Black & Decker HS800 Handy Steamer Plus and Rice Cooker
- 800 watts, 120 volts, corded electric
- 4 cup rice bowl (960 ml), steaming bowl included
- Fast Steam feature, quick start per the maker
- Timer with auto off and signal bell
- Flavor Scenter screen for wine or broth in the steam
- 8 by 8 by 11 inches, 4 pounds, hand wash only
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact plastic steamer and rice cooker with a timer that shuts off and rings when done, and a screen for adding broth or wine to the steam. Everything is hand wash only and the rice bowl holds only a few cups.
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ASIN: B0002YSVEQModel: HS800Category: Food Steamers
Overview
Black & Decker's steamer sends vapor up through a Flavor Scenter screen, where wine or broth can be added, into the steaming bowl or the rice bowl above it. A timer runs the cycle and the unit switches off with a bell when time is up, with a Fast Steam feature for a quick start.
Rice and steamed vegetables from one small footprint, with broth-infused steam from the Flavor Scenter screen as the twist, are what this steamer offers. The timer and auto-off with a bell mean it can run unattended. Against that, every part is hand wash, and the plastic build and modest rice bowl suit a small household more than a family dinner.
Who it's for
Apartment and dorm cooks who steam a side of vegetables or a few cups of rice most nights and like the idea of flavoring the steam with broth. Larger households or anyone who hates hand washing plastic bowls should not buy it.
Pros and cons
- Timer with auto off and signal bell
- Flavor Scenter screen takes wine or broth
- Fast Steam feature for a quick start
- Steams and cooks rice in one unit
- Hand wash only
- Plastic body and lid
- Small rice bowl
- Warranty not listed
Performance notes
The wattage rating governs how fast the water comes to a boil, and the Fast Steam feature is meant to get vapor rising almost as soon as the unit is switched on. The Flavor Scenter screen holds liquid in the steam path, so aromatics from wine or broth travel up with the vapor into the food. The timer ends the cycle and the bell tells you it is done, so there is no need to stand over it.
Specifications
| Brand | Black & Decker |
|---|---|
| Model | HS800 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 4 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8 × 8 × 11 inches |
| Item Dimensions D X W X H | 8"D x 8"W x 11"H |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1 quart |
| Wattage | 800 watts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | White |
| Lid material | Plastic |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Bowl, Instruction Manual |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Other details | |
| Is Electric | Yes, corded electric |
| Product care instructions | Hand wash |
| Features | Timer, auto off with signal bell, Fast Steam, Flavor Scenter screen |
Frequently asked questions
Can the Black & Decker HS800 bowls go in the dishwasher?
No. The listing says hand wash for the steamer, including the plastic bowls and lid.
What is the Flavor Scenter screen on the Black & Decker HS800 for?
It is a screen in the steam path where you add wine or broth so the steam carries that flavor into the food.
Is the Black & Decker HS800 a pressure cooker?
No. It is a food steamer and rice cooker; the listing describes steaming bowls, a timer and a flavor screen, not a sealed pressure vessel.
What is in the box with the Black & Decker HS800?
The specs list a bowl and the instruction manual; the description adds the steaming bowl and the 4-cup rice bowl.