FS20 - Electric steamer BRAUN - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Electric steam cooker
Brand	BRAUN
Model	FS20
Maximum water capacity	1.2 liters
Number of steam baskets	2
Number of drip trays	2
Included accessories	2 steam baskets, 2 drip trays, 1 black rice basket, 1 black protection basket, 2 separators, 1 steam accelerator, 1 lid
Timer	60 minutes, automatic shut-off
Indicator light	Yes, for the on/off switch
Functions	Steaming, rice cooking, reheating
Safety	Automatic shut-off, do not immerse base, use with gloves recommended
Maintenance	Dishwasher safe (except base), descaling with white vinegar
Warranty	2 years
Power supply	Mains (voltage as per rating plate)
Control type	Rotary knob with timer
Usage	Domestic, for household quantities
Spare parts	Available at Braun Authorized Service Centers
Standards	Compliant with European directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC

Frequently Asked Questions - FS20 BRAUN

How to use the Braun FS20 steam cooker?

Fill the base with cold water to the desired level (min or max). Place the steam accelerator. Put the food in the steam basket with the drip tray, cover, plug in, set the timer. The appliance stops automatically.

How much water should I put?

For cooking up to 18 minutes, fill to the minimum level. Beyond that, fill to the maximum level (1.2 liters). Check the level if steam stops.

Can I cook rice in this cooker?

Yes, use the black rice basket (without slots). Add necessary liquid (water or milk) as per the table. Place the rice basket in a steam basket.

How to clean the steam cooker?

Unplug and let cool. All parts except the base are dishwasher safe. Clean the base with a damp cloth. Descale with white vinegar every 15 minutes.

What to do if the appliance stops heating or steam stops?

Check the water level. If necessary, unplug, let cool, remove baskets, add water to max level, then plug back in.

Can I use both baskets at the same time?

Yes, the FS20 model allows using both baskets simultaneously. Place the upper basket on the first. Food in the upper basket cooks longer, so adjust timing.

How to avoid discoloration of white baskets?

Use the black protection basket (with slots) for coloring foods like carrots, paprika, tomatoes. Place it in the white steam basket.

Does the appliance stop automatically?

Yes, once the set time has elapsed, the appliance turns off automatically and the indicator light goes out.

Can I cook frozen foods?

Yes, frozen vegetables do not need to be thawed. For frozen fish, increase cooking time by about 10%.

Where can I get spare parts or have the appliance repaired?

Contact a Braun Authorized Service Center. The warranty is 2 years. Repairs by unqualified personnel void the warranty.

USER MANUAL FS20 BRAUN

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Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality, functionality, and design. We hope you thoroughly enjoy your new Braun product.

Your Braun MultiGourmet is particularly well suited for steaming vegetables, rice, fish, meat and poultry. Steaming is a most gentle and healthy way of preparing food. Vitamins, minerals, natural taste and colour will be retained to a large extent.

The model Braun MultiGourmet plus FS 20 is provided with 2 steam baskets ⑤ and 2 drip pans ④. Thus is has approximately twice the capacity of the model Braun MultiGourmet FS 10 (except rice).

Read all instructions carefully before using the appliance.

Important safeguards

• For safety reasons children should be kept away from the appliance. Check whether the voltage of the appliance corresponds with the voltage printed on the appliance.
• This appliance is designed for household use processing household quantities (see processing tables).
• Use the steam basket ⑤ only together with the drip pan ④.
• Always use the back insert ⑤ when steaming food with colour (e. g. carrots, paprika, tomatoes, etc.), in order to minimize permanent colouring of the white steam basket ⑤ .
• Remove the black rice bowl ⑥ or the black insert ⑤b only together with the steam basket ⑤ from the drip pan ④.
• Always unplug the appliance before cleaning. Never immerse the base ① into water.
• Never touch the appliance without potholders or kitchen gloves, and do not use the appliance without the cover ⑦. When lifting the cover, always hold it so that you do not come in touch with escaping steam or dripping hot water. Be careful with hot liquids in the drip pan(s).
• Always pull the plug when you have finished using the appliance.
• When using the appliance ensure sufficient room over and beside the appliance, in order to prevent damage to e.g. cabinets or other objects.
• When using the appliance place it on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface.
• Never place the appliance on a hot surface or over an open flame.

- Braun electric appliances meet applicable safety standards. Repairs or the replacement of the mains cord must only be done by authorised service personnel. Faulty, unqualified repair work may cause considerable hazards to the user.

Specifications

• Voltage/wattage: See type plate on the bottom of the appliance
  • Maximum capacity: 1.2 l water

Description

① Base
② Maximum water fill line (for long steaming times)
③ Minimum water fill line (for short steaming times)
④ Black drip pan (the model FS 20 has 2 drip pans)
⑤ Steam basket with slots (the model FS 20 has 2 steam baskets)
⑤a 2 dividers for steam basket ⑤
⑤b Black insert (with slots) for the steam basket ⑤ for steaming food with colour (e. g. carrots, paprika, tomatoes, etc.)
⑥ Black rice bowl (without slots) for the steam basket
⑦ Cover (transparent)
⑧ Steam accelerator (removable)
⑨ Heating element
⑩ On/off switch with timer (60 minutes)
⑪ Pilot light for switch ⑩
⑫ Cord store for unused length of cord

Notice: Clean all parts before the first use as described under «Cleaning».

Steaming

1. Fill the base ① with cold tap water and put the steam accelerator ⑧ in place. Do not add any spices, sauces, wine etc. to the water. The water quantity needed (maximum or minimum water fill line) depends on the selected steaming time.

Steaming in the steam basket ⑤ (e.g. vegetables, fish)

Put the food into the steam basket with slots ⑤. If you want to cook various foods, 2 dividers ⑤ can be inserted into the steam basket ⑤. They prevent different foods being mixed. Add spices when steaming is finished. Always use the black insert ⑤ when steaming food with colour (e.g. carrots, paprika, tomatoes, etc.), in order to minimize permanent colouring of the white steam basket ⑤. The dividers ⑤ cannot be used in the black insert ⑤.

Model FS 20: When using both steam baskets ⑤ the black insert ⑥ or the black rice bowl ⑥ can only be used in the upper steam basket.

Steaming in the black rice bowl ⑥ (e. g. rice, bakes)

Put the rice/grains with a liquid if necessary into the rice bowl. Place the rice bowl into the steam basket. The dividers ⑤ cannot be used in the black rice bowl.

1. Place the filled steam basket onto the drip pan ④ in the base ① and set the cover ⑦ onto the steam basket. Without the cover in place, the consumption of electrical power would be higher and the steaming time longer. Model FS 20: When using both steam baskets, place the second steam basket with its drip pan on the lower steam basket.
2. When using the steamer ensure sufficient vertical and horizontal space to other objects (shelves etc.).
3. Plug the cord into a mains socket.
4. Set the timer ⑩. To do this first turn the knob to 60 minutes and then back to the desired steaming time. The pilot light ⑪ illuminates and steaming begins.

5. After the selected steaming time is over, the appliance switches off automatically and the pilot light ⑪ goes out.

6. Check whether the food is cooked. Put on long kitchen gloves. Switches the appliance off. Lift the cover ⑦ being careful of escaping steam. Do not touch any hot parts. Check the food using a long fork.

If you want to continue steaming put on the cover ⑦ and switch the appliance on again. Model FS 20 when using both steam baskets: To check whether the food is cooked in the lower steam basket proceed as follows. Switch the appliance off and remove the cover ⑦.

Carefully lift off the upper steam basket (with the black insert) and place it on the reverse side of the cover. Then, using kitchen gloves, carefully remove the drip pan from the lower steam basket and check whether the food is cooked.

If you want to continue steaming in both steam baskets, first place the drip pan onto the lower steam basket and then put on the upper steam basket with the cover. Switch on the appliance again.

1. When the appliance switches itself off and the food is sufficiently cooked pull the plug and let the appliance cool off slightly. Then remove the steam basket, the black rice bowl or the black insert together with the steam basket, using kitchen gloves. The reserve side of the cover ⑦ serves as stand for the steam basket. Remove the food from the steam basket or the rice bowl and spice it as desired. Model FS 20: For disassembling see Point 7.
2. The liquids which have dripped into the drip pan ④ can be used for sauces or soup.
3. Before you pour out remaining water from the base ①, disassemble or clean the appliance, always let it cool off. Pull the plug.

Water quantities

The water quantity needed depends on the steaming time. When steaming up to 18 minutes fill the base up to the minimum water fill line ③. When you are steaming longer than 18 minutes, fill to the maximum water fill line ②. Ensure a sufficient water level, especially if the steaming time was extended. Should no more steam develop, please check the water level. To do so, pull the plug and let the appliance cool off somewhat. Lift the steam basket and the drip pan carefully, and add water.

Notice: All parts are designed for use in the Braun MultiGourmet only. Do not put them into a conventional oven or a microwave oven.

Steaming in the steam basket ⑤ and in the black rice bowl ⑥

Notice: The quantities and processing times are approximate for steaming in one steam basket (e. g. model FS 10). The steaming times listed in the charts also apply when steaming smaller quantities. When steaming larger quantities the steaming times may be somewhat longer if there is not enough space to permit sufficient steam circulation.

Tips for steaming with the model FS 20: The steaming times in the upper steam basket are longer. Therefore,

• steam larger pieces or food with longer steaming times in the lower steam basket.
• When steaming different kinds of food with different steaming times: Steam food with a longer steam time in the lower steam basket. After some time place the steam basket containing food with a shorter steaming time on top of the lower steam basket for steaming.

Vegetables and fruits

• Cut off thick stems from cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage.
• Steam leafy, green vegetables for the shortest possible time as they lose colour easily.
• Frozen vegetables should not be thawed before steaming.

Food	Type	Ca. quantity	Steam times
Artichokes	fresh	4 (medium)	40–45 min.
Asparagus	fresh	500 g	30–40 min.
Beans, runner	fresh, whole or sliced	500 g	25–35 min.
Broccoli	fresh, florets	500 g	15–20 min.
Brussels sprouts	fresh	500 g	20–25 min.
Cabbage	fresh, sliced	500 g	25–30 min.
Carrots	fresh, sliced	500 g	20–25 min.
Cauliflower	fresh, florets	500 g	20–25 min.
Courgettes	fresh, sliced	500 g	15–20 min.
Fennel	fresh, sliced	500 g	15–20 min.
Kohlrabi	fresh, in cubes	500 g	20–25 min.
Leeks	fresh, cut	500 g	15–20 min.
Mushrooms, button	fresh, whole or sliced	500 g	20–25 min.(sliced 5 min. less)
Potatoes	sliced	500 g	20–25 min.
Potatoes	unpeeled	500 g	30–40 min.
Sweetcorn	fresh	2 pieces	55–60 min.(turn frequently)
Apples	fresh, 1/8 pieces	500 g	10–15 min.
Pears	fresh, 1/6 pieces	500 g	10–15 min.

Fish and Seafood

- Frozen fish may be steamed without defrosting if separated before steaming, and the steaming time is extended by approximately 10 %.

Food	Type	Ca. quantity	Steam times
Trout	fresh	2 pieces, each 150 g	18–25 min.
Tuna steaks	fresh	2 pieces, each 200 g	25–30 min.
Bream	fresh, whole	1 piece, 400 g	17–25 min.
Rosefish fillets	fresh	2 pieces, each 200 g	15–18 min.
Pollack fillets	fresh	2 pieces, each 140 g	15–18 min.
Shrimps	frozen	450 g	15–20 min.
Mussels	in the shells	1.000 g	18–25 min.
Squid	frozen	600 g	20–25 min.
Lobsters	in the shells	2 pieces	30–35 min.

• Tender meat with a little fat ist suited best.
• The meat should be well washed and dabbed dry, so that as little juice as possible drips out.
• Puncture eggs first.

Food	Type	Ca. quantity	Steam times
Turkey cutlets	fresh	2 pieces, each 150 g	25–30 min.
Chicken legs	fresh	2 pieces, each 150 g	25–30 min.
Veal cutlets	fresh	2 pieces, each 150 g	30–35 min.
Lamb chops	fresh	2 pieces, each 120 g	25–30 min.
Frankfurter sausages	fresh	2–8 (pierce skins)	8–10 min.
Beef sausages	fresh	2–8 (pierce skins)	8–13 min.
Eggs soft-boiled	in the eggshell	2–10 medium size	10–13 min.
Eggs hard-boiled	in the eggshell	2–10 medium size	15–20 min.

Rice, grains, bakes

• Use the black rice bowl ⑥ and add the required quantity of liquid together with the rice, grains, etc.
• Model FS 20: If you are using both steam baskets please proceed as follows. Pre-steam the rice etc. with its long steaming time in the rice bowl ⑥ – placed into the lower steam basket with the cover ⑦ in place. After some time place the other steam basket filled with different food on the base ① (i. e. on the bottom) and continue steaming the rice etc. by moving the steam basket to the top.

Food	Ca. quantity	Water level in the base 1	Liquid level in the rice bowl 6	Steam times
Basmati rice	250 g	max.	300–400 ml water	35–40 min.
Long-grain rice	250 g	max.	300–400 ml water	35–40 min.
Brown rice	250 g	max.	300–400 ml water	45–50 min.
Pudding rice	250 g	max.	750 ml milk	60 min.
Indian meal (maize)	250 g	max.	750–1000 ml water	20–25 min.

Cleaning

Always pull the plug before you clean the appliance. Except the base ①, all parts can be cleaned in the dishwasher or by hand with a commercially available detergent. The steam accelerator ⑧ can be removed for cleaning. Wipe the base ① with a damp cloth.

Decalcifying

After you have used your steamer several times (depending on the water hardness in your housing area), the heater ⑨ in the base ① is covered by a layer. The appliance should now be decalcified. Fill the base with white household vinegar (5 %) so that the heating element is just covered. Put the steam accelerator ⑧ in place. Close the appliance, connect it to the mains and set the time to 15 minutes. Should there still be a layer visible after the 15 minutes are over, repeat the procedure. After the vinegar and the appliance have sufficiently cooled off empty the base. Rinse the base ① 3 to 4 times with warm water. Any remaining calcium can be removed from the steam accelerator with a brush.

Subject to change without notice.

This product conforms to the European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage 73/23/EEC.

Please do not dispose of the product in the household waste at the end of its useful life. Disposal can take place at a Braun Service Centre or at appropriate collection points provided in your country.

Guarantee

We grant 2 years guarantee on the product commencing on the date of purchase. Within the guarantee period we will eliminate, free of charge, any defects in the appliance resulting from faults in materials or workmanship, either by repairing or replacing the complete appliance as we may choose. This guarantee extends to every country where this appliance is supplied by Braun or its appointed distributor.

This guarantee does not cover: damage due to improper use, normal wear or use as well as defects that have a negligible effect on the value or operation of the appliance. The guarantee becomes void if repairs are undertaken by unauthorised persons and if original Braun parts are not used.

To obtain service within the guarantee period, hand in or send the complete appliance with your sales receipt to an authorised Braun Customer Service Centre.

For UK only:

This guarantee in no way affects your rights under statutory law.

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Country of origin: Germany

Year of manufacture

To determine the year of manufacture, refer to the 3-digit production code located near the type plate. The first digit of the production code refers to the last digit of the year of manufacture. The next two digits refer to the calendar week in the year of manufacture. Example: "502" – The product was manufactured in week 02 of 2005.

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