Sunbeam 4713 Electric Steamer User Manual
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1. 12 1 w 14 15 16 17 18 19 Read all instructions product labels and warnings before using your Food Steamer Save these instructions Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials Avoid hot steam rising from top of Steamer at all times when in use Do not reach over appliance while it is generating steam Remove lid by lifting slowly away from you When checkiha food use lona handled utensils Allow the Food Steamer to cool completely before washing or storing Allow the unit to cool before putting on or taking off parts When unitis not in use and before cleaning unplug the Food Steamer from the electrical outlet To protect against risk of electrical shock do not immerse the appliance cord or plug in water or other liquids Close supervision is always necessary when this or any appliance is used by or near children Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not plug_in cord where it may be walked on or accidentally tripped over Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces Do not operate this or any appliance with a frayed or damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or has been damaged_in any manner Return appliance to our Hattiesburg MS Service Center for servicing or repairs See page 13 Do not use outdoors Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric b2. can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally Descaling the Water Reservoir After 2 3 months of consistent usage chemical deposits may build up in the Water Reservoir and heating element inside your Food Steamer This a normal process and the build up will depend on the degree of water hardness in your area Itis essential the appliance is descaled regularly to maintain steam production and extend the life of the unit 1 Fill the Water Reservoir to the Max level with approximately 3 cups of clear vinegar not brown vinegar IMPORTANT Do not use any other chemical or a proprietary descaler 2 en a wall socket Drip tray steamer bowl and lid should be in place during this orocedure 3 Set timer for 20 25 minutes to begin steaming WARNING If vinegar begins to boil over the tte of base unplug the unit and switch the timer off Reduce the quantity of vinegar slightly 4 When the timer rings unplug from the wall socket and allow to cool completely before pouring out vinegars 5 Rinse the Water reservoir several times with cold water Clean other steamer parts as directed below TO CLEAN YOUR FOOD STEAMER Before its first use be sure to clean all parts of the Food Steamer as directed below to ensure cleanliness e NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE CORD OR PLUG IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIOUID Unplug at the wall socket and leave the appliance to cool completely before cleaning Do notclean any part of the unit with a
3. of alu minum foil and lay a slice of bacon a trout fillet and a quarter of the vegetables onto each one Season with salt and epper and add a small pat of butter to each before wrapping in foil Fill Water Reservoir to Max level Place in Steaming Bowl cover and steam for 1 minutes Remove foil before serving SALMON STEAKS WITH FENNEL 4 salmon steaks 5 oz each 2 tbsp fennel seeds 1 4 cup butter or margarine Sat ano pepper to taste Lemon juice to taste Season the salmon steaks with salt and pepper Sprinkle them with fennel and place in the orem Bowl Fill Water Reservoir to Max level Steam for 10 15 minutes Separately melt the butter and add the lemon juice Carefully remove the skin from the cooked salmon Serve basted with melted butter and lemon juice 10 CREAMY SHRIMP AND RICE 4 servings 1 cup uncooked white or wild rice 2 tbsp sliced green onions 1 1 4 cup chicken broth 1 cup frozen cooked shrimp 1 3 4 cup cream of potato soup 2 tbsp sliced almonds toasted 1 2 cup shredded Swiss cheese Sat and pepper Combine rice chicken broth potato soup onions cheese shrimp and salt and pepper in Rice Bowl Stir well Fill Water Reservoir to Max level Steam for 60 minutes Stir once while cooking Garnish with sliced almonds VEGETABLES VEGETABLES AU GRATIN 4 servings cup raw carrots 1 cup celery 1 4 cup butter or margarine 1 4 cup grated cheddar cheese 2 raw baking potatoes San and pepe to tast
4. so that juices from raw or partially cooked meat cannot drip onto other foods e Steaming times for food in the stacking bowl are usually slightly longer so allow an extra 5 minutes If foods with different cooking times are being steamed start the food with the longest cooking time in the lower bowl Then when the remaining steaming time reaches that of food with the shortest cooking time carefully remove the lid with oven mitts and place the Separator Ring and stacking basket on top Cover with lid and continue cooking Storage and Maintenance Allow appliances to cool completely before storing Store Food Steamer in a dry location such as on a table top or counter top or in a cupboard shelf Wind the electrical cord into a coil and secure with a twist fastener Other than the recommended cleaning no further user maintenance should be necessary Return the Food Steamer to our Hattiesburg MS Service Center for servicing or repairs See page 14 5 Special Instructions This appliance has a short supply cord to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use If a longer extension cord is used the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as grala the electrical rating of the appliance The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it
5. Cut atf base Lie fiat in basket Crisscross 2nd layer to allow steam flow Stir halfway through steam time Stir halfway through steam time Remove stalk Stir half way through steam time Stir halfway through steam time Stir halfway through steam time Stir halfway through steam time Stir halfway through steam time Turn each ear over halfway through cooking Stir halfway through steam time Use stock for gravy or sauce Cut into slices Stir halfway through steam time Peel before steaming Stir halfway through steam time Cut inte strips Stir halfway through steam time Cut into quarters Turn each potato over halfway through cooking Turn each potato over halfway through cooking Cut into bite sized pieces Stir halfway through steam time MEAT AND POULTRY Steaming has the Avonia of allowing all the fatto drip away during cooking Due to the gentle Peat only choose tender lean cuts of meat and trim off all fat Steam in Steam Bowl for best Serve steamed meat and poultry with flavorsome sauces or marinate before steaming Thoroughly cook all food before serving Pierce with a knife or skewer to check that the center is cooked and juices run clear Sausage must be completely cooked before steaming Use fresh herbs while steaming to add flavor QUANTITY WATER STEAM SPECIAL LEVEL TIME NOTES 1 2 in stices of 1 2 b 8 40 min Trim off all fat rump sirloin or Steamed beef has
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7. brasive cleaners such as metal scouring pads scouring powders or bleach e We recommend washing the Steamer Lid Rice Bowl Round Cake Pan Steamer Bowls and Drip ie ot soapy water Rinse and dry thoroughly Alternatively all these parts except the afer Reservoir can a ae be cleaned in a dishwasher in the upper basket However continual cleaning in a dishwasher may result in a slight loss of exterior gloss and dulling e Empty the water basin and change the water after each use e Do not immerse the Water Reservoir in water Fill it with warm soapy water then rinse thoroughly Wipe dry with a soft cloth Food Charts FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Cut off thick stems from broccoli cauliflower and cabbage Steam Salt frozen and season vegetables after steaming far best results QUANTITY WATER LEVEL STEAMING TIMES ae fp lal ll Wea ARTICHOKES 45 50 min ASPARAGUS 10 15 min BABY SWEET CORN Max 30 35 min BEANS green Max 35 min BROCCOLI 7 12 min BRUSSEL SPROUTS Max 25 30 min Max 14 18 min ilb za min OQ QO S L 5 D S a m MUSHROOMS small Fresh Max Quarter Max 15 min Whole 15 20 min p Fresh 2 4 12 45 min whole POTATOES baking Fresh cut into 11 21b Max 20 25 min 2 oz pieces r E 7 leafy green vegetables for the shortest possible time as they lose color easily vegetables should not be thawed before steaming Cooking time will vary from chart below SPECIAL NOTES
8. ceable reduction in Steam before food is ready add extra water to the basin Note Do not add any Salt pepper seasonings herbs wine stock or any liquid other than tap water to the Water Reservoir 3 Place Drip Tray in base and be sure it sits flat 4 Your appliance can be used in three ways peng the 6 quart Steaming Bowl alone Place food in Steaming Bowl then position the Bow on the base See Figure 2 Using two Steaming Bowls Place the largest pieces of food with the longest cooking time in the 6 quart bowl and position it on the base Place the Separator Ring on the 6 guart bawi with the large flat area facing up If you can econ pueh he ring off of the 6 quart bowl itis not positioned correctly Then place Stacking Bowl on Separator Ring See Figure 3 Using the Rice Bowl Liquid such as water or stock is added together with rice in the Rice Bowl The Steaming Bowl must be placed on the base first then the Rice Bowl is placed inside the Steamer Bowl for use See Figure 4 Measure the required quantity of rice and liquid in the Rice Bowl Refer to Steaming charts or recipes Using a cake or loaf pan included with some models Cakes and quick breads can be made in this steamer also Pour cake or bread batter into greased pan and place pan in steaming bowl eer place tin foil on top of pan and seal tightly before cooking See Figure 5 Refer to steaming recipes on page 12 5 Cover with lid 6 Plug into wal
9. e Peel the vegetables and cut them into 1 1 2 inch pieces Place in Steaming Bowl Fill Water Reservoir to Max level Steam for 15 minutes Remove from Steaming Bowl While still piping hot baste with butter or margarine then sprinkle with cheese Add salt and pepper to taste FRENCH STYLE PEAS 4 servings 2 cups frozen peas 2 tbsp butter or margarine 1 large onion 1 tbsp thyme Sat ano pepper to taste Chop the onion and add it to the frozen peas Stir in thyme to the peas and onion Place in Steaming Bowl Fill Water Reservoir to Max level Steam for 15 minutes Save the liquid from the Drip Tray and mix it with the peas if desired Mix in butter to hot peas Add salt and pepper to taste CAULIFLOWER AND CHIVES 4 servings 2 cups cauliflower florets 2 tbsp chopped chives 1 cup cream Sat and pepper to taste Place the cauliflower florets cream chives and salt and pepper in the Rice Bowl Fill Water Reservoir to Max level Steam for 20 minutes Stir once while cooking Serve piping hot 11 DESSERTS RICE PUDDING 4 servings 112 cup fast cooking white rice 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1 cup milk Raisins optional 1 2 cup sugar Combine rice milk sugar vanilla extract and raisins in Rice Bowl Fill Water Reservoir to Max level Steam for 35 minutes Stir once while cooking PEARS IN CHOCOLATE SAUCE 4 servings 4 whole pears 1 2 cup low calorie cream Lemon ha 112 cup chocolate morsels Peel the
10. fillet steak a firm texture Boneless breast 4 pieces Max 12 15 min Remove skin 4 02 each before cooking Layer for maximum steam flow Drumsticks 4 pieces Max 20 25 min f After steaming brown skin in oven if desired Chops with or 4 chops 3 4in thick Max 10 15min Trim off all fat without bone Loin cut into 1b Max 10 15 min Trim off all fat pieces Min Tenderloin fillet 11b or 4 pieces a 5 10 min Trim off all fat lain steaks or 1 2in thick loin chops SAUSAGES Frankfurters 11 13 min Pierce skins before precooked steaming Knockwurst Max 16 18 min Cook rice and required quantity of liquid together in the Rice Bowl 3 cups of uncooked rice will make 81 2 cups cooked rice Follow recipes below FOOD TYPE QUANTITY LIQUID WATER STEAM SPECIAL pe LET ceoronam eves we wore RICE White icup 11 4 cups Min 10 min Serves 3 fast water cooking water 1 cup 11 4 cups Max 35 min Serves 3 8 FISH AND SEAFOOD e Fish is done cooking when it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork s Frozen fish may be steamed without defrosting if separated before steaming and the cooking time is extended Add lemon wedges and herbs while steaming to improve flavor FOOD TYPE QUANTITY WATER STEAM SPECIAL LEVEL TIME NOTES FISH fillets Sole 1 2 1b i Cod haddock 1 2 1b 5 10 min trout FISH 3 4 in Cod salmon 4 steaks 15 18 min thick steaks CLAMS Fresh Ib 10 20 min Layer shells fo
11. ill be your exclusive remedy under this warranty Simply send your product postage prepaid and insured with proof of purchase and a short description of the problem directly to our factory service center at the following address SUNBEAM HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS APPLIANCE SERVICE STATION 117 Central Industrial Row Purvis MS 39475 What is Not Covered Our warranty for your product will not cover normal wear of parts damage result ing from negligent use or misuse of the product use on improper voltage or cur rent use contrary to operating instructions glass breakage if applicable or disas sembly repair or alteration by any person other than an authorized service station Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on your product is limited to the duration of this written warranty We shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of any express or implied war ranty on your product How Your State s Law May Apply Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limita tion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state California residents may call our toll free number to locate the nearest authorized Service center at 800 597 5978 01996 Sunbeam Corporation or its affili
12. l outlet Do not operate the appliance without the Steaming Bowl and lid in place Set timer for the recommended time The Indicator Light will light up Steaming will begin in less than a minute Condensation during steaming is normal NOTE The timer operates repels of whether the unitis plugged into the electrical outlet or not Be sure the indicator light is on when setting the timer WARNING During use do not touch the base steamer bowls or id s they get very hot Always use oven mitts when handling the steamer 6 When steaming is complete the timer will give a single ring and automatically shut off the steaming function 9 When you have finished using the appliance unplug from the wall socket and leave to cool completely before removing the Drip Tray WARNING Use caution when removing the Orip Tray While other parts of the unit may be cool the water in the Water Reservoir od the Drip Tray may still be very hot s Useful Hints For high altitude cooking steaming times may need to be increased Exact times vary by location S teaming times stated in the charts and recipes are only a guide Times may vary depending on the size of food pieces spacing of the food in the Steamer Bow freshness of food and personal preference As you become familiar with the Steamer adjust cooking times A single layer of food steams faster than several layers Therefore the cooking time for a larger quantity of food
13. ow without the Separation Ring D ROUND CAKE PAN comes with some models and is made with a non stick surface It is placed inside the steaming bowl and is used to Steam bake cakes See page 4 for further instructions FI RICE BOWL is made of white plastic has a 8 5 cup capacity and is placed inside the Steamer owl when in use it SU ed for cooking rice This owt may stain if tomato based food is Cookedin It F STEAMER BOWL is made with clear plastic and has a 6 quart capacity G DRIP TRAY prevents water condensation and food liquids from dripping back into the Water Reservoir to ensure that steam is always produced from clean water H WATER RESERVOIR BASE holds water for steaming Do not use any other type of liquid in the reservoir I TIMER operates up to sixty 60 minutes and includes a bell to indicate when cooking time expires J INDICATOR LIGHT identifies when appliance is cooking FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY 3 COOKING WITH YOUR FOOD STEAMER 1 Place the appliance on a stable level surface away from walls and overhanging cupboards 2 Pour cold tap water into Water Reservoir to Max level for foods requiring 13 to 60 minutes steaming time or Min level for food requiring less than 13 minutes See Figure 1 Min and Max levels are indicated by raised lines in the Water Reservoir Refer to Steaming Charts or Recipes for recommended cooking times If the appliance stops producing steam or there is a noti
14. pears and rub them with lemon Steam peal in Steamer Bowl for 15 minutes Set aside to cool In the Rice Bowl covered with aluminum foil melt the chocolate Uncover then add the cream and steam for 2 3 minutes uncovered Drizzle pears with chocolate sauce and serve STEWED APPLES WITH CINNAMON 4 servings 4 apples 1 2 clip sugar Cinnamon to taste Peel and core the apples Cut them into quarters Place the apples in the Steaming Bowl and sprinkle with cinnamon Fill Water Reservoir to Max level Steam for 20 minutes Remove the apples and mash them with a fork until blended Stir in sugar and serve 12 MOIST amp DELICIOUS MOLASSESCAKE 2 cups flour 1 cup water 1 2 cup sugar 1 2 cup molasses 112 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 4 cup butter or margarine Cqmbine flour sugar brown sugar and butter or margarine in a bowl Set aside 2 cup mixture for topping Add water molasses and baking soda to large portion of crumb mix ture Pour into greased and floured 8 x 4 loaf pan Sprinkle with remaining crumb mix ture Cover pan with aluminum foil Oe aE from entering Be sure the foil creates a tight seal around the pan Fill Water Reservoir to Max level Place pan in Steaming Bowl Steam for 60 minutes COFFEECAKE 1 2 cup margarine 2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 11 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 eggs teaspoon baking soda 1 cup milk I teaspoon vanilla cinnamon t taste Combine all ingredients e
15. r maximum steam flow Steaming is done when shells are completely open Fresh 1 or 2 tails 16 19 min Meat will be opaque when done Cook longer if necessary MUSSELS Fresh 11b 6 12 min Steaming is done when shells completely open OYSTERS Fresh 10 16 min Steaming is done when sheils compietely open SCALLOPS Fresh 1 2 Ib 10 43 min Stir halfway through steam time Meat opaque SHRIMP Fresh 1 2 Ib M 10 15 min Meat will be opaque when done Cook longer if necessary Min Min Max Max and flaky when done ax RECIPES DINNERS TARRAGON CHICKEN BREASTS with GREEN BEANS AND SLICED ALMONDS 4 servings 4 4 oz chicken breasts 2 cups fresh green beans 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon 1 4 cup sliced almonds 1 cup cream of chicken soup Salt and pepper to taste Pour cream of chicken soup in Rice Bowl Add chicken breasts sprinkled with tarragon salt and pepper to taste Arrange cleaned green beans and almonds in Steamer Bowl around Rice Bowl or in Stacking Bowl Fill Water Reservoir to Max Level Cover and Steam for 20 25 minutes Heavy cream can be substituted far cream of chicken soup if preferred TROUT FILLETS WITH VEGETABLES 4 a 4 trout fillets 6 oz each 1 2 cup raw green beans 4 slices lean bacon 1 4 cup raw mushrooms sliced 2 raw carrots sliced 1 4 cup butter or margarine Sat and pepper tp taste Wash and peel the vegetables and cut them into 1 1 4 inch sticks Butter 4 pieces
16. unbeam Food Steamer Instruction Book and Recipe Book Model 4713 Congratulations ya are now the owner of a Sunbeam Food Steamer and will soon be creating complete flavorful healthy meals with steam heat Steaming retains the vitamins and minerals in foods that are often lost with other cooking methods Nutritious dishes are minutes away without added oil or fat Cook fish and fowl vegetables rice and even quick breads with ease of preparation and clean up Entire meals can be cooked in the large steamer bowl without greasy pon and pans or burnt on food to clean up after wards And with our Instant Steam Aana ooy your Food Steamer will be producing steam in less than a minute The following pages contain simple recipes and guidelines for perfect steam cooking Practice with steaming vegetables and then move on to more sophis ticated dishes Use your imagination to create exciting recipes with healthy steam heat To reduce the risk of electric shock this apane has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polar ized outlet only one way If the plug does not fully fit into the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be observed including the following y 2 10 11
17. urner or in a heated oven or microwave Use extreme caution when moving the appliance if it contains hot water or any other hot liquids Do not operate appliance near walls or cabinets to prevent damage from steam Use the appliance on a level stable work surface away from water Always use sufficient water for steaming time The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause mane l Do not use appliance for other than intended use To disconnect turn any control to off then remove plug from wall outlet Caution To reduce risk of electric shock cook only in removable container SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOOD STEAMER COMPONENTS A STEAMER LID has a convenient handle on top to avoid burning fingers when it is removed However use caution when removing lid due to the small steam vents in the top of the cover which constantly emit hot steam when appliance is in use Also be careful of the surge of steam that will result when cover is lifted Lift cover away from person when opening Use oven mitts atall times when handling hot Steamer parts B STACKING STEAM BOWL comes with some models and is made of white plastic has a 2 quart capacity and is placed on top of the steamer bowl when in use It is used for cooking a second layer of food C SEPARATOR RING divides the two steam bowls i amp F and pro vides a seal and stability when using both bowls Never use your Stacking B
18. will be increased For example 2 lbs of broccoli florets will need longer to steam than 1 Ib For best results be sure pieces of food are similar in size If pieces vary in size and layering is required place smaller pieces on top Do not crowd food in the Steaming Bowl or Rice 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 mitts DO not add salt and seasoning to the Steaming Bowl until after COOking This is to avoid possible damage to the heating element located in the Water Reservoir Save liquid in Drip Tray to use in soups sauces and gravies Never steam meat or poultry from frozen Always thaw completely first All the times stated in the Steaming Charts and Recipes are based on the use of cold water in the Water Reservoir The Rice Bowl is an ideal container for steaming other foods such as fruit vegetables puddings quick breads etc Using two Steaming bowls Always place the largest pieces of food with the longest Cooking time in the lower bowl You may place a different food in the stacking and lower bowls but as condensation will drip from the stacking bowl be sure the flavors compliment each other If steaming meat or poultry and vegetables always place the meat or poultry in the lower bowl
19. xcept cinnamon in a bowl Pour into greased and floured 8 x 4 loaf pan Sprinkle with cinnamon Cover pan with aluminum foil to prevent water from re Be sure the foil creates a tight seal around the pan Fill Water Reservoir to Max level Place pan in Steaming Bowl Steam for 60 minutes Sprinkle with more cinnamon when finished BANANABREAD 1112 cup flour 2 3 ripe bananas mashed 1 cup 34 cup sugar 1 2 cup margarine 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 4 cup milk 1 2 teaspoon baking soda e 1 2 Baspoon Salt Combine flour mat baking powder baking soda and salt Add bananas margarine milk and egg Pour into greased and floured 8 x 4 loaf pan Cover pan with aluminum foil to prevent water from entering Be sure the foil creates a tight seal around the pan Fill Water eservoir to Max level Place pan in Steaming Bowl Steam for 60 minutes 13 LIMITED WARRANTY What is Covered and For How Long Congratulations on your recent purchase of a quality Sunbeam product We are confident that our product will perform well and therefore warrant to you as the original retail purchaser for a period of 2 years from the date of original purchase that your new product will be free of mechanical and electrical defects in material and workmanship What Sunbeam Will Do amp How to Get Service If your product is covered during the warranty period we will repair or replace your new product at our option without cost to you which w
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