Sunbeam ST6650 User manual

Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.
VitaSteam™
Food Steamer
Instruction Booklet
ST6650

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1
Features of your VitaSteam 2
An introduction to Steam Cooking 4
Using your VitaSteam 4
For Best Results 5
Guide to the Instant Steam Function 6
Guide to Water Levels 6
Guide to using the Steaming Trays 7
Guide to using the Rice Bowl 7
Care and Cleaning 8
Cooking Times
Vegetables 9
Rice, Grain & Cereals 11
Fish & Seafood 12
Poultry 13
Eggs 14
Recipes 15
Contents
Important instructions – retain for
future use.

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Sunbeam are very safety conscious when
designing and manufacturing consumer products,
but it is essential that the product user also
exercise care when using an electrical appliance.
Listed below are precautions which are essential for
the safe use of an electrical appliance:
• Read carefully and save all the instructions
provided with an appliance.
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet
before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by
grasping the plug – do not pull on the cord.
• Turn the power off and remove the plug when the
appliance is not in use and before cleaning.
• Do not use your appliance with an extension cord
unless this cord has been checked and tested by
a qualified technician or service person.
• Always use your appliance from a power outlet of
the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the appliance.
• Close supervision is necessary when your
appliance is being used near children or infirm
persons.
• Never leave an appliance unattended while in
use.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not use an appliance for any purpose other
than its intended use.
• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas
flame, electric element or on a heated oven. Do
not place on top of any other appliance.
• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang
over the edge of a table or bench top or touch
any hot surface.
• For safety reasons and to avoid maintenance
by unskilled persons, some appliances are
‘sealed’ using tamperproof screws. Such
appliances should always be returned to the
nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre for
adjustment or repair if required.
• Do not operate any electrical appliance with a
damaged cord or after the appliance has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. If damage
is suspected, return the appliance to the
nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre for
examination, repair or adjustment.
• For additional protection, Sunbeam recommend
the use of a residual current device (RCD with
a tripping current not exceeding 30mA in
the electrical circuit supplying power to your
appliances.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
• This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such as staff
kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels,
motels and other residential type environments;
bed and breakfast type environments.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any
other liquid unless recommended.
• The drip trays and the rice bowl can become hot.
Do not touch whilst the unit is operating.
If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,
please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.
Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR
SUNBEAM VITASTEAM.
• Ensure your steamer is used at least 50cm
(half a metre) away from a gas flame or
electric element.
• Do not operate the steamer on an inclined
surface.
• Do not move or cover the steamer whilst in
operation.
• Do not immerse the base of the steamer in
water or any other liquid.
• Use your steamer well away from walls,
curtains and cupboards that may be affected
by steam.
• Do not use your steamer in confined spaces.
• When removing the lid when steaming, open
the lid away and angle away from your body.

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6 Cup Capacity Rice Bowl
The separate rice bowl cooks light and
fluffy rice every time.
3 x 3 Litre Steaming Bowls
Enables you to cook your entire meal using
one appliance. Steam meat, poultry, seafood
or fish in the lower tray, then add the upper
trays to steam nutritious vegetables rice and
even fruit. The steaming bowls are shatter
resistant to prevent breakage.
Removable Drip Tray
Collects the fats, juices and condensation
during steaming, and is removable for easy
cleaning.
Water Level Indicator
External water level indicator and fill hole
allows you to easily add water to your
steamer.
Neon On/Off Light
Indicates when the appliance is steaming.
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Features of your VitaSteam™
60 Minute Timer with Auto-Off
Allows you to set the steamer to cook
your meal exactly the way you like it.
The steamer automatically turns off
when it has finished cooking.

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Handy
Steaming
Guide
Lid
6 cup rice bowl
3 litre steaming tray
3 litre steaming tray
3 litre steaming tray
Removable drip tray
Instant steam sleeve
Power base
500ml
minimal water
level
1400ml
maximum
water level
Exposed heating
element

Congratulations on the purchase of your
new Sunbeam VitaSteam Food Steamer. You
will now be able to enjoy the benefits and
convenience of steam cooking.
Steaming is one of the healthiest cooking
methods available, as it requires no fats
or oils. Steaming ensures that fruit and
vegetables retain vitamins and minerals
required for a balanced diet. Meats such as
chicken can be gently steamed to retain their
flavour and tenderness, while the fats drain
away.
Steaming is also gentle, as the food never
comes in contact with the cooking liquid,
ensuring that it retains its shape, colour and
texture.
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An Introduction to Steam Cooking
Using your VitaSteam™
Before using your VitaSteam for the first
time, wash the steaming bowls, rice bowl,
lid and drip tray in warm soapy water. Rinse
and dry thoroughly. Operate the steamer for
15 minutes using a solution of 1 tablespoon
lemon juice and 2 cups water in the
reservoir.
Note: You may notice a slight odour during
this first operation. This is normal with many
heating appliances and will not affect the
performance of your steamer.
1. Fill the water reservoir above the ‘MIN’
water level and no higher than the ‘MAX’
water level.
Note: Use only clean water in your VitaSteam.
Do not use wine, stock or other liquids.
2. Put the Removable Drip Tray in place.
Note: Do not operate the Steamer without the
Removable Drip Tray.
3. Place food to be steamed without sauce or
liquid into the steaming bowls and place
on the Power Base. If steaming with sauce
or liquid, use the rice bowl and place
inside one of the steaming bowls.
4. Replace the lid.
5. Insert the plug into a 230-240V power
outlet and turn the power on.
6. Set the timer to the required minutes.

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Using your VitaSteam (continued)
For Best Results
7. A bell will sound when the selected
time has elapsed and the steamer will
automatically switch off. Using oven mitts
or a cloth, remove the lid by tilting it away
from you to ensure steam is safely released
without scalding. Hold the lid over the
steamer to allow the condensation to drain
into the unit before removing completely.
Remove the plug from the power outlet
after use.
8. Remove the steamer tray/rice bowl and
serve the food.
Note: Use caution when handling the base of
the unit and steamer/rice bowl as these will
be hot.
The cooking times stated in this booklet are
a guide only. The steaming time required for
specific foods is affected by the following:
• The size, quality and the temperature of
the food.
• The degree to which you like your food
cooked.
• The temperature of the water used for
steaming.
To ensure good results using your VitaSteam,
follow these simple tips: –
• Remove food immediately after the
steaming cycle is completed. Food will
continue to cook slightly due to the
accumulated steam, if you leave it in the
steamer.
• Food should be arranged evenly in both
steamer bowls. Foods of uniform size will
steam at a similar rate.

The VitaSteam features an Instant Steam
Function that will enable steam to be
generated in as little as 30 seconds. For this
feature to operate you must place the Instant
Steam Sleeve in position.
The Sleeve concentrates a small amount of
water around the Exposed Heating Element,
quickly bringing it to boiling temperature to
produce steam, rather than heating all of the
water in the reservoir.
The Sleeve has a small cut out in the bottom
to allow water to flow into the contained
water area. When the Sleeve is in position
the cut out must be located at the bottom to
allow the water to flow in.
For more efficient steaming we recommend
that the appliance is always operated with
the Instant Steam Sleeve in position.
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Guide to Instant Steam Function
Guide to Water Levels
Your VitaSteam relies on the water reservoir
being full of water to operate. Fill the water
reservoir with clean water only. The water
level must be between the ‘MIN’ (500 ml)
and ‘MAX’ (1400ml) markings.
When continuously cooking food with your
steamer ensure that the water level does not
fall below the ‘MIN’ marking (500ml).
Cutout
Instant
steam
valve
‘MAX’
‘MIN’

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The VitaSteam comes with three steaming
trays – each 3 litres. The appliance can
operate with two or three trays stacked on top
of each other or with just one tray in position.
To enable the trays to stack properly, they
need to be used in number order, with tray
number one on the bottom.
Place the largest piece of food with the
longest cooking time in the lower steaming
bowl, then place on top of the Removable
Drip Tray and Power Base.
Then place the upper steaming tray
on top for cooking of vegetables.
Guide to using the Steaming Trays
Guide to using the Rice Bowl
2 Trays
1 Tray
Cooking of rice must be done in the Rice
Bowl. The Rice Bowl can either be placed in
any of the trays.
Note: When using mutiple trays place rice in
the bowl on the top steaming tray.
Both uncooked rice and water must be added
to the Rice Bowl. Check the recommended
quantities on Page 11.
When handling the Rice Bowl use insulated
pot holders/oven mitts to avoid burns from
the hot steam.
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Before cleaning your Sunbeam VitaSteam,
ensure the power is turned off at the power
outlet and the plug removed.
Wash the rice bowl, steam tray, drip trays
and the lid with a soft cloth in warm, soapy
water, rinse and dry. DO NOT wash in an
automatic dishwasher as the hot water
temperatures and harsh detergents may
ultimately warp and scratch these parts.
DO NOT use abrasives, abrasive cleaners or
alkaline cleaning agents when cleaning as
these may scratch or damage the unit.
Wipe out the interior of the steamer base
with a warm, damp cloth or a small brush.
Wipe the exterior of the base with a damp
cloth or sponge. DO NOT use abrasives,
abrasive cleaners or alkaline cleaning agents
when cleaning as these may scratch or
damage the unit.
Warning.
NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE OF YOUR
STEAMER IN WATER OR ANY OTHER
LIQUID.
Important – Mineral Deposits.
Mineral deposits may accumulate on the
Exposed Heating Element which can result in
your Sunbeam VitaSteam switching off before
the cooking cycle is complete. To remove this
build up use a wet scouring pad and rub over
the surface of the heating element only after
each use.
Alternatively, prepare a solution of either:
(i) 2 cups of water in which 1 teaspoon of
cream of tartar has been dissolved; or
(ii) 2 cups of water to which 1 tablespoon
of lemon juice or white vinegar has been
added.
Pour the solution into the reservoir, position
the Lid and operate your Sunbeam VitaSteam
for approximately 15 minutes. Remove the
lid and clean as directed. If excess scale has
built up, repeat this process.
Note:
If food with a strong odour, such as fish
and cabbage has been steamed, the above
procedure may be followed with the Steamer
trays or rice cooker bowl in position. This will
ensure that the odour is not transferred to
the next steaming cycle.
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Care and Cleaning

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The following are some handy hints on how
to steam vegetables:
1. Before steaming, wash the vegetables
thoroughly.
2. Cut off stems and peel if desired.
3. Cut vegetable to the desired size (smaller
pieces steam faster than larger ones).
4. To retain the vegetables flavour and
nutrients, steam until just tender, but still
slightly firm.
5. When steaming several different
vegetables at once, place the largest and
firmest in the steamer first. Add other
vegetables according to size during the
steaming time.
6. If a sauce or liquid is to be prepared
with the vegetables, use the rice bowl for
steaming.
7. Frozen vegetables should not be thawed
before steaming.
VEGETABLE QUANTITY APPROX. TIME
IN MINUTES
Artichokes – globe 3 whole, tops trimmed 18 – 25
Asparagus 500gms 12 – 15
Beans – Green or Wax 500gms, cut or whole 12 – 15
Beetroot 500gms, whole with 3cm tops 38 – 42
Broccoli 500gms 12 – 16
Brussel Sprouts 500gms 17 – 20
Cabbage 500gms, coarsley shredded 12 – 16
Carrots 500gms, sliced 17 – 20
Cauliflower florets 500gms 17 – 20
Celery 1 bunch, thinly sliced 17 – 20
Corn on Cob 3 to 5 cobs 35 – 40
Mushrooms 500gms, whole 7 – 10
Onions 250gms, thinly sliced 12 – 16
Parsnip 500gms, peeled and sliced 12 – 16
Peas 500gms, shelled 17 – 20
Peppers 500gms, halved, seeds removed 7 – 10
Vegetables – guide to steaming times

VEGETABLE QUANTITY APPROX. TIME
IN MINUTES
Potatoes
1. New 500gms, whole (approx. 8) 28 – 31
2. Red or White 500gms, whole (approx. 3) 38 – 42
3. Sweet 500gms, cut into 3cm pieces 26 – 29
Pumpkin 500gms, cut into 3cm pieces 26 – 29
Turnip 500gms, cut into 3cm pieces 26 – 29
Zucchini 500gms, sliced 7 – 10
FROZEN VEGETABLES
Green Beans 500gms 17 – 20
Lima Beans 500gms 17 – 20
Broad Beans 500gms 17 – 20
Broccoli (cuts) 500gms, cuts 17 – 20
Brussel Sprouts 500gms 17 – 20
Carrots (sliced) 500gms, sliced 17 – 20
Cauliflower 500gms 17 – 20
Mixed Vegetables 500gms 17 – 20
Peas 500gms 17 – 20
Corn on Cob
500gms 26 – 29
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Vegetables – guide to steaming times (continued)

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To cook rice in the rice cooker bowl, the
following are some handy hints:
1. Wash rice well under cold running water,
using a fine sieve.
2. Place rice and water into the rice cooker
bowl.
3. Cover with the lid and set the timer.
4. For firmer rice, slightly decrease the water
specified in the rice cooker bowl.
5. For softer rice, slightly increase water
quantity.
Rice, Grain & Cereals – guide to
cooking times
RICE, GRAIN AND CEREALS
VARIETY RICE COOKER BOWL APPROX. TIME
Cups of Rice Cups of Water IN MINUTES
Long Grain 1 1 22 – 29
Long Grain 2 2 30 – 36
Long Grain 3 3 38 – 42
Brown – Regular 1 1½ 58 – 62
OTHER GRAINS AND CEREALS
VARIETY METHOD APPROX. TIME
IN MINUTES
Oatmeal Regular Put ½ cup oatmeal and 1 cup water 17 – 20
into Rice Cooker bowl.
Rolled Oats Put 1 cup rolled oats and 1½ cups 17 – 20
water in Rice Cooker bowl. Place in
the steaming tray, then put the lid
on and set the timer.
Wheat-Cracked Put 1 cup of cracked wheat into Rice 26 – 29
Cooker bowl with 1½ cups of
water. Place in the steaming tray,
then put the lid on and set the timer.

The following are some handy hints on
steaming your fish and seafood:
1. Place fish in the Steamer tray.
2. If fish or seafood is to be poached or
cooked in a sauce, use the Rice Cooker
bowl.
3. Add lemon wedges, herbs and seasoning
before steaming, as desired.
4. Add butter or margarine after steaming, if
desired.
5. Fish is cooked when it flakes easily with a
fork and is opaque in colour.
6. Frozen fish may be steamed without
defrosting, except for fillets which need
to be defrosted and separated before
steaming. Fillets are best steamed in a
single layer.
7. When steaming frozen fish, extend the
steaming time.
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Fish and Seafood – guide to
cooking times
TYPE QUANTITY APPROX. TIME SUGGESTIONS
IN MINUTES
Clams 500gms 7 – 20 Steam just until open.
Lobster, whole 750gms 17 – 20 Steam just until red.
Fish
1) Fillet 500gms 12 – 16 Cook until fish flakes easily
2) Steak 2cm thick 17 – 20 with fork. Season fish as desired
3) Whole 500 – 750gms 17 – 20 with lemon juice, wine or herbs.
Mussels 500gms 12 – 16 Steam just until open.
fresh in the shell
Prawns
Medium 500gms, in the shell 12 – 16 Steam just until pink.
Large 500gms, in the shell 12 – 16 Steam just until pink.
Scallops, shelled 500gms 12 – 16 Steam just until hot and tender.

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To steam chicken and poultry using your
VitaSteam, the following are some handy
hints:
1. Select pieces of poultry of similar size for
even cooking.
2. Arrange poultry in a single layer, to
facilitate even cooking.
3. Removal of fat and the removal of skin is
recommended.
4. If some colour is desired, brown poultry
well in a non-stick frypan before steaming.
5. Steam until well done. Check by piercing
the thickest part of the poultry. If the
juices run clear, it is cooked.
Poultry – guide to cooking times
TYPE QUANTITY APPROX. TIME SUGGESTIONS
IN MINUTES
Breast, on Bone 250gms (2 pieces) 38 – 41 Flesh side down.
Drumstick 500gms (4 pieces) 33 – 36 Thickest part to outside of
Steamer tray.
Thighs, on Bone 500gms (4 pieces) 33 – 36 Thickest part to outside of
Steamer tray.
Poached Breast 500gms (2 pieces) 42 – 45 Poach in Rice Cooker bowl.
Boneless
Chicken, whole 1.3kg 50
Duck, pieces 500gms (4-6 pieces) 47 – 50 Remove all visible fat
Quail, whole 500gms (6 pieces) 22 – 25
Whole breast 200gms 38-45
fillet (1 side of breast)