hints
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Condensation will drip from the
upper basket into the lower basket.
So make sure the flavours go well
together.
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Liquid left over in the drip tray is
good for making soup or stock. But
be careful: it will be very hot.
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You can also use the rice bowl for
cooking anything in liquid (eg
vegetables in sauces or poaching
fish in water).
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Leave gaps between pieces of food.
And put the thicker pieces nearer the
outside.
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Stir large amounts half way through
cooking.
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Smaller amounts cook faster than
larger amounts.
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Similar-sized pieces of food cook evenly.
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Like a conventional oven, you can add
food as you go along. If something
needs less time, add it later.
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If you lift the lid, steam will escape
and cooking will take longer.
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The cooking times on pages 6 - 7
are guides based on using the lower
basket. The higher the food is, the
slower it cooks. So allow an extra
5 - 10 minutes for food in the next
basket above. Check that food is
thoroughly cooked before eating.
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If your food's not cooked enough,
reset the time. You may need to top
up with water.
using the steam tube
Use the steam tube when you want
to cook large quantities of the same
food such as fruit or vegetables at
the same time.
1 Place equal amounts of the same
food in each tier. (Where appropriate
the food should be cut into equal
size pieces).
2 Follow steps 1 to 4 ‘to use your
steamer’.
3 Fit the assembled tray marked 1 into
the steamer.
4 Place the steam tube upright in the
centre of the bottom tray, then fit the
assembled tray 2 over the steam
tube. When using the steam tube
the disc should be removed.
5 Fi the assembled tray 3 on the top.
6 Fit the lid.
important
The steam tube must be used in
conjunction with all three baskets.
care and cleaning
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Before cleaning, always switch off,
unplug and let everything cool.
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Never put your steamer base in
water or let the cord or plug get wet.
cleaning the water tank
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Empty, then rinse out with warm
water and dry.
cleaning the outside
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Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry.
all other parts
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Wash, then dry.
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Don’t wash parts in the dishwasher.
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For storage, stack the assembled
baskets one inside the other, starting
with the highest numbered basket
and finishing with basket number 1.
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Push excess cord into the back of
the steamer.
descaling
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Descaling increases steam power
and helps your steamer last longer.
1 Pour clear vinegar into the tank up
to 'Min'. Don't use a descaler.
2 Fit the drip tray, assembled baskets
and lid.
3 Plug in and set the timer for 20-25
minutes. Ensure the room in well
ventilated. Unplug if the vinegar
overflows.
4 Unplug and when the steamer is
cool, pour away the vinegar and
rinse out the tank several times with
water. Wash the drip tray, basket
rings, trays and lid.
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