Black & Decker HS2776 Flavor Scenter Steamer Deluxe Review

We've had our Black & Decker HS2776 Double-Decker Flavor-Scenter Steamer Deluxe for many years now and it still works wonderfully. I prefer rice steamed in this unit over cooking rice on the stovetop since cooked rice is clumpy and stuck together, yet when steamed it stays fluffy. This steamer deluxe is easy to use (there is a timer to set and it turns itself off when completed). I prefer to hand wash the cover, steaming bowls, rice bowl and drip tray, however they are top rack dish washer safe. Calcium and other minerals do build up on the heater element in the water reservoir, however these are easily removed by covering the element with white vinegar and heating until the deposits fall off. You do have to be sure to rinse the water reservoir thoroughly so that your food doesn't taste like vinegar later. It steams fresh and frozen fruit, vegetables, seafood, fish and meats. I either use a spray on oil or wipe oil onto the bottom and sides of the steamer bowls before adding the food so that it does not stick. When making rice or steaming meat I will place vegetables on top, however steaming rice on the top has never worked; it doesn't seem to be hot or steamy enough.