Tesco ST10 User Manual

possible time as they lose colour easily.
STEAMING VEGETABLES
Salt and season vegetables after steaming.
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Cut off thick stems from cauliflower, broccoli and
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cabbage. $ Frozen vegetables should not be thawed before
steaming.
Steam leafy, green vegetables for the shortest
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VEGETABLE TYPE Q TY . STEAM TIME SPECIAL NOTES
ARTICHOKES Fresh 3 Med. 45-50 min Cut off base.
Fresh 400g 13-15min Lie flat in basket. Criss cross 2nd layer
ASPARAGUS
Frozen 400g 16-18min to allow steam flow.
BABY
Fresh 230g 30-35min Stir halfway through steam time.
SWEETCORN
Fresh, whole 400g 38-40min
BEANS, green Stir halfway through steam time.
Frozen 400g 25-28min
Stir halfway through steam time.
BEANS, runner Fresh, slices 400g 45-50min
Fresh, florets 400g 16-18min Remove stalk. Stir halfway
BROCCOLI
Frozen 400g 15-18min Through steam time.
CABBAGE Fresh, sliced 400g 35-40min Stir halfway through steam time.
Fresh,
CARROTS 400g 20-22min Stir
Stir halfway through steam time.
1/4 in slices
Fresh, florets 400g 16-18min
CAULIFLOWER Stir halfway through steam time.
Frozen 400g 18-20min
Fresh,
COURGETTES 400g 15-18min Stir halfway through steam time.
1/4in slices
MUSHROOMS, Stir halfway through steam time. Use
Fresh 200g 12-15min
button stock for gravy, sauce or stock.
PEAS Frozen 400g 15-18min Stir halfway through steam time.
Fresh, very Turn each potato over halfway through
POTATOES, new 400g 20-22min
small cooking.
SPINACH Fresh 250g 8-10min Stir halfway through steam time.
Serve steamed meat and poultry with flavoursome
STEAMING MEAT AND POULTRY $
sauces or marinade before steaming.
$ Steaming has the advantage of allowing all the fat
Thoroughly cook all food before serving. Pierce
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to drip away during cooking. Due to the gentle heat
with a knife or skewer to check that the centre is
only choose tender lean cuts of meat and trim off all
cooked and juices run clear. Use fresh herbs while
fat. Meat suitable for grilling is ideal for steaming.
steaming to add flavour.
STEAM
FOOD TYPE Q TY . SPECIAL NOTES
TIME
Sliced Rump, Sirloin or Trim off all fat. Cooking is complete
BEEF 250g 8-10min
Fillet when beef has a firm texture.
Remove skin before cooking. Layer
CHICKEN Boneless Breast 4 pieces 12-15min
for maximum steam flow.
After steaming brown skin under grill,
CHICKEN Drumsticks 4 pieces 25min
if desired.
Chops with or 4 chops
LAMB 10-15min Trim off all fat.
without bone (25mm thick)
Loin cut into
LAMB 400g 10-15min Trim off all fat.
pieces
Tenderloin, fillet, loin 400g: (4 pieces
PORK 5-10min Trim off all fat.
steaks or loin chops 25mm thick)
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ST10 Steamer: User Guide
STEAMING RICE bowl specially designed for steamers and add the
required quantity of liquid together with the rice.
$ Place the rice bowl in the top tier of the steamer.
$ There must be ample room around the bowl for
$ Place the rice in the rice bowl or an oval heatproof
steam to circulate freely through the steamer.
ADDED ADDED STEAM STEAM
FOOD FOOD TYPE TYPE QUANTITY QUANTITY SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES
WATER WATER TIME TIME
RICE RICE White White 200g 200g 300 ml 300 ml 20 min 20 min Serves 2 Serves 2
Easy Easy
RICE RICE 400g 400g 600 ml 600 ml 30 min 30 min Serves 4 Serves 4
cook cook
RICE RICE Brown Brown 200g 200g 300 ml 300 ml 35 min 35 min Serves 3 Serves 3
RICE RICE Monitor water level and add more Monitor water level and add more
Pudding Pudding 100g rice + 30g 100g rice + 30g 500ml 500ml
75 min 75 min
PUDDING PUDDING
Rice Rice caster sugar caster sugar warm milk warm milk if necessary if necessary
BOIL DRY CUT OUT not use brown vinegar, or any other chemical or a
proprietary descaler.
if the steamer is accidentally switched on empty or
Assemble the steamer and plug into the mains.
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boils dry, the thermostat turns off and the heater
$ Set the timer for 20-25 minutes. Warning: if the
element stops working. When you refill the water tank
vinegar begins to boil over the edge of base, unplug
after the thermostat has switched the unit off, the
and switch off the timer. Reduce the quantity of
thermostat turns on and the heater element begins
vinegar slightly.
operating. Whenever the heater element is operational
$ When the timer bell rings, unplug from the wall
the lightis illuminated.
socket and allow to cool completely before pouring
CLEANING AND CARE
out the vinegar.
These steps should be taken after every use. $ Rinse the water basin several times with cold water.
$ Unplug the appliance at the wall socket and leave
WARRANTY
it to cool completely before cleaning.
Your appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months
$ Do not clean any part of the unit with abrasive
from the date of purchase. If a fault develops during this
cleaners, washing soda, or bleach.
period, please return the unit to your nearest Tesco
$ Do not clean the bowls or appliance body with the
store together with the original receipt as proof of
abrasives or abrasive cleaners.
purchase. This warranty in no way affects your
$ Wash the lid, steamer bowls and drip tray in hot
consumer rights
water and washing-up liquid. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
SPECIFICATIONS
$ Fill the water basin with warm, soapy water and
Model No ST10 Steamer
wipe with a cloth. Rinse thoroughly and pour out all
Mains Voltage 220V-240V AC, 50 Hz
the residual water.
Mains Power 600 - 700W
$ Wipe the base with a damp cloth. DO NOT immerse
Weight 2.2 kg
the base of the unit in water
$ Store the unit correctly assembled, in a safe, dry UK: Waste electrical products should not be
place out of the reach of children. The steamer may disposed of with household waste.
be stored in the storage or assembled position. disposal facilities exist, for your nearest
facilities see www.recycle-more.co.uk or in-
DESCALING
stor e for details.
The steamer must be descaled regularly to maintain
ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005.
steam production and extend the life of the unit. The
Waste electrical products should not be
frequency with which you need to descale the steamer
disposed of with household waste. Please
will vary as scale build up depends on the hardness of
recycle where facilities exist. Check with
the water in your area and the amount of use.
your Local Authority or retailer for recycling
$ Fill the water basin with a strong solution of white
advice.
vinegar and water up to the maximum mark. Do
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