Tesco 3TDS08 User manual

Brand: Tesco

Model: 3TDS08

Category: Steam cookers

Type: User manual

Tesco 3TDS08 is a versatile kitchen appliance that allows you to steam a wide variety of foods, including vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, rice, and eggs. With its three steaming bowls, you can cook multiple dishes simultaneously, saving time and energy. The digital control panel makes it easy to set the cooking time, and the keep-warm function ensures that your food stays warm and fresh until you're ready to serve. The drip tray collects excess moisture, preventing your food from becoming soggy.

$Never leave the appliance unattended when it is

operational.

$Make sure that the power cable does not touch any hot

surface or overhang a table edge.

Please follow all the precautions listed below for safety and to $Do not use the appliance outdoors.

reduce the risk of injury or electrical shock. $

$Read all the instructions and retain them.

$with a damaged $Do not use attachments or accessories not recommended

cord or plug or by the manufacturer.

$Close supervision is necessary when an appliance is used

near children. Parents must warn children not to touch hot

$Burns can occur from touching hot parts, hot appliance parts. Children should not operate this

water, steam or food. Position appliance away from appliance.

walls and cabinets to prevent damage from steam $Do not use the appliance for any purpose not expressly

$To prevent burns, remove lid slowly with the inside of lid specified in this manual.

pointing away from you and let steam escape gradually. $Please note, there are no user serviceable parts in this

$Use oven gloves or a cloth when removing steaming bowls appliance. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be

or lid. replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a

$Do not reach over the appliance while it is generating similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

steam. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

$When checking food, use a long handled spoon or tongs. Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage of your

$electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating

$ Always use sufficient water for the steaming time. plate.

$Do not line the water basin with aluminium foil. THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

$Do not immerse the base unit of the appliance or the

The mains of disconnecting this appliance from the mains

electrical cord or plug in water or liquids.

supply is the mains plug. This must not be unobstructed and

$Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric freely operable at all times.

burner.

$Use the appliance on a stable heat-resistant surface.

Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet when not in use

and before cleaning.

Warning: Do NOT operate the appliance

if the base unit or attachments are

damaged. Consult a qualified service technician for advice

and repair.

Warning:

the

Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning.

3TDS08 Steamer: User Guide

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT DISMANTLE

Safety Guide

Page 2

next page. The bowls are marked 1, 2 and 3 on the handles for easy

INTRODUCTION

identification during assembly and storage.

Please read all the instructions and the safety notes carefully and

$Always operate the steamer with the drip tray and the lid in place

familiarise yourself with the features and operation of your steamer

though you may use one, two or three steamer bowls depending

before use.

on the amount of food you wish to steam.

IMPORTANT NOTE. This appliance is for normal household use only. It is

unsuitable for commercial use. STORAGE

The steamer is designed for easy compact storage, with the bowls

UNPACKING THE STEAMER

fitting inside each other as shown and the lid inverted.

Unpack your steamer carefully. Identify all the components listed in the

drawing on Page 3.

The components of your steamer are:

$Steamer Base

$Drip tray

$Lower steamer bowl with integrated egg holders (Bowl No 3)

$Middle steamer bowl with integrated egg holders (Bowl No 2)

$Top steamer bowl with integrated egg holders (Bowl No 1)

$Rice Bowl

$Steamer lid

If any items are missing or damaged, contact your nearest Tesco store

for assistance.

$Remove all wrappings, labels, etc. from the containers.

$Retain the packaging for future transportation of the steamer. If

you dispose of the packaging, please do so with regard to any

recycling provisions in your area.

PREPARATIONS FOR USE

$Choose a flat stable work surface away from sources of cold, heat

and damp and with unrestricted access.

$Ensure ample operating space in the work area.

$Make sure there is no object, cupboard etc. above the steamer as

the steam could damage it.

$Wash the lid, steamer bowls, and drip tray in warm soapy water,

rinse well and dry thoroughly.

$The water basin in the base unit should be thoroughly wiped out

with a damp cloth.

$Assemble the steamer as shown in the assembly diagram on the

implement long enough for this.

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED

$After use, unplug the appliance and allow it to cool completely

To prevent foods from being overcooked, remove the steamer before emptying the water basin. Make sure the appliance cannot

bowl immediately, using a cloth or oven gloves and place it on a plate inadvertently be knocked over while the water cools.

or on the reversed lid. $Do not leave the appliance plugged in longer than necessary.

$If you have placed any food utensil in a steamer bowl, remove it $

carefully, holding it by the sides. If necessary use a kitchen Empty the water basin and change the water after each use.

liquid together with the rice.

STEAMING RICE

$There must be ample room around the bowl for steam to

$Place the rice in an oval heatproof bowl specially circulate freely through the steamer.

designed for steamers and add the required quantity of

FOOD TYPE QUANTITY ADDED

WATER

STEAM

TIME SPECIAL NOTES

RICE White 200g 300 ml 20 min Serves 2

RICE Easy

cook 400g 600 ml 30 min Serves 4

RICE Brown 200g 300 ml 35 min Serves 3

RICE

PUDDING

Pudding

Rice

100g rice + 30g

caster sugar

500ml

warm milk 75 min Monitor water level and add more

if necessary

4. Replace the Lid Cover.

USEFUL HINTS AND TIPS

5. Set the timer for the desired cooking time.

USING MORE THAN ONE STEAMER BOWL Refer to the recipes below.

Always place the largest pieces or food with the longest cooking time EGGS:

in the lowest bowl. You may place different foods in the bowls, but as

Stand eggs upright in the recesses provided in the steaming trays.

condensation will drip from the topmost bowl be sure the flavours

complement each other.

When steaming meat or poultry with vegetables, place the meat or

poultry in the lower bowl so juices from raw or partially cooked meat Times

cannot drip onto other foods. may vary depending on the size of food pieces, spacing of the food

Steaming times for food in the upper bowls usually takelonger so allow in the steamer basket, freshness of food and personal preference.

an extra few minutes. As you become familiar with the steamer, adjust cooking times.

If foods with different cooking times are being steamed, start steaming

with the food with the longest cooking time in the lower bowl . When

the remaining steaming time reaches that of the food with the shorter

cooking time, carefully remove the lid with oven gloves and place the

next bowl on top. Cover with the lid and continue steaming. To slightly reduce the steaming time you may start with

STEAMING EGGS AND RICE warm (but not boiling) water.

For best results, be sure pieces of food are similar in size. If pieces

vary in size layering is required. Place smaller pieces on top. A

single layer of food steams faster than several layers.

Do not crowd food in the steaming bowl. Arrange the food with

spaces between pieces to allow for maximum steam flow. When

steaming large quantities of food, remove lid about halfway

through the steaming time and stir using a long handled utensil,

protecting your hands from the steam with oven gloves.

Save the liquid in the drip tray to use in soups, sauces and gravies.

Do not use fatty stock from steamed meat and poultry if you are on

a low fat diet or counting calories.

Never steam meat, poultry or seafood from frozen. Always thaw

completely first.

Rice, fruit, vegetables, vegetable pates, puddings, etc. should be

RICE steamed in the bowl provided or in heatproof utensils designed

1. Set up the food steamer as described. for use with steamers. Ensure there is ample room for steam to

circulate throughout the steamer.

2. Place a steam bowl on top of the base.

3. Place 1 cup of rice and 1½ cup of water in the rice/vegetable bowl..

You can cook up to 250 grams of rice.

STEAMING CHARTS

$Steaming times are for the quantity stated in the chart or recipe.

For larger or smaller quantities, adjust the time accordingly.

$Steaming times are all based on food cooked in the lower basket,

unless stated otherwise. Food cooked 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.

Steamer Lid

Bowl No. 2

Bowl No. 3

Drip

Tray

Base

ADDING WATER

Make sure the steamer is unplugged from the mains supply.

Place the appliance on a firm, stable surface.

Fill the water basin with fresh tap water up to the max mark. Do not

exceed the max. Level! You may fill the reservoir either directly or via

the filler compartment as shown.

CAUTION: Only fresh water should be added to the water basin.

NEVER add seasonings, or other liquids to the water.

ASSEMBLY

Place the drip tray in the base. Make sure it sits securely.

ADDING FOOD AND FLAVOURINGS.

The drip tray has an integral flavour screen. You may add condiments

such as chopped herbs, garlic, whole or powdered spices into the

screen. During cooking the steam will rise through the screen and

gently add subtle flavours to your food.

Fill one or two bowls with the food you wish to steam. Do not overfill

the bowls or some food will only be partially cooked.

FILLING THE BOWLS

Place the bowls in the order shown in the drawing. Use one or more

bowls as needed. If you are using several bowls, note that the Bowl

marked 1 on the handles should always be at the bottom.

If you are using the rice bowl, place it in one of the steamer bowls for

support and make sure it is at the top of the stack.

Cover the uppermost bowl with the lid.

At any time you can switch the steamer off by pressing and holding the

OPERATION START/STOP button for a few seconds.

$Plug the unit into the mains To switch the steamer on again press and hold the START/STOP button

and switch the power on. until the display lights up.

The steamer will beep and the WARNING: during steaming do not touch the base, bowls or lid as

digital indicator will flash ‘60’. they get very hot.

$Press the +/– buttons to

WARNING: to prevent burns, always use oven gloves or a cloth when

increase or decrease the

removing the lid or steaming bowls as hot steam will escape. Remove

steaming time. You can set

the lid slowly with the inside of the lid pointing away from you and let

any time from 1min to 90

the steam escape gradually. Hold the lid over the unit to allow any

minutes in 1 min intervals.

condensation to drain into the steamer.

$When you have set the time press the START/STOP button to

DO NOT reach into the unit while steaming. If you need to check on

start steaming.

cooking progress or to stir the food, use a long handled utensil.

The COOK light will flash all through the steaming time.

ADDING WATER

After about 1 minute steaming will begin. (Condensation will occur during

steaming - this is normal.) During steaming the timer counts back to 00 Periodically look into the water filler compartment. If you cannot see

indicating the time remaining. the water level you need to add water to the steamer (especially if you

are steaming for a long period). Add water via the filler compartment

During cooking you can increase or decrease the remaining steaming

and top it up to the MAX level. Do NOT overfill. You may use lukewarm

time by pressing the +/– buttons.

(but not hot) water if you wish.

When steaming is complete: The steamer will beep twice and the

appliance will go to ‘KEEP WARM’ state. This icon will flash

In the KEEP WARM state the steamer will switch on and off keeping the

food warm with gentle steam for 20 minutes. This enables you to steam

several courses and serve them individually while keeping the rest warm.

The timer will count back to 00 indicating the remaining time.

After the keep warm time has elapsed the steamer will emit five beeps

and switch off. The steamer will beep periodically to warn you that the

appliance contains hot water. When the water cools the beeps stop.

MAX

MARK

MAX

MIN

USING THE STEAMER

Bowl No. 1

Rice Bowl

Digital Control Panel

Steamer Lid

Mid steamer

bowl (No. 2)

Flavour screen

Drip tray

Steam diffuser

Reservoir

Lower steamer

bowl (No. 1)

Rice/Vegetable Bowl

Water Inlet

Top steamer

bowl (No. 3)

MIN

KEEP

WARM

COOK

MIN

KEEP

WARM

COOK

STA RT / ST OP

the water in your area and the amount of use.

CLEANING AND CARE

$Fill the water basin with a strong solution of white

These steps should be taken after every use. vinegar and water up to the maximum mark. Do

$Unplug the appliance at the wall socket and leave not use brown vinegar, or any other chemical or a

it to cool completely before cleaning. proprietary descaler.

$Do not clean any part of the unit with abrasive $Assemble the steamer and plug into the mains.

cleaners, washing soda, or bleach. $Set the timer for 20-25 minutes. Warning: if the

$Do not clean the bowls or appliance body with the vinegar begins to boil over the edge of base, unplug

abrasives or abrasive cleaners. and switch off the timer. Reduce the quantity of

$Remove any residual herbs and spices from the vinegar slightly.

flavour screen and clean the screen with a soft $When the timer bell rings, unplug from the wall

brush dipped in soapy water. Rinse thoroughly. socket and allow to cool completely before pouring

$Wash the lid, steamer bowls and drip tray in hot out the vinegar.

water and washing-up liquid. Rinse and dry $ Rinse the water basin several times with cold water.

thoroughly.

$Fill the water basin with warm, soapy water and WARRANTY

wipe with a cloth. Rinse thoroughly and pour out all Your Tesco appliance is covered by a warranty for 12

the residual water. months from the date of purchase. If a fault develops

Cleaning the filter: during this period, please contact the TESCO electrical

The filter is located at help line on 0845 456 6767. Please have your original

the right of the steam purchase receipt with you when you call. This warranty

diffuser. Lift it out and in no way affects your consumer rights.

brush it under running

water. Replace the filter. SPECIFICATIONS

$Wipe the base with a damp cloth. DO NOT immerse Model No 3DTS08 Steamer

the base of the unit in water Mains Voltage 220V-240V AC, 50 Hz

$Store the unit correctly assembled, in a safe, dry Mains Power 755 – 900W

place out of the reach of children. The steamer may Weight 2.5 kg

be stored in the storage or assembled position.

Produced after 13th August 2005.

DESCALING Waste electrical products should not be

The steamer must be descaled regularly to maintain disposed of with household waste. Please

steam production and extend the life of the unit. The recycle where facilities exist. Check with your

frequency with which you need to descale the steamer Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

will vary as scale build up depends on the hardness of

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3TDS08

3Tier Steamer

with Digital Control

User

Guide

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FOOD TYPE QTY. STEAM

TIME SPECIAL NOTES

BEEF Sliced Rump, S irloin or

Fillet 250g 8-10min Trim off all fat. Cooking is complete

when beef has a firm texture.

CHICKEN Boneless Breast 4 pieces 12-15min Remove skin before cooking. Layer

for maximum steam flow.

CHICKEN Drumsticks 4 pieces 25min After steaming brown skin under grill,

if desired.

LAMB Chops with or

without bone

4 chops

(25mm thick) 10-15min Trim off all fat.

LAMB Loin cut into

pieces 400g 10-15min Trim off all fat.

PORK Tenderloin, fillet, loin

steaks or loin chops

400g: (4 pieces

25mm thick) 5-10min Trim off all fat.

possible time as they lose colour easily.

STEAMING VEGETABLES

$Salt and season vegetables after steaming.

$Cut off thick stems from cauliflower, broccoli and

cabbage. $Frozen vegetables should not be thawed before

$Steam leafy, green vegetables for the shortest steaming.

$Serve steamed meat and poultry with flavoursome

STEAMING MEAT AND POULTRY sauces or marinade before steaming.

$Steaming has the advantage of allowing all the fat to $Thoroughly cook all food before serving. Pierce with

drip away during cooking. Due to the gentle heat only a knife or skewer to check that the centre is cooked

choose tender lean cuts of meat and trim off all fat. and juices run clear.

Meat suitable for grilling is ideal for steaming. $Use fresh herbs while steaming to add flavour.

Tesco Stores Ltd, Delamare Road, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9SL

VEGETABLE TYPE QTY. STEAM TIME SPECIAL NOTES

ARTICHOKES Fresh 3 Med. 45-50 min Cut off base.

ASPARAGUS Fresh

Frozen

400g

13-15min

16-18min

Lie flat in basket Criss cross 2nd layer

to allow steam flow.

BABY

SWEETCORN Fresh 230g 30-35min

BEANS, green Fresh, whole

Frozen

400g

38-40min

25-28min

BEANS, runner Fresh, slices 400g 45-50min Stir halfway through steam time.

BROCCOLI Fresh, florets

Frozen

400g

16-18min

15-18min

Remove stalk. Stir halfway

Through steam time.

CABBAGE Fresh, sliced 400g 35-40min Stir halfway through steam time.

CARROTS Fresh,

1/4 in slices 400g 20-22min Stir

CAULIFLOWER Fresh, florets

Frozen

400g

16-18min

18-20min Stir halfway through steam time.

COURGETTES Fresh,

1/4in slices 400g 15-18min Stir halfway through steam time.

MUSHROOMS,

button Fresh 200g 12-15min Stir halfway through steam time. Use

stock for gravy, sauce or stock.

PEAS Frozen 400g 15-18min Stir halfway through steam time.

POTATOES, new Fresh, very

small 400g 20-22min Turn each potato over halfway through

cooking.

SPINACH Fresh 250g 8-10min

the pieces are separated before steaming and the

STEAMING FISH cooking time is extended.

$Fish is cooked when it is opaque and flakes easily $Add lemon wedges and herbs while steaming to

with a fork. improve flavour.

$Frozen fish may be steamed without defrosting if $

FISH TYPE Q TY . STEAM TIME SPECIAL NOTES

FISH, fillets Frozen

Fresh

250g

10-12min

6-8 min

FISH,

in thick steaks

Cod, salmon

Tuna

250/400g

10-12min

12-15min

CLAMS Fresh 400g See notes Layer shells for best steam flow. Steaming

is done when shells are completely open.

LOBSTER, tails Fresh 2 tails 20-22min Meat will be opaque when done. Cook

longer if necessary.

MUSSELS Fresh 400g 8-10min Steaming is done when shells are fully

open.

OYSTERS Fresh 6 16-10min Steaming is done when shells are fully

open.

SCALLOPS Fresh 400g 8-10min Stir halfway through steam time. Meat is

opaque and flaky when done.

Stir halfway through steam time.

Fish is cooked when it is opaque and

flakes easily with a fork.

Fish is cooked when it is opaque and

flakes easily with a fork.

3TDS08 Steamer: User Guide

Tesco 3TDS08 User manual

Brand: Tesco

Model: 3TDS08

Category: Steam cookers

Type: User manual

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