Morphy Richards IB48770 User manual

FS48770M Rev 1 08/03
The After Sales Division,
Registered address
Morphy Richards Ltd, Mexborough,
South Yorkshire, England, S64 8AJ
Helpline (office hours)
UK 0870 060 2612
Republic of Ireland 1800 409119
Morphy Richards products are intended
for household use only
Morphy Richards has a policy of
continuous improvement in product
quality and design. The Company,
therefore, reserves the right to change
the specification of its models at any
time.
Your two year guarantee
It is important to retain the retailers receipt
as proof of purchase. Staple your receipt to
this back cover for future reference.
Please quote the following information if
the product develops a fault. These numbers
can be found on the base of the product.
Model no. Serial no.
All Morphy Richards products are
individually tested before leaving the factory.
In the unlikely event of any appliance proving
to be faulty within 28 days of purchase it
should be returned to the place of purchase
for it to be replaced.
If the fault develops after 28 days and
within 24 months of original purchase, you
should contact the Helpline number quoting
Model number and Serial number on the
product, or write to Morphy Richards at the
address shown.
You will be asked to return the product (in
secure, adequate packaging) to the address
below along with a copy of proof of
purchase.
Subject to the exclusions set out below
(see Exclusions) the faulty appliance will then
be repaired or replaced and dispatched
usually within 7 working days of receipt.
If for any reason this item is replaced
during the 2 year guarantee period, the
guarantee on the new item will be calculated
from original purchase date. Therefore it is
vital to retain your original till receipt or
invoice to indicate the date of initial
purchase.
To qualify for the 2 year guarantee the
appliance must have been used according to
the manufacturers instructions. For example
kettles should have been regularly descaled.
EXCLUSIONS
Morphy Richards shall not be liable to
replace or repair the goods under the terms
of the guarantee where:
1The fault has been caused or is
attributable to accidental use, misuse,
negligent use or used contrary to the
manufacturers recommendations or where
the fault has been caused by power
surges or damage caused in transit.
2The appliance has been used on a voltage
supply other than that stamped on the
products.
3Repairs have been attempted by persons
other than our service staff (or authorised
dealer).
4Where the appliance has been used for
hire purposes or non domestic use.
5Morphy Richards are not liable to carry
out any type of servicing work, under the
guarantee.
6Plastic filters for all Morphy Richards
kettles and coffee makers are not covered
by the guarantee.
This guarantee does not confer any rights
other than those expressly set out above and
does not cover any claims for consequential
loss or damage. This guarantee is offered as
an additional benefit and does not affect your
statutory rights as a consumer.
• This guarantee is valid in the UK and
Ireland only.
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2-in-1 steamer
Please read and keep these instructions
getting the best from
your new food steamer...
• For steaming large quantities of food or foods
with similar cooking times, use your steam
tube to equalise the cooking times in all tiers.
• Use the bungs provided to close the holes in
the bottom of the tiers when using the
steamer conventionally.
• Easy fill water tank at the front of the steamer.
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Important safety
instructions
The use of any electrical appliance
requires the following of basic common
sense safety rules.
Primarily there is danger of injury or
death and secondly the danger of damage
to the appliance. These are indicated in the
text by the following two conventions:
WARNING: Danger to the person!
IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance!
In addition we offer the following essential
safety advice.
Your safety
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven
gloves or a cloth when removing the lid
or handling hot containers as hot steam
will escape.
• To protect against fire, electric shock and
personal injury do not immerse cord,
plugs, or appliance in water or other
liquid.
• Unplug from the socket when not in use,
before putting on or taking off
attachments, and before cleaning.
• Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged lead or plug, or after an
appliance has malfunctioned, or has
been dropped or damaged in any way.
Contact Morphy Richards for advice on
examination, repair or electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
• Do not fill above the maximum level. If the
steamer is overfilled, boiling water may
be ejected which can scald.
Location
• Do not use outdoors.
• Ensure that this appliance is situated out
of reach of children.
• Do not place directly under kitchen wall
cupboards when in use as it produces
large amounts of steam. Avoid reaching
over the steamer when in use.
Mains lead
• The mains lead should reach from the
socket to the base unit without straining
the connections.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of
the table or counter and keep it away
from any hot surfaces.
• Do not let the lead run across an open
space e.g. between a low socket and
table.
Children
• Never allow a child to operate this
appliance. Teach children to be aware of
dangers in the kitchen, warn them of the
dangers of reaching up to areas where
they cannot see properly or should not
be reaching.
Other safety
considerations
• Do not use attachments or tools not
recommended by Morphy Richards this
may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
• Extreme caution must be used when
moving the steamer when containing hot
food, water, or other hot liquids.
• To open, lift the lid off towards yourself
but tilted away from you.
• Do not use any steamer parts in a
microwave or on any cooking/heated
surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Do not leave it in a damp and corrosive
environment.
• Do not switch the steamer on unless it
contains at least 1 cup of water, otherwise
the steamer may be damaged.
• Always make sure the water does not fall
below the minimum level.
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Electrical
requirements
Check that the voltage on the rating plate
of your appliance corresponds with your
house electricity supply which must be A.C.
(Alternating Current).
If the socket outlets in your home are not
suitable for the plug supplied with this
appliance, the plug should be removed and
the appropriate one fitted.
WARNING: The plug removed from the
mains lead, if severed, must be destroyed
as a plug with bared flexible cord is
hazardous if engaged into a live socket
outlet.
Should the fuse in the 13 amp plug
require changing, a 13 amp BS1362 fuse
must be fitted.
WARNING: This appliance must be
earthed.
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Before use
Before using your steamer for the first
time, wash all parts except the main unit.
Using
1Fill the water reservoir with pure water to
the maximum level.
• Do not use broth or other liquids. Do not
add anything to the water in the reservoir.
The system is designed for use with cold
water only, do not use hot water.
2Put the mantle around the heater.
3Fit the drip tray. The drip tray is used to
collect juices so they can be used for
gravies, sauces, soup or stock, etc.
4Fit the bungs to the holes in the centre of
the tier bottoms when the steam tube is
not being used.
5Place food into the steaming bowls.
According to the amount and kind of
foods to be cooked, you can use one,
two or three bowls as they stack up on
the top of each other.
6Place the lid on the upper steaming bowl.
7Plug into the electrical socket.
8Refer to the cooking guide and adjust the
timer for the desired cooking time, the
on/off light will glow. Steaming will begin.
9After the set time the on/off light will go
out, the bell will ring and the steamer will
switch off automatically. Using oven
gloves or a cloth promptly remove the
steaming bowls.
• Do not remove the drip tray until it has
cooled completely.
Configurations
Single bowl
Use one bowl for steaming one type of
food such as peeled potatoes. Take care to
arrange the food so that some of the holes in
the bottom of the bowl remain clear, allowing
proper steam to flow.
Two bowls
Always place the largest pieces of food
with the longest cooking time in the lower
steaming bowl. Place different foods in the
upper and lower bowls, but as condensation
will drip from the upper bowl be sure the
flavours complement each other.
If steaming meat, fish or poultry together
with vegetables, always place the meat, fish
or poultry in the lower bowl so that juices
from the raw meat cannot drip onto other
foods.
Three bowls
Always place the largest pieces of food
with the longest cooking time in the lower
steaming bowl.
Steaming times for food in the upper
bowl are usually slightly longer so allow an
extra 3-5 minutes due to a large volume of
food being cooked and due to extra time
being needed to reach temperature.
Top
bowl
Top
bowl
Top
bowl
Middle
bowl
Bottom
bowl
Middle
bowl
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If foods with different cooking times are
being steamed start the food with the
longest cooking time in the lower bowl. If
steaming meat, fish or poultry together with
vegetables, always place the meat, fish or
poultry in the lower bowl so that juices from
raw or partially cooked meat cannot drip
onto other foods.
Steam tube usage
• To equalise cooking times in all tiers, use
the steam tube.
• Only use when you want to steam a large
quantity of 1 type of food.
1If bungs are fitted in the bottom of the
tiers, these must be removed.
2Put the mantle around the heater.
3Fit the drip tray.
4Fit the steaming tube to the drip tray (as
shown in the diagram).
5Place the bottom tier over the steam tube
and align the tube to the hole in the
bottom of the tier.
6Arrange the food within the tier.
7Fit the other tiers in the same way.
8Refer to the cooking guide and set the
timer for the desired time.
9After the set time the bell will ring and the
steamer will switch off automatically.
10 Using oven gloves or a cloth promptly
remove the steaming bowls.
Refilling reservoir
If steaming for a long period it may be
necessary to add extra water.
Fill with water through the ‘add water
hole’ by using a suitable filling jug.
Cooking rice
The steamer comes with a container that
allows you to cook rice to perfection.
1Add rice and water to the rice bowl in
equal proportions.
2Place the rice bowl with rice and water
into a steaming tray, without steam tube
fitted.
3Proceed as described previously for
steaming.
Useful hints and tips
• Always ensure meat is placed below other
food types.
• 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 in the steamer bowl,
quantity of food, freshness of food and
personal preference. As you become
familiar with the steamer, adjust the
cooking times as necessary.
• A single bowl of food steams faster than
with 2 or 3 bowls in use. Therefore, the
cooking time for a larger quantity of food
will be longer.
• 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 steaming bowl
or rice bowl. Arrange the food with
spaces between pieces to allow for
maximum steam flow.
• Always use the drip tray to prevent drips
splashing.
• Never steam meat, poultry or seafood
from frozen. Always completely thaw first.
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Cooking guide
• The cooking times shown below are only
a guide and should be adjusted
according to suit your tastes.
• While the majority of foods cook in less
than 75 minutes, longer cooking times
may require adding additional water to
the water reservoir. Follow refill
instructions. Remember to reset the timer
as the steamer will switch off when the
timer runs out.
Food type Bottom bowl Middle bowl Top bowl Any tier with
steam tube fitted
Rice 25-30 mins 30-35 mins 35-40 mins 25-30 mins
Fish 8-10 mins 10-15 mins 15-18 mins 8-10 mins
Poultry 25-28 mins 28-30 mins 30-35 mins 25-28 mins
Vegetables 15-30 mins 20-30 mins 25-35 mins 15-30 mins
Eggs 18 mins 18-20 mins 20-25 mins 18-20 mins
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Care and cleaning
WARNING: Allow steamer to cool
before washing. Turn timer to off and
unplug from the mains socket.
Bowls, lid and drip tray
The bowls, lid and drip tray may be
washed in a dishwasher (top rack only).
Alternatively, wash in hot soapy water, rinse
and dry thoroughly. Prolonged dishwasher
use could discolour these parts.
Steamer base
The steamer base may be wiped with a
clean, damp cloth. Wipe dry with a soft
cloth. Do not place in a dishwasher as it may
get damaged.
Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean
any part of the steamer.
WARNING: Do not immerse the
steamer base, cord or plug in water or in
any other liquid.
Descaling
Occasionally, you may need to remove
mineral deposits (known as descaling) from
the steaming system. This is normal and will
depend on the degree of hardness of the
water in your area. If you notice a slowing in
steam production or a lengthening of
steaming times, you should descale the
steaming system.
1Fill the water reservoir half full with clear,
white vinegar.
2Place the drip tray, lower the steaming
bowl and lid onto the steamer base.
3Set the timer for 25 minutes to begin
steaming. Allow the steamer to operate
until the bell rings.
4Allow the steamer to cool completely.
5Empty the vinegar from the drip tray.
6Empty any remaining vinegar in the water
reservoir.
7Rinse the water reservoir several times
with cold water.
8Allow all parts to dry completely before
storing.
Helpline
If you have any difficulty with your
appliance, do not hesitate to call us. We’re
more likely to be able to help than the store
from where you bought it.
Please have the following information
ready to enable our staff to deal with your
query quickly:
• Name of the product
• Model number and serial number as
shown on the underside of the appliance.
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