Lakeland 31791 User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Model: 31791
MINI STEAMER

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LAKELAND MINI STEAMER
Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Mini Steamer.
Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
Steaming fresh food is healthy and easily locks in nutrients, flavour and freshness.
Our compact Lakeland Mini Steamer is perfect for one or two portions of vegetables, fish
or poultry. The steaming tray and two steam baskets help keep different foods separate,
so you can cook several foods at the same time. In addition it has an egg tray to perfectly
cook up to eight eggs at once - soft, medium or hard.
It is quick and simple to use, add water to the tank, set the cooking time using the dial
and the heating plate quickly starts creating steam from below, circulating it evenly across
your foods for consistent results.
Its 460ml water tank holds enough for 40 minutes of steaming, and the steamer will beep
when your food is ready.
Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same excellent
quality, value for money and exceptional customer service as when we founded the
company back in the 1960s.
Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything
you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.

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CONTENTS
Product features...........................................................................................................4-5
Safety cautions.............................................................................................................6-7
Using your Mini Steamer for the first time .......................................................................8
Instructions for use ....................................................................................................9-10
Guide to cooking time...................................................................................................11
Hints and tips................................................................................................................12
Frequently asked questions............................................................................................13
Care and cleaning .........................................................................................................13
Electrical connections....................................................................................................14
Recycling your electricals ...............................................................................................14

PRODUCT FEATURES
1. Lid
2. Steam vents (positioned at the back of the steamer)
3. Steaming tray
4. Tray holder
5. Egg tray
6. Water tank
7. Heating plate
8 Steam baskets (x 2)
9. Power light
10. Control dial
11. Base
12. Measuring cup
13. Egg pierce
14. Cord and plug
15. Cord storage
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TIMER DIAL DISPLAY
16. Soft egg
17. Medium eg
18. Hard egg
19. Timer - 5 to 40 minutes
20. Off
21. On
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SAFETY CAUTIONS
Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place
for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to
avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as
described in this instruction book.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older
than 8 and supervised.
• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.
• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from
the appliance before the first use.
• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use
if damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops
a fault contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.
• Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. If the lead is damaged it must be
replaced with a special lead. Contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.
• Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat resistant surface.
• Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn the
socket to “off” and remove the plug from the mains socket.
• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those
recommended by Lakeland.
• To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or
lid in water or other liquids.
• Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid
contact between the lead and hot surfaces.
• For indoor use only.
• For domestic use only.
• This appliance should be used for preparation of food as described within the
instructions for use that accompany it.
• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains socket.
Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.

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• To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.
• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.
• An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be
at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the
worktop or touch any hot surfaces.
• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2014/30/EU
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).
• WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13amp socket is a serious safety (shock)
hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.
• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be
dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies
and children. These bags are not toys.
• Do not place hands or face over the steam vents in the lid during operation or just after
use as steam can scald.
• Do not put your hands or any other objects into the Mini Steamer while it is cooking.
• The Mini Steamer should only be used at least 10cm away from walls and other
surfaces, to allow sufficient airflow.
• DO NOT operate the Mini Steamer empty, and never fill the water tank beyond the
‘MAX’ level on the side of the water tank. Always ensure the water does not fall
below the ‘MIN’ level.
• Do not lift or move the Mini Steamer whilst in use.
• WARNING: The measuring cup contains and sharp pin on the base which may cause injury.
• Do not cover the steamer holes in the lid whilst in use.
• When removing the lid, always tilt away from you.
• Do not use any Mini Steamer parts in a microwave or on any other
cooker/heated surfaces.
• Do not leave the Mini Steamer in a damp or corrosive environment.
WARNING – HOT SURFACES
• The lid and base unit, and surfaces marked with this
symbol will get very hot during use.
• DO NOT TOUCH as possible injury could occur.
• Wear oven gloves when removing the lid, trays and steam
baskets from the base unit. Allow the appliance to cool
completely before touching these surfaces, handling,
moving or storing this appliance.
• Be careful when removing the lid.
• Remove the lid slowly with the opening facing away from
you. Be careful as hot steam will escape and can burn.

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USING YOUR MINI STEAMER FOR THE FIRST TIME
WARNING: Do not insert the plug into an electrical socket, or turn the Mini Steamer on
before you have fully assembled it.
• Unpack the Mini Steamer and remove all the packaging materials, including the foam
cover on the egg piercer on the base of the measuring cup.
• Before first use, wipe the base with a clean damp cloth.
• Wash the lid, trays, tray holder, steam baskets and measuring cup in warm soapy water,
rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Make sure that all parts are clean and dry before assembling the product.
• Place the base unit on a flat, dry heat resistant surface near a socket.
• Place the appropriate tray, trays or steaming trays you which to us onto the base unit
and the lid on top.
• ALWAYS make sure the steam vents on the lid are at the back.
• Plug the Mini Steamer into a socket and turn on.
• The Mini Steamer is now ready to use.
WARNING: Always ensure there is water in the Mini Steamer before using and the trays
are stacked correctly in the base.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
You can cook eggs and steam vegetables at the same time. When cooking foods with
different cooking times, set the timer for the quicker food first. The timer can be set
between 5 and 40 minutes. When cooking has finished, remove the food and continue to
cook the rest of the food by turning the dial to the required time.
• Plug in and switch on the Mini Steamer at the socket, with the dial in the
‘OFF’ position.
• Fill the water tank using the measuring cup provided Do not exceed the ‘MAX’ level
and make sure there is water above the ‘MIN’ level.
• Always refill the water tank with the measuring cup, when this is full the water will
come up to the ‘MAX’ level, remove the racks and trays before refilling.
• The steam baskets can be used on either tray. They collect less water vapour from the
lid and trays when used on the upper tray.
• When cooking has finished wait for the steamer and water to cool. Empty the water
into the sink and wipe the tank with a clean damp cloth and dry.
• Do not use any other liquid other than water in the water tank.
• Always use oven gloves when removing trays and steam baskets from the Mini Steamer.
• If steaming for a long period of time, it may be necessary to add extra water.
‘MAX’ level
‘MIN’ level

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TO STEAM FOOD
• Put the steam tray onto the base. Stack the tray holder, add your food, stack the egg
tray, then the two steam baskets and finally the lid. You can also use the steamer with
just the steam tray and lid, ensuring the steam vents are at the back.
• Twist the dial to your required cooking time, the steamer will beep and the power light
will blink then turn solid.
• Do not open the lid until the cooking time has finished.
• After the preset cooking time reached, the Mini Steamer will beep 10 times and the
indicator light will go off.
• Switch the timer dial to the ‘OFF’ position and turn the appliance off at the socket.
• Remove the lid with care as condensation will have formed in the lid and on the trays.
TO COOK EGGS
• Always use medium sized fresh eggs. Larger sizes may require additional cooking time.
• Put the egg tray onto the base.
• Using the egg piercer on the bottom of the measuring cup, pierce the larger end of
each egg and place in the egg tray with the hole pointing upwards.
• Add the lid ensuring the steam vents are at the back.
• Twist the dial to ‘Soft Egg’ , ‘Medium Egg’ or ‘Hard Egg’ icon according to
your preference. The power light will blink then turn solid and the steamer will beep
when the unit is on.
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• Do not open the lid until the cooking time has finished.
• After the preset cooking time is reached, the Mini Steamer will beep 10 times and the
indicator light will go off.
• Switch the timer dial to the ‘OFF’ position and turn off the appliance at the socket.
• Remove the lid with care as condensation will have formed in the lid and on the trays,
and remove your eggs. Ensure you remove the eggs straightaway to prevent
overcooking. If planning to eat cold, run under cold water and remove shells
immediately.
GUIDE TO COOKING TIMES
The cooking times shown below are a guide and should be adjusted according to suit
your tastes.
Food Bottom tray Top tray
Fish 8-10 minutes 10-15 minutes
Poultry 25-28 minutes 28-30 minutes
Vegetables 15-30 minutes 20-30 minutes
Rice 25-30 minutes

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HINTS AND TIPS
• Never lift the lid off the Mini Steamer during cooking as this will reduce the
temperature and affect the cooking result.
• Steaming times stated in the cooking guide are only a guide. Times may vary
depending on size of the food pieces, spacing of the food on the steamer trays,
quantity of food, freshness of food and personal preference. As you become familiar
with the steamer, adjust the cooking times as necessary.
• For best results, be sure pieces of food are similar in size. If pieces vary in size and
layering is required, place smaller pieces on top.
• Do not crowd food in the steamer. Arrange the food with spaces between pieces to
allow for maximum steam flow.
• When cooking eggs, ensure they are fresh and at room temperature.
• If the eggs are not to be eaten as soon as they are cooked you can avoid the dark
circles forming by running them under cold water when cooked and removing their
shells as soon as they’ve cooled.
• When steaming rice you will require equal amounts of rice to water in the steamer
basket.
• Always ensure meat is placed below other food types.
• Never steam meat, poultry or seafood from frozen. Always completely thaw first.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question: Why is the Mini Steamer power light not illuminated?
Answer: The appliance may not be plugged in or switched on at the socket.
Question: Why are my eggs not cooked as I wanted them?
Answer: The size of the eggs might differ to the size we recommend, try using
medium sized eggs.
The eggs may have been stored in the fridge. Before cooking ensure the eggs
are at room temperature.
Question: How do I know when my food is cooked?
Answer: We recommend using a kitchen thermometer to check your food is cooked
thoroughly, especially meat, fish and shellfish.
Question: Why is my food not cooked?
Answer: If not cooked enough, set the timer for additional couple of minutes.
You may have overfilled the trays with food so steam has not been able to
flow freely to cook the food.
CARE AND CLEANING
• Unplug the Mini Steamer and let it cool completely before cleaning.
• Clean thoroughly before using for the first time and after every use.
• Check the parts for wear or damage after every few uses.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners, or steel wool.
• Never immerse the base in water or any other liquid.
• To clean the base unit, wait until it has cooled and wipe with a clean damp cloth
and dry thoroughly before storing.
• Wash the trays, steam baskets, lid and measuring cup in warm soapy water, rinse and
dry thoroughly.
• You may notice mineral deposits from water residue on the heating plate after a few
uses which appear like rust. You can wipe the base unit with a mild solution of water
and vinegar (10 parts water to 1 part vinegar) to remove.
• There is cord storage around the base of the Mini Steamer.
• Store the Mini Steamer with the power cable loosely coiled. Never wrap it tightly
around the product.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
This appliance is fitted with a fused three-pin plug to BS1363 which is suitable for use
in all homes fitted with sockets to current specifications. If the fitted plug is not suitable
for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and carefully disposed of. To avoid an electric
shock, do not insert the discarded plug into a socket.
FITTING A NEW PLUG
If for any reason you need to fit a new plug, the flexible mains lead must be connected
as shown here. The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Connect BLUE to Neutral (N)
Connect GREEN/YELLOW to Earth (E)
Connect BROWN to Live (L)
3 amp fuse to be used
If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance do not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows. The wire
which is coloured green and yellow MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter E (Earth). The wire which is coloured blue MUST be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N (Neutral). The wire which is coloured brown
MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L (Live).
Before refitting the plug cover, check that there are no cut or stray strands of wire inside
the plug. Use a 3 amp BS1362 fuse. Only BSI or ASTA approved fuses should be used. If
you are at all unsure which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a qualified electrician.
Note: after replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded plug which has a fuse cover, the
cover must be refitted to the plug; the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover.
If lost, replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an electrical shop. This appliance
complies with the following EU Directives: 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) and
2014/30/EU (EMC Directive).
RECYCLING YOUR ELECTRICALS
Along with many other high street retailers, Lakeland has joined a
scheme whereby customers can take their unwanted electricals to
recycling points set up around the country.
Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk to find your nearest recycling point.
3 amp fuse
BS1362
3 amp fuse
BS1362

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MINI-DAMPFGARER

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GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG
MINI-DAMPFGARER

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LAKELAND MINI-DAMPFGARER
Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für den Kauf des Mini-Dampfgarers von Lakeland entschieden
haben.
Bitte lesen Sie sich diese Anleitung vor der Inbetriebnahme Ihres neuen Geräts aufmerksam
durch und bewahren Sie sie gut auf, falls Sie später auf die hier enthaltenen Informationen
zurückgreifen möchten.
Dampfgegarte Lebensmittel sind nicht nur gesund, es werden auch die Nährstoffe, das
Aroma und die Frische bewahrt.
Unser kompakter Lakeland Mini-Dampfgarer ist für ein bis zwei Portionen Gemüse, Fisch
oder Geflügel geeignet. Mithilfe des Dampfeinsatzes und der beiden Dampfkörbe lassen
sich die verschiedenen Lebensmittel trennen, sodass Sie mehrere Lebensmittel gleichzeitig
kochen können. Außerdem verfügt er über einen Einsatz für Eier, mit dem sich bis zu acht
Eier gleichzeitig kochen lassen – wahlweise weich, mittel oder hart gekocht.
Geben Sie einfach Wasser in den Behälter und stellen Sie mit dem Drehregler die
Kochdauer ein. Die Heizplatte wärmt sich schnell auf und erzeugt von unten her Dampf,
der gleichmäßig zirkuliert und die Lebensmittel einheitlich gart – schneller und einfacher
geht es kaum.
Der 460 ml-Wasserbehälter reicht für 40 Minuten Dampfgaren. Der Dampfgarer gibt einen
Signalton aus, wenn Ihre Speisen fertig sind.
Unser mehrfach ausgezeichnetes Familienunternehmen legt heute genauso viel Wert auf
ein Höchstmaß an Qualität, ein gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis und einen hervorragenden
Kundenservice wie damals in den 1960er Jahren, als Lakeland gegründet wurde.
Unsere Artikel werden mit größter Sorgfalt ausgewählt und gründlich geprüft. So haben
Sie die Gewähr, dass Ihnen jeder Artikel, den Sie bei uns kaufen, jahrelang Freude bereiten
wird.

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INHALT
Produktmerkmale.....................................................................................................20-21
Sicherheitshinweise ..................................................................................................22-23
Vor dem ersten Gebrauch Ihres Mini-Dampfgarers.........................................................24
Gebrauchsanweisung...............................................................................................25-26
Leitfaden mit Garzeiten .................................................................................................27
Tipps und Tricks.............................................................................................................28
Häufig gestellte Fragen..................................................................................................29
Pflege und Reinigung ....................................................................................................29

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PRODUKTMERKMALE
1. Deckel
2 Abzugsöffnungen (an der Rückseite des Dampfgarers)
3. Dampfeinsatz
4. Einsatzhalterung
5. Eierträger
6. Wasserbehälter
7. Heizplatte
8. Dampfkörbe (2 Stk.)
9. Netzanzeige
10. Thermostatregler
11. Sockel
12. Messbecher
13. Eierstecher
14. Netzkabel und Netzstecker
15. Kabelaufwicklunge
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