The Cookworks 3-Tier Steamer, Model No. FS1400-GS, is an electrical appliance designed for household and indoor use, primarily for steaming various foods.
Function Description:
This appliance functions as a 3-tier food steamer, allowing for the simultaneous steaming of different food items across multiple levels. It operates by heating water in a reservoir to generate steam, which then cooks the food placed in the steamer bowls. The design includes a base with a heating element, a water reservoir, a drip tray, multiple stackable steamer bowls with brackets, and a cover. A timer allows users to set desired steaming durations, and a power indicator light signals operation. The steamer is also equipped with a water gauge to monitor the water level and a water refill inlet for adding water during operation without interrupting the steaming process. Special configurations are provided for steaming eggs and cooking rice, with a dedicated rice bowl included (though not always shown in diagrams).
Important Technical Specifications:
- Model No.: FS1400-GS
- Rated Voltage & Frequency: 220 - 240V ~, 50 – 60Hz
- Rated Power Input: 800 – 950W
- Class Rating: 1 (earthed)
- BS 1362 fuse: 10A
- Product Dimensions (external): 330 x 222 x 460mm
- Product Weight (net): 2.49 kg approx.
- Power Supply: Requires connection to a 220V-240V AC, 50Hz supply.
- Safety Features: Automatic power cut-off when the reservoir is empty.
Usage Features:
- Multi-Tier Steaming: The 3-tier design allows for cooking different foods simultaneously. Foods requiring longer cooking times should be placed in the lower bowls, and those with shorter times in the upper bowls.
- Water Level Management: A visible water gauge helps monitor the water level, and a refill inlet allows for adding clear fresh water during operation without removing the cover or bowls. It's crucial not to fill above the maximum (MAX) or below the minimum (MIN) level.
- Timer Control: The integrated timer allows for setting precise steaming durations, after which the steamer automatically switches off with a single "click."
- Food Placement Guidance: For optimal results, food should be arranged with spaces for maximum steam flow. Greasy or strong-flavored foods are recommended for lower bowls to minimize taste transfer. Meat and poultry should not be thicker than 2cm (3/4") and, if raw or partially cooked, should be in the lowest bowl to prevent juices from dripping onto other foods.
- Rice and Egg Steaming: Specific instructions are provided for cooking rice in the dedicated rice bowl and steaming eggs using the indentations in the steaming bowls.
- Pre-Use Preparation: Before first use, the steamer should be filled to the MAX level with clear fresh water, operated for a few minutes, then turned off, and the hot water discarded. Loose parts (bowls, drip tray, cover) should be washed in warm soapy water or a dishwasher.
- Safety Precautions during Use: Users are advised to wear oven gloves when handling the hot appliance and use long-handled utensils for checking food. The cover should be removed slowly and angled away to allow steam to escape gradually, preventing burns. Do not reach over the appliance while it is generating steam.
- Food Safety: Emphasizes thorough defrosting of frozen items, keeping raw meat and poultry separate from cooked foods, washing hands, and disinfecting surfaces. Cooked meat should have clear juices, and fish should be opaque and flake easily.
Maintenance Features:
- Regular Cleaning: The steamer should be cleaned after each use to maximize efficiency. Loose parts (steamer bowls, rice bowl, drip tray, and cover) can be washed in warm soapy water or a dishwasher.
- Base Cleaning: The internal and external surfaces of the steamer base should be wiped with a soft damp cloth soaked in soapy water, then rinsed and dried with a soft dry cloth. The steamer base must never be immersed in water. Detergents or abrasives should not be used on the base to avoid scratching.
- Descaling: Regular descaling is recommended every 7-10 uses, especially in areas with hard water, to prevent limescale build-up and maintain steam production.
- Descaling Method 1: Use a proprietary descaler suitable for steamers, following its instructions.
- Descaling Method 2 (Lemon Juice): Add the juice of one lemon to the water reservoir and top up with clear fresh water to the MAX fill mark. Fit the drip tray, lower bowl, and lid. Plug in and set the timer for 20 minutes. Allow to stand for 15 minutes, then repeat.
- Post-Descaling Rinse: After descaling, fill the steamer to the MAX level, bring to a boil, and then discard the water to rinse.
- Storage: Allow the steamer to cool fully before storing and do not cover it while hot.
The product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for twelve months from the date of original purchase, provided it is used solely for domestic purposes and according to the manual. It is designed to be recycled responsibly at suitable facilities.
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