Preparation
1. Put the base unit on a firm, 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. Shorten the mains lead by winding excess lead round the cord storage area
underneath the base unit.
4. 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.
5. Fit the steam tube round the element.
6. Boil 1 litre (15 pt) of water in a kettle.
Fill the reservoir
7. Fill the reservoir to the max mark (1l/15 pt) with the boiling water.
This’ll give you about 60 minutes steaming, enough time for most foods.
8. Don’t add anything 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.
Fit the diffuser
9. The diffuser directs the steam from the steam tube through the steam
holes in the bottom basket. It also prevents the heater and reservoir being
overwhelmed by juices from the cooking foods.
Fill the basket(s)
10. Put the diffuser on top of the reservoir, then for
1 basket) fit the bottom basket (the smallest) on top of the diffuser,
then put food into the basket
2 baskets) put the second basket on top of the bottom basket, so the rim
on its underside fits inside the wall of the bottom basket,
then fill it
3 baskets) put the third basket (the biggest) on top of the second
basket, so the rim on its underside fits inside the wall of the
second basket, and fill it
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 the steam circulate
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