Best Multi Cookers

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5 Minute CleverChef

5 Minute CleverChef

4.5 
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  • Price (RRP) $59.95
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TroyWA3 posts
 

Purchase for my mother who lives on her own. She said it is the perfect cooker for 1 person. She loves how quick and easy it is to cook a meal. Show details

Breville the Fast Slow Pro BPR700

Breville the Fast Slow Pro BPR700

3.9 
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  • Capacity6L
  • Cooking Bowl MaterialCeramic Coated and Stainless Steel
Jo C.QLD
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It doesn't get up to pressure. During the early years of ownership it took a very long time to reach pressure but did cook eventually. I rarely… Read more

used it because of this. I didn't know it should not take that long until I got a cheapy pressure cooker recently. I contacted Breville and as it was just outside of warranty (I paid extra for 2 year warranty too) they wouldn't replace the unit or cover repairs or refund. They offered half off a new replacement unit but why would I want that when it takes so much longer to get up to pressure? I wanted a refund or credit to buy a different Breville product from their webstore like their reliable espresso machines I have owned for many years. For such an expensive appliance this is pathetic after sales service. My Aldi pressure cooker at fraction of the price works faster and better.

PowerXL Grill Air Fryer

PowerXL Grill Air Fryer

4.7 
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  • Capacity5.6L
Jennifer H
 

Works very well but the biggest drawback is the manual. Apart from the few recipes included, there are no basic instructions about general use when… Read more

you want to do something simple, like roast some veg or cook a quiche. It ends up being guesswork, but the defaults for the various modes are fairly well thought out. The selector knob is 'iffy' in operation and is best turned slowly. Very good bowl capacity and will take separate dishes inside of it.

Tefal Cook4Me+

Tefal Cook4Me+

4.0 
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  • Price (RRP) $299
  • Capacity6L
  • Cooking Bowl MaterialCeramic Coated
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Carolyn B.3 posts
 

My Gas Stove and Oven isn't working, so I have been using this Telfal Cook4Me and it's attachment steam basket, but it has recipe's on it and easy to use and best all in one cooking ever... YOU CAN COOK A 3 COURSE MEAL, STARTER, MAIN & DESSER.. Show details

  • Capacity6L
  • Cooking Bowl MaterialCeramic Coated
Trevor HVIC4 posts
 

We have an Hd 2237/72 all in one cooker. It is about 4 years old and has only been used about 8-10 times. we have just started to use it again and… Read more

after 2 uses it no longer heats up. No Error codes. I am a proficient handyman and have tested the heat sensor , the main inline fuse. The circuit board shows no obvious signs of damage or poor joints. All items like new and clean. Its looks like it will be thrown out and buy a new product, probably not a philips again.

Philips Domestic Appliances
Philips Domestic Appliances    

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Kleva One Button 10-in-1 Cooker Plus

Kleva One Button 10-in-1 Cooker Plus

3.6 
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  • Price (RRP) $109.85
  • Capacity1.5L
  • Cooking Bowl MaterialAluminium
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Diane Reilly2 posts
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Best rice cooker, especially for brown rice. Rice has been perfect on the three occasions I have used cooker. Show details

Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 6L Multi Cooker

Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 6L Multi Cooker

4.3 
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  • Capacity6L
  • Cooking Bowl MaterialCeramic Coated
Warren4413 posts
 

I have had it for app 5 years, it has been excellent, from cooking full chicken, tuna mornay and casseroles Easy to use. I use it more than an oven, heats up very quickly and a lot of settings

Instant Pot Duo Multi-Cooker

Instant Pot Duo Multi-Cooker

4.2 
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  • Capacity3L, 5.7L and 8L
  • Cooking Bowl MaterialStainless Steel
GrumpyQLD12 posts
 

By far, the worst multi cooker I’ve used. We couldn’t do a casserole or soup as the cooker immediately burnt the bottom when it came to temperature.… Read more

It would throw a “burn food” error and stop. We changed the insert twice, to an actual non stick variant, but it did the same thing. It went straight in the bin….

Crock-Pot Express Multi-Cooker CPE300

Crock-Pot Express Multi-Cooker CPE300

3.7 
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  • Price (RRP) $219
  • Capacity7.6L
  • Cooking Bowl MaterialAluminium
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Edward B.Queensland2 posts
 

This has been a life changing purchase which my wife and love and use at least once a week. We have owned it for about 2-3 years and it has not… Read more

missed a beat. My wife wanted a slow cooker but i wanted a pressure cooked so this was the compromise. We now rarely use the slow cooker as you can get the same result in a much shorter time with pressure cooking. My wife is converted and it is hard to imagine not owning this. So much so we have looked at purchasing a another one as a back up if this one does stop working. The seal does stretch over time, so we have purchased a spare for this, but that is after at least 2 years of regular use. The seal is still working, just a slightly looser fit than when we purchased it. We have cooked roasts, stews, risottos, rice, soups and many other meals in this pressure cooker. All with great success. I would highly recommend this product to others, and i hope they have as much success with it as we have.

Tefal Cook4Me Touch CY9128

Tefal Cook4Me Touch CY9128

4.1 
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  • Price (RRP) $699
  • Capacity6L
  • Cooking Bowl MaterialCeramic Coated
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Merry17 posts
 

My experience with Tefal Cook4Me New Model CY9128 – I bought this top of the range model specifically for the supposed WiFi connection capability, which should provide many hundreds of extra recipes… Read more

via WiFi. If the item hadn’t been spruiked as having that capacity, I would have bought a cheaper model. Wishing I had done this now, as I have wasted 3 full days trying to connect it via WiFi. The WiFi part is working fine, but there is nowhere on the Tefal App or their website where to insert the Association Code generated by the Cook4Me to give me access to the hundreds of recipes online. So, just wondering if anyone out there has bought this model and successfully paired it online??? If not, perhaps this part of the item is faulty/inoperable. I would like to provide the manufacturer with an accurate review, especially if this part of the item is a dud. I think this item only went to market in February of this year. Many thanks for any help provided. Tefal Customer Service was very reluctant to help, and only sent irrelevant information, assuming I was in the wrong. I bought the original Cook4Me many years ago, so am fairly familiar with it.

Merry
Merry   

Tefal have contacted me, saying they will address the connectivity issue with relevant personnel and the App. Good on you Tefal.

Breville Multi Chef BRC600

Breville Multi Chef BRC600

3.0 
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  • Capacity3.7L
  • Cooking Bowl MaterialCeramic Coated
yellowgerbie4 posts
 

Pretty happy – I've had the Multi Chef for more than 7 years although it's only been in the last few months that I've used it regularly. First, it was to cook rice,… Read more

and for that it does a great job. I use it several times a week for rice. Simply use the correct water & rice ratio, and the machine will turn itself off and beep when the rice is done. Much better than cooking on the stove top where you have to keep an eye on it and obviously turn it off when it's done, or in the microwave where it would always boil over and make a mess. I sometimes use the steamer basket to cook veggies at the same time as cooking rice, which is very handy and efficient. I also use the slow cooker low & high functions several times a week now, and most of the time I preface the slow cook with the sear/saute. I LOVE that there is a sear function on the machine so that I can brown meats and saute onions/garlic etc directly in the slow cooker, rather than having to dirty another pan. The sear could be a bit stronger, but all in all it's fine. I wish it had a timer/delayed start though, for the days when I go to the office but only need it to cook for a few hours. Without a delayed start, I'm restricted to recipes that require at least 8 hours of cooking. The non-stick coating on the inner pot insert is pretty cr*p though, it's totally scratched even though I only use silicone or wood utensils. I think the bones of meat sitting in the pot is enough to scratch it. Luckily it is possible to buy a replacement pot as a spare part - I think that's really important and it's great that Breville offers this, rather than forcing consumers to throw away the whole unit because of one damaged part.

Edited to add on 3/4/2024: My machine has stopped working now, after owning it for 8 years and using it regularly for 1 year. The heating element stopped heating. I won't repurchase because of the non-stick coating on the inner pot, which flakes too easily and I can't imagine how much of it has gotten into our food. That was by far my biggest complaint about this machine. I would easily have repurchased it if the inner pot was stainless steel.

Crock Pot Express Multi-Cooker CPE200

Crock Pot Express Multi-Cooker CPE200

3.4 
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  • Capacity5.7L
  • Cooking Bowl MaterialAluminium
C ButlerVictoria2 posts
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AVOID CROCK-POT AND NEWELL BRANDS – Crock-Pot is part of the multinational corporation Newell Brands. Under their "Corporate Citizenship" they state: "At Newell Brands, we are… Read more

committed to being a responsible corporate citizen. From ensuring we offer rewarding career opportunities and comprehensive benefits to our employees and holding ourselves accountable to the highest safety standards for our products and people to MINIMIZING OUR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT, partnering with our suppliers on responsible sourcing and giving back to the communities in which we operate, we believe we can make a meaningful difference in our communities locally and globally." Perhaps they would like to explain why they don't even bother to provide a list of authorised small appliance repairers to fix their global design fault known as the "E5 Error" that occurs on their Crock-Pots, and for which their suggested trouble shooting protocol does not work. It *should* be an inexpensive wire or sensor repair, but no - Crock-Pot, via Newell Brands, does NOT support the product once out of warranty, will not provider any repairer contact details, and in fact, tells you to "throw it away". Into landfill. An otherwise perfectly good machine, loads of steel, other metals, electricals etc - all to be thrown into landfill, and to harm the environment! And all for a design fault of their own creation, and a wire. DO NOT SUPPORT ANY CORPORATION THAT IS ALL FAUX CARE, AND NO RESPONSIBILITY. Buy a different, and actually environmentally responsible brand.

Crockpot
Crockpot    

Hi C Butler, Thank you for sharing your concerns. We… Read more (+2 replies)

Tefal Turbo Cuisine Maxi CY7778

Tefal Turbo Cuisine Maxi CY7778

3.9 
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  • Price (RRP) $279
  • Capacity7.6L
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Eric K.QLD
 

Terrible – The pre heat function takes forever, when set to "slow cook mode" had 2 hours left on the timer however when I opened the lid to check the food i kid… Read more

you not STONE COLD and food was still raw ended up having to bin the food because of how long it sat there, there are different lid locks for certain cook methods which is stupid considering it has a valve for pressure release, the appliance has just recreated the wheel into an over complicated and not useful space waister returning after 1 use, teefal needs to reconsider their products before launch this could honestly just be a faulty product but I'm not willing to throw out more food just for the sake of retrying this product

Sunbeam Aviva PE6100

Sunbeam Aviva PE6100

3.0 
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  • Price (RRP) $219
  • Capacity6L
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BillVIC6 posts
 

reliable tool – I use one of these commercially and it's produced more than a thousand meals. Like a metric ton of food. It's a unit. Exceptionally valuable to… Read more

time casseroles, pressure cook rehydrated (raw) kidney beans, make stock from bones. Makes rice very quickly.

I's not very powerful as a stove, but saves dirtying a second pot

The seal is notably good, one lasted me 4 years. The pot is great, but it's non stick so don't scratch it.

The pressure vent can get jammed with foam from things, notably some legumes. You can put a drop of oil in it like you would pasta water to reduce foaming, and it also helps not to release the pressure early in these cases. At worst, throw a tea towel over it before venting.... if you really had to.

Can you use it to pressure can? I wouldn't, but yea you could.

  • Price (RRP) $399.99
  • Capacity8L
  • Cooking Bowl MaterialStainless Steel
LillianaQueensland
 

When I found that the multicooker wasn't working I emailed the company and Nezie organised a replacement within a week. Excellent service.

  • Capacity6L
Rebecca
 

Have just started to use this. Made a great broccoli soup . But now trying to use the slow cooker function and the stew is boiling like mad! Not pressure cooking, just seems too hot?

  • Price (RRP) $299.95
  • Capacity5.5L
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Michael M.2 posts
 

Not one for writing reviews but need to say how good the air has been over the last 6 months. First it has done a great job on every function even… Read more

bacon and eggs in the morning. Being so easy to clean we have been using it for everything we can which is keeping the bench space and stove top clean as well. Our previous airfryers have become dirty quickly because you just cant get into every nook and being so painful we would not clean them as often as was probably needed. Definitely not the case with the satisfryer. It would be good if it was just a couple of inches deeper for doing large roasts. Fine with an average chicken or leg of lamb so if your feeding 4 or 5 its fine. Still it has been the best purchase for our kitchen we have ever made.

  • Price (RRP) $249
  • Capacity4.1L
  • Cooking Bowl MaterialAluminium
matildasmummyWA4 posts
 

New favourite kitchen gadget! – Absolutely love our new oval multi cooker, such a great size for a family of 5 and makes cooking dinner so much easier! We’ve made ribs, mac n cheese, slow cooked lasagne and even boiled eggs in our multi cooker and can’t wait to make more! Show details

  • Price (RRP) $199
  • Capacity4.1L
  • Cooking Bowl MaterialAluminium
Stuart I.
 

great product works really well for soups, casseroles, curry’s, chilli con carne, bolognese and slow cooked meats. outstanding warranty and service from crockpot australia. Show details

  • Price (RRP) $199
  • Capacity2.5L
  • Cooking Bowl MaterialAluminium and Ceramic Coated
Jonn D.QLD19 posts
 

This one runs on 1400 W with low/medium/high heat settings, and its non-stick coating makes cooking and cleaning easier. The dual pot feature lets… Read more

you prepare two foods at once, which is convenient for varied meals. Overall, it’s good for everyday home cooking and offers flexibility in one countertop cooker, though it’s not designed for commercial use.

Cuisinart Pressure Cooker

Cuisinart Pressure Cooker

2.7 
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  • Price (RRP) $239
  • Capacity6L
DOnnaKQueensland2 posts
 

It does what it’s supposed to do – This appliance is awesome. I’ve had it for 19 years and it’s still going really well. It’s easy to use and easy to clean. My main dish I make in it is stroganoff, with a cheaper meat and it comes out tender. Show details

Philips All-In-One-Cooker HD2238/72

Philips All-In-One-Cooker HD2238/72

3.3 
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  • Capacity8L
  • Cooking Bowl MaterialCeramic Coated
elle49103 posts
 

It cooks well I've had no issue with any of the cooking functions but this is the third one I've had due to the outside rusting or lid not sealing… Read more

to pressure cook. It's a shame because when it cooks it works really well I'm not sure what's causing the rusting but I've read a few people have had the same issue.

Philips Domestic Appliances
Philips Domestic Appliances    

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Kambrook Meal Master Mini KRC300BSS

Kambrook Meal Master Mini KRC300BSS

3.7 
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  • Price (RRP) $44.95
  • Cooking Bowl MaterialAluminium
Oliver S.4 posts
 

I like it, a lot. It’s a cheap plastic cooker, perfect for 2 people, takes a minimal amount of space and very simple to use. The cheap material might… Read more

end up breaking in the future but it’ll just give me an excuse to get my tools out and and make replacement metal clips…

  • Capacity7.5L
  • Cooking Bowl MaterialCeramic Coated
Deanna KohWA35 posts
 

Ninja staff took about 1 month to respond to my email asking where i can send my ninja foodi for servicing a it kept asking to add pot when the pot… Read more

was already in place. I cannot find the warranty, i have mentioned that, they are taking their sweet time in sending me the service centre info. Great products, TERRIBLE and PAINFULLY SLOW Customer service

  • Price (RRP) $199
  • Capacity6L
  • Cooking Bowl MaterialStainless Steel
Markell C.
 

Our pressure cooker only lasted us a year before it started malfunctioning saying that the lid was not sealed. We could only do short 10 minute cooks with this fault. Don’t recommend at all.

  • Price (RRP) $469
  • Capacity1.8L
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Luana TNSW3 posts
 

Awesome rice cooker – I have had this for a few years now replacing an old non stick rice cooker. I love the peace of mind all of the high quality stainless steel parts… Read more

give me. Plus they are all super easy to clean. Like any appliance they always have their quirks, so with this rice cooker I usually have to stop it before the timer is done otherwise the rice burns to the bottom, but if you follow the cues of how much steam is coming out, it tells you that the rice is nearly done. I turn it off when there’s just a little bit of water left in the bottom, close the lid and just let the residual heat cook the rest of the water away for a few minutes. I’m yet to cook other things in it but love that I have the option to do that. The only thing that would make it better would be if it had a countdown timer to show how long the cycle has left. I love it, it’s quality, it looks nice, it cooks the most beautiful rice and most of all it’s non toxic

Tefal Easy Rice & Slow Cooker RK732

Tefal Easy Rice & Slow Cooker RK732

2.8 
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  • Capacity1.8L
AussieEils3 posts
 

Too slow. An hour and still waiting for 2 cups of brown rice. Love Tefal but this is the worst product we have ever purchased Show details

Tefal
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Morphy Richards MultiPress MREMP4

Morphy Richards MultiPress MREMP4

3.8 
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  • Cooking Bowl MaterialAluminium
shanexu3WA374 posts
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Disappointed – I purchased my Morphy Richards MultiPress from Costco a few years ago. Although it looks fancy it is an overpriced pile of junk. It takes three times… Read more

longer to cook a Jaffle than my cheap Breville appliance. It eventually does the job but does not seem to get hot enough to make a Jaffle promptly. I’m not sure if this is because it is made for cooking multiple foods that require less heat but for the price of this appliance one would expect multiple cooking settings instead of a simple on and off twist knob.

Another shortcoming with the Morphy Richards MultiPress is can only store flat in the cupboard it won’t sit upright on its back unless it is placed on its side. There is also no built in wrap around cord storage so the cord is often slivering around in bottom of the cupboard.

All in all I’m dissatisfied with the performance of this unit.

Morphy Richards
Morphy Richards    

Hello, with four interchangeable cooking plates… Read more

Contempo Multicooker 8L

Contempo Multicooker 8L

5.0 
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  • Price (RRP) $99
  • Capacity8L
Rob28 posts
 

I'm very happy with this air fryer. It also has 2 years warranty and Big W will refund your money anytime during the warranty period. Much easier dealing with Big W than an online seller. Show details

Tefal Versalio FR4900

Tefal Versalio FR4900

2.5 
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  • Price (RRP) $108
  • Capacity2L
Phillip00NSW25 posts
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Excellent Deep Fryer – Excellent deep fryer. My wife and I have used this deep fryer several times frying chicken and cooking chips since purchasing it and it does a… Read more

excellent job. Heats excellently. I have even cooked steak and sausages in it as well. Highly recommended

Should I get a slow cooker, pressure cooker or multi cooker?

|Best for | Slow cooker | Pressure cooker | Multi cooker |
| --- |---| |Speed |||| |Minimum cooking experience required ||| |Ability to set and forget |||| |Ease of cleaning ||| |Versatility ||||

Are multi cookers worth it?

A batch of stuffed capsicum freshly made in a multi-cooker
Image credit: Crock-Pot.

Each model and make of multi cooker can perform different functions. Most perform dual slow cook and pressure cook functions (or, they can cook 'fast and slow.') Other more expensive models are equipped with plenty of pre-programmed menu selections that let you cook entire meals at the pressure of a button.

Ultimately, you should select a multi cooker that offers cooking functions that you actually need. As an example, if the only available one-touch buttons are for making yoghurt and poultry, there's no point going for this model (compared to one that simply slow cooks and pressure cooks) if you're a vegan.

Pros
Frees up space in your kitchen, as even if you’re buying a multi cooker to replace a pressure cooker and slow cooker, you’re reducing the clutter that comes from storing multiple appliances.
Saves money - as rather than purchasing multiple appliances, you can invest in one device that performs cooking functions you’ll regularly use.
Versatile functionality means you can have the best of both worlds – such as pressure cooking a quick dinner for two on a weeknight, or slow-cooking a feast for guests on weekends.
Pre-set programmes let you to make specific foods at the simple touch of a button. Programs available include soup, curry, bread and yoghurt.
Healthier food preparation is within sight, thanks to catered cooking methods that reduce the amount of oil and fat that would be needed on a stove top.
Batch cooking allows you to cook large volumes of food in one preparation, especially if your multi cooker features a higher capacity.
Cons
Less precision in cooking can be encountered, especially when compared to an appliance that’s custom built to perform a single function, for example bread making.
Can be tricky to clean - as multi cookers require disassembling into smaller individual parts in order to be properly cleaned. Look for multi cookers with dishwasher safe parts.
More expensive than a standalone slow cooker, pressure cooker or air fryer.