FS360 - Rice cooker KENWOOD - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Steamer / rice cooker
Brand	Kenwood
Model	FS360
Material	Plastic (removable parts) and electric base
Color	White / Gray (estimation)
Dimensions (approx.)	30 x 30 x 40 cm (estimated)
Weight (approx.)	2.5 kg (estimated)
Power	700 W (estimated)
Power supply	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Water tank capacity	Approximately 1.2 L (between Min and Max)
Number of steam baskets	2 or 3 depending on model
Included accessories	Rice bowl, colander, strainer, lid
Mechanical timer	Yes, with automatic shut-off and audible signal
Functions	Steaming, rice cooking, poaching, defrosting
Visible water level	Min and Max markings on the tank
External filling funnel	Allows adding water during cooking
Safety	Automatic shut-off at end of cooking, lockable lid (estimation), do not immerse base
Cleaning	Removable parts dishwasher safe (top rack, low temperature)
Descaling	Recommended every 7 to 10 uses with white vinegar
Spare parts / Repairability	Kenwood after-sales service; power cord replaceable by a professional
Use	Household use only

Frequently Asked Questions - FS360 KENWOOD

How to use the rice bowl with this steamer?

Place water and rice in the rice bowl, then install it in a steam basket. You can cook other foods in the other baskets. Consult the cooking chart for proportions and times.

What is the maximum capacity of the water tank?

The tank should be filled between the 'Min' and 'Max' levels. At the 'Max' level, steam is produced for approximately 45 to 50 minutes.

Can I add water during cooking?

Yes, use the external filling funnel to add water without opening the lid. Make sure not to exceed the 'Max' level.

How to clean the Kenwood FS360 steamer?

Unplug and let cool. Wash the baskets, rice bowl, and lid in the dishwasher (top rack, low temperature) or by hand. Never immerse the base. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth.

How often should I descale the appliance?

Descale after 7 to 10 uses depending on water hardness. Use white vinegar (no chemical descaler). Fill the tank to the 'Max' level, run for 20-25 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

Why is my rice not cooked properly?

Check the rice/water proportions and cooking time in the chart. Make sure the water tank is sufficiently filled. Do not lift the lid during cooking, as this extends the time.

Can I use frozen foods?

No, never cook frozen foods for safety reasons. Thaw them first.

How to stack the baskets correctly?

Place the basket with the smallest number at the bottom and the largest at the top. The numbers are marked on the handles. This allows better steam circulation.

What if the timer does not stop or the appliance does not heat?

Check that the appliance is plugged in and the timer is set correctly. If the problem persists, contact Kenwood after-sales service. Do not attempt to repair yourself.

Can I cook eggs in this steamer?

Yes, place eggs in the egg holder integrated at the bottom of the basket. For soft-boiled eggs, allow 10-15 minutes; for hard-boiled eggs, 20 minutes. Use a ramekin for scrambled eggs.

USER MANUAL FS360 KENWOOD

• This machine produces steam which can burn you.
• Don't get burnt by steam coming out of your steamer, especially when removing the lid.
• Be careful when handling anything: any liquid or condensation will be very hot. Use oven gloves.
• Don't let children or infirm people use the steamer without supervision.
• Never let the cord hang down where a child could grab it.
• Never use a damaged steamer. Get it checked or repaired: see 'service and customer care'.
• Never put the steamer, cord or plug in water - you could get an electric shock. Keep the controls clean and dry.
• Never put your steamer on a cooker or in an oven.
• Never move your steamer if it contains anything hot.
• Don't let children play with this appliance.
• Only use this appliance for its intended domestic use.

food safety

Cook meat, fish and seafood thoroughly. And never cook them from frozen.
- If you're using more than one basket, put meat, poultry and fish in the bottom basket so that its raw juice cannot drip onto food below.

before plugging in

Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the one shown on the underside of your steamer.
- This steamer complies with European Economic Community Directive 89/336/EEC.

before using for the first time

1 Remove all packaging and any labels.
2 Wash the parts: see 'care and cleaning'.

3 Wipe the water tank with a damp cloth, then dry.
4 Push excess cord into the back of the appliance.

know your Kenwood food steamer

①lid
②rice bowl
③baskets*
④drip tray
(5)water tank
⑥ exterior fill funnel
⑦base
⑧timer
⑨ neon light
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• Your steamer may be supplied with 2 or 3 baskets depending upon the model purchased.

to use your steamer

• Keep your steamer away from walls and overhanging cupboards: the steam could damage them.
• Season food after cooking. If seasoning gets into the water, it could damage the heating element.
  See the cooking guides on pages 4 and 5.

1 Fit the strainer inside the water tank. (It stops bits getting into the element.)
2 Pour cold water into the tank. Always make sure the water is between the 'Min' and 'Max' levels marked. (When filled to 'Max', this will produce steam for approximately 45-50 minutes.)
- Filtered water is best as it reduces limescale prolonging the life and efficiency of your steamer (Kenwood water filters are widely available).
- Don't add anything (even salt or pepper) to the water - it could damage the heating element.

• To avoid the water level dropping below 'Min', you can top up during cooking. Simply add water via the exterior fill funnel, taking care not to overfill.

3 Sit the drip tray inside the base.

using the rice bowl

• Put water and rice in the rice bowl. Put the rice bowl into a basket. (You can also cook something in the other basket(s) if required).

4 Stack the baskets on the base, starting with the lowest numbered basket at the bottom and the highest number at the top ①. (The numbers are marked on the basket handles).

5 Fit the lid, plug in and set the timer. The light will come on and steam will soon appear.

6 When the time is up, a bell will ring, the light will go out and your steamer will switch off automatically.

7 Unplug and clean after use.

Hints

• Condensation will drip from the upper basket into the lower basket. So make sure the flavours go well together.
  Liquid left over in the drip tray is good for making soup or stock. But be careful: it will be very hot.
• You can also use the rice bowl for cooking anything in liquid (eg vegetables in sauces or poaching fish in water).
• Leave gaps between pieces of food. And put the thicker pieces nearer the outside.
• Stir large amounts half way through cooking.
• Smaller amounts cook faster than larger amounts.
  Similar-sized pieces of food cook evenly.
• Like a conventional oven, you can add food as you go along. If something needs less time, add it later.

If you lift the lid, steam will escape and cooking will take longer.
- Food will keep cooking when your steamer switches off, so remove it immediately.
- The cooking times on pages 4 - 5 are guides based on using the lower basket. The higher the food is, the slower it cooks. So allow an extra 5 - 10 minutes for food in the next basket above. Check that food is thoroughly cooked before eating.
If your food's not cooked enough, reset the time. You may need to top up with water.

care and cleaning

• Before cleaning, always switch off, unplug and let everything cool.
• Never put your steamer base in water or let the cord or plug get wet.

cleaning the water tank

• Empty, then rinse out with warm water and dry.

cleaning the outside

• Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry.

all other parts

• Wash, then dry.
• You can wash the plastic parts (excluding steamer base) on the top rack of your dishwasher on a low heat.
• For storage, stack the baskets one inside the other, starting with the highest numbered basket and finishing with basket number 1.
• Push excess cord into the back of the steamer.
• descending
• Descale after 7-10 uses, depending on how hard your water is.
• Descaling increases steam power and helps your steamer last longer.

1 Pour clear vinegar into the tank up to 'Max'. Don't use a descaler.

2 Fit the drip tray, basket and lid.

3 Plug in and set the timer for 20-25 minutes. Unplug if the vinegar overflows.
4 Unplug and when the steamer is cool, pour away the vinegar and rinse out the tank several times with water. Wash the drip tray, basket and lid.

service and customer care

• If the cord is damaged it must, for safety reasons, be replaced by Kenwood or an authorised Kenwood repairer.

If you need help with:

using your steamer
servicing or repairs Contact the shop where you bought your steamer.

cooking guides

These cooking times are only guidelines.
- Read 'food safety', page 2, and 'hints', page 3.

vegetables

• Clean vegetables before cooking. Remove stems and peel if you like.

vegetable quantity preparation minutes
Asparagus 454g (1lb) Trim 15
Beans, green 454g (1lb) Trim 15-20
Beans, runner 454g (1lb) Trim and	thinly slice 15-20
Broccoli 454g (1lb) Cut into florets
Brussels sprouts 454g (1lb) Trim and cut bases
Cabbage	1 small	Shred	25
Carrots	454g (1lb) Thinly slice		20
Cauliflower	1 medium Cut into florets 25
Courgettes	454g (1lb) Thinly slice		15
Celery	1 head	Thinly slice	15
Leeks	3-4	Thinly slice	15
Mange tout	227g (8oz)	Trim 15
Mushrooms, button	454g (1lb) Wipe		10
Parsnips	454g (1lb) Dice or thinly slice		15
Peas	454g (1lb) Shell		15
Potatoes, new	454g (1lb) Wipe		30

eggs preparation	minutes
Boiling* or poaching	Use a cup or ramekin dish for poaching	10-12 for soft, 15-20 for hard

• When boiling eggs, place them in the built in egg holders in the bottom of the basket.

poultry and fish

• Don't overcrowd the baskets.

food quantity minutes comments
Chicken, 4-5 30 boneless breasts	steam until thoroughly cooked and tender
Clams 454g (1lb)	10 Steam until open
Prawns, medium	454g (1lb) 10 Steam until pink
Fish, fillets 227g (8oz)	10 Steam until it flakes
Fish, steak 2.5cm	(1") thick 15-20 Steam until it flakes
Fish, whole	340g (12oz)	15-20	Steam until it flakes
Lobster tails	2-4 20 Steam until red
Mussels	454g (1lb) 15 Steam until	Steam until	open
Oysters	6	15	Steam until open
Scallops	227g (8oz) 15 Steam until	Steam until	hot and tender

cereals and grains

• When using the rice bowl, you still put water in the tank. But you can put a different liquid, such as wine or stock, inside the rice bowl to cook your rice in. You can also add seasoning, chopped onions, parsley, almonds or sliced mushrooms.

food quantity	liquid to add	minutes to rice bowl
White long-grain rice (eg Basmati, easy cook)	100g (4oz)	125ml (4fl oz)	25
	200g (8oz)	250ml (9fl oz)	30
	300g (12oz)	375ml (13fl oz)	35
Brown rice	100g (4oz)	125ml (4fl oz)	40
	200g (8oz)	250ml (9fl oz)	45
	300g (12oz)	375ml (13fl oz)	50
Couscous	200g (8oz)	150ml (5fl oz) warm water	15-20
Porridge	75g (3oz)	450ml (16fl oz) 40 milk/water	(stir half way through)
Rice pudding	75g (3oz) pudding rice	25g (1oz) caster sugar and stir and 375-500ml (3/4-1pt) milk wa	80 (after 60 mins, reset timer. Add more if necessary)

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