Scarlett SC-142 Manual

DESCRIPTION

BEFORE FIRST USE

• Remove any labels or stickers from appliance.
• Wash thoroughly all bowls and detachable parts in warm, soapy water before first use then rinse and dry carefully.
• Wipe inside the water basin with a damp cloth.

INSTANT STEAM FUNCTION

• Before cooking, when this sleeve is placed on top of the heating element, the steam function will automatically produce steam in 35 seconds. Please note: On the heating element sleeve, there is a small indentation (cut), which should faced downward when placed on the heating element.

HOW TO USE FOOD STEAMER

• Place the appliance on a flat, sturdy surface.
• Fill water reservoir with clean water only. Do not put any other liquids or add any salt, pepper and etc. in the water reservoir. Make sure the water should not above the maximum level or below than minimum level.
• Place drip tray and bowls on the base
  NOTE: Water should never be filled below then minimum level.
• Place big pieces of food with longest cooking time in the bottom bowl.

RICE BOWL

• Place rice or other foods with sauce or liquid in rice bowl. Cover the lid. Plug into wall outlet. Set timer. When time is over, buzzer will ring and indicator light will go out: steamer switched off automatically. Unplug unit and carefully take off bowls.
• Using two/three bowls you can cook different dishes at the same time. Bear in mind, that flavour and smell of all foods must be compatible, because juice and fat blending can spoil the dishes.
• When handling and removing hot components, use POT-HOLDERS to avoid burns from hot steams.

DOUBLE TIER STEAMER

• Place lower bowl on top of drip tray and base. Place the upper bowl on top.

SETTING TIMER

• Maximum 60 minutes.
• Set the timer to the recommended cooking time (steaming times can be adjust as per your experiment). Indicator light turns on.
• Steam comes in 35 seconds if using heating element sleeve.
• The light will turn off when cooking is completed and the timer will give a signal bell.

ALARM FUNCTION

REHEATING: BREAD AND HALF-PREPAREAD FOOD

• Do not wrap or cover bread when reheating.
• For half-prepared food, reheating time depends on the foodэs freezing temperature.
• When reheating half-prepared food in the rice bowl, put half-prepared food accurately in RICE BOWL and use an aluminum foil to cover.

RICE & GRAINS

• There are many types of rice. Follow specific directions for variety used.
• Accurate measuring of rice and water then combined in rice bowl. Pour specified amount of water in water reservoir. Cover and steam.
• For softer rice, increase 1-2 tablespoons water mixed with rice by the specified amount water on the chart. For firmer rice decrease water mixed with rice by the same amount.
• Check when it should be ready and consistency of rice at minimum time specified for each type, stirring rice at the same time.
• Rice may be seasoned with salt, pepper or butter after steaming.

VEGETABLES

• Clean the vegetables thoroughly, cut off stems; trim; peel or chop if necessary. Smaller pieces steam faster than lager ones.
• Quantity, quality, freshness and size/uniformity, temperature of frozen food, may affect steam timing. Adjust water amounts and cooking time as desired.
• Frozen vegetables should not be thawed before steaming.
• Some frozen vegetables should placed in the rice bowl and covered with a piece of aluminum foil during steaming.
• The frozen foods should be separated or stirred after 10-12 minutes. Using a long handle fork/spoon to separate or stir foods.

FISH AND SEAFOOD

• Steaming times listed in the chart are for fresh, or frozen and fully thawed seafood and fish. Clean and prepare fresh seafood and fish before steaming.
• Most fish and seafood cook very quickly. Steam in small portions or in amounts as specified.
• Clams, oysters and mussels may open at different times. Check the shells to avoid overcooking.
• You may steam fish fillets in the RICE BOWL serve steamed seafood and fish with plain or use seasoned butter or margarine, lemon or favorite sauces.
• Adjust steaming times accordingly.

MEAT

EGGS

CLEAN AND CARE

• Unplug the appliance from the power supply. Before cleaning allow food steamer to cool.
• Empty the drip tray and the water basin.
• Wash lid, drip tray, bowls in warm, soapy water (or on top rack of dishwasher), rinse and dry all parts.
• Clean water basin with soapy water then wipe with damp cloth.
• Do not use any abrasive cleaners, organic solvents and aggressive liquids.
• The scum may appear on the heating element. If it grows, the steamer could turn off before the food is cooked.
• So, after 7-10 uses, (depending on water hardness) add some recommended descaling agent into the water basin (exactly follow instructions given), then fill water up to maximum level.
• Do not place lid, bowls, rice bowl and drip tray during this procedure.
• Plug in and set timer up to 20 minutes. When the timer will ring, unplug cord from outlet. Allow the unit cool completely before empty the water reservoir. Use the cold water to rinse the water reservoir several times.

STORAGE

• Switch off and unplug the appliance.
• Complete all requirements of chapter CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
• Keep the appliance in a dry cool place.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

• Please read these operating instructions carefully in order to avoid damage due to incorrect use and keep it in a save place for future references.
• Before first switching on check that the voltage indicated on the rating label corresponds the mains voltage in your home.
• Incorrect operation and improper handling can lead to malfunction of the appliance and injuries to the user.
• For home use only. Do not use for industrial purposes.
• Always unplug the appliance from the power supply when not in use.
• Do not immerse the unit, cord or plug in water or other liquids. If it has happened, remove the plug from the wall socket immediately and an expert should check the unit before using it again.
• Do not operate the appliance if the cord or the plug is damaged or, if the appliance has been otherwise damaged. In such cases take the appliance to a qualified specialist for check up and/or repair if necessary.
• Ensure that the cord does not hang over sharp edges and keep it away from hot surfaces.
• To disconnect appliance from the power supply pull it out by the plug only, not by the cord.
• Place the appliance on a dry stable non-hot surface, away from hot objects (e.g. hotplates); do not place under curtains and shelves.
• You should never leave the appliance not supervised during use.
• Keep the appliance away from children.
• Do not touch hot surface.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
• Do not operate the appliance while it is empty or without water in the reservoir.
• The food steamer and components are not for use in ovens (microwave, convection or conventional) or on stove-top.
• Be very careful when moving an appliance containing hot food or water or other hot liquids.
• Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding and allow water to drip into bowl.