3 Bowl Steamer
Instruction Manual
L90STW12
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Contents
Safety Warnings .....................................................................................................................................4
Unpacking .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Product Overview ..................................................................................................................................7
First Time Use ......................................................................................................................................... 8
How to Use the Steamer ........................................................................................................................8
Using the Steam Baskets and Rice Bowl ............................................................................................10
Using a Single Steam Basket .......................................................................................................................................10
Using Multiple Steam Baskets .................................................................................................................................... 10
Using a Single Steam Basket with the Rice Bowl .................................................................................................10
Useful Hints and Tips ........................................................................................................................... 10
Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................................................11
Cleaning Your Steamer .................................................................................................................................................11
Descaling the Water Basin ...........................................................................................................................................11
Recipes .................................................................................................................................................12
Adding More Water During Cooking ....................................................................................................................... 12
Vegetables .........................................................................................................................................................................12
Rice/Grains ........................................................................................................................................................................12
Fish and Seafood .............................................................................................................................................................13
Meat and Poultry ............................................................................................................................................................13
Specications ....................................................................................................................................... 13
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Safety Warnings
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
1. Read all instructions and retain this instruction manual.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven gloves when removing covers or handling hot containers.
3. Be careful, burns or scalding can occur from touching hot parts, hot water, steam or food.
4. Position appliance away from walls and cabinets to prevent damage from steam.
5. To prevent burns or scalding, remove lid slowly with the inside of the lid pointing away from you
and let the steam escape gradually.
6. Use oven gloves or a cloth when removing the lid, rice bowl and steam baskets.
7. Do not reach over the appliance while it is generating steam.
8. When checking food, use a long handled spoon or tongs.
9. Always use sufficient water for the steaming time.
10. Unplug the appliance when not in use. Unplug and allow it to cool before cleaning.
11. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse mains cable, mains plug or base unit in water.
12. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
13. Keep the appliance out of the reach of children when in use.
14. Do not operate appliance with a damaged mains cable or mains plug, or after any appliance
malfunctions or damage. Return appliance to authorised service facility for repair.
15. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
16. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
17. Never immerse the appliance, mains cable or mains plug in water or any other liquid.
18. Use the appliance on a stable, level work surface away from water.
19. Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the mains cable.
20. If the mains cable is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
21. Do not place the appliance or any part of the unit near a heat source or in an oven.
22. Do not allow the mains cable to hang over the edge of the work surface, as it could be
accidentally pulled.
23. Do not use the appliance if the appliance or mains cable is damaged.
24. Do not line the water basin with aluminium foil.
25. Do not use outdoors.
26. Use of accessory attachments not recommended.
27. Do not let mains cable touch hot surfaces.
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28. Do not place near hot gas or electric burner or in heated oven.
29. Caution when moving appliance containing hot food or other hot liquids.
30. Lift and open the cover carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into the appliance.
31. Do not place the appliance directly under cabinets when operating as this product produces
large amounts of steam.
32. Some water will remain in the water basin after the steamer has turned off; this is normal.
33. Do not use any parts in a microwave or on a heated surface.
34. Fill the water basin with water before plugging the mains cable otherwise the appliance may be
damaged.
35. Always fill the water basin between the Max. and Min. water level before operation. Do not refill
during operation as the hot water and steam will scald.
36. Let the appliance cool down for 30 mins before refilling the water or storing the appliance.
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Lid x 1
(P.N.: HY-4401002)
Steam Basket No.1 x 1
(P.N.: HY-4401004)
Juice Collector x 1
(P.N.: HY-4401007)
Steam Basket No.2 x 1
(P.N.: HY-4401005)
Tube x 1
(P.N.: HY-4401008)
Steam Basket No.3 x 1
(P.N.: HY-4401006)
Instruction Manual x 1
(P.N.: HY-4401009)
Rice Bowl x 1
(P.N.: HY-4401003)
Steamer Base x 1
(P.N.: HY-4401001)
Unpacking
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Tel: 0844 800 3456 for assistance.
Thank you for purchasing your new Logik 3 Bowl Steamer.
These operating instructions will help you use it properly and safely.
We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order
that you fully understand all the operational features it offers.
Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction manual
for future reference.
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Mains Plug
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Level Indicator
Water Basin
Steamer Base
Tube
Heating Element
Timer Switch
Power Indicator
Inside Max. Water Level
Inside Min. Water Level
Product Overview
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First Time Use
1. Remove the steamer and all accessories from the box, and remove all packaging. Retain the
packaging. If you dispose of it, please do so according to local regulations.
2. Peel off any adhesive labels.
3. Wash the lid, rice bowl, steam baskets and sauce collector in warm, soapy water before first use.
Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not immerse the steamer base in water.
4. Wipe the inside of the water basin with a damp cloth.
5. Check that the voltage rating on the base corresponds to the mains voltage in your home.
How to Use the Steamer
1. Place the steamer base on a flat stable surface, away from walls and over hanging cupboards.
2. Firmly place the tube over the heating element in the water basin.
4. Place the sauce collector in the base making sure it sits flat.
5. Select how many steam baskets you will need. Put the food into the steamer baskets and stack
them in the sequence shown in the Product Overview section.
3. Pour cold water into the water basin. Do not exceed the MAX mark.
Do not add any salt, pepper, seasonings, herbs,
wine, stock or any liquid other than tap water to
the water basin.
Make sure the steamer is correctly assembled before using. Never use other baskets
and parts other than those especially designed for use with this steamer.
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• The timer operates regardless of whether the steamer is plugged into the mains
socket or not. Be sure that the Power indicator illuminates when setting the timer.
• During operation, do not touch the steamer base, baskets or lid as they get very hot.
• To prevent burns or scalding, always use oven gloves or a cloth when removing the
lid, steam baskets, sauce collector and rice bowl as hot steam will escape. Remove
the lid slowly with the inside of the lid pointing away from you and let the steam
escape gradually. Hold the lid over the steamer to allow the condensation to drain
into the steamer.
• Do not reach into the steamer while steaming. If you need to check the cooking
progress, use a long handled utensil.
Steamer can only be used for 60 minutes (1 hour) continuously. Afterwards, switch
off the steamer and allow it to cool before re-using.
6. To cook rice using the rice bowl. follow these steps:
a. Place 1 volume of rice and 1.5 volume of water in the rice
bowl (e.g., 220 grams of rice max., 330 mL of water).
b. Place the rice bowl in steamer basket no. 1.
c. Follow steps “7” to “9” to turn on the steamer and begin
cooking.
7. Cover the steam basket with the lid.
8. Plug the steamer into the mains socket. The Power indicator will light up. Do not operate the
steamer without steaming basket and lid in place.
9. Set the time for cooking the food according to the Recipes section. The Power indicator will light
up red and after a while the steaming will begin. Condensation during steaming is normal .
10. Check the water level by looking at the exterior water level indicator. If necessary, add water at
the side of the sauce collector during cooking.
11. When the steaming is complete, the timer will sound and the Power indicator will turn off. The
steamer will then switch off automatically. Remove the baskets immediately. Use oven gloves to
prevent burns or scalding.
12. In order to prevent foods from being overcooked, turn the timer to the Off position and unplug
the steamer immediately. Remove the steam baskets, using oven gloves, and place them on
plates or on the upside-down lid. If you have used the rice bowl, remove this carefully, holding it
by its sides.
13. Unplug the steamer from the mains socket and allow it to cool down completely.
14. Empty the water basin and refill it with fresh water before each use.
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Using the Steam Baskets and Rice Bowl
Your steamer is equipped with three steam baskets.
Using a Single Steam Basket
1. Place the food in steam basket no.1.
2. Place the steam basket on the steamer base and put the lid on.
Using Multiple Steam Baskets
1. Place the food in the steam baskets. It is recommended that you put the largest pieces of food in
the lowest steam basket.
2. Stack the steam baskets on the steamer base and put the lid on.
Using a Single Steam Basket with the Rice Bowl
1. Place rice and water in the rice bowl.
2. Place the rice bowl in steam basket no.1.
3. Place the steam basket on the steamer base and put the lid on.
Useful Hints and Tips
• Steaming times stated in the charts and recipes are intended as a guide. If you have followed
the instructions and the food is still not sufficiently cooked, simply steam for a little longer until
satisfied.
• A single layer of food steams faster than several layers. More cooking time is required for a larger
quantity of food, for example 2lb of cauliflower will need a longer steaming time to steam than
1lb.
• For best results, make sure pieces of food are similar in size. If pieces vary in size and layering is
required, place the smaller pieces on the top.
• Do not crowd food in the steaming basket or rice bowl. Arrange the food with spaces between
the pieces to allow for maximum steam flow.
• When steaming large quantities of food, remove the lid about halfway through the steaming time
and check using a long handled utensil, protecting your hands from the steam with oven gloves.
• Never steam meat, poultry or seafood from frozen. Always thaw completely first.
• All the times stated in the Recipes section are based on the use of cold water, but to slightly
reduce the steaming time you may use warm (but not boiling) water to start. Stated times are
guidelines only. Please adjust for personal taste and food type.
• The rice bowl is an ideal container for steaming other foods such as fruit, vegetables, vegetable
pates, puddings, etc.
• Always place the largest pieces of food with the longest cooking time in the lowest basket.
• You may place different foods in the upper and lower baskets, but as condensation will drip from
the upper basket be sure the flavours complement each other.
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• While steaming meat or poultry and vegetables, always place the meat or poultry in the lower
basket so that juices from raw or partially cooked meat cannot drip onto other food.
• Steaming times for food in the upper basket are usually slightly longer so allow a minimum of an
extra 5 minutes.
• If you are cooking food with different cooking times, place the food that requires the longest
cooking time in the lowest basket and start cooking it first. When the timer reaches the setting
for the next basket of food, remove the lid using oven gloves or a cloth, and add the basket to the
stack on the steamer base. Cover with the lid and continue steaming.
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning Your Steamer
• Never immerse the steamer base, mains cable or mains plug in water.
• Unplug at the mains socket and leave the steamer to cool completely for at least 30 minutes
before cleaning.
• Do not clean any part of the steamer with abrasive cleaners, e.g., scouring powders, scouring
pads, wire wool, washing soda, or bleach.
• Do not clean clear plastic bowls with the abrasive pad of a cleaning sponge.
• We recommend washing the lid, rice bowl and sauce collector in hot water and washing-up
liquid. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Empty the water basin and change the water after each use.
• Do not immerse the steamer base in water. Pour warm, soapy water into the water basin and
wipe with a cloth. Rinse thoroughly.
• Wipe the steamer base with a damp cloth.
Descaling the Water Basin
After about 2-3 months’ use, some chemical deposits may build up in the water basin or on the
heating element, depending on the hardness of the water. It is essential to descale the water basin
regularly.
1. Fill the water basin to the Max mark with a mixture of white vinegar and water. Do not use any
other chemical or detergent.
2. Plug the steamer into the mains socket. Do not use the steamer baskets, lid, sauce collector and
rice bowl during this operation.
3. Set the timer for approximately 20-25 minutes and start steaming. If the vinegar mixture boils
over, switch off the steamer and unplug from the mains socket.
4. When steaming has finished, unplug the steamer from the mains socket and allow it to cool
down before pouring the vinegar mixture out.
5. Rinse the water basin several times.
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Recipes
• Steaming times stated in the charts and recipes are intended only as a guide. If you have followed
the instructions and the food is still not sufficiently cooked, simply steam for a little longer until
satisfied.
• The steaming times are all based on food cooked in the lower basket, unless specifically stated
otherwise. Food placed in the upper basket may take slightly longer to cook.
• All times stated in the charts and recipes are based on the use of cold water.
Adding More Water During Cooking
For recipes with long cooking times, reset the timer and top up with more water. When refilling,
always switch off the steamer first and empty the sauce collector carefully as the liquid may be hot.
Add sufficient warm water (but not boiling water) for the remaining time.
Vegetables
• Cut off thick stems from cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage.
• Steam leafy, green vegetables for the shortest possible time as they lose colour easily.
• Salt and season vegetables after steaming for best results.
• Frozen vegetables should not be thawed before steaming.
Food Type Quantity Steam Times Special Notes
Asparagus Fresh
Frozen
400g
400g
13-15 minutes
16-18 minutes
Lie flat in basket crisis cross 2nd
layer to allow steam flow.
Baby
Sweetcorn
Fresh 230g 30-35 minutes Stir halfway through steam time.
Broccoli Fresh, florets
Frozen
400g
400g
16-18 minutes
15-18 minutes
Remove stalk. Stir halfway
through steam time.
Carrots Fresh. 1/4 in
slices
400g 20-22 minutes Stir continuously while steaming.
Button
Mushrooms
Fresh 200g 12-15 minutes Stir halfway through steam time.
Use stock for gravy, sauce or
stock.
New
Potatoes
Fresh, very
small
400g 20-22 minutes Turn each potato over halfway
through cooking.
Rice/Grains
• If you prefer stickier rice, remove the sauce collector.
• Use the rice bowl and add the required quantity of liquid together with the rice.
Food Type
Quantity
Rice or Grain
Water Level Steam Time Special Notes
Rice White easy
cook
200g
400g
1 cup/ 0.3L
3 cups/ 0.6L
30 minutes
40 minutes
Serves 2
Serves 4
Brown 200g 1 cup/ 0.3L 45 minutes Serves 3
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Fish and Seafood
• Fish is cooked when it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
• Frozen fish may be steamed without defrosting if separated before steaming and the cooking
time is extended.
• Add lemon wedges and herbs while steaming to improve flavour.
Food Type Quantity Steam Time Special Notes
Fish Fillets Frozen Fresh 250g
250g
10-12 minutes
6-8 minutes
Fish, 3/4 In
Thick Steaks
Cod, salmon
Tuna
250/400g
250/400g
10-12 minutes
12-15 minutes
Meat and Poultry
• Steaming has the advantage of allowing all the fat to drip away during cooking. Due to the
gentle heat only choose tender lean cuts of meat and trim off all fat. Meat suitable for grilling is
ideal for steaming.
• Marinade meat and poultry with flavoursome sauces before steaming.
• Thoroughly cook all food before serving. Pierce with a knife or skewer to check that the centre is
cooked and the juices run clear.
• Sausages must be completely cooked before steaming.
• Use fresh herbs while steaming to add flavour.
Food Type Quantity Steam Time Special Notes
Chicken Boneless breast 4 pieces 12-15 minutes Remove skin before
cooking. Layer for
maximum steam flow.
Drumsticks 4 pieces 20-25 minutes After steaming brown skin
under grill, if desired.
Sausages
(Pre-Cooked)
Frankfurters
Brockwurst
400g
400g
15 minutes
10 minutes
Pierce skins before
steaming.
Specications
Model L90STW12
Mains supply 220V-240V
Power consumption 900W
We continually strive to improve our products. Specifications and features may change without prior
notice.
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NOTE: If you require a replacement for any of the items listed below, please quote their corresponding
part numbers:
Replacement Part Part Number
Steamer Base HY-4401001
Lid HY-4401002
Rice Bowl HY-4401003
Steam Basket No.1 HY-4401004
Steam Basket No.2 HY-4401005
Steam Basket No.3 HY-4401006
Juice Collector HY-4401007
Tube HY-4401008
(P.N.: HY-4401009)
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