48780 rev2 29/4/08 14:32 Page 1 TM Food Steamer Please read and keep these instructions Getting the best from your new appliance... Intellisteam brings the whole meal together at precisely the same time to make steaming as easy as 1, 2, 3. ⁄ ¤ PREPARE ‹ SET & RELAX ENJOY Easy set-up guide To get started quickly, see pages 3 and 4. Recipes For inspiration, see the weekly meal plan on page 14.
48780 rev2 29/4/08 14:32 Page 2 CONTENTS EASY SET-UP GUIDE 3-4 FEATURES 5 BEFORE USE 6 USING 6 CONFIGURATIONS 6-7 DIGITAL INTERFACE 7-8 HINTS AND TIPS 9 COOKING GUIDE 10-13 CARE AND CLEANING RECIPES 2 13 14-21 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 22 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 23 HELPLINE 23 GUARANTEE 24 UK Helpline 0844 871 0951 Replacement Parts 0844 873 0717 Ireland Helpline 1800 409 119
48780 rev2 29/4/08 14:32 Page 3 TM Easy set-up guide 1 Max Fill the water reservoir with cold water to the maximum level. This will produce enough steam to cook for approximately 60 minutes. 2 Assemble the appliance, fitting the drip tray and then the containers. 3 Place food directly into the containers before setting the timer. Use the divider wall for the front container if cooking two different types of food. Use the accessories if required, see suggestions.
8780 rev2 29/4/08 14:32 6 7 The pre-set cook time is based on cooking four portions (see ‘Cooking guide’ for portion and specific food type adjustments). To adjust the time, press the upwards and downwards arrows. To begin cooking, press the steam button once. One bleep will sound. To save adjusted times for future use, hold the steam button down for two seconds, until a second bleep is heard. 8 The container with the longest cook time will begin steaming first.
48780 rev2 29/4/08 14:32 Page 5 Features Accessories ⁄ Back lid Ô Food plinth ¤ Back container 2 x sauce trays ‹ Front left lid Ò Rice tray › Front right lid ⁄ fi Front container removable divider wall fl Front container ‡ External water top-up ¤ · Drip tray ‚ Main base unit / water reservoir › ‹ „ Maximum water level indicator ‰ Heaters  Pouring lip Ê Water level gauge fi Á Back heater button fl Ë Front left heater button È Front right heater button Í Front dual heater button Î Di
48780 rev2 29/4/08 14:32 Page 6 Front container removable divider wall BEFORE USE Before using Intellisteam for the first time, wash all parts except the main base unit ‚. USING Filling the water reservoir • A • Fill the water reservoir ‚ with cold water to the maximum level indicated „. This will produce enough steam to cook for approximately 60 minutes. • The system is designed for cold water only. Do not add any other liquids or add anything to the water.
48780 rev2 29/4/08 14:32 Page 7 • IMPORTANT: If steaming meat, fish or poultry together with vegetables, always place the meat, fish or poultry separately so that the juices from raw or partially cooked meat cannot drip onto other foods. • Once food is arranged, place all lids ⁄‹› back on the containers H. Ê Ú H Û Ù ı Á Ï Ë Ì È Í Ó Î Display screen features If using as one large container, use the dual heater button I.
48780 rev2 4 29/4/08 14:32 Page 8 Press the steam button Ï once to begin cooking. A bleep will sound and the display screen and steam button will illuminate brightly until cooking and keep warm finishes. The timer will count down from the longest cook time so everything finishes together K. Adjusting the timer The timer can be adjusted for portion sizes and specific food types (see cooking guide) or to suit your personal preferences.
48780 rev2 29/4/08 14:32 Page 9 Reverting back to pre-set times External water top-up during cooking 1 Plug into the electrical socket. • 2 Before pressing any other buttons, hold down the increase steam time button for 2 seconds until a bleep is heard. Repeat for the decrease steam time button O. If steaming for a long period, it may be necessary to add extra water. The water level can be checked using the external water gauge.
48780 rev2 29/4/08 14:32 Page 10 COOKING GUIDE Cooking times are approximate and may vary depending on the size of the food, the space between the food, and the amount of food. Portion sizes per person are a guide only. Meat / Poultry (pre-set time: 27 mins) Protein from meat and poultry may leave white residue on meat and poultry when cooked.
48780 rev2 29/4/08 14:32 Page 11 Leaf and Pod Vegetables (pre-set time: 15 mins) Food type 1 portion 2 portions 3 portions 4 portions Asparagus 15 mins 60g / 2oz 12-15 mins 120g / 5oz 15 mins 180g / 6oz 15-17 mins 240g / 8oz Broad beans 15 mins 50g / 2oz 15 mins 100g / 4oz 20 mins 150g / 6oz 20 mins 200g / 7oz Broccoli 20 mins 60g / 2oz 20 mins 120g / 5oz 22-25 mins 180g / 6oz 25-27 mins 240g / 8oz Cabbage 15 mins 50g / 2oz 15 mins 100g / 4oz 15-20 mins 150g / 6oz 20 mins 200g
48780 rev2 29/4/08 14:32 Page 12 Root vegetables (pre-set time: 35 mins) Food type 1 portion Butternut squash 15 mins 100g / 4oz 15 mins 200g / 7oz 20 mins 300g / 10oz Carrots 30 mins 100g / 4oz 30 mins 200g / 7oz 30 mins 300g / 10oz 30 mins 400g / 14oz Celeriac 20 mins 100g / 4oz 20 mins 200g / 7oz 20 mins 300g / 10oz 20 mins 400g / 14oz New potatoes 28 mins 180g / 6oz 30 mins 350g / 12oz 32 mins 530g / 19oz 35 mins 760g / 27oz Old potatoes 30 mins 180g / 6oz 30 mins 350g / 12oz 32 mins 53
48780 rev2 29/4/08 Eggs 14:32 Page 13 (pre-set time: 16 mins) Food type 1 portion 2 portions 3 portions 4 portions Soft boiled 11 mins x1 12 mins x2 14 mins x3 16 mins x4 Hard boiled 18 mins x1 20 mins x2 22 mins x3 23-24 mins x4 Food type 1 portion 2 portions 3 portions 4 portions Pears 20 mins x1 20-25 mins x2 25 mins x3 22-30 mins x4 Bananas (in skin) 15 mins x1 20 mins x2 25 mins x3 30 mins x4 Apples 15 mins x1 15-17 mins x2 15-17 mins x3 15-17 mins x4 Fruit CAR
48780 rev2 29/4/08 14:32 Page 14 RECIPES Enjoy our delicious weekly recipe plan. Visit our website for recipes and more information about intellisteam. MONDAY Method: Sesame Salmon Noodles and Steamed Greens with Coconut Milk and Sweet Chilli Sauce Preparation time: 15 minutes 1 Brush salmon fillets with sesame oil and then sprinkle with sesame seeds. Arrange in the back container. Empty 2 packs of noodles into the rice tray and position above the salmon. Add vegetable stock to the noodles.
48780 rev2 29/4/08 14:32 Page 15 TUESDAY Maple-glazed Chicken with Corn-on-the-cob and Crushed Butternut Squash Preparation time: 15 minutes, plus marinating Method: 1 Put chicken breasts into a non-metallic bowl and add orange zest, orange juice, maple syrup and chilli flakes. Season with a little salt and plenty of black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 2 Arrange the chicken breasts in the back container. Put rice and vegetable stock powder into the rice tray.
48780 rev2 29/4/08 14:32 Page 16 WEDNESDAY Method: Sweet Red Peppers stuffed with Leeks and Feta Cheese with Spring Onions and Pine Nut Couscous 1 Split peppers lengthways, taking care not to cut in half. Remove the core and seeds. Mix together leek, parsley and olive oil, then add parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Mix in crumbled feta cheese, then season with a little salt and plenty of black pepper. Stuff the mixture into the peppers.
48780 rev2 29/4/08 14:32 Page 17 THURSDAY Tikka Masala Chicken with Zesty Cardamom Rice Preparation time: 10 minutes, plus marinating Cooking time: 42 minutes Method: 1 Spoon yoghurt, curry paste and coriander into a large non metallic bowl. Mix well, add chicken chunks and stir to coat. Season with a little salt and pepper, then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 2 Position the rice tray in the back container. Add rice and 450 ml (16 fl oz) of cold water. Stir in stock powder.
48780 rev2 29/4/08 14:32 Page 18 FRIDAY Method: Steamed Halibut with Lemon & Thyme Dressing. Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes 1 Arrange fish fillets in the back container. Place a small knob of butter on top of each one and arrange thyme sprigs on top. Season with a little salt and pepper. 2 Position the divider wall in the front container. Put potatoes into one compartment. Mix vegetables together and put in the remaining compartment.
48780 rev2 29/4/08 14:32 Page 19 SATURDAY Hoisin Duck with Egg Noodles and Steamed Chinese-spiced Vegetables. Method: 1 Toss sliced duck breasts in hoisin sauce. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 2 Tip the duck breasts and any marinade into the back container. Position the rice tray above the duck and add noodles and 250 ml (9 fl oz) of cold water. 3 Remove the divider wall from front container.
48780 rev2 29/4/08 14:32 Page 20 SUNDAY Method: Lamb with Oregano and Tomato with Mint & Lemon Baby Potatoes 1 Preparation time: 20 minutes, plus marinating Put lamb steaks into a non metallic bowl and add the olive oil, garlic, tomato puree and oregano. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 2 Put the lamb steaks in the back container. Cooking time: 35 minutes 3 Position the divider wall in the front container.
48780 rev2 29/4/08 14:32 Page 21 SUNDAY TREAT! Ginger and Banana Sponge Pudding with Sticky Toffee Sauce Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 42 minutes Method: 1 In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in eggs, then stir in vanilla. Sift in flour, ground ginger and salt, and fold in, using a large metal spoon. Stir in the mashed banana. 2 Butter 2 x 200ml (7 fl oz) individual pudding basins.
48780 rev2 29/4/08 14:32 Page 22 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal safety • Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven gloves or a cloth when removing the lid or handling hot containers as hot steam will escape. • WARNING: To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury, do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid. • WARNING: Extreme caution must be used when moving the steamer when containing hot food, water, or other hot liquids.
48780 rev2 29/4/08 14:32 Page 23 HELPLINE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS If you have any difficulty with your appliance, do not hesitate to call. We are more likely to be able to help than the store from where you bought it. Check that the voltage on the rating plate of your appliance corresponds with your house electricity supply which must be A.C. (Alternating Current).
48780 rev2 29/4/08 14:32 Page 24 YOUR TWO YEAR GUARANTEE Subject to the exclusions set out below (see Exclusions), the faulty appliance will then be repaired or replaced and dispatched usually within 7 working days of receipt. It is important to retain the retailer’s receipt as proof of purchase. Staple your receipt to this back cover for future reference.
