VitaSteam Deluxe Food Steamer Instruction Booklet ST6610 Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
Contents Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1 Features of your VitaSteam Deluxe 2 An introduction to Steam Cooking 4 Using your VitaSteam Deluxe 4 For Best Results 5 Guide to the Instant Steam Function 6 Guide to Water Levels 6 Guide to using the Steaming Trays 7 Guide to using the Rice Bowl 7 Care and Cleaning 8 Cooking Times Vegetables 9 Rice, Grain & Cereals 11 Fish & Seafood 12 Poultry 13 Eggs 14 Recipes Vegetables 15 Rice and Pasta 15 Seafood 17 Poultry 18 Beef 19 Pork
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR SUNBEAM VITASTEAM DELUXE. • Do not immerse the base of the steamer in water or any other liquid. • Ensure your steamer is used at least 50cm (half a metre) away from a gas flame or electric element. • Use your steamer well away from walls, curtains and cupboards that may be affected by steam. • Do not operate the steamer on an inclined surface. • Do not use your steamer in confined spaces. • Do not move or cover the steamer whilst in operation.
Features of your VitaSteam Deluxe 3 and 4 Litre Steaming Bowls Enables you to cook your entire meal using one appliance. Steam meat, poultry, seafood or fish in the lower tray, then add the upper tray to steam nutritious vegetables. The steaming bowls are shatter resistant to prevent breakage. 8 Cup Capacity Rice Bowl The separate rice bowl cooks light and fluffy rice every time. Removable Drip Tray Collects the fats, juices and condensation during steaming, and is removable for easy cleaning.
Lid 8 cup rice bowl 4 litre steaming tray 3 litre steaming tray Removable drip tray Instant steam sleeve Power base Water Level Indicator External water level indicator and fill hole allows you to easily add water to your steamer.
An Introduction to Steam Cooking Congratulations on the purchase of your new Sunbeam VitaSteam Deluxe Food Steamer. You will now be able to enjoy the benefits and convenience of steam cooking. required for a balanced diet. Meats such as chicken can be gently steamed to retain their flavour and tenderness, while the fats drain away. Steaming is one of the healthiest cooking methods available, as it requires no fats or oils.
Using your VitaSteam Deluxe (continued) 7.A bell will sound when the selected time has elapsed and the steamer will automatically switch off. Using oven mitts or a cloth, remove the lid by tilting it away from you to ensure steam is safely released without scalding. Hold the lid over the steamer to allow the condensation to drain into the unit before removing completely. Remove the plug from the power outlet after use. 8.Remove the steamer tray/rice bowl and serve the food.
Guide to Instant Steam Function The VitaSteam Deluxe features an Instant Steam Function that will enable steam to be generated in as little as 30 seconds. For this feature to operate you must place the Instant Steam Sleeve in position. Instant steam valve Cutout The Sleeve concentrates a small amount of water around the Exposed Heating Element, quickly bringing it to boiling temperature to produce steam, rather than heating all of the water in the reservoir.
Guide to using the Steaming Trays The VitaSteam Deluxe comes with two steaming trays – 3 litre and 4 litre. The appliance can operate with either both trays stacked on top of each other or with just one tray in position. Then place the upper steaming tray on top for cooking of vegetables. 4L 3L When using two trays at the one time, the smaller tray (3 litre) must be placed on the bottom with the larger tray (4 litre) on the top.
Care and Cleaning Before cleaning your Sunbeam VitaSteam Deluxe, ensure the power is turned off at the power outlet and the plug removed. Alternatively, prepare a solution of either: (i) 2 cups of water in which 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar has been dissolved; or Wash the rice bowl, steam tray, drip trays and the lid in warm, soapy water, rinse and dry. (ii) 2 cups of water to which 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar has been added.
Vegetables – guide to steaming times The following are some handy hints on how to steam vegetables: 1. Before steaming, wash the vegetables thoroughly. 2. Cut off stems and peel if desired. 5. When steaming several different vegetables at once, place the largest and firmest in the steamer first. Add other vegetables according to size during the steaming time. 3. Cut vegetable to the desired size (smaller pieces steam faster than larger ones). 6.
Vegetables – guide to steaming times (continued) VEGETABLE QUANTITY APPROX. TIME IN MINUTES Potatoes 1. New 500gms, whole (approx. 8) 28 – 31 2. Red or White 500gms, whole (approx. 3) 38 – 42 3.
Rice, Grain & Cereals – guide to cooking times To cook rice in the rice cooker bowl, the following are some handy hints: 3. Cover with the lid and set the timer. 1. Wash rice well under cold running water, using a fine sieve. 2. Place rice and water into the rice cooker bowl. 4. For firmer rice, slightly decrease the water specified in the rice cooker bowl. 5. For softer rice, slightly increase water quantity. RICE, GRAIN AND CEREALS VARIETY RICE COOKER BOWL Cups of Rice Cups of Water APPROX.
Fish and Seafood – guide to cooking times The following are some handy hints on steaming your fish and seafood: 5. Fish is cooked when it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in colour. 1. Place fish in the Steamer tray. 6. Frozen fish may be steamed without defrosting, except for fillets which need to be defrosted and separated before steaming. Fillets are best steamed in a single layer. 2. If fish or seafood is to be poached or cooked in a sauce, use the Rice Cooker bowl. 3.
Poultry – guide to cooking times 3. Removal of fat and the removal of skin is recommended. To steam chicken and poultry using your VitaSteam Deluxe, the following are some handy hints: 1. Select pieces of poultry of similar size for even cooking. 2. Arrange poultry in a single layer, to facilitate even cooking. 4. If some colour is desired, brown poultry well in a non-stick frypan before steaming. 5. Steam until well done. Check by piercing the thickest part of the poultry.
Eggs – guide to cooking times The following are some handy hints for cooking eggs in the VitaSteam Deluxe: 3. Scrambled eggs may be prepared in the rice cooker bowl. 1. The Steamer is ideal for boiling, poaching or scrambling eggs. 4. Large eggs will require slightly longer cooking times. 2. Using the Steamer tray, eggs may be cooked in the shell or cracked into individual size heatproof dishes. VARIETY QUANTITY Soft Boiled 1–8 APPROX.
Recipes VEGETABLES Asparagus with Lemon & Butter Approximate steaming time 12-16 minutes. 500g fresh asparagus Oriental Mixed Vegetables Approximate steaming time 8-10 minutes. 250g broccoli, cut into flowerettes 250g snow peas, trimmed 1 /2 cup bean sprouts 1 2 tablespoons lemon juice /4 small cabbage, shredded 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley 1 tablespoon grated ginger cracked black pepper 1 clove garlic, crushed 40g butter, melted (or 2 teaspoons olive oil) 1.
Recipes (continued) Wild Rice Salad Approximate steaming time 30 minutes. 1. Remove skin from chicken, cut from bones and shred. 1 cup uncooked wild rice 2. Place chicken and rice into the rice cooker bowl. 2 tomatoes, diced 6 green onions, sliced 1 stick celery, diced 1 teaspoon chopped mint 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil salt & pepper to season 1. Place rice and 11/2 cups of water into the rice cooker bowl. Position the Rice cooker bowl, place the lid on and set the timer. 2.
Recipes (continued) SEAFOOD Mussel and Tomato Soup Approximate steaming time 17-20 minutes. Satay Prawns Approximate steaming time 20-25 minutes. 1kg green king prawns, shelled and deveined 1 12 mussels /4 cup crunchy peanut butter 2 teaspoons oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 clove garlic, crushed juice of 1 lemon 2cm piece ginger, grated 1 tablespoon plum sauce 1 1 onion, sliced /2 teaspoon chilli powder 1 stick celery, sliced 1. Arrange prawns in the rice cooker bowl.
Recipes (continued) Bream with Pinenut Stuffing Approximate steaming time 17-20 minutes. 1 whole bream, gutted and scaled 1 rasher bacon, rind removed and finely chopped 2 green onions, finely sliced 2 /3 cup white wine 1 /2 cup breadcrumbs 2 tablespoon sour cream juice of 1/2 lemon fresh ground black pepper to taste Herb Salmon Cutlets Approximate cooking time 28-30 minutes.
Recipes (continued) Oriental Chicken Approximate steaming time 40 minutes. 4 chicken pieces, skin removed 1 /2 cup chutney 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 teaspoons grated ginger 2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon chilli sauce 1 /2 teaspoon french mustard 1 /2 teaspoon chinese 5 spice powder 100mls chicken stock 1. Place chicken in large bowl. Combine all other ingredients except stock. Pour over chicken, marinade 3-4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
Recipes (continued) PORK Honey & Mustard Pork Approximate steaming time 10-15 minutes. 4 pork leg steaks, trimmed of fat 1 /4 teaspoon allspice 1 /2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 /4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 lemons sliced thinly 1. Place pork in a heavy plastic bag. Combine all remaining ingredients, except sliced lemon and mix well. Add to pork. 2. Place in refrigerator to marinate for 3 hours or overnight. 3.
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