Tefal Ultracompact Steamer VC2048 — Overview
The Tefal Ultracompact Steamer VC2048 is an electric food steamer that lets you prepare healthy, low fat steamed meals with ease. It’s designed with practical features to make steaming efficient and convenient for everyday cooking and family meals.
Key Specs & Features
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Power: 800 /W — efficient steaming performance.
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Capacity: 9 /L total across 3 stackable bowls (≈3 /L each) — steam multiple foods at once.
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Rice Bowl Included: A 1 /L rice bowl fits in the steamer for grains and more.
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Patented Ultra Compact System: Stackable bowls sit on the base for space saving storage and countertop convenience.
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Healthy Cooking: BPA free steaming bowls help preserve nutrients and vitamins.
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60 Minute Timer: Built in timer with auto shut off and heating indicator light.
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Refill Water Anytime: You can refill the water reservoir while steaming is in progress without stopping.
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Water Level Indicator: Easy to see when it’s time to top up.
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Dishwasher Safe Parts: Bowls, rice bowl, lid, and juice/drip tray are easy to clean.
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Repairable Design: Designed to be repairable with support available for many years.
What You Can Cook
Vegetables — broccoli, carrots, greens, etc.
Rice & Grains (with the included rice bowl)
Fish & Seafood
Poultry & Meat
Dumplings, eggs & mixed dishes
Steaming preserves natural moisture, flavor and nutrients without added fats.
Why It’s Useful
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Healthy cooking: Steaming preserves vitamins and flavor with no added oil.
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Meal prep efficiency: Use all 3 tiers at once for complete meals (e.g., rice, protein, veggies).
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Compact design: Easy to store with stackable bowls that nest neatly.
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Easy cleanup: BPA free, dishwasher safe bowls and accessories.
Good For
Families & batch steaming — 9 /L capacity handles larger portions.
Health focused cooks — gentle steaming retains nutrients.
Busy households — set the timer and steam while you do other tasks.
Beginner cooks — simple and straightforward operation
