Sunbeam ST6810 User's Manual
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1. 1 Turn unit on by pressing the Power p 00 00 will appear on the LCD screen 2 Press the SET button once and the word STEAMER will appear on the LCD screen An automatic cooking time of 10 minutes will appear To change this time use the MIN minutes and HR hours buttons to change cooking time to the desired cooking time There is a maximum cooking time of 3 hours 59 minutes Using your VitaSteam Deluxe continued 3 Press the SET button again and the word TIMER will appear on the LCD Press the MIN minutes button to the desired delay time There is a maximum of 30 minutes that this function can be used for Once the delay time has been chosen the unit will turn on automatically after 5 seconds and the delay countdown will begin Once the delay time has finished the Steamer will start the cooking process Keep warm function The steamer is fitted with a Keep Warm function Once the selected cooking time has finished the Steamer will beep 5 times The unit will automatically go to the Keep Warm function where the Steamer will switch itself on and off releasing a small amount of steam at a time to keep your food warm The Steamer will stay in the Keep Warm setting function for 1 hour After 1 hour the Steamer will beep 3 times and the Steamer will turn off For Best Results The cooking times stated in this booklet are a guide only The steaming time required for specific foods is affec2. Fold through flour and spices 5 Pour mixture into the prepared bowl cover with a double layer of foil and tie firmly with string to form a good seal 6 Place into steamer Place the lid on and set timer Note the water levels will need to be refilled during the cooking time of this recipe 7 Re heat pudding by heating pudding in steamer for 1 hour prior to serving Serve with brandy custard Baileys chocolate Souffl Serves 6 Approximate steaming time 25 minutes 125g dark chocolate l4 cup caster sugar 4 eggs separated plus 1 extra egg white 1 tablespoon Baileys Irish cream 1 Lightly grease rice cooker bowl 2 Melt chocolate gently in a heat proof bowl over a pan of simmering water Once the chocolate has melted remove from heat and stir through the sugar until dissolved Lightly beat the egg yolks and Baileys Stir through the chocolate mixture 3 In a large bowl beat the egg whites using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form Stir through one third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture then fold through the remaining egg whites 4 Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared rice cooker bowl Cover the rice cooker bowl with a piece of greased baking paper 5 Place rice cooker bowl into steaming tray Replace the lid and set the timer 6 Serve immediately with cream or ice cream and drizzled with extra Baileys Notes Notes Sunbeam 12 Month Replacement Guarantee We are so confi
3. In a small saucepan lightly saut bacon and green onions Add wine and simmer until nearly all the liquid has evaporated Remove from heat 2 Add breadcrumbs pinenuts and sour cream Stir to combine 3 Place filling into fish cavity 4 Place fish onto piece of greased foil and pour lemon juice and black pepper over fish Cover with foil 5 Place fish into Steamer Basket Place the lid on and set the timer Steam until the fish flakes easily with a fork 19 20 Recipes continued Herb Salmon Cutlets Approximate cooking time 28 30 minutes 2 salmon cutlets 2 onions thinly sliced rind and juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 tablespoon chopped dill black pepper 1 Lie cutlets in Steamer Basket Arrange onion over cutlets Sprinkle with lemon rind juice herbs and black pepper 2 Position the Rice cooker bowl place the lid on and set the timer Spicy Whole Chicken Approximate steaming time 50 minutes 1 x 1 3kg chicken 2 lemons rind and juice removed 3 cloves garlic 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon tumeric Yo teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 Remove giblets wash and pat dry chicken 2 Place lemon rind and garlic cloves inside the chicken Position the chicken breast up in the Rice Cooker bowl 3 Combine lemon juice brown sugar tumeric cumin and cayenne pepper Brush mixture over the chicken using a pastry brush 4 Position the Rice cooker bowl
4. place the lid on and set the timer Saucy Drumsticks Serves 2 Approximate steaming time 20 25 minutes l4 cup tomato sauce 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon Dijonnaise 4 chicken drumsticks 1 Combine tomato sauce barbecue sauce Worcestershire sauce brown sugar and Dijonnaise in a jug 2 Place drumsticks in a ceramic dish and cover with marinade Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes 3 Arrange drumsticks in Steamer Basket thickest part to outside of Steamer tray Cover with lid and set timer Recipes continued Ginger Beef Approximate steaming time 20 30 minutes 2 pieces of rump steak trimmed of fat 3 tablespoons marmalade 3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 teaspoon fresh ginger 1 tablespoon wine vinegar 1 Mix together marmalade ginger garlic ground ginger and wine vinegar Spread over sides of the beef Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight 2 Arrange steaks in the Steamer tray Place the lid on and set the timer Honey amp Mustard Lamb Approximate steaming time 10 15 minutes 4 lamb steaks trimmed of fat 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 2 tablespoons mild mustard 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 Mix together sesame seeds mustard honey and soy sauce Spread over both sides of the lamb Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight 2 Arrange lamb in Steamer tr
5. 2 cups of water in which 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar has been dissolved or ii 2 cups of water to which 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar has been added Pour the solution into the reservoir position the Lid and operate your Sunbeam VitaSteam Electronic for approximately 15 minutes Remove the lid and clean as directed If excess scale has built up repeat this process Note If food with a strong odour such as fish and cabbage has been steamed the above procedure may be followed with the Steamer trays or rice cooker bowl in position This will ensure that the odour is not transferred to the next steaming cycle Vegetables guide to steaming times The following are some handy hints on how 5 When steaming several different to steam vegetables vegetables at once place the largest and 1 Before steaming wash the vegetables firmest in the steamer first Add other thoroughly vegetables according to size during the 2 Cut off stems and peel if desired steaming time 6 If a sauce or liquid is to be prepared with the vegetables use the rice bowl for steaming 7 Frozen vegetables should not be thawed before steaming 3 Cut vegetable to the desired size smaller pieces steam faster than larger ones 4 To retain the vegetables flavour and nutrients steam until just tender but still slightly firm APPROX TIME VEGETABLE QUANTITY IN MINUTES Artichokes globe 3 whole tops trimmed 18 25 A
6. 42 45 Poach in Rice Cooker bowl Boneless Chicken whole 1 3kg 50 Duck pieces 500g 4 6 pieces 47 50 Remove all visible fat Quail whole 500g 6 pieces 22 25 Whole breast 200g 38 45 fillet 1 side of breast Eggs guide to cooking times The following are some handy hints for cooking eggs in the VitaSteam Electronic 1 The Steamer is ideal for boiling poaching or scrambling eggs 2 Using the Steamer tray eggs may be cooked in the shell or cracked into individual size heatproof dishes VARIETY QUANTITY Soft Boiled 1 8 Hard Boiled 1 8 POACHED 1 6 3 Scrambled eggs may be prepared in the rice cooker bowl 4 Large eggs will require slightly longer cooking times Crack eggs into well greased ramekin dishes or smallcups and place into Steamer Cover and steam SCRAMBLED 6 APPROX TIME IN MINUTES 7 9 12 19 IIS 17 20 Beat together eggs and ly cup milk in rice cooker bowl Season with salt and pepper Stir eggs 2 3 times during cooking Guide to recipes The recipes in this book are a guide to the various types of food you can cook in your Sunbeam VitaSteam Electronic Each recipe specifies if the Steamer tray or the rice cooker bow should be used Under each recipe title there is a note of the approximate cooking time required This may not always produce food cooked to your personal taste over cooked under cooked However after you have used your Sunbeam VitaSteam Electronic and ex
7. in the top steaming tray with the lid Both uncooked rice and water must be added to the Rice Bowl Check the recommended quantities on Page 12 For perfect rice ensure you rinse rice properly with cold running water before cooking When handling the Rice Bowl use insulated pot holders oven mitts to avoid burns from the hot steam Care and Cleaning Before cleaning your Sunbeam VitaSteam Electronic ensure the power is turned off at the power outlet and the plug removed Wash the rice bowl steam tray drip trays and the lid in warm soapy water rinse and dry DO NOT wash in dishwasher as the hot water temperatures and harsh detergents may ultimately warp and scratch these parts DO NOT use abrasives or abrasive cleaners as these may also cause scratching Wipe out the interior of the steamer base with a warm damp cloth or a small brush Wipe the exterior of the base with a damp cloth or sponge DO NOT use abrasives or abrasive cleaners as these may scratch the steamer base Warning NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE OF YOUR STEAMER IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID Important Mineral Deposits Mineral deposits may accumulate on the Exposed Heating Element which can result in your Sunbeam VitaSteam Electronic switching off before the cooking cycle is complete To remove this build up use a wet scouring pad and rub over the surface of the heating element only after each use Alternatively prepare a solution of either i
8. Australia www sunbeam com au service centres 1800 025 059 New Zealand www sunbeam co nz service centres 0800 786 232 Consumer Hotline In Australia Visit www sunbeam com au Or call 1800 025 059 In New Zealand Visit www sunbeam co nz Or call 0800 786 232 Sunbeam Is a registered Trademark of Sunbeam Made in China Designed and engineered in Australia Due to minor changes in design or otherwise the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet Copyright Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2006 ABN 45 000 006 771 Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd 08 06
9. VitaSteam Electronic Programmable Food Steamer Instruction Booklet ST6810 Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference Contents Sunbeam s Safety Precautions Features of your VitaSteam Electronic An introduction to Steam Cooking Using your VitaSteam Electronic For Best Results Guide to the Instant Steam Function Guide to Water Levels Guide to using the Steaming Trays Guide to using the Rice Bowl Care and Cleaning Cooking Times Vegetables Rice Grain amp Cereals Fish amp Seafood Poultry Eggs Recipes c c cO 1 4 0 0i A N 12 13 14 15 16 Important instructions retain for future use sMel 8 Sall Tedi olblaial agis Go aS RAJS VIRB Ltd S TRES o Assurez vous que les pr cautions ci dessus relatives la s curit sont bien comprises Versichern Sie sich dass die obenstehenden SicherheitsmaBnahmen Verstanden werden Bepatovere rtc ot napart vo mpopuAdgete aodpaAe as y vovtal karavomr q Pastikan bahwa tindakan tindakan keselamatan seperti di atas dimengerti anda Accertatevi che le suddette norme di sicurezza siano comprese a dovere IROSEXREICDHAIUIU RECHNEN EE YBepere ce geka norope cnoMeHaTMTe MepkKa Ha npetTnasnusoct ce opo pas6pann Aseg rese de que las precauciones de seguridad precedentes sean bien comprendidas Sighs dya Lata Y gLadeiad aX ad gl amuilen dfeeassz Tadoser a mnfaaa tri diu duntuhleina Yukarda belirtilen g venlik nle
10. ay Place the lid on and set the timer 21 Moroccan Chicken Breast with Couscous Serves 4 Approximate steaming time 13 15 minutes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon turmeric Y cup roughly chopped flat leaf parsley leaves 500g corn fed chicken breast fillets 1 cup couscous 1 cup water 1 Combine olive oil lemon rind lemon juice coriander cumin paprika turmeric and parsley in a bowl until mixture forms a paste Season 2 Spread paste onto chicken Arrange chicken breasts in Steamer Basket 3 Put couscous and water into Rice Cooker bowl Position rice cooker bowl in a Steamer Basket over basket containing chicken Cover with lid and set timer 21 Recipes continued Steamed Christmas Pudding Serves 4 Approximate steaming time 3 v hours 500g mixed dried fruit l cup brown sugar firmly packed 90g butter or margarine 1 3 cup sherry or brandy Y teaspoon bi carbonate of soda 2 eggs lightly beaten 1 cup self raising flour 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1 In a saucepan combine mixed fruit brown sugar butter water and sherry Heat until butter is melted and mixture begins to boil 2 Remove from heat add bi carbonate of soda and allow to cool completely 3 Grease a 6 cup capacity pudding bowl 4 Add eggs to the cooled mixture and mix until well combined
11. ce one heaped teaspoon of mixture in centre of one wrapper brush around half of the wrapper s edge with a little water Pleat damp side of wrapper only pinch both sides together to seal Repeat with remaining chicken mixture and wrappers 4 Arrange gow gee in Steamer Baskets Place lid on and set timer Recipes continued Asparagus with Lemon amp Butter Approximate steaming time 12 16 minutes 500g fresh asparagus 40g butter melted or 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley cracked black pepper 1 Arrange asparagus evenly in Steamer tray 2 Place the lid on and set the timer 3 Place asparagus onto serving platter pour over melted butter lemon juice parsley and pepper Serve at once Minted Tabouli Salad Approximate steaming time 17 20 minutes l4 cup cracked wheat 2 cups parsley sprigs 4 green onions chopped l4 cup mint leaves finely chopped 250g punnet cherry tomatoes halved juice of 3 lemons 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 Place cracked wheat and 1 2 cup of water into the Rice cooker bowl Position the Rice cooker bowl place the lid on and set the timer 2 Cool cracked wheat Add remaining ingredients and combine well Saffron Rice Approximate steaming time 30 minutes 1 cup uncooked white rice 2 3 threads of saffron or pinch saffron powder 1 small onion chopped finely 1 Place rice into the rice cooker bowl combine saffron with 1 cu
12. dent of the quality of our product should this appliance develop any malfunction within 12 months of purchase 3 Months commercial use due to faulty materials or manufacture we will replace it for you absolutely free Should you experience any difficulties with your appliance please phone our free call customer service line for advice on 1800 025 059 in Australia or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand Alternatively simply return the faulty appliance to your place of purchase along with your purchase receipt Your Sunbeam 12 Month Replacement Guarantee naturally does not cover misuse or negligent handling and excludes breakables such as glass or ceramic items and normal wear and tear Similarly your 12 Month Replacement Guarantee does not cover damage to household surfaces as a result of water or other substances leaking from your appliance nor does it cover freight costs In Australia this guarantee is additional to the conditions and guarantees which are mandatory as implied under the Trade Practices Act 1974 and State and Territory legislation Sunbeam Service Centres Sunbeam has established a network of authorised service centres throughout Australia and New Zealand to provide quick convenient service for our customers Should your appliance require repair or service either during or after the guarantee period contact your nearest service centre For a complete list of Sunbeam s authorised service centres
13. en 7 Press the SET button once and the word STEAMER will appear on the LCD screen An automatic cooking time of 10 minutes will appear To change this time use the MIN minutes and HR hours buttons to change cooking time to the desired cooking time There is a maximum cooking time of 3 hours 59 minutes Once the cooking time has been chosen the unit will turn on automatically after 5 seconds The neon cooking light will go on to let you know that steaming has commenced 5 beeps will sound when the selected time has elapsed and the steamer will automatically go to a KEEP WARM function Note If the water in the Steamer runs out before the cooking has finished the unit will sound a continuing beep and the Neon light will blink See section on the Automatic Boil dry sensor setting on page 6 8 Using oven mitts or a cloth remove the lid by tilting it away from you to ensure steam is safely released without scalding Hold the lid over the steamer to allow the condensation to drain into the unit before removing completely Remove the plug from the power outlet after use 9 Remove the steamer tray rice bowl and serve the food Note Use caution when handling the base of the unit and steamer rice bowl as these will be hot Delay Start You can delay your cooking process by up to 30 minutes This helps you to get all food ready in advance and the Steamer will start itself once the desired time has been selected
14. et of the voltage A C only marked on the appliance Close supervision is necessary when your appliance is being used near children or infirm persons Never leave an appliance unattended while in use Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than its intended use Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas flame electric element or on a heated oven Do not place on top of any other appliance Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang over the edge of a table or bench top or touch any hot surface For safety reasons and to avoid maintenance by unskilled persons some appliances are sealed using tamperproof screws Such appliances should always be returned to the nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre for adjustment or repair if required Do not operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord or after the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any manner If damage is suspected return the appliance to the nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre for examination repair or adjustment For additional protection Sunbeam recommend the use of a residual current device RCD with a tripping current not exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit supplying power to your appliances Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid unless recommended If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use
15. led 500g 5 Fish is cooked when it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in colour 6 Frozen fish may be steamed without defrosting except for fillets which need to be defrosted and separated before steaming Fillets are best steamed in a single layer 7 When steaming frozen fish extend the steaming time APPROX TIME 7 20 Steam just until open 17 20 Steam just until red 12 16 Cook until fish flakes easily EE with fork Season fish as desired 17 20 with lemon juice wine or herbs 12 16 Steam just until open 12 16 Steam just until pink 12 16 Steam just until pink 12 16 Steam just until hot and tender I3 Poultry guide to cooking times To steam chicken and poultry using your 3 Removal of fat and the removal of skin is VitaSteam Deluxe the following are some recommended handy hints 4 f some colour is desired brown poultry 1 Select pieces of poultry of similar size for well in a non stick frypan before steaming even cooking 5 Steam until well done Check by piercing 2 Arrange poultry in a single layer to the thickest part of the poultry If the facilitate even cooking juices run clear it is cooked APPROX TIME TYPE QUANTITY IN MINUTES SUGGESTIONS Breast on Bone 250g 2 pieces 38 41 Flesh side down Drumstick 500g 4 pieces 33 36 Thickest part to outside of Steamer tray Thighs on Bone 500g 4 pieces 33 36 Thickest part to outside of Steamer tray Poached Breast 500g 2 pieces
16. mlerinin anla ld ndan emin olunuz Xin ki m ch c r ng nh ng bi n ph p l m an to n k tr n duge hi u r ounbeam s Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR SUNBEAM VITASTEAM ELECTRONIC Ensure your steamer is used at least 50cm half a metre away from a gas flame or electric element Do not operate the steamer on an inclined surface Do not move or cover the steamer while in operation Do not immerse the base of the steamer in water or any other liquid Use your steamer well away from walls curtains and cupboards that may be affected by steam Do not use your steamer in confined spaces Remover the cover away from you after steaming Sunbeam are very safety conscious when designing and manufacturing consumer products but it is essential that the product user also exercise care when using an electrical appliance Listed below are precautions which are essential for the safe use of an electrical appliance Read carefully and save all the instructions provided with an appliance Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug Remove by grasping the plug do not pull on the cord Turn the power off and remove the plug when the appliance is not in use and before cleaning Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless this cord has been checked and tested by a qualified technician or service person Always use your appliance from a power outl
17. n Brown Regular OTHER GRAINS AND CEREALS VARIETY Oatmeal Regular Rolled Oats Wheat Cracked 3 Cover with the lid and set the timer 4 For firmer rice slightly decrease the water specified in the rice cooker bowl 5 For softer rice slightly increase water 2 Place rice and water into the rice cooker quantity RICE COOKER BOWL Cups of Rice Cups of Water 1 1 2 2 1 lw METHOD Put cup oatmeal and 1 cup water into Rice Cooker bowl Put 1 cup rolled oats and 1 cups water in Rice Cooker bowl Place in the steaming tray then put the lid on and set the timer Put 1 cup of cracked wheat into Rice Cooker bowl with 13 2 cups of water Place in the steaming tray then put the lid on and set the timer APPROX TIME IN MINUTES 22 29 90196 58162 APPROX TIME IN MINUTES 17 20 17 20 AS 2 Fish and Seafood guide to cooking times The following are some handy hints on steaming your fish and seafood 1 Place fish in the Steamer tray 2 f fish or seafood is to be poached or cooked in a sauce use the Rice Cooker bowl 3 Add lemon wedges herbs and seasoning before steaming as desired 4 Add butter or margarine after steaming if desired TYPE QUANTITY Clams 500g Lobster whole 750g Fish 1 Fillet 500g 2 Steak 2cm thick 3 Whole 500 750g Mussels 500g fresh in the shell Prawns Medium 500g in the shell Large 500g in the shell Scallops shel
18. of your appliance please visit www sunbeam com au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line Ensure the above safety precautions are understood Features of your VitaSteam Electronic 6 cup capacity rice bowl The separate rice bowl cooks 6 cups of cooked light and fluffy rice every time 6 SS SS AD 3 steaming trays Enables you to cook your entire meal using one appliance Steam meat and seafoods in the lower tray then add the upper trays to steam nutritious vegetables The steaming bowls are shatter resistant to prevent breakage Trays can also have the bases removed to allow for larger foods Neon ON OFF light Indicates when the appliance is steaming lt A lt lt See os NU External water fill hole Allows you to add water to the steamer without removing the steaming trays Removable drip tray Collects the fats juices and condensation during steaming and is removable for easy cleaning Water level indicator External water level indicator allows you to see the water levels at all times An Introduction to Steam Cooking Congratulations on the purchase of your new Steaming is also gentle as the food never Sunbeam VitaSteam electronic food steamer comes in contact with the cooking liquid You will now be able to enjoy the benefits ensuring that it retains its shape colour and and convenience of steam cooking texture Steaming is one of the healthies
19. p of water Pour over rice and add the onion 2 Position the rice cooker bowl place the lid on and set the timer Serve warm 17 Recipes continued Wild Rice Salad Approximate steaming time 30 minutes 1 cup uncooked wild rice 2 tomatoes diced 6 green onions sliced 1 stick celery diced 1 teaspoon chopped mint 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil salt amp pepper to season 1 Place rice and 1 cups of water into the rice cooker bowl Position the Rice cooker bowl place the lid on and set the timer 2 Toss with tomato green onions celery and mint Chill 3 Combine vinegar oil and seasonings Toss with rice just before serving Tortellini with Tomato and Basil Sauce Approximate steaming time 20 minutes 500g fresh tortellini 750ml bottled tomato sauce 100ml chicken stock 2 tablespoons red wine l cup fresh basil chopped 2 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan cheese basil fresh for garnish 1 Place tortellini into the rice cooker bowl 2 On stove top bring tomato sauce chicken stock and wine to the boil pour over tortellini 3 Position the rice cooker bowl place the lid on and set the timer 4 Toss through basil and parmesan cheese Garnish with basil 18 Asian Style Steamed Marinated Pork Ribs Approximate cooking time 25 30 minutes Y cup shao hsing wine Chinese rice wine or dry sherry 1 tablespoon caster sugar 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 2 cloves ga
20. perimented with it you will be able to decide the exact time requirements to achieve results you wish 15 Recipes Prawn dumplings Makes 24 Approximate cooking time 12 15 minutes 1kg uncooked prawns 2 tablespoons finely chopped bamboo shoots 2 tablespoons finely diced carrot 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives 3 teaspoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons cornflour sea salt 24 gow gee wrappers 1 Shell and devein prawns Process prawns until just smooth Combine prawns in large bowl with bamboo shoots carrot chives oil cornflour and salt 2 Place one wrapper on your hand place one heaped teaspoon of the prawn mixture into centre of wrapper Gently cup your hand and gather sides of wrapper to form pleats leaving top open Press base of wrapper on bench to flatten Repeat with remaining wrappers and prawn mixture Arrange dumplings in the Steamer Baskets Place the lid on and set the timer 16 Chicken Gow Gee Makes 24 Approximate steaming time 12 15 minutes l4 cup sliced dried shitake mushrooms 1 tablespoon finely chopped unsalted roasted peanuts 1 clove garlic crushed 1 green onion chopped finely 1 long red chilli seeded chopped finely 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce 200g chicken mince 24 gow gee wrappers 1 Place mushrooms in small heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water Stand 20 minutes drain Chop finely 2 Combine mushrooms in medium bowl with nuts garlic onion chilli sauce and chicken 3 Pla
21. rlic crushed 1 tablespoon light soy 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 2 green onions finely sliced 1 long red chilli seeded finely sliced 1 teaspoon sesame oil 500g baby pork ribs 1 Combine shao hsing wine sugar ginger garlic soy oyster sauce onions chilli and sesame oil in a jug 2 Place ribs into ceramic dish Pour over marinade Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes 3 Remove ribs from marinade and place into Steamer Basket Cover with lid and set timer 4 Serve with rice and Asian style green vegetables Recipes continued Satay Prawns Approximate steaming time 20 25 minutes lkg green king prawns shelled and deveined 14 cup crunchy peanut butter 1 tablespoon soy sauce juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon plum sauce Y2 teaspoon chilli powder 1 Arrange prawns in the rice cooker bowl Combine remaining ingredients and spread over prawns 2 Position the rice cooker bowl place the lid on and set the timer 3 After 12 minutes of steaming stir prawns through the peanut mixture to combine Cover and continue steaming 4 Stir prawns again after steaming has completed Serve with rice Bream with Pinenut Stuffing Approximate steaming time 17 20 minutes 1 whole bream gutted and scaled 1 rasher bacon rind removed and finely chopped 2 green onions finely sliced cup white wine l2 cup breadcrumbs 2 tablespoon sour cream juice of lemon fresh ground black pepper to taste 1
22. sparagus 500g 12 15 Beans Green or Wax 500g cut or whole 12 15 Beetroot 500g whole with 3cm tops 38 42 Broccoli 500g 12 16 Brussel Sprouts 500g 17 20 Cabbage 500g coarsley shredded 12 16 Carrots 500g sliced 17 20 Cauliflower florets 500g 17 20 Celery 1 bunch thinly sliced 17 20 Corn on Cob 3 to 5 cobs 38 42 Mushrooms 500g whole 7 10 Onions 250g thinly sliced 12 16 Parsnip 500g peeled and sliced 12 16 Peas 500g shelled 17 20 Peppers 500g halved seeds removed 7 10 Vegetables guide to steaming times continued VEGETABLE Potatoes 1 New 2 Red or White 3 Sweet Pumpkin Turnip Zucchini FROZEN VEGETABLES Green Beans Lima Beans Broad Beans Broccoli cuts Brussel Sprouts Carrots sliced Cauliflower Mixed Vegetables Peas Corn on Cob QUANTITY 500g whole approx 8 500g whole approx 3 500g cut into 3cm pieces 500g cut into 3cm pieces 500g cut into 3cm pieces 500g sliced 500g 500g 500g 500g cuts 500g 500g sliced 500g 500g 500g 500g APPROX TIME IN MINUTES 29 9 38 42 26 29 26 29 26 29 7 10 17 20 17 20 17 20 17 20 17 20 17 20 17 20 17 20 17 20 26 29 11 To cook rice in the rice cooker bowl the following are some handy hints 1 Wash rice well under cold running water 12 Rice Grain amp Cereals guide to cooking times using a fine sieve bowl RICE GRAIN AND CEREALS VARIETY Long Grain Long Grai
23. t cooking methods available as it requires no fats or oils Steaming ensures that fruit and vegetables retain vitamins and minerals required for a balanced diet Meats such as chicken can be gently steamed to retain their flavour and tenderness while the fats drain away Using your Vitasteam Electronic Before using your VitaSteam Electronic for the first time wash the steaming bowls rice bowl lid and drip tray in warm soapy water Rinse and dry thoroughly Operate the steamer for 15 minutes using a solution of 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 2 cups water in the reservoir Note You may notice a slight odour during this first operation This is normal with many heating appliances and will not affect the performance of your steamer 1 Fill the water reservoir above the MIN water level and no higher than the MAX water level Note Use only clean water in your VitaSteam Electronic Do not use wine stock or other liquids 2 Put the Removable Drip Tray in place Note Do not operate the Steamer without the Removable Drip Tray 3 Place food to be steamed without sauce or liquid into the steaming bowls and place on the Power Base If steaming with sauce or liquid use the rice bowl and place inside one of the steaming bowls 4 Replace the lid 5 Insert the plug into a 230 240V power outlet and turn the power on 6 To set the Timer turn unit on by pressing the Power button 00 00 will appear on the LCD scre
24. ted by the following The size quality and the temperature of the food The degree to which you like your food cooked The temperature of the water used for steaming Automatic boil dry sensor setting The Steamer is fitted with an automatic boil dry sensor which switches off the heating element if the base is accidentally switched on empty or boils dry If this occurs a continuing beep will sound and the Neon light will blink If cooking the timer will stop Refill water through the spout and press the SET button to recommence the cooking process The timer will continue with the remaining cooking time left on the LCD To ensure good results using your VitaSteam Electronic follow these simple tips Remove food soon after the steaming cycle is completed Food will continue to cook slightly with the keep warm function Food should be arranged evenly in all steamer bowls Foods of uniform size will steam at a similar rate Guide to Instant Steam Function The VitaSteam Deluxe features an Instant Steam Function that will enable steam to be generated in as little as 30 seconds For this feature to operate you must place the Removable Drip Tray with instant steam sleeve in position The Sleeve concentrates a small amount of water around the Exposed Heating Element quickly bringing it to boiling temperature to produce steam rather than heating all of the water in the reservoir The Sleeve has a small c
25. ut out in the bottom to allow water to flow into the contained water area For more efficient steaming we recommend that the appliance is always operated with the Removable Drip Tray with instant steam sleeve in position Guide to Water Levels Your VitaSteam Electronic relies on the water reservoir being full of water to operate Fill the water reservoir with clean water only The water level must be between the MIN 500ml and MAX 1000ml markings When continuously cooking food with your steamer ensure that the water level does not fall below the MIN marking 500ml If this does occur your VitaSteam Electronic is fitted with an Automatic boil dry sensor See previous page for more details Guide to using the Steaming Trays The VitaSteam Electronic comes with three Then place the upper steaming tray steaming trays The appliance can operate on top for cooking of vegetables with all trays stacked on top of each other or Note Ensure bases are properly clicked into with just one tray in position See Figure 1 the sides of each tray before use Trays can also have the bases removed to allow for larger foods See Figure 2 Place the largest piece of food with the longest cooking time in the lower steaming bowl then place on top of the Removable Drip Tray and Power Base Figure 1 Figure 2 Guide to using the Rice Bowl Cooking of rice must be done in the Rice Bowl The Rice Bowl must be placed
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