Russell Hobbs 14453 User manual

instructions

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Read the instructions and keep them safe, pass them on if
you pass the steamer on. Remove all packaging, but keep it
till you know the steamer works.
important safeguards
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
1 This steamer must only be used by a responsible adult. Use
and store the steamer out of reach of children.
2 Don’t put the steamer in liquid, don’t use it in a
bathroom, near water, or outdoors.
3 Don’t put frozen meat or poultry in the steamer – defrost
fully before use.
4 Fill the reservoir at least to the MIN mark, but not above
the MAX mark. If you overfill, it may spit boiling water and
you may damage the steamer.
5 Fill the reservoir with boiling water, not cold water,
otherwise the food may not cook properly.
6 Don’t touch the hot surfaces of the base unit, lid or baskets.
7 Use oven gloves or a cloth when lifting the lid or baskets,
and lift them only by the handles.
8 Don’t reach over the top of the steamer. Steam will escape
from the vents, the baskets, and the base unit.
9 Keep hands, arms, face, etc. clear of steam from the vents,
and when lifting the lid or baskets,
10 Position the steamer on a stable, level, heat resistant
surface, close to a power socket, and out of reach of
children.
11 Route the cable so that it doesn’t overhang and can’t be
tripped over or caught accidentally.
12 Don’t use the steamer near or below curtains, shelves, or
cupboards, as the escaping steam may damage them.
13 Don’t line the baskets – you’ll block the steam holes.

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14 Don’t cover the steamer during use.
15 Keep the steamer and the cable away from hotplates, hot
hobs and burners.
16 Unplug the steamer when not in use, before moving and
before cleaning. Let it cool down fully before cleaning and
storing away.
17 Don’t use accessories unless we supply them.
18 Don’t connect this appliance to an external timer or
remote control system.
19 Don’t use the steamer for any purpose other than those
described in these instructions.
20 Don’t use the steamer if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
21 If the cable is damaged, return the steamer, to avoid
hazard.
household use only
preparation
1 Put the base unit on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface,
close to a power socket, and out of reach of children.
2 Steam will escape, so don’t put it near curtains, under
shelves or cupboards, or near anything that might be
damaged by the escaping steam.
3 Have dinner plates or a tray handy to put the baskets on
afterwards, as they’ll drip. This would be a good time to set
out serving spoons, tongs, etc. for emptying the baskets.
Don’t forget the oven gloves.
4 Boil 500ml (1 pint) of water in a kettle. Don’t use cold water
– the food may not cook properly.
fill the reservoir
5 Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark with 500ml (1 pint) of
boiling water. This’ll give you at least 60 minutes steaming,
enough time for most foods.

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,Filling to MAX will probably avoid a boil-dry, even if you
completely forget about the steamer.
6 Don’t add anything to the water. Seasonings, marinades,
etc. should be added to the food, not the steaming water.
They won’t circulate with the steam, they’ll just concentrate
in the reservoir, possibly damaging the surfaces of the
reservoir and element.
fitting the baskets
7 Sit one of the baskets on the base unit.
8 If you’re only using one basket, jump to point 11 below.
9 If you’re using another basket, fit a mount to the top of the
first basket, then sit the second basket on top of this.
10 If you’re using the third basket, fit the other mount to the
top of the second basket, then sit the third basket on top.
steam room
11 To allow the steam to circulate
a) pack food loosely in the baskets
b) whenever possible, use single layers of food
c) leave spaces between the pieces
d) when layering food in a basket, leave spaces between
the pieces in each layer to let steam circulate through
the layers
uniformity
12 For uniform cooking
a) cut all pieces of food in a basket to roughly the same
size
b) put larger pieces, or food with long cooking times,
nearest the reservoir
c) put smaller pieces, or food with short cooking times,
furthest from it