as pies or yogurt, do not need such heating, especially taking into account the lowest temperature mark of 60 degrees Celsius. So sometimes it’s worth watching the end of work.
Energy saving
This aspect is especially relevant in the light of the desire of modern society to be as careful as possible about the resources of the planet. In the Bork multishef, the energy-saving mode turns on very quickly - just a minute of inactivity. In order to get out of it, you need to touch any button or open / close the lid.
Security
The Bork U800 crock-pot, the recipes of which are striking in its variety, works at rather high temperatures. The instructions do not specify anything about safety, but if the multicooker does not have a bowl, no program will start. The manufacturer claims that there are 20 built-in degrees of security, but what exactly is meant is not specified.
The slow cooker has its own “backside” in safety concerns. For example, before you cook pilaf in a 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 that have a phased addition of ingredients.
Programs
The favorite program for those who have a multicooker-induction multishef Bork U800 became "Multi-cook". It allows you to independently adjust both the time and the cooking temperature. Although in this unit there is no desire to complain about any of the programs.
“Rice” and “Pilaf” are two fundamentally different programs that prepare this cereal in their own way. In the first, the rice is more sticky and does not attract attention. Bright dishes, both in terms of colors and taste of the dish, such as salads, meatballs and so on, are perfect for him. In the “Pilaf” program, the result itself is quite bright, so additional dishes and salads are not so important to it.
“Cottage cheese” is a program that seems to have taken over the world, because most people buy a slow cooker just for the sake of being able to cook cottage cheese on their own. And, frankly, the Bork U800 will not disappoint such people. The only pity is that the program "Yogurt" can not be found.
The “broth” in the multicooker 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 remaining programs speaks for itself - “Roast”, “Stew”, “Steamer”, “Oven”, “Slow cooker”. How good are they? Let's look at a few examples.
Dishes
If we are talking about pilaf, then the Bork U800 multicooker has recipes in the kit from Carlo Greco himself, the Italian chef of the Dom Carlo restaurant, known throughout the world.
For a truly luxurious pilaf in a slow cooker, rice needs to be held in water for two hours. Half an hour before the end of this period, put the beef chopped into slices in a bowl and fry it for 20 minutes. Then add onions and carrots. After waiting for the onion to have a golden color, and the “Frying” program will cope with this mission with a bang, add water, add salt and seasonings, completing everything with rice. In 50 minutes in the “Pilaf” mode we get a fragrant and tasty dish. Is more needed? By the way, the machine will calculate the specified time in the mode itself, taking into account moisture and its aspects.
The same dish that makes those who have an oven get rid of it. Why? The recipe turned out to be tender as a souffle, but rather wet. He seemed to melt in his mouth, confirming that the Bork U800 multicook-induction multischef is really what sweets and pastries lovers need.
This recipe shows how well Quenching works in a multicooker. Each vegetable, due to pressure, has its own taste, and the dish turns out to be juicy, satisfying, and most importantly - healthy.
Multi-care
As mentioned above, self-cleaning is fine, but manual cleaning is still necessary. This event has a number of features, although the Bork U800 multicooker itself tells most of them. How to disassemble the cover? You need to click on the corresponding button all on the same cover - Push. What is the result? The shield that closes the inside of the lid will automatically move away and open the space that needs to be wiped with a soft sponge. The element itself is easily washed under running water with the same sponge with detergent. At the same time, it is strictly forbidden to remove the sealant from the cover!
The container into which the condensate flows down must be emptied after each time that the Bork U800 bronze multicooker has been used. Reviews about this process are negative, because pulling out this box of liquid without breaking it and splashing the contents is an extremely difficult task.
The valve on the outside of the cover easily twists. After that, the lid is easily removed, and the space underneath 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 it makes no sense, because all the parts are washed easily and without the use of force.
Repairs
All equipment is imperfect and the Bork U800 multicooker is no exception. Do-it-yourself repairs for such expensive equipment should not be done. The task of the owner of the device is to monitor the cleanliness of the device and comply with everything that is said in the instructions. If you have any problems, take the device to a service center. This is much cheaper than trying to fix it yourself and kill the crock-pot completely.
disadvantages
In fact, the review of multicookers Bork U800 and U803 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 the ready-made dishes sewn into it. This is a bit lacking in the U800.
The reason for the second drawback may be the desire to upgrade the device. The Bork U800 crock-pot will not survive the do-it-yourself repair, therefore everything that is not allowed in the instruction manual should not be used.
It is impossible to turn off the heating in advance, which can ruin the dish. This, of course, is not the biggest disaster, but unpleasant. As well as the lack of the Yogurt program, which has become so popular lately.
The small temperature range is also a little frustrating. In the realities of the modern world, this framework can be somewhat expanded.
And the last thing the Bork U800 is criticized for is the price. Although, having considered all the advantages of this multishef, everything immediately falls into place.
Advantages
The Bork U800 multicook induction multishef works stably and without failures. This is the very advantage that most devices can not boast. And this accuracy is due to the induction heating element, which ensures the accuracy of the temperature regime up to 1 degree.
Of the obvious advantages - the design. Everything is done very restrained and stylish. It is impossible not to notice this beauty. And these compact sizes? You can even buy such a slow cooker for owners of very small kitchens.
Various modes and programs even open the door to inept cooks to the world of both simple dishes and culinary delights. A wide range of dishes, available thanks to the recipe book, will make a top-level cook out of any.
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 minuses, since it is performed quite qualitatively, however, like the entire unit.
A sufficiently long power cable can also be attributed to the merits, because the device can be placed both close to the outlet, and at a distance.
conclusions
And here he is the main question - is the Bork U800 multishef worth its 550 dollars? This question will remain unanswered. Why? If a person knows the price of induction engineering, this device will seem to him cheap enough. And if the buyer believes that the ceramic bowl is better than thick metal, which is evenly heated from all sides, does it make sense to explain something to him?
In any device you can find many advantages and disadvantages. And each person will see something of their own. Whether to buy such a product is an individual decision.