Braun Identity FS 5100, 3216 Manual

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Instruction manual (134 pages)

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Table of Contents

Contents

1 Introduction
2 Description
3 Steaming
4 Water quantities
5 Steaming in the steam basket (5) and in the rice bowl (5b)
6 Cleaning
7 Storage
8 Important safeguards
9 Documents / Resources
- 9.1 References
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Braun Identity FS 5100, 3216 Manual

Introduction

Your Braun FS 5100 is particularly well suited for steaming vegetables, rice, fish, meat and poultry. Steaming is a most gentle and healthy way of preparing food. Vitamins, minerals, natural taste and colour will be retained to a large extent.

Read all instructions carefully before using the appliance.

Description

Base
Maximum water fill line
Minimum water fill line
Drip pan
Steam basket with slots
5a. Insert (with slots) for the steam basket (5)
5b. Rice bowl (without slots) for the steam basket
Cover (transparent)
Egg tray
Steam accelerator (removable)
Heating element
On/off switch with timer (60 minutes)
Pilot light for switch (10)
Cord store for unused length of cord

warning Notice: Clean all parts before the first use as described under «Cleaning».

Steaming

Fill the base (1) with cold tap water and put the steam accelerator (8) in place. Do not add any spices, sauces, wine etc. to the water. The water quantity needed (maximum or minimum water fill line) depends on the selected steaming time.

Steaming in the steam basket (5)
(e.g. vegetables, fish)
Put the food into the steam basket with slots (5). Add spices when steaming is finished.
Always use the insert (5a) when steaming food with colour (e. g. carrots, paprika, tomatoes, etc.), in order to minimize permanent colouring of the steam basket (5).
When using both steam baskets (5) the insert (5a) or the rice bowl (5b) can only be used in the upper steam basket.

Steaming in the rice bowl (5b)
(e. g. rice, bakes)
Put the rice/grains with a liquid if necessary into the rice bowl. Place the rice bowl into the steam basket.

Steaming with egg tray (7)
For an easy handling and in order to have the eggs fixed during steaming process use the egg tray.

Place the filled steam basket onto the drip pan (4) in the base (1) and set the cover (6) onto the steam basket. Without the cover in place, both consumption of electrical power and steaming time increase.
When using both steam baskets, place the second steam basket with its drip pan on the lower steam basket.
When using the steamer ensure sufficient vertical and horizontal space to other objects (shelves etc.).
Plug the cord into a mains socket.
Set the timer (10). To do this first turn the knob to 60 minutes and then back to the desired steaming time. The pilot light (11) illuminates and steaming begins.
After the selected steaming time is over, the appliance switches off automatically, the pilot light turns off and the bell of the timer is ringing.
Check whether the food is cooked. Put on long kitchen gloves. Switch the appliance off by turning the knob back to «0». Lift the cover (6) being careful of escaping steam. Do not touch any hot parts. Check the food using a long fork.
If you want to continue steaming put on the cover and switch the appliance on again by turning the knob and setting the remaining time.
When using both steam baskets: To check whether the food is cooked in the lower steam basket proceed as follows. Switch the appliance off and remove the cover (6).
Carefully lift off the upper steam basket (with the insert) and place it on the reverse side of the cover. Then, using kitchen gloves, carefully remove the drip pan from the lower steam basket and check whether the food is cooked. If you want to continue steaming in both steam baskets, first place the drip pan onto the lower steam basket and then put on the upper steam basket with the cover. Switch on the appliance again.
When the appliance switches itself off and the food is sufficiently cooked pull the plug and let the appliance cool off slightly. Then remove the steam basket, the rice bowl or the insert together with the steam basket, using kitchen gloves. The reserve side of the cover (6) serves as stand for the steam basket. Remove the food from the steam basket or the rice bowl and spice it as desired. For disassembling see Point 7.
The liquids which have dripped into the drip pan (4) can be used for sauces or soup.
Before you pour out remaining water from the base (1), disassemble or clean the appliance, always let it cool off. Pull the plug.

Water quantities

The water quantity needed depends on the steaming time. When steaming up to 20 minutes fill the base up to the minimum water fill line 3. When you are steaming longer than 20 minutes, fill to the maximum water fill line 2. Ensure a sufficient water level, especially if the steaming time was extended. Should no more steam develop, please check the water level. To do so, pull the plug and let the appliance cool off somewhat. Lift the steam basket and the drip pan carefully, and add water.

warning Notice: All parts are designed for use in the Braun FS 5100 only. Do not put them into a conventional oven or a microwave oven.

Steaming in the steam basket (5) and in the rice bowl (5b)

warning Notice: The quantities and processing times are approximate for steaming in one steam basket. The steaming times listed in the charts also apply when steaming smaller quantities. When steaming larger quantities the steaming times may be somewhat longer if there is not enough space to permit sufficient steam circulation.

The steaming times in the upper steam basket are longer. Therefore,

Steam larger pieces or food with longer steaming times in the lower steam basket.
When steaming different kinds of food with different steaming times: Steam food with a longer steam time in the lower steam basket. After some time place the steam basket containing food with a shorter steaming time on top of the lower steam basket for steaming.

Vegetables and fruits

Cut off thick stems from cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage.
Steam leafy, green vegeteables for the shortest possible time as they lose colour easily.
Frozen vegetables should not be thawed before steaming.

Food	Type	Ca. quantity	Steam times
Artichokes	fresh	4 (medium)	40–45 min.
Asparagus	fresh	500 g	30–40 min.
Beans, runner	fresh, whole or sliced	500 g	25–35 min.
Broccoli	fresh, florets	500 g	15–20 min.
Brussels sprouts	fresh	500 g	20–25 min.
Cabbage	fresh, sliced	500 g	25–30 min.
Carrots	fresh, sliced	500 g	20–25 min.
Cauliflower	fresh, florets	500 g	20–25 min.
Courgettes	fresh, sliced	500 g	15–20 min.
Fennel	fresh, sliced	500 g	15–20 min.
Kohlrabi	fresh, in cubes	500 g	20–25 min.
Leeks	fresh, cut	500 g	15–20 min.
Mushrooms, button	fresh, whole or sliced	500 g	20–25 min.(sliced 5 min. less)
Potatoes	sliced	500 g	20–25 min.
Potatoes	unpeeled	500 g	30–40 min.
Sweetcorn	fresh	2 pieces	55–60 min. (turn frequently)
Apples	fresh, 1/8 pieces	500 g	10–15 min.
Pears	fresh, 1/6 pieces	500 g	10–15 min.

Fish and Seafood

Frozen fish may be steamed without defrosting if separated before steaming, and the steaming time is extended by approximately 10%.

Food	Type	Ca. quantity	Steam times
Trout	fresh	2 pieces, each 150 g	18–25 min.
Tuna steaks	fresh	2 pieces, each 200 g	25–30 min.
Bream	fresh, whole	1 piece, 400 g	18–25 min.
Rosefish fillets	fresh	2 pieces, each 200 g	15–18 min.
Pollack fillets	fresh	2 pieces, each 140 g	15–18 min.
Shrimps	frozen	450 g	15–20 min.
Mussels	in the shells	1000 g	18–25 min.
Squid	frozen	600 g	20–25 min.
Lobsters	in the shells	2 pieces	30–35 min.

Meat, Poultry und Eggs

Tender meat with a little fat ist suited best.
The meat should be well washed and dabbed dry, so that as little juice as possible drips out.
Puncture eggs first.

Food	Type	Ca. quantity	Steam times
Turkey cutlets	fresh	2 pieces, each 150 g	25–30 min.
Chicken legs	fresh	2 pieces, each 150 g	25–30 min.
Veal cutlets	fresh	2 pieces, each 150 g	30–35 min.
Lamb chops	fresh	2 pieces, each 120 g	25–30 min.
Frankfurter sausages	fresh	2–8 (pierce skins)	8–10 min.
Beef sausages	fresh	2–8 (pierce skins)	8–12 min.
Eggs soft-boiled	in the eggshell	2–10 medium size	10–12 min.
Eggs hard-boiled	in the eggshell	2–10 medium size	15–20 min.

Rice, grains, bakes

Use the rice bowl (5b) and add the required quantity of liquid together with the rice, grains, etc.
If you are using both steam baskets please proceed as follows. Pre-steam the rice etc. with its long steaming time in the rice bowl (5b) – placed into the lower steam basket with the cover (7) in place. After some time place the other steam basket filled with different food on the base (1) (i. e. on the bottom) and continue steaming the rice etc. by moving the steam basket to the top.

Food	Ca.quantity	Water level in the base (1)	Liquid level in the rice bowl (5b)	Steam times
Basmati rice	250 g	max.	300–400 ml water	35–40 min.
Long-grain rice	250 g	max.	300–400 ml water	35–40 min.
Brown rice	250 g	max.	300–400 ml water	45–50 min.
Pudding rice	250 g	max.	750 ml milk	60 min.
Indian meal (maize)	250 g	max.	750–1000 ml water	20–25 min.

Cleaning

Always pull the plug before you clean the appliance. Except the base (1), all parts can be cleaned in the dishwasher or by hand with a commercially available detergent. The steam accelerator (8) can be removed for cleaning. For efficient cleaning the bottom of the baskets can be detached; after cleaning they have to be clicked into place again (14). Wipe the base (1) with a damp cloth.

Storage

For easy storage after use, the baskets can be stacked inside each other (13).
Please see the corresponding marks (I & II); basket I fits into basket II.
The cord can be stored as shown in picture (12).

For UK Only
Guarantee Information
In the unlikely event of a breakdown you have access to professional help from our team simply by calling: 02392 392333
For service in the Republic of Ireland please call: 012475471

Important safeguards

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the safe use of the appliance and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.
Children younger than 8 years shall be kept away from the appliance and its mains cord.
Always disconnect the appliance from the supply if it is left unattended and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
Never immerse the base (1) into water.
This appliance is designed for household use only and for processing normal household quantities.
Use the steam basket (5) only together with the drip pan (4).
Always use the insert (5a) when steaming food with colour (e. g. carrots, paprika, tomatoes, etc.), in order to minimize permanent colouring of the steam basket (5).
Remove the rice bowl (5b) or the insert (5a) only together with the steam basket (5) from the drip pan (4).
Never touch the appliance without potholders or kitchen gloves, and do not use the appliance without the cover (6). When lifting the cover, always hold it so that you do not come in touch with escaping steam or dripping hot water. Be careful with hot liquids in the drip pan(s).
When using the appliance ensure sufficient room over and beside the appliance, in order to prevent damage to e. g. cabinets or other objects.
When using the appliance place it on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface.
Never place the appliance on a hot surface or over an open flame.
Braun electric appliances meet applicable safety standards. Repairs or the replacement of the mains cord must only be done by authorised service personnel. Faulty, unqualified repair work may cause considerable hazards to the user.