$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.
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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)
60
MIN
KEEP
WARM
COOK
60
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
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
400g
38-40min
25-28min
BEANS, runner Fresh, slices 400g 45-50min Stir halfway through steam time.
BROCCOLI Fresh, florets
Frozen
400g
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
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
250g
10-12min
6-8 min
FISH,
in thick steaks
Cod, salmon
Tuna
250/400g
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.
Stir halfway through steam time.
Stir halfway through steam time.
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.
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