Salton SFS800 User manual

2 TIER FOOD STEAMER
INSTRUCTIONS / WARRANTY
Model No : SFS800
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Read these instructions before use and keep them safe. If you pass the steamer
on, pass on the instructions too. Remove all packaging, but keep it till you’re
satisfied the steamer is working.
Important safeguards
Take basic safety precautions, including:
1.Don’t put the mains lead, plug, or base unit in water or any
other liquid. Don’t use the steamer in a bathroom or near any
source of water, and don’t use it outdoors.
2.The steamer should be used by or under the direct supervision of
a responsible adult.
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, baskets, rice bowl, or
diffuser.
7.Use oven gloves or a cloth when lifting the lid, baskets, diffuser, or rice
bowl, 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, baskets, diffuser, or rice bowl,
10.Position the steamer on a firm, level, heat resistant surface, close to a
power socket, and out of reach of children.
11.Route the mains lead 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 with paper, foil, etc. — you’ll block the steam holes.
14.Don’t cover the steamer during use.
15.Keep the steamer and the mains lead away from hotplates, hot hobs and
burners.
16.Unplug the steamer when not in use, before moving and before cleaning,
and let it cool down fully before cleaning and storing away.
17.Don’t use accessories or attachments other than those we supply.
18.Don’t use the steamer for any purpose other than those described in these
instructions.
19.Don’t use the steamer if it’s damaged or malfunctions. If the mains lead or
plug is damaged, the steamer must be returned in order to avoid hazard.
Household use only
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Preparation
1.Put the base unit on a firm, 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.
5.Boil 1.5 litre of water in a kettle. Don’t use cold water — the food may not
cook properly.
Fill the reservoir
6.Check that the steam trap is sitting in its grooves in front of the spout— it
lets water into the reservoir, but prevents steam escaping from the spout.
7.Fill the reservoir via the spout.
7.Use 1.5 litre of boiling water. This’ll give you a bit more than 60 minutes
steaming, enough time for most foods.
8.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.
Fit the diffuser
9.The diffuser directs the steam from the element through the steam holes in
the bottom basket. It also prevents the heater and reservoir being
overwhelmed by juices from the cooking foods.
Fit the basket(s)
10.There are two baskets and an adaptor. Sit one basket on the diffuser. If
you’re using both baskets, fit the adaptor to the bottom of the second
basket, and sit it on top of the first basket.
Fit the adaptor
11.Sit the adaptor on the table, with the outer and inner rims underneath, sit
the basket on top of it, and lever the slots on the inner rim of the adaptor,
one at a time, over the 4 pips round the bottom of the basket.
Steam room
12.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 the steam circulate through the layers
Uniformity
13.For uniform cooking
a) Try to 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
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Overcooking
14.Don’t worry too much about overcooking — steaming is a relatively gentle
cooking method and a few minutes extra generally won’t matter
15.Don’t overcook fish — it’ll chew like rubber and taste like cardboard
nb Juices from the upper basket will drip into the basket below. Don’t put
delicate flavours below strong ones, or vegetables below greasy foods.
Fit the lid
16.Put the lid on top.
17.Don’t try to steam without the lid in place. The food won’t cook, the water
won’t last, and you’ll fill the kitchen with steam.
Start cooking
18.Make sure the timer is turned to 0, then plug the unit into the power
socket switch the socket on.
19.Turn the timer clockwise to set the time you want.
20.The light will come on to let you know the element is working.
21.When the timer returns to 0, the element will switch off, the light will go
out, and the timer will ring.
Emptying
22.Make sure the timer is turned to 0, then unplug the base unit from the
power socket (switch the socket off first).
23.Everything will be hot — use oven gloves or a cloth — use the handles.
24.Steam will escape from the baskets — keep hands, face, etc. away from the
area above the steamer. Don’t lean over it.
25.When you lift the lid, angle it to direct steam away from your body.
26.Put the lid on a plate or tray — water will drip from it.
27.Lift the baskets off and set them down on plates or a tray before serving.
28.Take care when removing the diffuser — apart from being very hot, the
juices are likely to stain if spilt.
29.Leave any water remaining in the reservoir to cool, then pour it out via the
spout. Keep the mains lead out of the way so it doesn’t get wet.
Over 60 minutes?
30.If you intend to steam for more than 60 minutes
a) keep an eye on the water level and/or the timer, top up the reservoir
with boiling water at about the half way mark, and reset the timer
or b) set the timer for half the steaming time, then the bell will alert you to
top up the reservoir — don’t forget to reset the timer
Topping up
31.a) Use boiling water
b) Pour it slowly into the reservoir via the spout
c) Keep an eye on the water level window — don’t fill it above MAX
d) Pour slowly to avoid splashing
Crisp vegetables
32.Cook leaf vegetables lightly, to keep them green and crisp — plunging into
iced water will stop the cooking process (plunging the food, that is).
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