Unfortunately, we do not have any further information on this, but it is not mentioned in the instructions for use that this would be possible, possibly for safety reasons.

No, not this version. You can find the CH version under this link; WMF KÜCHENminis CH-Edition

From plastic

And can anyone recommend using the steamer completely as a rice cooker (with other bowl inserts)? Should also be able to cook rice for 6 people at once...?

Yes, Cromargan is stainless steel. It's a brand name that WMF also uses for its cutlery and pans. But the black parts (handles, edges of the intermediate shelves) are plastic.

Yes, there are few applications for which the partition is needed.

Yes, you can. It's just a shaky business. But I don't really see the point. Saving electricity...? Or do you have several containers? I have four of them. But the centre pieces are for diverting the steam. But you have to rebuild it a bit... But I can answer your question with "YES".

Yes, it has a separate vegetable basket that you can place on top of the rice pot and then cook both at the same time. You can see this well in pictures 2 and 3 and the one before last.

Mine came with a CH plug.

Available from Brack. Yes. WMF has a matching glass lid that we can order for you on request. The WMF article number is 10 0005 0023. To order, please contact our sales department (verkauf@brack.ch or tel. 062 889 80 80) and quote this number. Copied from https://www.brack.ch/wmf-dampfgarer-kuechenmini-380508 at the bottom

Defrosting is possible, but you have to take into account how thick the vegetable pieces or fish fillets are and the amount you fill in so that everything is cooked. Tip: Select a longer setting. I am very satisfied with this appliance.

No, the compartments do not fit together for storage.

No, it does not have that function.

No, during cooking, steam does not pass from the rice level to the vegetable level because the two compartments are separated to prevent flavours from mixing. Each cooking zone is independent and adjustable, so the steam cooks rice and vegetables separately without affecting each other.

It is not possible to cook rice in the lower part and vegetables in the upper part with a lid at the same time, because this model is a rice cooker with an integrated steamer function but does not have a separate upper basket for simultaneous steaming of vegetables over rice. The steamer is integrated for steaming, but the capacity is 1 litre and there is no separate upper basket for simultaneously steaming vegetables over rice.

You can cook the rice inside the pot and at the same time cook vegetables in the steamer compartment above the rice. The WMF Küchenminis rice cooker offers a steamer function that allows you to cook vegetables or other ingredients while cooking rice. The pot has a non-stick coating that makes it easier to cook rice while the vegetables are being prepared in the steamer compartment.

The WMF Küchenminis rice cooker can be used to cook rice and vegetables at the same time. It has a steam cooking attachment that can be used to gently steam vegetables while rice is being prepared in the inner pot. This means there is no need for a second cooking process, both can be done at the same time.

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This is the chrome-coloured version, I will gladly forward this to the responsible department for revision, thank you very much for the hint!

The cooking container of the WMF Küchenminis rice cooker is made of Cromargan®, which is a special stainless steel alloy. This choice of material offers robustness and durability. There is no indication that the container is made of aluminium.

The Küchenminis rice cooker from WMF, especially the versions mentioned in the search results, has a cooking container made of Cromargan® stainless steel. Cromargan® is a high-quality stainless steel known for its robustness and corrosion resistance. There is no indication that the container is made of aluminium. The use of stainless steel offers advantages such as even heat distribution and easy cleaning, which is ideal for preparing rice, quinoa and vegetables.