Oster Pot-Pourri Buffet/Cooker/Server

[schaicho24]

I just was given this awesome little kitchen appliances in almost perfect condition. It looks so cool and it matches their automatic egg cooker base. I wish we had the directions for it though and I can't seem to find any online without paying an arm and a leg. Has anyone had any experience with these? What are some tips and tricks? It has two cooking levels but it is missing the steaming tray for the top layer but otherwise it's complete in the beautiful fading brown color with black and white accents. So excited to use this soon! I'll post pictures soon as well.

 

[mixguy]

Steaming tray? etc

I do remember these do not recall there being a steaming platform included. There is the base that is similar to the Oster Fondue pot with variable heat settings. Two porcelain enamel on aluminum teflon lined pots one that stacks on the other (for double boiler/warmer use) and both molded to fit the bottom of heating base. There is a lid that fits either pot, having a spike handle that was judged as not safe. There was also a recipe/use and care booklet. Not very many recipes included, but enough to give you inspiration to vary and adapt some in your own repertoire. I thought of the unit as more of a buffet warmer, I did not find the pan very durable and needed hand washing care. The two tone art design and choice of color did not appeal to me, my preference is for something more shinny and dishwasher safe. If I am in error in my description please address, stating what I remember from over 30 yrs ago. GE also had a similar product that included the fondue set up (pot and forks) it came in a was a shade of yellow/gold.

 

[panthera]

I'll look - we may have the directions stashed in a base

However, as we still use ours regularly a few notes:

1) Quality is typical of that era. DO NOT FORCE anything or wash in anything but the mildest of dishwater soaps. No abrasives or scotch-brite.

2) Check the screws to everything regularly.

I have found the temperature control to be amongst the most accurate of any I've ever used - even a beer/cheese sauce stays just right. I suggest you use recipes aimed at slow cookers and fondue. I also suggest you try some pure cooking oil deep enough to give an accurate reading and note the temperatures reached.

 

I like these little things. Not my favourite design era, but very useful. Oh - some Oster stainless steel fondue pots fit perfectly, making dishwasher cleaning possible. The Teflon finish, though, I must admit has held up scratch free now for going on 4 decades, so I can't complain.