STEAM CUISINE - Steam cooking TEFAL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL STEAM CUISINE TEFAL

2. Lid (can be used upside down as a

only) Removable base with hooks and built-in egg holder Steam basket n° 2 Steam basket n° 1 Rice bowl (4 cp cooked rice capacity)

9. Juice collector with built-in egg holder

11. Removable turbo-steam ring

12. Water tank (1 L capacity and 1 hour

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1 Read all instructions. 2 Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3 To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or this appliance in water or other liquids. 4 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance. 6 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. 7 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. 8 Do not use outdoors. 9 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 11 Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids. 12 Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord in the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off,” then remove plug from wall outlet. 13 Do not use appliance for other than intended household use only. 14 Extreme caution must be used when moving fryer containing hot oil. 15 Be sure handles are properly assembled to basket and locked in place. See detailed assembly instructions.

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18/07/02 15:21 Page 5 Ang POLARIZATION INSTRUCTIONS This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

a) A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. b) An extension cord or longer detachable cord is not recommended for use with this product. c) If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,

1) The marked electrical rating of the cord or extension cord should be at least as great

as the electrical rating of the appliance.

2) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or

table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

18/07/02 15:21 Page 6 Eng Preparation Prior to use

• Using warm soapy water, wash all the removable parts and the inside of the water tank.
• Rinse and dry. Preparing the steam cooker
• Place the cooker on a stable surface.
• Place the turbo ring around the heating element. Filling the water tank
• There are two ways to fill the water tank:

1. Pour the water directly into the water

tank, up to the maximum level (fig. A).

2. Pour the water into the water tank

through the water inlets, up to the maximum level (fig B).

• Place the juice collector on the tank and check that it is level. Do not immerse the water tank in water when cleaning. Keep away from any objects which could be damaged by the steam. Do not use seasoning or any other liquid other than water in the water tank. Make sure there is water in the tank prior to use.

• Use fresh water with each use.

Positioning the removable bases

• The baskets have bases which can be removed to obtain a larger cooking space or to cook larger foods.
• To position the bases: - Place the basket on the table. - Hold the base right side up (hooks toward the bottom). - Centre the base inside the basket. - Press on the hooks until the base is locked into place.
• For baskets n°2 and n°3 (depending on the model), make sure that the base hooks are properly inserted.
• To remove the bases, push up from underneath.

Check that the basket nº1 is always directly above the juice collector, with its base on.

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18/07/02 15:21 Page 7 Eng Preparation Your steam cooker comes with a clip-it handle which makes it easy to remove the cooked food from the basket without damaging it (fish, asparagus tips, etc.).

• Clip the tip of the clip-it handle on the base.
• Squeeze the tip of the handle to unclip it. Only use the clip-it handle in the top basket, under the lid. When you use the “clip-it” handle with a basket, do not clip the base into that basket, simply lay the base, in order to remove it more easily. Positioning the baskets
• Place the food in the basket.
• Place the baskets on top of the juice collector. Always place the baskets in the right order.

• The baskets are numbered: 1, 2 and 3 (depending on the model). - Always put basket n°1 on the juice collector. - Then place basket n°2. - Then basket n°3 (depending on the model).
• Put the lid on. (The lid fits on all the baskets). To cook rice
• Place the rice bowl in the steam basket.
• Put the rice and the water in the rice bowl (see the table of cooking times).

For best results, do not put too much food in the baskets. To cook eggs

• Place the eggs in the built-in egg holders.

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18/07/02 15:21 Page 8 Eng Steam cooking Choose the cooking time

• Plug the appliance in.
• Set the timer for the recommended cooking times.
• When the red light is on, the steam cooking has begun. During cooking
• Check the water level during cooking by looking at the exterior water level indicator.
• If necessary, add water through the water inlets. In order to set the timer, the appliance must be plugged in. For food which releases a lot of water during cooking (eg frozen vegetables, asparagus) it may be necessary to emply the juice collector during cooking. At the end of cooking

The appliance switches off automatically. The timer rings. The on light goes off. To stop the appliance ahead of time, turn the timer to the 0 position. If there is no more water, the appliance switches off automatically. Re-heating

• You can reheat food (see the table of cooking times). Removing the food from the steam baskets
• Lift the lid by the handle.
• Remove the steam basket.
• Place the steam basket on a plate or on the upturned lid. Afterwards
• Unplug the appliance.
• let it cool down completely before attempting to clean it.

Use oven mitts to handle the baskets and the lid during cooking: use caution as the steam is extremely hot. Check that the juice collector has cooled sufficiently before removing it.

Food Chicken Type Fillets Sausages (Prick them prior to cooking) Knackwurst sausage Frankfurter sausage Amount 250 g - 1/2 lb 450 g - 1 lb 400 g - 0.9 lb Cooking Time

12 min. 400 g - 0.9 lb 15 min. Steak Meat - Poultry Vegetables Food Artichokes (cut the stem off) Asparagus (cross over the asparagus stalks so the steam can circulate) Broccoli Cabbage (in quarters) Carrots (sliced thin) Mushrooms Zucchini Spinach French green beans (thin) (cross over the beans so the steam circulates) Peas New potatoes (for shorter cooking time, slice the potatoes) Type Fresh Fresh Frozen Fresh Frozen Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Frozen Fresh Frozen Amount Cooking Time 3 average

Cooking times are indicative and may vary depending on the size of the food, the space between the food, the amount of food, and individual preferences. For foods with different cooking times: place the larger items or the items which require longer cooking times in basket n° 1. As these cook, add basket n° 2 filled with food that cooks more quickly. Use oven gloves when handling the baskets during the cooking time. The longest cooking time (indicated in the recipe tables) corresponds to food cooked in basket n° 3. Rice - Grains - Pasta Food White rice Brown rice Couscous grain (medium grain) Pasta (spaghetti) Rice Amount 200 g - 1 cp/2 pers. 300 g - 1 1/2 cp/2 pers. 200 g - 1 cp/2 pers. 150 g - 6 oz/2 pers. Water Amount 300 ml - 1 1/4 cp 450 ml - 1 13/4 cp 300 ml - 1 1/4 cp 300 ml - 1 1/4 cp Cooking Time 25 min. 35 min. 35 min.

Type Hard-boiled Soft-boiled Fresh Amount

Other Foods Food Eggs Apples/Pears Re-heating Food Meat Pasta Vegetables

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18/07/02 15:21 Page 10 Eng Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the appliance

• Empty the water tank and clean it with a damp cloth.
• All the other removable parts can be put in the dishwasher.
• Clean the turbo ring regularly. Note: some natural strong coloured juices from such foods as carrots, beetroot etc… may cause staining in the juice collector. This is normal and will not effect cooking. It may be possible to clean immediately by using a mild bleach. This is not guaranteed. Removing scale build-up from the appliance
• Fill the tank with 1/3 white vinegar and 2/3 water to the maximum filling level.
• Operate the appliance for 30 minutes without the baskets and lid.
• Rinse out the inside of the water tank with warm water several times. Storing the baskets
• The baskets can be stacked.
• Place basket n° 3 (depending on the model) on the juice collector, then stack basket n° 2, then basket n°1, then the rice bowl, then the lid, upside down.

Do not use abrasive cleaning products. Do not immerse the water tank in water. De-scale the appliance every 8 uses on average. Do not use other scale-removing products.

One Year Warranty T-Fal warrants this product to be defect free in material and workmanship for a period of one year. Should a defect be discovered within one year of date of purchase, the following procedure should be used in claiming warranty: In Canada 1)Return your appliance to the retailer from whom it was purchased along with proof of purchase. 2)Take your appliance to the nearest authorized T-Fal Service Center, along with proof of purchase. 3)T-Fal Canada agrees to repair or replace the defective part or product at no charge, provided that the product is returned with all shipping charges prepaid to: T-FAL Canada A division of Groupe SEB Canada Inc. 455 Finchdene Square Scarborough, Ontario M1X 1B7 accompanied by proof of purchase and a letter detailing the nature of the defect. Be certain that the appliance is wrapped carefully when shipping. The T-Fal Customer Service Department should be contacted by mail or by telephone (1-800-418-3325), prior to any action, in the event that it is possible to correct the defect without returning the unit. In USA Do not return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased, nor to a service center. Please read the following procedure carefully. Our staff may be able to assist you with the operational problem. Contact our consumer service department at (800) 395 8325 (M-F 8:30-4:30 EST) for assistance and to ensure the fastest possible resolution of the problem. You will need the model or type number of your product. You will likely be asked to send your product , with all shipping charges prepaid, accompanied by proof or purchase and a note detailing the nature of the defect, to: T-FAL Corp. Atten: Electrics After Sales, 2121 Eden Road, Millville, New Jersey 08332. Carefully wrap your package when shipping. NOTE: Claims for lost packages will only be accepted if package was sent insured or sent by traceable means. What Happens to my return? After proper inspection, under this limited warranty, T-Fal Corporation agrees to repair or replace the defective part or product at no charge. The warranty does not apply to any unit that has been tampered with, nor to damages incurred through improper use and care, faulty packing or mishandling in transit by any common carrier. Note: Repairs not covered by this warranty will be performed at current costs for parts and labor, plus return shipping charges. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may vary, from state to state.