For weekday meals, choose according to the task that takes you the most time: an electric pressure cooker is well suited to one-pot dishes, while a cooking food processor also handles prep tasks such as chopping and mixing. If your main priority is cooking several components using oven, steam or air-fry settings, consider a multi-function cooker instead. Then compare usable capacity, accessories, cleaning and the space it needs. None of these appliances eliminates every step involved in making a meal.
A good place to start is by working out whether you spend more time preparing ingredients or keeping an eye on them as they cook.
For casseroles, grains or steaming, an electric pressure cooker lets you choose a cooking programme without needing extra chopping or blending tools. The Cookeo models described by Moulinex France are a good example of this approach; check the settings and cooking bowl of the specific model.
If chopping, mixing, kneading or stirring takes up a large part of your evening, look at cooking food processors and the accessories included. The prep and heating functions described by Moulinex France for the Companion XL and by Magimix France for the Cook Expert meet a different need from pressure cooking alone.
A cooker that combines oven, steam and air-fry functions is worth considering if you want to cook the main dish and a side in the same appliance. Darty’s French product listing for the Ninja Combi SFP700EU describes this type of appliance, but its dimensions and accessory set need to suit your kitchen.
Start by identifying which tasks you want to cut down on, then see how the capacity and cleaning requirements fit your usual meals.
Consider it: for one-pot dishes when you want pre-set cooking programmes and less need to keep an eye on things.
Bear in mind: chopping and blending still need to be done separately; some functions require an additional accessory.
Consider it: if preparing and mixing ingredients slows you down as much as the cooking itself.
Bear in mind: blades, whisks and other accessories mean more parts to handle, clean and store.
Consider it: if cooking the main dish and a side using oven, steam or air-fry settings matters more than chopping or blending.
Bear in mind: you’ll still need to prepare the ingredients, and the space the appliance takes up may affect your choice.
| Priority | What to check | What I need |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-on steps | Check what the cooking programmes do and what still needs to be chopped, mixed or assembled. If these tasks matter to you, check which prep tools are included. | In the evening, am I mainly bothered by keeping an eye on the cooking, or by preparing the ingredients before I even switch the appliance on? |
| Capacity | Compare usable capacity and fill limits, not just the stated volume. For the Cook Expert Original, Magimix France lists a 3.5 L bowl and a usable capacity of 2.5 L; the 12.5 L tank capacity given by Darty for the Ninja Combi SFP700EU measures something different. | I want to make my usual portions without having to work out how many meals I can prepare from the bowl or tank volume alone. |
| Cleaning and space | Find out which parts are actually dishwasher-safe and which have separate cleaning instructions. Allow for the accessories you’ll need to store and measure the space available on your worktop. | An appliance I can keep within easy reach and clean after dinner will be more useful than a set of parts that’s difficult to get out every evening. |
| Pressure cooking | Check the manual for the exact model for filling, handling and care instructions. If you have concerns about a product, search for its reference on RappelConso. | If I choose pressure cooking, I want to understand the instructions for that specific appliance before using it. |
Magimix France gives the Cook Expert Original a total volume of 3.5 L but a usable capacity of 2.5 L. The tank capacity listed by Darty for the Ninja Combi SFP700EU cannot be directly compared with the portions you can make in a food processor bowl.
Check the usable capacity, fill limits and the layout of the baskets or trays you’ll need for your recipes.
Cooking settings can reduce the need to keep an eye on things, but they won’t chop vegetables or mix a preparation for you. A cooking food processor adds some of these functions, along with more parts to look after.
Make a note of what actually slows down your dinners, then look for the functions and accessories that take care of those tasks.
Moulinex France’s documentation states that the Extra Crisp accessory for the Cookeo+ CE85B510 is sold separately. A function you want for your meals may therefore depend on exactly what comes in the box.
Check which accessories are included with the model you’ve chosen and how much space you’ll need to store them.
If this function is part of your decision, the Extra Crisp is an additional accessory you’ll need to buy and store.
Instructions vary from one appliance to another. For example, a recall published by RappelConso on 17 November 2025 concerned a PSD060 0.6L rice cooker that posed an electric shock risk; this recall does not apply to other models.
Keep the manual for the model you buy, check recalls by product reference and follow the handling and cleaning instructions. For cooked food, Anses advises not leaving it at room temperature for more than two hours before refrigerating it.
These ranges show different ways to prepare a meal; the features mentioned relate to the specific models named, not every appliance from each brand.
The Cookeo range focuses on cooking in a bowl, while the Companion XL combines heating with food-preparation accessories, according to Moulinex France’s product information.
The Cook Expert combines cooking with prep tasks such as chopping, grating and kneading, according to Magimix France.
The Combi SFP700EU is an example of a multi-function cooker with oven, steam and air-fry settings, rather than an appliance for preparing ingredients with a knife or blender.
This selection includes cooking food processors that help with ingredient preparation, as well as multi-cookers designed mainly for programmed cooking. Decide which of these uses matters most to you, then check the details of each model.
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Worth considering if preparing ingredients slows you down as much as cooking them: this cooking food processor combines an XL bowl, built-in scales and a large touchscreen. Check that its dimensions suit the space you have in mind and that the recipes on offer work for the dishes you usually make.
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This option could suit meals where preparing and then cooking ingredients in a food processor is useful. Check that the usable bowl capacity is right for your portions, and follow the manual when handling the blades and cleaning the base.
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Consider it if you want to combine pressure cooking and an air-fryer lid in a programmable appliance, without expecting it to chop ingredients. The product title mentions built-in scales; check the usable capacity for pressure cooking and consult the manual for this exact model.
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Designed for one-pot dishes, this model is listed with nine menus, two pressure settings, a 24-hour timer and a frying function. Check the fill limits, the language of the instructions and the manual for this exact appliance before using it for pressure cooking.
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Worth considering for meals that rely mainly on cooking in a bowl rather than chopping ingredients. Compare the 3.8 L capacity with your usual portions, confirm the exact power rating before you buy and check the manual for this model’s pressure-cooking instructions.
Start with the quantities you usually cook, then look for usable capacity rather than the stated volume alone. Moulinex France describes the 3 L Cookeo Touch Mini as a size for two people; for comparison, Magimix France lists the Cook Expert Original as having a total volume of 3.5 L and a usable capacity of 2.5 L.
Not necessarily: the Cookeo models described by Moulinex France focus on cooking settings. If you want to cut down on chopping, mixing or kneading, look at the functions and accessories offered by a cooking food processor, such as Moulinex’s Companion XL or Magimix’s Cook Expert. Don’t assume these functions are included just because an appliance is called a “multi-cooker”.
It makes that part easier to clean, but not the whole appliance. Check the manual for the specific model for separate instructions for the lid, seals, accessories and electrical base. Magimix’s Cook Expert manual, for example, says not to immerse the appliance and to handle the blades with care.
Read the manual for the exact model you’ve bought and follow its filling, handling and care instructions. If you have concerns about a specific product, search for its reference on RappelConso and follow the instructions for any recall. A recall affecting another model doesn’t tell you whether yours is affected.