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, Check that the steam tube is sitting on the floor of the reservoir, and centred on the
element.
C ASSEMBLY
10 Sit the tray on the base unit.
11 The basket handles are marked 1, 2, and 3.
a) fit basket 1 on top of the tray, then put food in the basket
b) fit basket 2 on top of basket 1, then put food in basket 2
c) fit basket 3 on top of basket 2, then put food in basket 3
C FILLING
12 Juices from the upper baskets will drip into the baskets below, so don’t put delicate
flavours below strong ones, or vegetables below greasy foods.
13 To allow the steam to circulate:
a) pack food loosely in the baskets
b) whenever possible, use single layers of food
c) if you must use more than one layer of food, leave space between the pieces to
let the steam circulate through the layers
d) don’t line the baskets with paper, foil, or anything that will block the steam holes
14 For uniform cooking:
a) try to 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 tray
c) put smaller pieces, or food with short cooking times, furthest from it
C FIT THE LID
15 Fit the lid on the topmost basket.
16 Don’t try to steam without the lid in place. The food won’t cook, the water won’t last,
and you’ll fill the kitchen with steam.
C SWITCH ON
17 Plug the base unit into a power socket (switch the socket on, if it’s switchable).
18 Turn the timer clockwise to the time required.
19 The light will glow.
20 Within about 20 seconds, steam will start to fill the baskets.
21 When the timer runs down, a bell will sound, and the appliance will switch off.
C EMPTYING
22 Unplug the appliance (switch the socket off first, if it’s switchable).
23 Everything will be hot – use oven gloves or a cloth – use the handles.
24 When you lift the lid, angle it to direct steam away from your body.
25 Rest the lid on a plate.
26 Lift the baskets off the appliance and set them down on plates.
27 Remove the tray carefully – the juices will be hot, and they may stain if spilt.
28 Empty the reservoir via one of the pouring lips at the sides.
C STOPPING EARLY
29 If you want to stop the appliance early, unplug it.
30 Don’t turn the timer anti-clockwise – you’ll damage it.
