Convenient Series VC1401 - Steamer TEFAL - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Steam cooker
Brand	TEFAL
Model	Convenient Series VC1401
Power supply	Electric (230 V, 50/60 Hz)
Power	900 W
Water tank capacity	1.2 L
Number of steam bowls	2
Materials	Food-grade plastic, stainless steel (heating element)
Included accessories	2 steam bowls, 2 removable grills, integrated egg holder, rice bowl, juice collector
Main functions	Steaming, reheating, cooking rice and eggs
Timer	Mechanical, 60 minutes, automatic shut-off
Operation indicator light	Orange
Water level indicator	External
Filling hatch	Yes, on the juice collector
Cleaning	Removable parts dishwasher safe; electric base cleaned with a non-abrasive sponge
Descaling	Every 8 uses with white vinegar
Safety	Automatic shut-off at end of cooking, overheating protection
Weight	2.5 kg
Dimensions (L x D x H)	30 x 25 x 35 cm

Frequently Asked Questions - Convenient Series VC1401 TEFAL

How to set a cooking time of less than 15 minutes?

Turn the timer to at least 30 minutes, then turn back to the desired time. The appliance must be plugged in before operating the timer.

What to do if the orange indicator light does not turn on?

Check that the appliance is plugged in and the timer is set. If the problem persists, contact customer service.

Why is steam escaping from the sides?

Make sure the bowls and grills are properly nested and in the correct order. Also check that the filling hatch on the juice collector is tightly closed.

How to descale the appliance?

Every 8 uses, remove the juice collector, pour 1 L of water and 300 ml of white vinegar into the tank, let it sit overnight cold, then rinse several times with warm water.

Can you cook foods with different cooking times at the same time?

Yes, place the longer-cooking foods in the lower bowl. During cooking, add the second bowl with the faster-cooking foods.

How to clean the removable parts?

Wash them with warm water and dish soap, rinse and dry. All parts except the electric base are dishwasher safe.

Why are my foods cooking slower than before?

The heating element is probably scaled. Perform descaling as indicated.

Can I use metal utensils to remove the food?

No, it is not recommended to use metal utensils to avoid damaging surfaces. Use protective gloves.

How to store the appliance after use?

Place the juice collector on the tank, stack bowl #1 into bowl #2, turn them over on the base, add the grills and the lid on top.

What to do if water leaks from the base?

There may be a leak at the heating element. Contact customer service for repair.

USER MANUAL Convenient Series VC1401 TEFAL

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Description

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1. Lid
2. Steam basket N°2
3. Removable grid N°2 (depending on model)
4. Steam basket N°1
5. Removable grid N°1 and built-in egg holder (depending on model)
6. Juice collector

7. Water-refilling drawer

8. Heating element

9. Water tank
   10.Base
   11.Visible water level
   12.Maximum water level
   13.Timer
10. Orange On indicator light
    15.Plug
    16.rice bowl

Preparation

Before use

• Wipe with a damp non-abrasive sponge to clean the water tank - Fig. 1.
• Wash all removable parts with warm water and washing up liquid, rinse and dry.

Do not immerse the electric base unit - Fig. 2.

Preparing the steam cooker

- Place the base unit on a stable surface.

Filling the water tank

• There are two ways to fill the water tank:
  A. Pour the water directly into the water tank up to the maximum level - Fig. 3-A.
  B. Open the water-fill drawer and pour water in up to the maximum level - Fig. 3-B.
• Fit the juice collector to the tank ensuring that it is firmly in place.
• Use fresh water with each use.

Move away any items likely to be da- maged by the steam.

Do not use seasoning or any liquid other than water in the tank.

Make sure that there is water in the tank before switching on the appliance.

Positioning the removable grids and the baskets

(depending on model)

You can use the appliance with 1 basket or 2 depending on your needs.

Place the baskets in the right order.

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

• The baskets have grids which can be removed to obtain a larger cooking area or to cook larger items of food.
• Always place grid N°1 on the juice collector
• Then place basket N°1
• Next place grid N°2.
• Then basket N°2
• Put the lid on (the lid fits on all baskets).

To cook large items of food:

• Remove grid N°2
• Place basket N°2 directly on basket N°1
• Put the food inside - Fig. 5.
• Put the lid on.

Steam cooking

Choose the cooking time

• Plug in the appliance.
• Set the timer for the recommended time - Fig. 6 (see table of cooking times).
• The orange indicator light comes on.
• The steam cooking has begun.

For cooking times of less than 15 min, turn the timer to 30 min and then turn it backwards to the required time.

The appliance must be plugged in for the timer to be set.

To cook rice:

• Put the water and the rice in the rice bowl.
• Place the rice bowl in the steam basket - Fig. 7.
• Set the timer to the recommended time (see cooking times table).

To cook eggs:

• Place the eggs in the built-in egg holders - Fig. 8.
• Set the timer to the recommended time (see cooking times table).

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During cooking

If there is no more water, the appliance will not produce any more steam and will no longer continue cook the food.

• Check the water level by looking at the visible water level.
• If necessary, add water through the water-fill drawer - Fig.9.
  During cooking, make sure not to open the lid - Fig. 10. Also make sure not to obstruct the steam outlet on the lid. Fig. 11
  Do not stand the lid upright to avoid warping - Fig. 12.

At the end of cooking

• The appliance switches off automatically.
• The timer beeps and the indicator light goes out.
• To stop the appliance before the end of installed cooking time, turn the timer to the Off position.

Reheating

- You can reheat food.

Removing the food from the steam baskets

• Remove the lid by the handle - Fig. 13.
• Remove the steam basket N°2, the grid N°2 and the steam basket N°1 - Fig. 14.
• Remove the food using oven gloves - Fig. 15. Use oven gloves to handle the baskets, handle, bases and lid - Fig. 15.

The use of metal accessories for lifting out food is not recommended.

Check that the juice collector has cooled sufficiently before removing it.

- Unplug the appliance.

- Leave it to cool completely before cleaning.

Cooking times table

Cooking times are given as a guideline for cooking using the lower basket. They may vary according to the size of the food, the space between the food, the amount of food; using a different basket level and individual preferences. Adjust the cooking times according to the amount of food used. Cooking times must also be increased when using more than one basket to steam food.

For food with different cooking times: place the food that requires longest time in the lower basket. During cooking, add the second basket with the food that requires less cooking time.

Use oven gloves to handle the baskets and lid during cooking.

Vegetables

Food Type Amount Cooking time (min)
Artichokes fresh 1 45-55
Asparagus fresh 550gr 30-35
Broccoli	fresh 500gr 30-35
	frozen 400gr 25-31
Carrots (thinly sliced 3mm) fresh 300gr 20-25
Mushrooms fresh 500gr 20-25
Cabbage (80g quarters) fresh 600gr 25-30
Cauliflower fresh 1 average size 30-35
Spinach	fresh 300gr 15-20
	frozen 300gr 15-20
Flageolet beans	fresh 400gr 15-21
Runner beans	fresh 450gr 35-40
	frozen 400gr 30-35
Leeks	fresh 500gr 35-40
Peppers	fresh 250gr 20-25
Garden peas in rice bowl	fresh 300gr 50-55
	frozen 300gr 50-55
Small white onions	fresh 250gr 15-20
Potatoes	fresh 600gr 40-45
Zucchini	fresh 600gr 30-35
Sweetcorn	fresh - whole	500gr 35-40
Aubergines fresh 600gr 20-25

Fruit

Food Type Amount Cooking time (min)
Pears	fresh 4 30-35
Bananas	fresh 4 15-20
Peaches	fresh 4 15-20
Apples	fresh 4 15-20

Fish - Shellfish

Food Type Amount Cooking time (min)
Fillet of fish	fresh 350gr 10-15
	frozen 400gr 15-20
Whole fish fresh 600gr 30-35
Mussels fresh 1kg 20-25
Steak of coal-fish fresh 300gr 15-20
Prawns fresh 200gr 20-25
scallop shell fresh 100gr 20-25
Salmon fresh 550gr 15-20

Meat- Poultry

Food Type Amount Cooking		time (min)
Chicken thigh joints	fresh - whole	4	35-40
Chicken escalope fresh	450gr 20-25
Turkey escalope	-	400gr 20-25
Pork fillet	-	600gr 35-40
Sausages	-	6	20-25
Beef patties	frozen	8	20-25
	fresh	8	15-20

Eggs

Food Type Amount Cooking time (min)
Hard-boiled eggs	-	6	20-25

Rice - Pasta- Grains

Food Type Amount Cooking time (min)
White rice long grain 125g 200ml 30-35
Bulgar wheat	125g	200ml 15-20
Grains	125g	300ml 40-45

Cleaning and maintenance

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Cleaning your appliance

• Unplug the appliance after use.
• Leave it to cool completely before cleaning.
• Check that the appliance has cooled down sufficiently before emptying the juice collector and the water tank.
• Wash all removable parts in warm water and washing up liquid, rinse and dry.
• All parts except the electric base unit can be put in the dishwasher.

To avoid these stains appearing, clean these parts often and immediately after use.

Do not immerse the electric base unit in water.

Do not use abrasive cleaning products.

Removing scale build-up from your appliance

For optimum operation of your appliance, remove scale build-up every 8 uses. To do this:

• Remove the juice collector.
• Pour 1 L of water into the water tank.
• Add 2 glasses (around 300 ml) of white vinegar.
• Leave to work cold overnight.
• Rinse the inside of the water tank several times with warm water.

Storing the baskets and removable grids

(depending on model)

• After cleaning all the parts, store your appliance as follows:
- Put the juice collector in the water tank. The rice bowl could be turned over on the juice collector - Fig. 16.
- Stack steam basket N°1 inside steam basket N°2 - Fig. 17 (depending on model).

• Turn the two baskets over on the base unit - Fig. 18 (depending on model).
• Stack grid N°1, grid N°2. Place the grids on the base unit - Fig. 19 (depending on model).
• Place the lid on top - Fig. 20.

Technical troubleshooting guide

- Do not dismantle the appliance, if your appliance stops working, take it to one of our approved service centres for repair.

Fault Reason Solution
The orange indicator light does not come on.	The timer has not been set.	Plug in the appliance and turn the timer.
	Cooking has ended.	At the end of the cooking time, the light goes off automatically.
	The parts are damaged.	Contact our after-sales service.
The orange indicator light comes on but the appliance does not heat up.	Fault in the heating element.	Contact our after-sales service.
The timer gets stuck.	Cooking time set to a low value.	For the cooking time lower than 15 mn, turn the button until at least 30 mn and return to the cooking time needed.
Water is leaking from the base.	Leak coming from the heating element.	Contact our after-sales service.
The food takes longer to cook than usual.	Heating element has scale build-up.	Remove scale build-up from the heating element.
Steam escapes along the sides of the appliance.	Baskets/grids not fitted together properly.	Check that the baskets/grids are fitted together properly and in the right order.
	Water-fill drawer located under juice collector is open.	Check its position.

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