Bear DZG-A80A2 Electric Food Steamer 8.5 Qt
- Capacity: 8.5 quarts
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Is Electric: Yes
- Warranty Description: 1 year
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable stainless 2-tier steamer for regular use, with genuine praise for cleanup and versatility offset by isolated complaints about longevity and false low-water alerts.
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ASIN: B08J82LJ3LModel: DZG-A80A2Category: Food Steamers
Overview
A stainless steel 2-tier electric steamer with an 8.5-quart capacity, adjustable power levels and a 10-hour delay timer. Suited to steaming rice, dumplings, vegetables and fish for a family of two to four.
The 1200W element and three power settings give it enough range to also poach chicken or fish, and the base doubles as a simple boiling pot for basic ingredients. Two complaints worth weighing before buying: a burned-out power cord after roughly two years of daily use, and one unit that sounded a low-water warning with plenty of water in the tank.
- 1200W element with 400W/800W/1200W adjustable power
- 8.5-quart capacity across 2 stacking stainless baskets
- 10-hour preset delay start and 1-hour cook timer
- Bottom pot doubles as a simple boiling pan
Who it's for
Suits a household of two to four who steams regularly, buns, dumplings, vegetables, fish, and wants stainless trays over a bamboo or plastic steamer. Not the pick for someone who wants a single-press appliance with no settings to learn.
Pros and cons
- Two stainless steel tiers cook different foods at once
- Trays, lid and steam accelerator are dishwasher safe
- 10-hour delay start plus a 1-hour cook timer
- One reviewer's cord burned out after two years
- Dry-burn alert reportedly triggers with adequate water present
Performance notes
The unit runs at 400W, 800W or 1200W, letting you match power to the food and also hold cooked dishes at a warm temperature rather than full heat. A drainage design is meant to stop condensation dripping back onto food, and the glass lid lets you check progress without lifting it. Dry-burn protection sounds an alert and switches to standby when water runs low, though at least one reviewer found it triggered with water still in the tank.
Specifications
| Brand | Bear |
|---|---|
| Model | DZG-A80A2 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 12 × 10 × 15 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 8.5 quartshigher than 68% of 20 food steamers |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Pink |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Part Number | DZG-A80A2 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can the Bear DZG-A80A2 steamer also boil food, not just steam it?
Yes, the base pot can be used to boil simple ingredients in addition to steaming in the stacked baskets.
Are the steamer baskets dishwasher safe?
The trays, steam accelerator and glass lid are dishwasher safe; the base unit itself is not.
Does the steamer have a delay timer for overnight cooking?
It supports up to a 10-hour preset, so you can load it at night and have food ready in the morning, plus a separate 1-hour cook timer.