Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ST6600 Sunbeam
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VitaSteam Deluxe Food Steamer ST6600 INSTRUCTION/RECIPE BOOKLET..
2 Sunbeam’ s Safety Precautions. Sunbeam are very safety conscious when designing and manufacturing consumer products, but it is essential that the product user also exercise care when using an electrical appliance.
3 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 also shatter resistant to prevent breakage.
Features of your V itaSteam Deluxe. 4 8 Cup Rice Bowl 4 Litre Steaming T ray 3 Litre Steaming T ray Removable Drip T ray Instant Steam Sleeve Power Base 1250ml Maximum Water Level Exposed Heating Element 450ml Low Water Level Lid An Introduction to Steam Cooking.
5 Using your V itaSteam Deluxe. Before using your VitaSteam Deluxe for the first time, wash the steaming bowls, rice bowl, lid and drip tray in warm soapy water . Rinse and dry thoroughly . Operate the steamer for 15 minutes using a solution of 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 2 cups water in the reservoir .
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.
Cooking of rice must be done in the Rice Bowl. The Rice Bowl can either be placed in the 3 or 4 Litre Steaming T ray . Both uncooked rice and water must be added to the Rice Bowl. Check the recommended quantities on Page 9. When handling the Rice Bowl use insulated pot holders/oven mitts to avoid burns from the hot steam.
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. 3. Cut vegetables to the desired size (smaller pieces steam faster than larger ones). 4. T o retain the vegetables’ flavour and nutrients, steam until just tender , but still slightly firm.
T o cook rice in the rice cooker bowl, the following are some handy hints: 1. Wash rice under cold running water . 2. Place rice and water into the rice cooker bowl. 3. Cover with the Lid and set the Timer . 4. For firmer rice, slightly decrease the water specified in the rice cooker bowl.
The following are some handy hints on steaming your fish and seafood: 1. Place fish in the Steamer tray . 2. If fish or seafood is to be poached or cooked in a sauce, use the Rice Cooker bowl. 3. Add lemon wedges, herbs and seasoning before steaming, as desired.
T o 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. 3. Removal of fat and the removal of skin is recommended.
The following are some handy hints for cooking eggs in the VitaSteam Deluxe: 1. The Steamer is ideal for boiling, poaching or scrambling eggs. 2. Using the Steamer tray , eggs may be cooked in the shell or cracked into individual size heatproof dishes.
The recipes in this book are a guide to the various types of food you can cook in your Sunbeam VitaSteam Deluxe. Each recipe specifies if the Steamer tray or the rice cooker bowl should be used. Under each recipe title there is a note of the approximate cooking time required.
Mushroom and Snow Pea Salad Approximate steaming time 8-10 minutes. 500g snow peas, topped and tailed 250g mushrooms, sliced juice of 1 lemon 125g pecans 1. Place snow peas and mushrooms into Steamer tray . Position the Rice cooker bowl, place the lid on and set the timer .
T ortellini with T omato and Basil Sauce Approximate steaming time 20 minutes. 500g fresh tortellini 750ml bottled tomato sauce 100ml chicken stock 2 tablespoons red wine 4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese basil sprig for garnish 1.
1. In a small saucepan lightly saute bacon and shallots. Add wine and simmer until nearly all the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat. 2. Add breadcrumbs, pinenuts and sour cream. Stir to combine. 3. Place filling into fish cavity . 4. Place fish onto piece of greased foil and pour lemon juice and black pepper over fish.
Ginger Beef Approximate steaming time 20-30 minutes. 2 pieces of rump steak, trimmed of fat 3 tablespoons marmalade 3 teaspoons grated root ginger 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon wine vinegar 1. Mix together marmalade, root ginger , garlic, ground ginger and wine vinegar .
Steamed Fruit Pudding Approximate steaming time 2 1 / 2 hours. 125g sultanas 125g chopped nuts 125g currants 125g dried apricots, chopped 1 cup plain flour 1 / 2 cup sugar 1 / 4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 / 2 teaspoon mixed spice 1 / 4 teaspoon cinnamon 120g butter , melted 2 eggs 100mls milk 1 / 4 cup brandy , sherry or fruit juice 1.
An important point after buying a device Sunbeam ST6600 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Sunbeam ST6600 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Sunbeam ST6600 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Sunbeam ST6600 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Sunbeam ST6600 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Sunbeam ST6600, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Sunbeam ST6600.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Sunbeam ST6600. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Sunbeam ST6600 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
