Slow cookers are one efficient appliance for the active kitchen; it takes away the unusual guess work and works to bring the food to perfection. Igenix IG8350 NP 3.5 Litre Slow Cooker is a versatile appliance that makes food to tender in its 3 temperature operation and is a sleek model that does not take away much space on the counter top. Igenix offers quite a many cookware and all its products are made of high grade material and keenly chosen design. The following review takes away all your doubts regarding this product.
Application:
Igenix IG8350 NP 225 Watts Slow Cooker is ideal for cooking anything that is required to be tendered, it is best and inexpensive form of cooking the meat, stews, the beans, rice, vegetables and the grains and the lengthy time it takes cooks perfect to tender. When put a slow cooker to use the amount or the filling is important and it is ideal to fill it half or little more than that and the food is required to be cut into even pieces for the even cooking results. Generally the first half of the cooking process can be set in the minimum temperature while it can be gradually increased to high temperature.
Pros:
- This model has different heat settings to suit the required cooking.
- The ceramic crock pot is removable and can be used as casserole, it also gives easy cleaning.
- The cool touch body and the handles make it easy to use.
- Low power consumption and the operations are simple to use.
- Keep warm function is available.
- Presence of non-stick finishes of the crock pot.
Cons:
- The controls are manual and not digital.
- The cooking time is very extensive than what one would expect.
- Count down timer is not available.
Physical Characteristics:
This model comes with the white colour housing and so is the same white colour for the handles and the lid rim. It is round in shape that accommodates more small pieces and also has even heat distribution. The handles present on both sides gives a perfect grip to be carried along.
Power and capacity:
Igenix IG8350 NP White Colour Slow Cooker has the capacity of 3.5 litres which serves for the family of about 4 adults. It is also great for cooking less quantity as the cooking gets quicker and the food has more cooking space. It works with the power of 225 watts which is low and hence long time cooking does not pinch on the electricity bill.
Controls and the heat settings:
The control is conventional with the rotary knob that can be adjusted manually to choose the programme. It works with 2 different heat setting of high or low which can be chosen based on the nature of the food. It also gives the option of keep warm that stores the cooked food fresh for about an hour or until the lid is been opened which ever is earlier.
Other product details:
It consists of the indicator light which illuminates to intimate the functioning of the device. The lid is made of the tempered glass which is capable of withstanding high heat. It also fits to the base firmly and so there is no issue of heat getting escaped. The glass lid works as the viewing window which allows you to follow the cooking process. All the removable parts are dishwasher safe which is simple to maintain. Overall this model makes a great go for the kitchen of any style.
Igenix IG8350 NP Slow Cooker – Technical Specification Table
| Manufacturer | Igenix |
| Model Name | IG8350 NP 3.5 Litre Slow Cooker |
| Colours/Finish | White |
| Shape | Round |
| Capacity | 3.5 litres |
| Number of Heat Settings | 3 – low, high and auto |
| Controls | Mechanical |
| Application | Working capacity of 3.5 litres Can be used as casserole |
| Removable ceramic pot | Yes |
| Lid type | Toughened glass lid |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Cool touch handles | Yes |
| Non-slip feet | Yes |
| Cord storage | Yes |
| Power-on indicator | Yes |
| Non-stick coating | Yes |
| Digital timer | No |
| Power | 225 watts |
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