Morphy Richards IB48850 User manual

3-tier health steamer
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Important safety
instructions
The use of any electrical appliance
requires following common sense safety
rules.
Primarily there is danger of personal
injury and secondly danger of damage to the
appliance and property. These are indicated
in the instructions text by the following two
conventions:
WARNING: Danger of personal injury
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 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
•Ensure that this appliance is situated out
of the 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.
•Do not use outdoors.
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 the 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
•The use of attachments or tools not
recommended by Morphy Richards may
cause fire, electric shock or injury.
•Extreme caution must be used when
moving the cooker 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.
•Never use the cooker to boil acid or
alkaline foodstuff. 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.
•Aways make sure the water does not fall
below the minimum level.
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).
For appliances supplied with fitted
plug
If the socket outlets in your home are not
suitable for the plug supplied with this
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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.
WARNING: This appliance must be
earthed.
Should the fuse in the 13A plug require
changing, a 13A BS 1362 fuse must be
fitted.
WARNING: The protrusion on top of
the cover is for decoration only, the
cover handles are at the sides as
indicated by Á.
Features
⁄Cover
¤Top bowl
‹Middle bowl
›Bottom bowl
fiDrip tray
flMantle
‡Heater
·60 minute timer
‚Indicator light
„Water level gauge
‰Add water hole
ÂMain unit/water reservoir
ÊRice tray
ÁCover handle
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Top
bowl
Top
bowl
Top
bowl
Middle
bowl
Middle
bowl
Bottom
bowl
Before use
Before using your steamer for the first
time, wash all the parts except the main unit.
Using
1Fill the water reservoir to the maximum
level with pure water.
•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, stock, etc.
4Place food into the steaming bowls.
According to the amount and kinds of
food to be cooked, you can use one, two
or three bowls as they stack up on the
top of each other.
5Place the lid on the upper steaming bowl.
6Plug into the electrical socket.
7Refer to the cooking guide and set the
timer for the desired cooking time, the
on/off light will glow. Steaming will begin.
8After 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.
•Do not let the water level go below the
minimum mark.
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 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 compliment 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 raw or partially cooked 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.
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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.
Refilling the
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.
•Do not let the water level go below the
minimum mark.
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 rice bowl with rice and water into a
steaming tray.
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 the 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.
•Asingle 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 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.
Cooking guide
•The cooking times shown below are only
a guide and should be adjusted
accordingly to suit your tastes.
•Times shown are based on foods being
cooked in the lower steaming bowl.
Foods in the upper steaming bowl may
take slightly longer.
•While the majority of foods cook in much
less than 60 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 Bottom Middle Top
type bowl bowl bowl
Rice 25-30 mins 30-35 mins 35-40 mins
Fish 8-10 mins 10-15 mins 15-18 mins
Poultry 25-28 mins 28-30 mins 35-35 mins
Vegetables 15-30 mins 18-30 mins 18-35 mins
Eggs 18 mins 18-20 mins 20-25 mins
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Care and cleaning
WARNING: Allow steamer to cool
before washing. Turn timer to off and
unplug from 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 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 the product.
Please have the following information
ready to enable our staff to deal with your
query quickly:
•Name of the product;
•Model number as shown on the
underside of the appliance;
•Serial number as shown on the underside
of the product.
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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)
along with a copy of proof of purchase.
Subject to the exclusions set out below (1-5),
the faulty appliance will then be repaired or
replaced and dispatched usually within
seven 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 receipt or invoice
to indicate the date of initial purchase.
To qualify for the two-year guarantee the
appliance must have been used according to
the manufacturers instructions. For example
kettles should have been regularly descaled.
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, mis-use, 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.
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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448/8133/01 Rev 4 3/03
The After Sales Division,
Morphy Richards Ltd, Mexborough,
South Yorkshire, England, S64 8AJ
Helpline (office hours)
UK (local rate) 08450 777700
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.
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