The Elenberg BV-7182 Food Steamer is an electric appliance designed for healthy cooking without the need for added fats or oils. It allows for the preparation of various foods such as vegetables, fruits, fish, meat, and rice, retaining their natural flavors and nutrients while reducing calorie intake.
Technical Specifications:
- Rated Volume: Maximum 4500 ml / Minimum 2500 ml
- Power Supply: 220V ~ 50Hz
- Rated Power: 700W
Unit Description:
The steamer consists of several key components:
- Cape hood with a discharging stem vent: The lid that covers the steaming layers and allows steam to escape.
- Large layer with a handle: The main steaming basket, designed for holding food.
- Layer ring: An additional ring that can be used to add more steaming capacity.
- Drip tray: Collects condensed water and juices from the food.
- Removable heater cover: Protects the heating element.
- Heater: The primary heating element that generates steam.
- Water gauge: Indicates the water level in the reservoir.
- Timer: Allows users to set the desired cooking duration.
- Heating indicator light: Illuminates when the heater is active.
- Power cord and plug: Connects the steamer to the electrical outlet.
- Power indicator light: Indicates when the appliance is powered on.
Preparation and Usage Features:
Before first use, all removable parts (cape hood, layers, layer ring, removable heater cover, drip tray) should be washed with dishwashing detergent and rinsed with clean water. The water reservoir should be cleaned with a wet cloth.
- Placement: Place the steamer on a stable surface, away from items that could be damaged by steam, and out of reach of children.
- Heater Cover and Cord: Place the removable heater cover on the heater. Adjust the power cord length as needed.
- Water Filling: Fill the water reservoir with cold water up to the "MAX" level. It is crucial not to add seasonings, fats, or oils directly into the reservoir.
- Drip Tray: Fix the drip tray onto the pedestal.
- Layer Configuration: Layers and mess tins can be arranged freely. For multiple layers, especially with larger food items, it's recommended to place time-consuming foods on the bottom layer and extend cooking time. Different foods can be steamed in one layer, but be aware that flavors may mix.
- Power On and Timer: Ensure sufficient water in the reservoir before switching on the power. The timer should be set after the power is switched on. If the desired cooking time is less than 10 minutes, set the timer to 10 minutes first, then adjust it back to the required time. The steamer begins operating once the timer is set and the heating indicator light illuminates. Cooking stops when the timer returns to "0" and the heating indicator light turns off.
- Steaming Process: Monitor the water level during steaming. Defrost meat and seafood before steaming.
- Finishing: Carefully uncover the lid, maintaining distance to avoid steam burns. If food is overcooked, remove the steaming grill and transfer food to a serving plate. If using a canteen, remove it carefully by the handle.
Cooking Guidelines (using cold water and a single layer):
Vegetables:
- Avoid steaming fresh leafy vegetables for too long to prevent color loss.
- Add salt after vegetables are cooked.
- Do not defrost frozen vegetables before steaming.
- Horse bean (Fresh/Frozen): 400g, 38-40 min / 25-28 min. Stir during cooking.
- Broccoli (Fresh/Frozen): 400g, 11-16 min / 13-16 min. Stir during cooking.
- Cauliflower (Fresh/Frozen): 400g, 11-16 min / 13-16 min. Stir during cooking.
- Asparagus (Fresh/Frozen): 400g, 11-16 min / 13-16 min. Lie across with two layers for steam to penetrate.
- Pea (Frozen): 400g, 13-16 min. Stir during cooking.
- Cabbage: 30-35 min. Stir during cooking.
- Mushroom (Fresh): 200g, 10-13 min. Stir during cooking.
- Potato (Fresh): 400g, 20-22 min. Stir during cooking.
- Spinach (Fresh/Frozen): 250g / 400g, 8-10 min / 8-20 min.
Rice, Grain:
- Rice to water proportion is 1:1.5.
- Rice Pudding (Rice): 100g rice, 1L water, 70 min.
- Rice Pudding (Lump sugar): 30g sugar, 0.5L hot milk, 70 min.
- Rice (White, easy cooked): 300g, 450ml water, 30 min.
- Rice (Brown): 200g, 300ml water, 33 min.
Fish and Seafood:
- Fish is cooked when it looks clear and bones separate easily. Prolong steaming for frozen fish (separate before steaming).
- Add seasoning to fish for enhanced flavor.
- Clam (Fresh): 40g, 6-9 min.
- Fish Under Back Slice (Fresh/Frozen): 25g, 6-9 min / 10-12 min.
- Oyster (Fresh): 6 pcs, 11-17 min. Cooked when shell opens.
- 20cm fish (Herring/Pomfret): 250/400g, 11-14 min.
- 20cm fish (Eel): 250/400g, 11-16 min.
- Mussel (Fresh): 400g, 8-10 min. Cooked when shell opens.
- Lobster (Fresh): 2 pcs, 20-24 min. Can be cooked a little longer.
- Scallop (Fresh): 400g, 9-11 min. Move during cooking.
Meat and Fowl:
- Steamed meat is good for barbecue as fat is removed.
- Marinating meat and fowl in soy sauce or other seasonings enhances flavor.
- Pierce meat with a knife or fork to check for clarity of juice to determine doneness.
- Only pickled sausage can be steamed.
- Add fresh spices during steaming for flavor.
- Chicken (Breast): 4 pcs, 12-16 min. Remove skin and lay flat before steaming.
- Chicken (Drumstick): 4 pcs, 24-29 min.
- Mutton (Chop): 4 pcs, 11-16 min. Eliminate fat.
- Mutton (Saeele slices): 400g, 11-16 min.
- Pork (Tenderloin): 400g, 11-16 min. Eliminate fat.
- Pork (Loin Chop): 4 pcs, 13-21 min.
- Sausage: 400g, 16-26 min. Make holes before steaming for easy cooking.
- Beef (Hind legs loins/Salted steak): 250g, 16-26 min. Eliminate fat.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning: Always unplug the steamer and allow it to cool completely before cleaning. Do not use abrasive cleaning products. Wipe the pedestal and reservoir with a wet cloth. Periodically clean the heater cover to prevent blockages. Dispose of water from the utensil after use and refill with clean water for each use. Air dry all components before storing them in a safe, dry place.
- Descaling: After 7-10 uses, scale may accumulate on the heating element, depending on water hardness. To prevent heat transfer issues and prolong the steamer's life, regular descaling is recommended.
- Pour a 1:1 mixture of water and white vinegar into the reservoir, up to the highest level of the heater cover. Do not use other cleaning products.
- Do not place plastic parts like the drip tray on the appliance during descaling.
- Set the timer for 20-25 minutes.
- Unplug the steamer after the timer is off. Allow the vinegar solution to cool completely before pouring it out.
- Rinse the reservoir thoroughly with clean water to remove any vinegar flavor.
Cautions:
- Ensure the power supply voltage matches the required voltage.
- Do not leave the operating steamer unattended, especially near children.
- Only switch on the power when the water reservoir is filled with water, not exceeding the maximum level.
- Use the steamer only when all components are correctly assembled.
- Be cautious of hot parts and steam; use heat-insulating gloves and maintain a safe distance.
- When removing hot components, ensure they are not stuck together.
- Clean the steamer only after it is powered off. Do not wet the pedestal during cleaning to avoid electric shock.
- If the pedestal is broken, the steamer malfunctions, the power wire is damaged, or other abnormal situations occur, send the appliance to an exclusive maintenance point.
- This is a household appliance, not for commercial use, and should not be used outdoors.
- The manufacturer is not responsible for problems caused by non-adherence to the instructions in this manual.
Service Life:
The service life of the product is 3 years from the moment of sale. After this period, consult a service center for further operation. Continued use beyond the service life without consultation may lead to abnormal operation.
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