Tefal Cook4Me+
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Not worth the money
Cook4Me+ CY8515 (Red)Had the Tefal Cook4me forawhile works 4/10 times, it's frustrating.
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Style over substance.
Cook4Me+ CY8518 (Black)I've had this one for a few years now. The searing brazing function isn't that great, you have to turn it to high to get anywhere and then is seems very intermittent in the bursts of heat. The rubber foot at the front of the pot comes off and you have to remove covers to replace it. The menu system is convoluted, way to many steps just to turn it off let alone do anything complicated. The bowl loses it's coating too easily, handle ends came off ( just as well the handles leak and get grungy inside!) . It routinely complains about low fluid leve
... Read morel when it is in fact OK. Finally it is now losing far too much moisture during cooking (1.5l in less than an hour), the seals seem OK, the inner lid has been cleaned and checked but the problem continues. It works OK but really I think you can do better. I am replacing it with the Phillips or the Breville. I will not be purchasing again and frankly I will be down rating Tefal in general due to this experience.
Fantastic time saving machine
Cook4Me+ CY8518 (Black)I love my new pressure cooker. I cooked beef with broccoli and capsicum in twelve minutes so tender and tasty. Perfect for those cheaper cuts of meat. A must have
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Excellent for time poor, hard working parents & shift workers
Cook4Me+ CY8511 (White)From rice, to biryani, soups, stews, curries, & stroganoff - deserts and puddings the Tefal work for me, saves time, has recipes and softens root vegetables & pulled meat quickly & keeps it warm until you're home.
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Wonderful energy and time saving addition to my kitchen, quick and easy to use.
Cook4Me+Cooking meat, soups, vegetables
or chicken, no odours. Easy to follow guide instructs each step of the process, indicates time required and progressive time indicator. Warning beep at change of status.
Easy to clean and maintain.
Multiple recipes and menus onboard and produces very tasty meals.
I use it to cook everything from roasts, to soups, to stews.. Highly recommended, you won't be disappointed!
Cook4Me+ CY8518 (Black)Lamb shanks and roasts fall off the bone with only an hour cooking time (unlike using and oven). Beyond satisfied with this machine, it takes pride if place on my bench.
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It is a brilliant product I love cooking with it soups meat and beautiful dinners
Cook4Me+ CY8518 (Black)Lively tender meat soups of great magnitude with taste and so quick to use ideal for families and me as a carer when you do not have a great deal of time
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Perfect, great machine...turns out great meals
Cook4Me+ CY8518 (Black)It makes great risotto without having to constantly stir. easy to use, easy to clean. It doesn't retain smells. I make curries, soups and stews etc in the machine. Love it....
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Love it. Don't want to be without it.
Cook4Me+ CY8515 (Red)It's great for stews, meat is amazing, tender and moist. Makes lovely meals no matter what I cook. Great for rice dishes. Never want to be without it. Absolutely love it, best appliance I have ever bought.
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It’s very good product cools the meat in perfection, specially when you don’t have time.
Cook4Me+Put it in and go it will cook in perfection when you come back home.
Easy clean, very convenient to use just 5 minutes need to prepare your meal and it will be ready in blink of an eye.
Midweek wonder - quick and easy
Cook4Me+This cooker is ideal for those wanting to cook nutritious family meals during the week but have little time. There are about 80 programmed meals, controls/screen is clear and simple, so following the recipes is easy. Just select a menu item or use the manual mode to your preference. The food is always cooked perfectly, veg don't melt but meat become so tender. During the week, i use this for soups, veg casseroles, meat dishes, beans and legumes, cuts my cooking time and saves time on clean up as you can brown and cook, no other pots/pans needed
... Read more and wash up is a breeze, wipe down lid, wash the pot and done! I'd definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to still cook great meals without the hassle and time but also to those who use traditional pressure cookers, this is a much safer alternative with the locking mechanism and display to tell you when the cooker is safe to open.
everyone can use it
Cook4Me+ CY8518 (Black)The variety of meals that can be cooked in the cook 4 me+is great and instructions are so easy most adults in an household can use it.Flavours of meals are delicious
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The best money I have ever spent
Cook4Me+ CY8518 (Black)This is by far the best appliance that I own, the in built recipes are so easy and the food tastes amazing. This is the only appliance that lives on my bench and it is used multiple times weekly.
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family time saver
Cook4Me+ CY8511 (White)I love cooking but I love it more when something else dose it all for me. The C4me is just as described. I've tried meats, risottos, soups, chicken dishes, desserts and cant fault the complete job it does. Great for winter cooking!
Pros: all recipes are there you just pop ingredients in, follow the prompts, all the settings are there to add more cooking time if needed. Cuts time down when cooking cheaper cuts of meat makes everything tender and saves you money!
You walk away while it does its thing and get on with another job or grab a vino and
Love It
Cook4Me+I have made mostly soups, but have made stews, sauces, curry, rice dishes. no matter what herbs/curries / spices you use the smells wash out, very happy /satisfied with purchase, I got my Tefal Cook4me for Christmas & I love it.. it saves on time, having to chop things up as small.. it has over 100 built in recipes from starters to main meals, plus you can add your own favourites, cooks for up to 6 people. & holds appro 6L easy to clean, I use it at least 2-3 times a week more in winter as I make soups etc.
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When using the classic cooking function should the life be closed
No.
Also leave a gap if you wish to close the lid down somewhat. eg leave the stirring spoon sticking out.
I would think that If you do close it (accidentally) AND there is sufficient fluid inside AND pressure builds up, then it may need letting it slowly depressurise by turning C4M+ off. Sometimes you can catch it in time by turning the main top lid knob. (or attempting to turn - but no force!)
There is NO separate Steam Release access as it is automatically programmed into the other functions.
If there was insufficient liquid in your Classic cooking job AND the lid was closed, it would trip the error message that means "insufficient water" and auto depressurise.)
I'm european (Romanian). My Tefal Cook4Me+ model is CY851130 and the simmer function does not work as I expect it to.
I expect simmering to allow me to reduce the liquid. However, after 10-20 minutes of water simmering, I don't observer a difference in liquid level. There are only a few vapors and the temperature stays under 75 (tested with a laser thermometer)
The water with simmering program is reaching temperatures similar with "gentle cooking" program, only suitable for poaching.
Am I missing something, or it could be a defect?
Hi Ciprian, thanks for reaching out. We recommend using the browning function if you would like to reduce the liquid. Unfortunately, we do not have that model # here in Australia so it would be best to reach out to your local Tefal to verify the temperature.
Warm regards,
Tefal Australia team
Thank you. Based on product description and user manual, model CY851130 is equivalant to CY851560 / CY851860.
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Details
Features
- Functions as a pressure cooker, steamer, rice cooker, and saute, allowing you to simmer, brown, bake. There’s the option to use either the pre-programmed recipes, or a Manual function.
- A 6-litre capacity provides plenty of cooking space to make meals for 4-5 people.
- Equipped with over 150 meals, including starters, mains and desserts. Follow the instructions that appear on the LCD screen. When your part is done, you can set-and-forget the multi cooker, which will then ‘cook for you.’
- The Tefal Cook4Me+ is designed to take the guesswork out of cooking - adjusting the time, pressure and temperature. It will also inform you of the quantities of ingredients needed, after you program it to know how many people or guests you’re cooking for.
- Each pre-programmed recipe varies in cooking time, with plenty of recipes able to be prepared under 10 minutes.
- Recipes are also available on the Cook4Me app, allowing you to ponder what will be on the dinner menu before arriving home at night.
Points of Praise
- Above all, reviewers loved how easy to use the TefalCook4Me+ was. They appreciated the fact that meals were cooked speedily, with minimal stress or effort on their part.
- The pre-programmed recipes were a favourite amongst reviewers, who loved the taste as well as the generous capacity of this appliance. Families with kids often used it to cook, and it was reported to regularly work a treat.
- Cleaning the Tefal Cook4Me+ was a breeze, as it’s dishwasher safe and the lid doesn’t retain cooking smells.
Points to Consider
- Not all reviewers were fans of the non-stick ceramic coating on the inner bowl. These home chefs stated that it wasn’t exempt from scratches and other damage.
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| Category | Multi Cookers and Pressure Cookers | Multi Cookers and Pressure Cookers | Multi Cookers and Pressure Cookers |
| Price (RRP) | $299 | $299 | |
| Type | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Capacity | 6L | 6L | 6L |
| Dishwasher Safe Parts | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Keep Warm Setting | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 355 x 354 x 376 mm | 355 x 354 x 376 mm | 355 x 354 x 376 mm |
| Power | 1,450 W | 1,450 W | 1,450 W |
| Weight | 6.4 kg | 6.4 kg | 6.4 kg |
| Cooking Bowl Material | Ceramic Coated | Ceramic Coated | Ceramic Coated |
| Removable Cord | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Searing Function | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Display | LCD | LCD | LCD |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year(s) | 1 year(s) | 1 year(s) |
| Colour / Finish | Black | Red | White |
- GTIN13: 3045386378241 and 3045386378265
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... Read moreHowever, if this does not resolve the issue, are you able to send us a private message with your details (name and email address) and look into this for you? Kind regards, Tefal Australia TeamWe're sorry to hear about your experience and we'd like to offer our help. We have the following resources that might help you with the Cook4me: https://www.tefal-shop.com.au/blogs/tefal-tips/tagged/cook4me