Maintenance And Cleaning; Cleaning The Steamer - TEFAL VC502D Manual

STEAMING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
• Do not pack food too tightly in the steam baskets. Leave some space for steam to circulate as
much as possible.
• For best results, use pieces of food of approximately the same size (such as potatoes, vegetables
and chicken breasts) so that they cook at the same time. The size and thickness of the food
will alter the cooking time.
• Avoid lifting the lid to check on the cooking progress too often, as this allows loss of steam
and can lengthen the cooking time.
• If recipes require the use of cling film, always use the all purpose type suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Cling film is often used to prevent condensation forming and spoiling
delicates foods such as egg custards. Avoid using foil as this tends to increase the steaming
time.
• When choosing food for steaming, select suitable size food to fit the steaming basket,
especially if it is cooked whole such as fish.
• Subtle flavour can be given to steamed food with the addition of fresh herbs, slices of lemon
or orange, garlic and onion. These may be placed either directly underneath or on top of the
food in the steaming basket.
• To give meat, poultry and fish a delicious flavour plus make then moist and tender, marinade
for a few hours before steaming. The marinade can be as simple as a blend of wine and fresh
herbs, or it can be a spicy barbecue or tandoori mix.
• Frozen vegetables can be steamed without defrosting before. All shellfish, poultry and meat
must be completely thawed before steaming.
• For some recipes with a long cooking time, more than 45 minutes, you will need to top up with
more cold water during steaming using the water-refilling drawer.
• Always use oven gloves when handling the lid, baskets or rice bowl during or after cooking.
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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Cleaning the steamer
• Unplug the appliance.
• Allow it to cool completely before cleaning.
• Check that the appliance has cooled down sufficiently before emptying the juice collector and
the water tank.
• Clean the water tank and the base using a damp, non-abrasive sponge.
• Wash all removable parts using warm water and washing-up liquid or in the dishwasher, rinse
and dry - fig. 1-5
• Do not immerse the electric base unit in water or any other liquid
• Do not use abrasive cleaning products.
Removing scale build-up from the steamer
For best results, descale the steamer after every 8 uses.
To do this :
• Remove the juice collector.
• Pour 150 ml of white vinegar in the tank - fig. 25. (available from hardware stores)
• Complete by adding cold water into the water tank until the MAX level - fig. 25.
• Leave it to descale overnight - fig. 26.
• Empty the water and vinegar - fig. 27.
• Rinse out the inside of the water tank several times using warm water.
• Do not use other scale removing products.
Note : It is essential to descale your appliance regularly in order for it to function correctly.
Storing the steamer
• Make sure all parts are clean and dry.
• Fit the juice collector on the water tank.
• The rice bowl should be turned over on the juice collector - fig. 30.
• Place bowl 1 upside down on the product base - fig. 31.
• Place bowl 2 upside down on bowl 1.
• Place bowl 3 upside down on bowl 2 - fig. 31.
• Place the lid on top - fig. 32.
• Store in a dry, clean and stable place.
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