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- Page 1 VitaSteam Electronic Programmable Food Steamer Instruction Booklet ST6810 Please read these instructions carefully Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference. and retain for future reference.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions Features of your VitaSteam Electronic An introduction to Steam Cooking Using your VitaSteam Electronic For Best Results Guide to the Instant Steam Function Guide to Water Levels Guide to using the Steaming Trays Guide to using the Rice Bowl... -
Page 3: Sunbeam's Safety Precautions
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. • Do not immerse the base of the steamer in water or any other liquid. -
Page 4: Features Of Your Vitasteam Electronic
Features of your VitaSteam Electronic 6 cup capacity rice bowl The separate rice bowl cooks 6 cups of cooked, light and fluffy rice every time. 3 steaming trays Enables you to cook your entire meal using one appliance. Steam meat and seafoods in the lower tray, then add the upper trays to steam nutritious vegetables. - Page 5 External water fill hole Allows you to add water to the steamer without removing the steaming trays. Removable drip tray Collects the fats, juices and condensation during steaming, and is removable for easy cleaning. Water level indicator External water level indicator allows you to see the water levels at all times.
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Page 6: An Introduction To Steam Cooking
An Introduction to Steam Cooking Congratulations on the purchase of your new Sunbeam VitaSteam electronic 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. -
Page 7: Using Your Vitasteam Electronic
Using your VitaSteam Electronic Before using your VitaSteam Electronic 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. -
Page 8: For Best Results
Using your VitaSteam Deluxe (continued) 3.Press the “SET” button again, and the word “TIMER” will appear on the LCD. Press the MIN (minutes) button to the desired delay time. There is a maximum of 30 minutes that this function can be used for. -
Page 9: Guide To The Instant Steam Function
Guide to Instant Steam Function The VitaSteam Deluxe 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 Removable Drip Tray with instant steam sleeve in position. -
Page 10: Guide To Using The Steaming Trays
Guide to using the Steaming Trays The VitaSteam Electronic comes with three steaming trays. The appliance can operate with all trays stacked on top of each other or with just one tray in position. See Figure 1. Trays can also have the bases removed to allow for larger foods. -
Page 11: Care And Cleaning
Pour the solution into the reservoir, position the Lid and operate your Sunbeam VitaSteam Electronic for approximately 15 minutes. Remove the lid and clean as directed. If excess scale has built up, repeat this process. - Page 12 Vegetables – guide to steaming times 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).
- Page 13 Vegetables – guide to steaming times (continued) VEGETABLE Potatoes 1.-New 2.-Red or White 3.-Sweet Pumpkin Turnip Zucchini FROZEN VEGETABLES Green Beans Lima Beans Broad Beans Broccoli (cuts) Brussel Sprouts Carrots (sliced) Cauliflower Mixed Vegetables Peas Corn on Cob QUANTITY 500g, whole (approx. 8) 500g, whole (approx.
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Page 14: Cooking Times
Rice, Grain & Cereals – guide to cooking times 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. -
Page 15: Fish & Seafood
Fish and Seafood – guide to cooking times 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. -
Page 16: Poultry
Poultry – guide to cooking times To steam chicken and poultry using your VitaSteam Deluxe, 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. -
Page 17: Eggs
QUANTITY 1 – 8 1 – 8 1 – 6 However, after you have used your Sunbeam VitaSteam Electronic and experimented with it, you will be able to decide the exact time requirements to achieve results you wish. APPROX. TIME IN MINUTES 7 –... -
Page 18: Recipes
Recipes Prawn dumplings Approximate cooking time 12-15 minutes 1kg uncooked prawns 2 tablespoons finely chopped bamboo shoots 2 tablespoons finely diced carrot 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives 3 teaspoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons cornflour sea salt 24 gow gee wrappers 1.Shell and devein prawns. - Page 19 Recipes (continued) Asparagus with Lemon & Butter Approximate steaming time 12-16 minutes. 500g fresh asparagus 40g butter, melted (or 2 teaspoons olive oil) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley cracked black pepper 1. Arrange asparagus evenly in Steamer tray. 2.
- Page 20 Recipes (continued) Wild Rice Salad Approximate steaming time 30 minutes. 1 cup uncooked wild rice 2 tomatoes, diced 6 green onions, sliced 1 stick celery, diced 1 teaspoon chopped mint 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil salt & pepper to season 1.Place rice and 1½...
- Page 21 Recipes (continued) Satay Prawns Approximate steaming time 20-25 minutes. 1kg green king prawns, shelled and deveined ¼ cup crunchy peanut butter 1 tablespoon soy sauce juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon plum sauce ½ teaspoon chilli powder 1. Arrange prawns in the rice cooker bowl. Combine remaining ingredients and spread over prawns.
- Page 22 Recipes (continued) Herb Salmon Cutlets Approximate cooking time 28-30 minutes. 2 salmon cutlets 2 onions, thinly sliced rind and juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 tablespoon chopped dill black pepper 1. Lie cutlets in Steamer Basket. Arrange onion over cutlets.
- Page 23 Heading Recipes (continued) Ginger Beef Approximate steaming time 20-30 minutes. 2 pieces of rump steak, trimmed of fat 3 tablespoons marmalade 3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon fresh ginger 1 tablespoon wine vinegar 1. Mix together marmalade, ginger, garlic, ground ginger and wine vinegar.
- Page 24 Recipes (continued) Steamed Christmas Pudding Approximate steaming time 3 ½ hours. 500g mixed dried fruit ½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed 90g butter or margarine 1/3 cup sherry or brandy ½ teaspoon bi-carbonate of soda 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup self raising flour ½...
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- Page 27 Should your appliance require repair or service, either during or after the guarantee period, contact your nearest service centre. For a complete list of Sunbeam’s authorised service centres: Australia www.sunbeam.com.au/service centres 1800 025 059 New Zealand www.sunbeam.co.nz/service centres...
- Page 28 Due to minor changes in design or otherwise, the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet. © Copyright. Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2006. ABN 45 000 006 771 Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd. 08/06...