Tesco ST10 User Manual page 2

ST10 Steamer: User Guide
Use the appliance on a stable heat-resistant surface.
Safety Guide $
Never leave the appliance unattended when it is
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Please follow all the precautions listed below for safety and to
operational.
reduce the risk of injury or electrical shock.
$ Make sure that the power cable does not touch any hot
$ Read all the instructions and retain them.
surface or overhang a table edge.
$ Warning: Do NOT operate the appliance if the base unit or
Do not use the appliance outdoors.
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attachments are damaged. Consult a qualified service
Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet when not in use
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technician for advice and repair.
and before cleaning.
$ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
$ Do not use attachments or accessories not recommended
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified
by the manufacturer.
person in order to avoid a hazard. There are no user
Close supervision is necessary when an appliance is used
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serviceable parts in this appliance.
near children. Parents must warn children not to touch hot
$ Warning: Burns can occur from touching hot parts, hot
appliance parts. Children should not operate this
water, steam or food. Position the appliance away from
appliance.
walls and cabinets to prevent damage from steam .
$ Do not use the appliance for any purpose not expressly
$ To prevent burns, remove lid slowly with the inside of lid
specified in this manual.
pointing away from you and let steam escape gradually.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
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Use oven gloves or a cloth when removing steaming bowls
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children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
or lid.
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
$ Do not reach over the appliance when it is generating steam. they have been given supervision or instruction
$ When checking food, use a long handled spoon or tongs. concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
$ Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
$ Always use sufficient water for the steaming time. $
play with the appliance
$ Do not line the water basin with aluminium foil.
$ Do not immerse the base unit of the appliance or the ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
electrical cord or plug in water or liquids.
Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage of your
Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric
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electricity supply is the same as that shown on the rating plate.
burner.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The water basin in the base unit should be thoroughly
INTRODUCTION $
wiped out with a damp cloth.
Please read all the instructions and the safety notes carefully
Assemble the steamer as shown in the assembly diagram
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and familiarise yourself with the features and operation of your
on the next page. The bowls are marked on the handles for
steamer before use.
easy identification during assembly and storage. The bowl
IMPORTANT NOTE. This appliance is for normal household use
with one mark should be at the bottom, then the bowl with
only. It is unsuitable for commercial use.
two marks, and the bowl with three marks on the top.
UNPACKING THE STEAMER
Always operate the steamer with the drip tray and the lid in
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place though you may use one or two steamer bowls
Unpack your steamer carefully. Identify all the components
depending on the amount of food you wish to steam.
listed in the drawing on Page 3.
STORAGE
The components of your steamer are:
$ Steamer Base
Store the steamer fully assembled with the rice bowl in one of
$ Drip tray the bowls.
$ Three steamer bowls with integrated egg holders
$ Steamer lid
$ Rice Bowl
If any items are missing or damaged, contact your nearest
Tesco store for assistance.
Remove all wrappings, labels, etc. from the containers.
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Retain the packaging for future transportation of the
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steamer. If you dispose of the packaging, please do so with
regard to any recycling provisions in your area.
PREPARATIONS FOR USE
Choose a flat stable work surface away from sources of
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cold, heat and damp and with unrestricted access.
$ Ensure ample operating space in the work area.
Make sure there is no object, cupboard etc. above the
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steamer as the steam could damage it.
$ Wash the lid, steamer bowls, and drip tray in warm soapy
water, rinse well and dry thoroughly.
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USING THE STEAMER
COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS ADDING WATER
CAUTION: Only fresh water should be added to
Bowl sizes are marked
the water basin. NEVER add seasonings, or other
on the handles
liquids to the water.
Place the appliance on a firm and stable surface.
Unplug the steamer from the mains supply.
Steamer Lid
Fill the water basin with fresh tap water up to the
Top steamer max mark. Do not exceed the Max. Level!
bowl ( )
You may fill the reservoir either directly
Middle steamer
bowl ( )
Lower steamer
bowl ( )
Water inlet
or via the filler compartment .
Drip tray
Water Gauge
Timer with bell
ASSEMBLY OPERATION
Plug the unit into the mains and switch the power on.
Set the timer for the required
Place the drip $
tray in the base. time. The steamer light
come on. The maximum time
Make sure it sits
securely. you can set is 70 minutes. If you
need to steam for longer
periods, you can add time
ADDING FOOD .
whenever you wish.
Fill one or more bowls with the food you wish to steam. Do not
$ After about 3-4 minutes steaming will begin.
overfill the bowls or some food will only be partially cooked.
(Condensation will occur during steaming - this is normal.)
FILLING THE BOWLS
$ When steaming is complete: the timer will give a single
Use one or more bowls as needed. Place the bowls in the
ring. The Power indicator light will go out and the appliance
correct order. The bowl with one mark on the handles should
will automatically switch off.
be at the bottom, the bowl with two marks above it and the
NOTE: The timer operates whether the steamer is plugged into the
bowl with three marks on the top.
mains or not. Be sure the light comes on when setting the timer.
Cover the uppermost bowl with the lid.
WARNING: during use do not touch the base, bowls or lid as
The bases of the steamer bowls are detachable if you need to
they get very hot.
steam items in a high vessel. Hold the bowl as shown, press the
WARNING: to prevent burns, always use oven gloves or a
base out from the bottom and then assemble the steamer. The
cloth when removing the lid or steaming bowls as hot steam
lowest basket must always be used with the base in place.
will escape. Remove the lid slowly with the inside of the lid
pointing away from you and let the steam escape gradually.
Hold the lid over the unit to allow any condensation to drain
into the steamer.
DO NOT reach into the unit while steaming. If you need to
check on cooking progress or to stir the food, use a long
handled utensil.
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DURING COOKING
NEVER allow the water to fall below
the MIN mark. When the water level falls to the MIN mark you
must add water to the steamer. Add water up to the MAX level.
Do NOT overfill. You may use lukewarm (but not hot) water if
you wish.
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED
To prevent foods from being overcooked, remove the steamer
USING TWO (OR THREE) STEAMER BOWLS
Always place the largest pieces or food with the longest
cooking time in the lower bowl.
You may place different foods in the upper and lower bowlS,
but as condensation will drip from the upper bowl be sure the
MAX MARK
flavours complement each other.
MIN MARK
When steaming meat or poultry and vegetables, place the
meat or poultry in the lowest bowl so juices from raw or
partially cooked meat cannot drip onto other foods.
Steaming times for food in the upper bowls are usually slightly
longer so allow an extra 5 minutes.
If foods with different cooking times are being steamed, start
steaming with the food with the longest cooking time in the
lower bowl . When the remaining steaming time reaches that
of the food with the shorter cooking time, carefully remove the
lid with oven gloves and place the next bowl on top. Cover with
the lid and continue steaming.
STEAMING EGGS
Stand eggs upright in the
special recesses provided
in the trays.
will
STEAMING CHARTS
Steaming times are for the quantity stated in the chart or
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recipe. For larger or smaller quantities, adjust the time
STEAMING FISH
$ Fish is cooked when it is opaque and flakes easily
with a fork.
$ Frozen fish may be steamed without defrosting if
FISH TYPE
Frozen
FISH, fillets
Fresh
FISH, Cod, salmon
in thick steaks Tuna
CLAMS Fresh
LOBSTER, tails Fresh
MUSSELS Fresh
OYSTERS Fresh
SCALLOPS Fresh
bowl immediately, using a cloth or oven gloves and place it on
a plate or on the reversed lid.
$ If you have placed any food utensil in a steamer bowl,
remove it carefully, holding it by the sides. If necessary use a
kitchen implement long enough for this. Empty the water
basin and change the water after each use.
$ After use, unplug the appliance and allow it to cool
completely before emptying the water basin.
accordingly.
Times may vary depending on the size of food
pieces, spacing of the food in the steamer basket, freshness
of food and personal preference. As you become familiar
with the steamer, adjust cooking times.
$ Steaming times are all based on food cooked in the lower
basket, unless stated otherwise. Food cooked in the upper
basket may take slightly longer to cook.
$ All times stated in the charts and recipes are based on the
use of cold water. To slightly reduce the steaming time you
may start with warm (but not boiling) water.
$ For best results, use pieces of food similar in size. If pieces
vary in size layering is required. Place smaller pieces on top.
A single layer of food steams faster than several layers.
$ Do not crowd food in the steaming bowl. Arrange the food
with spaces between pieces to allow for maximum steam
flow. When steaming large quantities of food, remove lid
about halfway through the steaming time and stir using a
long handled utensil, protecting your hands from the
steam with oven gloves.
Save the liquid in the drip tray to use in soups, sauces and
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gravies. Do not use fatty stock from steamed meat and
poultry if you are on a low fat diet or counting calories.
Never steam meat, poultry or seafood from frozen. Always
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thaw completely first.
$ Rice, fruit, vegetables, vegetable pates, puddings, etc.
should be steamed in heatproof utensils designed for use
with steamers. Ensure there is ample room for steam to
circulate throughout the steamer.
the pieces are separated before steaming and the
cooking time is extended.
$ Add lemon wedges and herbs while steaming to
improve flavour.
$ Fish should be opaque and flake easily.
Q TY . STEAM TIME SPECIAL NOTES
250g 10-12min Fish is cooked when it is opaque and
250g 6-8 min flakes easily with a fork.
Fish is cooked when it is opaque and
250/400g 10-12min
250/400g 12-15min flakes easily with a fork.
Layer shells for best steam flow. Steaming
400g See notes
is done when shells are completely open.
Meat will be opaque when done. Cook
2 tails 20-22min
longer if necessary.
Steaming is done when shells are fully
400g 8-10min
open.
Steaming is done when shells are fully
6 16-10min
open.
Stir halfway through steam time. Meat is
400g 8-10min
opaque and flaky when done.
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