Oster 5716 Programmable Digital Food Steamer
- 6.1 quart capacity, electric countertop steamer
- Programmable digital controls with delay start
- 11.9 x 10.2 x 15.1 inches, 6.2 lb
- 1 year limited warranty, black finish
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A programmable electric steamer with a delay start for anyone who wants vegetables or rice ready at a set time. The listing gives almost no detail on tiers, trays or wattage, so check those before ordering.
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ASIN: B0012S8OVQModel: 5716Category: Food Steamers
Overview
A kitchen counter with no room for a stovetop pot is where this Oster steamer earns its place. Water in the base is heated electrically and the steam rises through the food above it. A digital panel lets you program the cycle and delay the start.
Programming is the reason to choose it: set the time, add a delay, and the steamer runs while you do something else. The listing names the capacity and the finish and little else, so tray count, wattage and dishwasher safety stay unknown until the box arrives.
Who it's for
Small households steaming vegetables, fish or dumplings on a schedule get the most from the delay start. Shoppers who need to confirm stacking tiers, a rice bowl or wattage from the listing will not find those facts here.
Pros and cons
- Programmable digital timer
- Delay start feature
- Electric, no stovetop needed
- One year limited warranty
- Wattage not listed
- Black finish only
- Thin listing detail overall
Performance notes
Steam output depends on the heating element boiling the water in the base, and the listing does not state its wattage, so heat-up time cannot be judged from the page. The delay start holds the cycle until the set time, which matters because food left over water for hours before cooking should go in cold. Capacity governs how much fits in one run.
Specifications
| Brand | Oster |
|---|---|
| Model | 5716 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 6.2 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 11.9 × 10.2 × 15.1 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 6.1 quarts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Programmable | Yes |
| Delay start | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Oster 5716 a rice cooker or a pressure cooker?
No. The listing describes it as a programmable digital food steamer with a delay start. It is not sold as a pressure cooker, and no rice bowl is mentioned.
Does the Oster digital food steamer have a delay start?
Yes, the description names a delay start feature alongside the programmable controls.
Does the Oster 5716 come with a warranty?
The listing states a 1 year limited warranty.