Aicok HY-4401DS User manual

HY- 4401DS
PROG
O/I
Max
FOOD STEAMER
220-240V~ 50/60Hz 800W
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Shenzhen Impression E-commerce Co.,Ltd
Booth No.3H012, Trading Plaza, No.5, Huanan city,
Pinghu Street, Longgang District, Shenzhen, China
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Website: www.aicok.cc
Made In China
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

SAFETY WARNINGS
For your safety and to reduce the risk of injury or electric shock,
please follow all the safety precautions listed below.
• Read all instructions and retain this instruction manual.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven gloves when removing
covers or handling hot containers.
• Be careful, burns can occur from touching hot parts, hot water,
steam or food.
• Position appliance away from walls and cabinets to prevent
damage from steam.
• To prevent burns, remove lid slowly with the inside of the lid
pointing away from you and let the steam escape gradually.
• Use oven gloves or a cloth when removing the lid, rice bowl and
steam baskets.
• Do not reach over the appliance while it is generating steam.
• When checking food, use a long handled spoon or tongs.
• Always use sufficient water for the steaming time.
• Unplug the appliance when is not in use. Unplug and allow it to
cool before cleaning.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse power cord,
plug or base unit in water.
• Close supervision is necessary when appliance is used by or
near children.
• Keep the appliance out of the reach of children when in use.
• Do not operate appliance with a damaged power cord or plug, or
after any appliance
malfunctions or damage. Return appliance to authorized service
facility for repair.
• This appliance can be used by persons aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities, or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instructions concerning the use of the appli-
ance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children should not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made by children
unless they are older than 8 years old and are supervised.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than
8 years old.
• This appliance is intended for indoor household use and similar
applications such as:
– farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environment;
– bed and breakfast type environment.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
• Never immerse the appliance, power cord or plug into water or
any other liquid.
• Use the appliance on a stable, level work surface away from
water.
• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord.
• If the cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent, or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not place the appliance or any part of the unit near a heat
source or in an oven.
• Do not allow the mains cable to hang over the edge of the work
surface, as it could be accidentally pulled.
• Do not line the water basin with aluminium foil.
• Use of accessory attachments are not recommended.
• Do not let power cord touch hot surfaces.
• Caution when moving appliance containing hot food or other hot
liquids.
• Lift and open the cover carefully to avoid scalding, and allow
water to drip into the appliance.
• Do not place the appliance directly under cabinets when operat-
ing as this product produces large amounts of steam.
• Some water will remain in the water basin after the steamer has
turned off; this is normal.
• Do not use any parts in a microwave or on a heated surface.
• Fill the water basin with water before plugging the power cord
otherwise the appliance may be damaged.
• Always fill the water basin between the Max. and Min. water level
before operation. Do not refill during operation as the hot water and
steam will scald.
• Let the appliance cool down for 30mins before refilling with water
or storing the appliance.

NOTE: Baskets are marked ①, ②, ③
1. Remove the steamer and all accessories from the packing. Peel off any adhesive
labels.
2. Wash the lid, rice bowl, steam baskets and juice collector in warm, soapy water
before first use. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not immerse the steamerbase in
water.
3. Wipe the inside of the water basin with a damp cloth.
4. Check that the voltage rating on the base corresponds to the mains voltage in
your home.
1.
Place the steamer base on a flat stable surface, away from walls and over hanging
cupboards.
2. Firmly place the tube over the heating element in the water basin, The tube shows
an up-down mark.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR STEAMER CONTROL PANEL
FIRST TIME USE
HOW TO USE YOUR STEAMER

3. Pour cold water into the water basin. Do not exceed the maximum mark.
4. Place the juice collector in the base making sure it sits flat.
5.
Select how many steam baskets you will need. Put the food into the steam baskets
and stack them in the sequence shown in “Know your Steamer” section. Steam
basket no. 1 should always be the lowest steam basket.
6. Cover the uppermost steam basket with the lid.
7. Plug the steamer into the mains socket. Set your cooking time by following the
steps in the Operation section and the timings detailed in the Time and Temperature
Reference section. When steaming, the indicator will light up in red.
8. Check the water level by looking at the exterior water level indicator, if necessary,
add water from the side of juice collector during cooking.
9. Once steaming is complete, the indicator will turn to green. Remove the baskets,
using oven gloves to prevent burns.
10. Unplug the steamer from the mains socket and allow it to cool down completely.
11. Empty the water basin and refill it with fresh water before each use.
If the water level in the tank is too low during operation, the boil-dry protection system
will turn off, the steamer and a buzzer will sound. The steamer will return to clock
mode. Add water to the basin and ensure the water level is between the Max and
Min marks before resuming operation.
1. Press and release the PROG button and the 0/I button at the same time, the buzzer
will sound.
2. To set the time, press the (-) or (+) button. Each press (+) increases the time by 10
minutes. Each press (-) decreases the time by 1 minute.
3. When the time is correct, press the PROG button
Connect the steamer to the mains socket, the display will show the Clock mode. When
Clock mode lits, it means the unit is switched on but not in Steam mode.
1. In Clock mode, press and release the O/I button, the display will show “45“.
2.
Set the steaming duration by pressing the -/+ button. Each press increases or decreases
time by 5 minutes. The maximum steam duration is 90 minutes.
3. After setting the steaming duration, wait for about 2 seconds, the buzzer will sound.
The indicator light will illuminate red and steaming will begin.
4. During steaming, you can press the -/+ button to adjust the steaming duration.
5. At the end of the steaming cycle, the indicator will change from red to green. You
can also stop steaming by pressing the O/I button.
6. When steaming has finished, the unit will automatically enter Holding mode.
1. In Clock mode, press and release the PROG button, the display will show a flashing
“00:00”.
2. Set the extent of delay start duration by pressing the -/+ button. Each press increases
or decreases the extent of delay by 10 minutes.
3. Press the PROG button to confirm, the display will show “45”. Then press the -/+
button to adjust the steaming duration.
4. Press the PROG button again, the display will show the time and PROG, confirming
the steamer has started the countdown for delay start steaming.
BOIL-DRY PROTECTION SYSTEM
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR STEAMER
OPERATION
IMMEDIATE STEAMING
SET DELAY START STEAMING
Do not add any salt, pepper, seasonings, herbs, wine or any
liquid other
Make sure that the steamer is correctly assembled before using. Never
use other baskets or parts than those specially designed for use with
this steamer.

HOLDING MODE
ADDING MORE WATER DURING COOKING
VEGETABLES
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TIME AND TEMPERATURE REFERENCE CHARTS
5. When the countdown has reached zero, the buzzer will sound and the indicator
light will illuminate red. The steamer will start to steam according to the set steaming
duration.
6. If you want to cancel the steaming, press the PROG button. The steamer will return
to Clock mode.
7. When steaming has finished, the unit will automatically enter Holding mode.
When the steaming is finished, the steamer automatically enters Holding mode. The
display will show the time and the holding symbol and the indicator light will illuminate
green. In holding mode, the steamer warms the food for 2 minutes every 10 minutes.
Press the O/I button to cancel Holding mode. The steamer will return to Clock mode.
For long steaming times, reset the timer and top up with more water. When refilling,
always switch off the steamer first and empty the juice collector carefully as the liquid
may be hot. Add sufficient warm water (but not boiling water) for the remaining time.
NOTE: You can also add water from the side of juice collector during cooking., please
be warm steam is hot use oven gloves..
• Never immerse the steamer base, power cord or plug in water.
•
Unplug at the mains socket and leave the steamer to cool completely for a minimum
of 30 minutes before cleaning.
• Do not clean any part of the steamer with abrasive cleaners, e.g. scouring powders,
scouring pads, wire wool, washing soda, or bleach.
• Do not clean clear plastic bowls with the abrasive pad or a cleaning sponge.
• We recommend washing the lid, rice bowl and juice collector in hot water and
washing-up liquid. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Empty the water basin and change the water after each use.
• Do not immerse the steamer base in water. Fill the water basin with warm, soapy
water and wipe with a cloth. Rinse thoroughly.
• Wipe the steamer base with a damp cloth.
After about 2-3 months of use, some chemical deposits may build up in the water basin
or on the heating element, depending on the hardness of the water. It is essential to
descale the water basin regularly.
1. Fill the water basin to the Max mark with a mixture of white vinegar and water. Do
not use any other chemical or detergent.
2. Plug the steamer into the mains socket. The steam baskets, lid, juice collector and
rice bowl are not to be used during this operation.
3. Set timer for approx 20-25 minutes and start steaming. If the vinegar mixture boils
ver, switch off the steamer and unplug from the mains socket.
4. When steaming has finished, unplug the steamer from the mains socket and allow
it to cool down before pouring the vinegar mixture out.
5. Rinse the water basin several times.
Steaming times stated in the charts are intended as a guide. If you have followed the
instructions and the food is still not sufficiently cooked, simply steam for a little longer
until satisfied.
• The steaming times are all based on food cooked in the lower basket, unless specifically
stated otherwise. Food cooked in the upper basket may take slightly longer to cook.
• All times stated in the charts are based on the use of cold water.
• Cut off thick stems from cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage.
• Steam leafy, green vegetables for the shortest possible time as they loose colour easily.
• Salt and season vegetables after steaming for best results.
• Frozen vegetables should not be thawed before steaming.
CLEANING YOUR STEAMER
DESCALING THE WATER BASIN

Artichokes Fresh
Fresh
3 Med 45-50 minutes Cut off base
Asparagus Fresh Frozen 400g
400g
13-15 minutes
16-18 minutes
Lie flat in basket crisis cross
2nd layer to allow steam flow
Baby
Sweetcorn 230g 30-35 minutes
Stir halfway through steam time
Fresh
Whole Frozen
Green
Beans
400g
400g
400g
400g
400g
400g
38-40minutes
25-28minutes
Stir halfway through steam time
Fresh, slices
Frozen
Runner
Beans
45-50 minutes
16-18 minutes
Stir halfway through steam time
Fresh, florets
Broccoli 15-18 minutes
Stir halfway through steam time
400g
400g
Fresh, slicedCabbage 35-40 minutes
Stir halfway through steam time
400g
400g
Fresh. 1/4 in
slices
Carrots 20-22 minutes
Stir halfway through steam time
Fresh florets
Frozen
Cauliflower 16-18 minutes
18-20 minutes
Stir halfway through steam time
Fresh, 1/4 in
slices
Courgettes 15-18 minutes
Stir halfway through steam time
200gFresh
Button
Mushrooms 12-15 minutes
15-18 minutes
Stir halfway through steam time
400g
FrozenPeas
Stir halfway through steam time
Use stock for gravy, sauce or stock.
20-22 minutes
400g
Fresh,
very small
New
Potatoes
Turn each potato over halfway
through cooking.
8-10 minutes
18-20 minutes
250g
400g
Fresh Frozen
Spinach
• If you prefer stickier rice, remove the juice collector.
• Use the rice bowl and add the required quantity of liquid together with the rice.
Food Type Quantity Steam Times Special Notes
White
easy cook
Pudding
rice
1 cup/ 0.3L
3 cups/ 0.6L
20 minutes
30 minutes
35 minutes
Rice
Brown 200g
200g
400g
1 cup/ 0.3L
Rice
Pudding
100g rice
+30g caster
sugar
1 pt / 0.5L
warm milk
75 minutes
Serves 2
Serves 4
Serves 3
Reset timer after
60 min and add more
water to Max level.
Food Type
Quantity
Rice or Grain
Water Level Special NotesSteam Time
Frozen
Fresh
Fresh
Fresh
Fresh
Fresh
Fresh
250g
250g
10-12 minutes
6-8 minutes
10-12 minutes
12-15 minutes
Fish Fillets
Fish, 3/4 In
Thick Steaks
Cod, salmon
Tuna 250/400g
250/400g
400g
400g
6
400g
2 tails
Clams
Lobster Tails
Mussels
Oysters
Scallops
See notes
Layer shells for maximum
steam flow. Steaming is
done when shells are
completely open.
Meat will be opaque when
done. Cook longer if necessary.
Steaming is done when shells
completely open.
Steaming is done when shells
completely open.
Stir halfway through steam time.
Meat opaque and flaky when done.
20-22 minutes
8-10 minutes
16-10 minutes
8-10 minutes
Food Type Quantity Special NotesSteam Time
VEGETABLES
• Fish is cooked when it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
• Frozen fish may be steamed without defrosting if separated before steaming and the
cooking time is extended.
• Add lemon wedges and herbs while steaming to improve flavour.
FISH AND SEAFOOD
• Steaming has the advantage of allowing all the fat to drip away during cooking. Due to
the gentle heat, only choose tender lean cuts of meat and trim off all fat. Meat suitable
for grilling is ideal for steaming.
• Marinade meat and poultry with flavour some sauces before steaming.
• Thoroughly cook all food before serving. Pierce with a knife or skewer to check that the
enter is cooked and the juices run clear.
• Sausages must be completely cooked before steaming.
• Use fresh herbs while steaming to add flavour
MEAT AND POULTRY

In slices of
rump,sirloin
or fillet steak
Chops with or
without bone Loin
cut into pieces
Tenderloin, fillet,
loin steaks or
loin chops
Knockwurst
Frankfurters
250g
250g
10-12 minutes
6-8 minutes
12-15 minutes
20-25 minutes
Remove skin before cooking.
Layer for maximum steam flow.
After steaming brown skin
under grill, if desired.
Beef
Chicken
Boneless breast
Drumsticks
4 pieces
4 pieces
400g
400g
400g
2 tails
Lamb
Pork
Sausages
(Pre-Cooked)
See notes
Layer shells for maximum
steam flow. Steaming is
done when shells are
completely open.
Meat will be opaque when
done. Cook longer if necessary.
Pierce skins before steaming.
20-22 minutes
15 minutes
10 minutes
Food Type Quantity Special NotesSteam Time
We continually strive to improve our products. Specifications and features may change
without prior notice.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model HY-4401DS
Mains supply 230V ~ 50Hz
Power consumption 800W
Size L 318 * W 235 * H 398 mm