Russell Hobbs UK
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1. The product isn t user serviceable If it s not working read the instructions check the plug fuse and main fuse circuit breaker If it s still not working consult your retailer If that doesn t solve the problem ring Customer Service they may be able to offer technical advice If they advise you to return the product to us pack it carefully include a note with your name address day phone number and what s wrong If under guarantee say where and when purchased and include proof of purchase till receipt Send it to Customer Service Spectrum Brands UK Ltd Fir Street Failsworth Manchester M35 OHS email service russellhobbs com telephone 0845 658 9700 local rate number gt GUARANTEE Defects affecting product functionality appearing within two years of first retail purchase will be corrected by replacement or repair provided the product is used and maintained in accordance with the instructions Your statutory rights are not affected Documentation packaging and product specifications may change without notice Gx REGISTRATION AND PRIZE DRAW Collect your free reward and a chance to win 10 000 Visit www productregister co uk rhobbs 12 551 3232. instructions handles Read the instructions keep them safe pass them on if you pass the steamer on Remove all packaging before use IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Follow basic safety precautions including 1 The steamer must only be used by a responsible adult Use and store the steamer out of reach of children 2 Don t put the steamer in liquid don t use it in a bathroom near water or outdoors SS 3 Don t put frozen meat or poultry in the steamer defrost fully before use 4 Fill the reservoir at least to the MIN mark but not above the MAX mark If you overfill it may spit boiling water and you may damage the steamer 5 Fill the reservoir with boiling water not cold water otherwise the food may not cook properly 6 Don t touch the hot surfaces of the base unit lid or baskets 7 Use oven gloves or a cloth when lifting the lid or baskets and lift them only by the handles 8 Don t reach over the top of the steamer Steam will escape from the vents the baskets and the base unit 9 Keep hands arms face etc clear of steam from the vents and when lifting the lid or baskets 10 Position the steamer on a stable level heat resistant surface close to a power socket and out of reach of children 11 Route the cable so that it doesn t overhang and can t be tripped over or caught accidentally 12 Don t use the steamer near or below curtains shelves or cupboards as the escaping steam may damage them 13
3. Don t line the baskets you ll block the steam holes 14 Don t cover the steamer during use 15 Unplug the steamer when not in use before moving and before cleaning Let it cool down fully before cleaning and storing away 16 Don t use accessories unless we supply them 17 Don t use the steamer for any purpose other than those described in these instructions 3 18 Don t connect the steamer via a timer or remote control system 19 Don t use the steamer if it s damaged or malfunctions 20 If the cable is damaged return the steamer to avoid hazard household use only y PREPARATION 1 Put the base unit on a stable level heat resistant surface close to a power socket and out of reach of children 2 Steam will escape so don t put it near curtains under shelves or cupboards or near anything that might be damaged by the escaping steam 3 Have dinner plates or a tray handy to put the baskets on afterwards as they ll drip This would be a good time to set out serving spoons tongs etc for emptying the baskets Don t forget the oven gloves 4 Boil 500ml 1 pint of water in a kettle Don t use cold water the food may not cook properly FILL THE RESERVOIR 5 Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark with 500ml 1 pint of boiling water This Il give you at least 60 minutes steaming enough time for most foods 3 Filling to MAX will probably avoid a boil dry even if you completely forget about the steamer 6 Don t add anythin
4. basket below so don t cook delicate flavours under strong ones Really strong or greasy foods like game or oily fish are best cooked separately FIT THE LID 15 Fit the lid to the topmost basket 16 Don t steam without the lid in place The food won t cook the water won t last and you ll fill the kitchen with steam amp START COOKING 17 Check that the timer is turned to 0 off 18 Plug the base unit into the power socket switch the socket on if it s switchable 19 Turn the timer clockwise to set the time you want 20 The light will come on to let you know the element is working 5 21 When the timer returns to 0 the element will switch off and the light will go out The timer is clockwork it will continue to whirr till its spring has wound down Don t worry about this if the light is off the element is off EMPTYING 22 Unplug the base unit switch the socket off first if it s switchable 23 Everything will be hot use oven gloves or a cloth use the handles 24 Steam will escape from the baskets keep hands face etc away from the area above the steamer Don t lean over it 25 When you lift the lid angle it to direct steam away from your body 26 Put the lid on a plate or tray water will drip from it 27 Lift the baskets off and set them down on plates or a tray 28 Let any water remaining in the reservoir cool then pour it out Keep the cable out of the way so it
5. doesn t get wet amp OVER 60 MINUTES 30 If you intend to steam for more than 60 minutes keep an eye on the water level and or the timer top up the reservoir with boiling water at about the half way mark and reset the timer topping up a switch off turn the timer to 0 b carefully lift the baskets off the base unit c pour boiling water slowly into the reservoir d don t fill above MAX e carefully replace the baskets on the base unit f switch on set the timer to the cooking time you need amp CRISP VEGETABLES 31 Cook leaf vegetables lightly then plunge them into iced water to stop the cooking process BOILING DRY 32 Don t worry we thought of this and fitted a thermostat 6 33 It s still not a good idea letting it boil dry as you lose control of the cooking process but it needn t be a disaster 34 In the event of a boil dry occurring that sounds better than if you forget and let it boil dry doesn t it the thermostat will cut off power to the element but the light will remain lit unless the timer has returned to 0 35 The thermostat will cycle on and off till either a you add water or b the timer switches the steamer off 36 Unplug the base unit let it cool for a few minutes then fill up with boiling water and start again 37 When calculating the time allow for the whole of the time already spent steaming and part of the time between running dry and restarti
6. eposits will impair the efficiency of the steamer and may shorten its working life 8 Ensure the kitchen is well ventilated as heating vinegar causes an unpleasant smell 9 Don t fit the baskets or lid 10 Fill the reservoir with 250ml of white vinegar plug the base unit into the power socket and set the timer to 20 minutes 11 After the 20 minutes is up leave it to cool completely then pour out the vinegar and rinse the reservoir several times with cold water to remove all trace of the vinegar 12 Dry the base unit thoroughly 13 Don t use anything other than white vinegar 5 UK WIRING INSTRUCTIONS The product doesn t need an earth It has a 13A BS1362 fuse in a 13A BS1363 plug To replace the plug fit the blue wire to N and the brown wire to L Fit the cord grip If in doubt call an electrician Don t use a non rewireable moulded plug unless the fuse cover is in place If you remove the plug dispose of it 11 Neutral blue amp ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances in electrical and electronic goods appliances marked with this symbol mustn t be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste but recovered reused or recycled Y SERVICE If you ring Customer Service please have the Model No to hand as we won t be able to help you without it It s on the rating plate usually underneath the product
7. g to the water Seasonings marinades etc should be added to the food not the steaming water They won t circulate with the steam they ll just concentrate in the reservoir possibly damaging the surfaces of the reservoir and element FITTING THE BASKETS 7 Sit one of the baskets on the base unit 8 If you re only using one basket jump to point 11 below 9 If you re using another basket fit a mount to the top of the first basket then sit the second basket on top of this 10 If you re using the third basket fit the other mount to the top of the second basket then sit the third basket on top 4 amp STEAM ROOM 11 To allow the steam to circulate a pack food loosely in the baskets b whenever possible use single layers of food c leave spaces between the pieces d when layering food in a basket leave spaces between the pieces in each layer to let steam circulate through the layers UNIFORMITY 12 For uniform cooking a cut all pieces of food in a basket to roughly the same size b put larger pieces or food with long cooking times nearest the reservoir c put smaller pieces or food with short cooking times furthest from it OVERCOOKING 13 Don t worry too much about overcooking steaming is a relatively gentle cooking method and a few minutes extra generally won t matter 14 Don t overcook fish though it ll chew like rubber and taste like cardboard 3 Juices will drip into the
8. ng as the cooking process won t have stopped immediately the reservoir ran dry 38 If you watch the cooking process carefully there s no reason why the rescue operation shouldn t be 100 successful 39 If it isn t then a piquant sauce should do the trick try something with lemon or lime in it first If all else fails ginger garlic or chilli will hide absolutely anything amp STOPPING EARLY 40 To stop the cooking process unplug the base unit from the power socket 41 Remember everything will be hot Use oven gloves and take care TIMING The times given are in minutes for a single layer of food in the bottom basket used on its own Extend these times a iftwo or three baskets are used the steam has to heat more food b generally the further the food is from the element the longer it ll take to cook c if food is layered within a basket You ll need to experiment to find the times and positions that suit your favourite foods and food combinations 7 meat and poultry quantity time chicken breasts boneless fillets 400g 11b 20 30 frankfurter sausages 400g 11b 15 prick before cooking fish and seafood quantity time fish fillets fresh 200g vIb 10 fish steaks fresh 200g Yalb 12 17 prawns fresh 400g 11b 6 8 lobster tail frozen 2 pieces 20 22 mussels fresh 400g 11b 10 15 3 Discard any mussels that are open prior to cooking steam the remaining mussels till the shells open f
9. ully and discard any mussels that aren t open after cooking vegetables quantity time artichokes fresh 2 3 medium 40 45 asparagus 400g 11b 15 beans green 400g 11b 18 20 broccoli 400g 11b 15 brussels sprouts 400g 11b 15 18 cabbage 1 head cut up 20 carrots sliced 400g 11b 15 cauliflower 1 head cored 15 corn on the cob fresh 15 courgettes sliced 400g 11b 10 mushrooms fresh 200g Yalb 10 13 peas green shelled 400g 11b 12 15 peppers deseeded amp sliced 1 pepper 10 potatoes peeled and chopped 900g 2Ib 20 potatoes new whole 10 12 20 25 spinach fresh 200g Yalb 10 CHECK THAT IT S COOKED Check that food is properly cooked before serving If in doubt cook it a bit more Cook fish till it appears opaque and can be flaked easily Cook meat till the juices run clear 8 amp CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1 Unplug the steamer and let it cool down fully 2 Wash the lid baskets and mounts in warm soapy water then rinse thoroughly and dry 3 Wipe the base unit inside and out with a clean damp cloth Stubborn stains may be removed with a little washing up liquid but make sure you remove all trace of it before using the steamer 4 Don t put the base unit in water or any other liquid 5 Don t put any part of the steamer in a dishwasher 6 Don t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents SCALE 7 Intime scale deposits may build up on the surfaces of the reservoir and element These d
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