WMF 415090011 Vitalis E Steamer Steel
- Steamer
- 4.5 quarts
- 1
- Alloy Steel
- More reviewed than 86%
A steamer reviewers describe as attractive and easy to use, with one clear caveat: the top tier steams more slowly than the bottom, so plan to use the lower level for anything that needs even cooking.
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How it ranks among the 14 steamers we track
4.3★ across 2,200 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,200 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 14 steamers we track - how the scorecard works · full steamers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The WMF Vitalis E Steamer, model 415090011, is a stainless steel electric food steamer in a black and silver finish, built with tiered steaming levels for cooking vegetables and other foods without added fat.
Little published spec detail is available for this model beyond its brand and finish, so what stands out is a single detailed owner account: the steamer's two tiers do not perform identically, with the top level taking noticeably longer than the bottom. Buyers outside Europe should also note it ships with a European plug rather than a US one.
- Stainless steel construction
- Black and silver finish
- Two-tier steaming design
- Model 415090011
Who it's for
May suit someone who wants a compact, well-finished steamer and does not mind steaming mainly on the bottom tier for the most even results. Less suited to anyone in the US without a plug adapter on hand, since the reviewed unit uses a European plug.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
The single detailed review available praises the steamer's look and ease of use but flags that the top tier does not steam as effectively as the bottom, requiring longer cook times, and notes it ships with a European plug that US buyers will need to adapt.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compact, tiered design for steaming multiple foods at once
- Bottom tier steams effectively
- Straightforward to use
- Top tier steams more slowly than the bottom tier
- Ships with a European plug, requiring an adapter for US outlets
Performance notes
The steamer heats water to generate steam that rises through stacked tiers to cook food placed inside. Based on the one detailed account available, the bottom tier steams effectively while the top tier needs noticeably more time for food to finish, so even cooking across both levels is not guaranteed.
Specifications
| Brand | WMF |
|---|---|
| Model | 415090011 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 6.79 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 4.5 quarts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Color | Black, Silver |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Part Number | 415090011 |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in steamers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMF 415090011 Vitalis E Steamer SteelThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 2,200 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Presto 06003 Options Electric Multi-CookerPresto | 4.6 / 5 | 5,575 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Moyuum Silicone Microwave Divided SteamerMoyuum | 4.6 / 5 | 163 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Nordic Ware Steam CookerNordic Ware | 4.6 / 5 | 106 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Paragon Dog Hut Hot Dog SteamerParagon | 4.2 / 5 | 615 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the WMF 415090011
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Do both steaming tiers cook at the same speed?
One reviewer found the top tier took noticeably longer than the bottom, so food may finish unevenly if split across both levels.
Does it come with a US plug?
No, it ships with a European plug, so US buyers need an adapter.
Is it easy to use?
The one detailed review available describes it as easy to use and attractive, aside from the tier speed difference.