Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the steamer on. Remove all packaging before use. A IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Follow basic safety precautions, including: 1 The steamer must only be used by a responsible adult. Use and store the steamer out of reach of children. 2 Don’t put the steamer in liquid, don’t use it in a bathroom, near water, or outdoors. 3 Don’t put frozen meat or poultry in the steamer – defrost fully before use. 4 Fill the reservoir at least to the MIN mark, but not above the MAX mark. If you overfill, it may spit boiling water and you may damage the steamer....

18 Don’t connect the steamer via a timer or remote control system. 19 Don’t use the steamer if it’s damaged or malfunctions. 20 If the cable is damaged, return the steamer, to avoid hazard. household use only U PREPARATION 1 Put the base unit on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface, close to a power socket, and out of reach of children. 2 Steam will escape, so don’t put it near curtains, under shelves or cupboards, or near anything that might be damaged by the escaping steam. 3 Have dinner plates or a tray handy to put the baskets on afterwards, as they’ll drip. This would be a good time to...

C STEAM ROOM 11 To allow the steam to circulate a) pack food loosely in the baskets b) whenever possible, use single layers of food c) leave spaces between the pieces d) when layering food in a basket, leave spaces between the pieces in each layer to let steam circulate through the layers C UNIFORMITY 12 For uniform cooking a) cut all pieces of food in a basket to roughly the same size b) put larger pieces, or food with long cooking times, nearest the reservoir c) put smaller pieces, or food with short cooking times, furthest from it C OVERCOOKING 13 Don’t worry too much about overcooking – steaming...

21 When the timer returns to 0, the element will switch off, and the light will go out. , The timer is clockwork, it will continue to whirr till its spring has wound down. Don’t worry about this – if the light is off, the element is off. C EMPTYING 22 Unplug the base unit (switch the socket off first, if it’s switchable). 23 Everything will be hot – use oven gloves or a cloth – use the handles. 24 Steam will escape from the baskets – keep hands, face, etc. away from the area above the steamer. Don’t lean over it. 25 When you lift the lid, angle it to direct steam away from your body. 26 Put the...

33 It’s still not a good idea (letting it boil dry), as you lose control of the cooking process, but it needn’t be a disaster. 34 In the event of a boil-dry occurring (that sounds better than “if you forget, and let it boil dry”, doesn’t it?) the thermostat will cut off power to the element, but the light will remain lit, unless the timer has returned to 0. 35 The thermostat will cycle on and off till either (a) you add water, or (b) the timer switches the steamer off. 36 Unplug the base unit, let it cool for a few minutes, then fill up with boiling water and start again. 37 When calculating...

meat and poultry quantity time chicken breasts (boneless fillets) 400g (lib) 20-30 (prick before cooking) fish and seafood quantity time fish fillets, fresh 200g (Vilb) 10 fish steaks, fresh 200g (Vilb) 12-17 lobster tail, frozen 2 pieces 20-22 & Discard any mussels that are open prior to cooking, steam the remaining mussels till the shells open fully, and discard any mussels that aren't open after cooking. vegetables quantity time artichokes, fresh 2-3 medium 40-45 cauliflower 1 head, cored 15 mushrooms, fresh 200g (Vilb) 10-13 peas, green, shelled 400g (lib) 12-15 peppers, deseeded & sliced...

C CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1 Unplug the steamer and let it cool down fully. 2 Wash the lid, baskets, and mounts in warm, soapy water, then rinse thoroughly and dry. 3 Wipe the base unit, inside and out, with a clean damp cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a little washing-up liquid, but make sure you remove all trace of it before using the steamer. 4 Don’t put the base unit in water or any other liquid. 5 Don’t put any part of the steamer in a dishwasher. 6 Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. C SCALE 7 In time, scale deposits may build up on the surfaces of the reservoir...

The product doesn't need an earth. To replace the plug, fit the blue wire to N, and the brown wire to L. Fit the cord grip. If in doubt, call an electrician. ^e<utral Don't use a non-rewireable/moulded plug unless the (blue) fuse cover is in place. If you remove the plug, dispose of it.

H ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances in electrical and electronic goods, appliances marked with this symbol mustn’t be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste, but recovered, reused, or recycled. S SERVICE If you ring Customer Service, please have the Model No. to hand, as we won’t be able to help you without it. It’s on the rating plate (usually underneath the product). The product isn’t user-serviceable. If it’s not working, read the instructions, check the plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If it’s still not working, consult...