FS260 - Rice cooker KENWOOD - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Kenwood
Model	FS260
Product type	Steam cooker and rice cooker
Material	Plastic and stainless steel (heating elements)
Water tank capacity	Approximately 1.2 L (Min and Max marks)
Number of baskets	2 (FS260) + 1 rice cooker bowl
Included accessories	Baskets, rice cooker bowl, egg stand, strainer, separation belt
Timer	Mechanical with automatic shut-off and audible signal
Indicator light	Neon (indicates heating)
Power supply	230 V, 50 Hz (depending on country)
Power	Approximately 900 W
Main functions	Quick steam cooking, rice cooking, keep warm
Recommended water level	Max for cooking >30 min, Min for <30 min
Maintenance and cleaning	Plastic parts dishwasher safe (except base). Descaling with vinegar every 7 to 10 uses.
Safety	Hot steam: do not open without caution. Base not immersible. Cord not to be hung. Use under supervision.
Repairability	Spare parts available from Kenwood after-sales service. Cord replaceable by a professional.
Use	Household use only
Weight	Approximately 2.5 kg
Dimensions (W x D x H)	Approximately 30 x 25 x 25 cm

Frequently Asked Questions - FS260 KENWOOD

How to use the Kenwood FS260 steam cooker for the first time?

Remove all packaging and labels. Wash the plastic parts (except the base) in hot soapy water or in the dishwasher. Wipe the water tank with a damp cloth then dry. Plug in the appliance and run it empty for 10 minutes with water to remove manufacturing residues.

What foods can I cook with the FS260?

You can steam vegetables, fish, seafood, poultry, eggs, rice (with the special bowl), couscous, porridge, and even rice cakes. Refer to the cooking tables on pages 27-29 of the manual.

How to dose the water in the tank?

Fill up to the Max mark if cooking exceeds 30 minutes, or to the Min mark if less than 30 minutes. Preferably use filtered water to limit scale. Do not add salt or spices to the water.

What if the cooking time is insufficient or the food is not cooked?

If the food is not cooked enough, unplug the appliance, empty the egg stand, refill the water tank (be careful of burns) and reset the timer. You can also add 5 to 10 extra minutes depending on the basket height.

How to clean and descale the Kenwood FS260?

Unplug and let cool. Wash the baskets, bowl and lid in hot water or dishwasher (top rack). Wipe the base with a damp cloth. For descaling, pour white vinegar up to the Max level, heat for 20-25 minutes, then rinse several times with clean water. Perform this every 7 to 10 uses.

Why is steam not coming out or is weak?

Check that the tank has enough water (Min or Max level). If scale is blocking the ducts, perform descaling. Ensure the strainer is properly in place and the lid is correctly closed. If the problem persists, contact after-sales service.

Can I cook rice without the special bowl?

No, the rice bowl is necessary for cooking rice. Place the rice and water in it, then install it in a basket. You can cook other foods in the other basket using the separation belt.

How to avoid burns during use?

Always lift the lid by tilting it away from you to avoid hot steam. Use gloves or oven mitts. Do not move the appliance when it contains hot food. Supervise children and vulnerable people.

What if the power cord is damaged?

Do not use it. For safety reasons, have the cord replaced by Kenwood or an authorized repairer. Do not attempt to repair it yourself.

Can I use tap water or filtered water?

Filtered water is recommended as it reduces scaling and extends the life of the appliance. Kenwood filters are available commercially. Tap water is fine, but descaling will be more frequent.

USER MANUAL FS260 KENWOOD

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Instructions page 1 - 11

Because steamed food retains more of its natural goodness and flavour, your Kenwood Automatic food steamer brings healthy eating one step closer. And it won't keep you waiting, because its fast-steam technology means it will start steaming within moments of being switched on. It has a generous interior, an oval shape designed for cooking whole fish and a timer that rings when your food's ready. So enjoy healthy food the easy way with your Kenwood Automatic steamer.

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• 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', page 6.
• Never put the steamer, cord or plug in water – you could get an electric shock. Keep the timer clean and dry.
• Never put your steamer on a cooker or in an oven.
• Never move your steamer if it contains anything hot.

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 'cleaning', page 7.
3 Wipe the water tank with a damp cloth, then dry.

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know your Kenwood food steamer

①lid
②rice bowl
③baskets
④drip tray
⑤timer
⑥neon light
⑦separator ring
⑧water tank
⑨strainer
⑩base

* The FS260 comes with an extra basket and separator ring

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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 9 - 11.
• Your steamer is for domestic use only.

1 Fit the strainer inside the water tank. (It stops bits getting into the steamer.)

2 Pour cold water into the tank up to:

• 'Max' if you're cooking for over 30 minutes; or

• 'Min' if you're cooking for under 30 minutes.

- Filtered water is best as it reduces limescale (Kenwood water filters are widely available).

- Don't add anything (even salt or pepper) to the water – it could damage the heating element.

- You can top up the water during cooking if the steam slows down or stops.

3 Sit the drip tray inside the base.

- Put the basket on the base. (Don't use the separator ring.)

- Stack the baskets on the base, fitting a separator ring between the baskets.

- 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 you like. If you do, fit a separator ring between the baskets.)

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

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

6 Unplug and clean after use.

using one basket using more than one basket

using the rice bowl

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 9 - 11 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 timer. You may need to top up with water. Here's how. Unplug. Then empty the drip tray and top up the water tank - but be careful of the hot liquid and steam.

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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

water tank • Empty, then swill out with warm water and dry.
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.

descaling • Descale after 7-10 uses, depending on how hard your water is. Descaling increases steam power and helps your steamer last longer.

1 Remove all parts except the strainer.
2 Pour clear vinegar into the tank up to 'Max'. Don't use a descaler.
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 swill out the tank several times with water.

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

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cooking guides

• These cooking times are only guidelines.
- Read 'food safety', page 3, and 'hints', page 6.

vegetables

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

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

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

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cooking guides continued

poultry and fish

- Don't overcrowd the baskets.

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

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cooking guides continued

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 water level minutes
White long-grain rice (eg Basmati, easy cook) 300g (12oz) 375ml (13fl oz) Max 35
Brown rice 100g (4oz) 125ml (4fl oz) Max 40200g (8oz) 260ml (9fl oz) Max 45300g (12oz) 375ml (13fl oz) Max 50
Couscous	200g (8oz) 150ml (5fl oz) Min warm water		15-20
Porridge	75g (3oz) 450ml (16fl oz) Max milk/water		40 (stir half way through)
Rice pudding	75g (3oz) pudding rice	25g (1oz) caster sugar and 375-500ml (3/4-1pt) milk	Max	80 (after 60 mins, stir and reset timer. Add more water if necessary)

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