Fortress Technologies FFS2014 User manual
- Category
- Steam cookers
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- User manual
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Food Steamer
User Manual
Model No.:FFS2014
*Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
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CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS P. 3
PARTS AND COMPONENTS P. 4
FIRST TIME USE P. 5
HOW TO USE P. 5
HOW TO SET THE TIMER P. 7
COOKING EGGS P. 8
COOKING RICE P. 8
KEEP WARM FUNCTION P. 8
AUTOMATIC KEEP WARM FUNCTION P. 8
REFILLING DURING COOKING P. 8
AUTO SHUT OFF FUNCTION P. 9
USEFUL HINTS AND TIPS P. 9
CLEANING P.10
STEAMING CHART AND RECIPES P.10
VEGETABLES P.11
MEAT AND POULTRY P.12
RICE P.12
FISH AND SEAFOOD P.13
SPECIFICATION P.13
WARRANTY P.14
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To prevent burns, always use a mitt or potholder for handling. Remove the lid cover slowly with the
underside of the lid cover pointing away from you and let the steam escape gradually. Hold the lid
cover over the steam compartment to allow the condensation to drain into the steamer.
Do not reach into the appliance while cooking. If you need to check on the cooking progress or to
stir, use a utensil with a long handle.
The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use.
Avoid spillage on the connector
Potential injury from misuse.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION
1. To avoid electric shock, fire or injury, please read the user manual carefully before using the
appliance and keep it for future reference.
2. This appliance is for household use only. Please use suitable power source (220-240V~/50Hz).
3. Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
4. Do not use the appliance under direct sunshine.
5. Please turn off the appliance when not in use otherwise it may result in danger.
6. Please turn off the appliance and unplug the socket when unattended otherwise it may result in
danger.
7. Keep the appliance away from children.
8. The appliance is not intended for used 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 use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
9. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
10. With any indication of malfunction (including power cord), please stop using the appliance
immediately to avoid hazard. Take it to / Contact the authorized service center for repair. Do not
attempt to repair or change any parts by yourself.
11. Please turn off and unplug the appliance before cleaning or maintenance.
12. Clean the surface of the appliance with a dry cloth. Do not use corrosive detergent or solvent to clean.
Do not swash the appliance with water.
13. Please turn off and unplug the appliance when not in use. Make sure the power is off before pulling
out the plug and do not pull the cord.
14. When the appliance is not in use for a prolonged period, please turn it off, unplug it, pack it well, and
store it in dry cool place.
15. Forbid to put flammable and explosive objects around the appliance, and do not use the appliance in
an environment full of flammable gas and powder. Keep away from any fire and heat sources.
16. Place the appliance on a firm, stable work surface.
17. Allow cooling before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning or storing the appliance.
18. Always use padded gloves due to high temperature steam, food or soup.
19. To disconnect, press the button twice to off mode, then remove the plug from socket outlet.
20. Lift and open the cover carefully to avoid scalding and allow water to drip into the steamer.
21. Assembly each compartment correctly and make sure they stack up securely.
22. Lift and open the cover carefully to avoid high temperature steam.
23. When the appliance is in operation, do not touch the surfaces of the Steam Compartments as they
are hot.
24. Do not put your hand into the appliance whilst cooking. If you need to check on the cooking progress
or stir, please use a utensil with a long handle.
25. Do not use other attachments that may interfere the operation of this appliance.
26. Do not operate the appliance without the Steam Diffuser, Steam Compartment or Lid in place.
27. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of tables or counters or touch hot surfaces.
28. Do not attempt to open the cabinet or dismantle any parts from the appliance. There is no serviceable
part inside.
29. Do not operate the appliance near walls or cabinets to prevent damage from steam.
WARNING:
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PARTS AND COMPONENTS
Illustration Diagram
1. Lid
2. Steaming Bowl
3. Top Steaming Compartment
4. Middle Steaming Compartment
5. Bottom Steaming Compartment
6. Flavor Scented Screen
7. Drip Tray
8. Steam Diffuser
9. Base with Water Tank
10. Cooking Timer Knob
11. Power button (On/Off/Stop) and Water R
efill
Indicator
12. Cooking Mode Buttons
13. LED display
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FIRST TIME USE
1. Remove the appliance and all accessories from the box.
2. Peel off the adhesive labels, if any.
3. Wash the Lid, Steaming Bowl, Steaming Compartments, Steam Diffuser, Flavor Scented Screen and Drip Tray in
warm soapy water.
4. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
5. Wipe the base with a damp cloth.
HOW TO USE
1. Place the appliance on a firm and stable surface, and allow sufficient ventilation.
2. Fill the water tank with cold tap water up to MAX level, as below Fig 1 or Fig 2.
Fig 1: Through water inlet Fig 2: Directly into the water tank
3. Place the drip tray on the base and make sure that it is positioned properly.
4. You may place herbs or spices into the Flavor Scented Screen for additional desired flavor.
Flavor Scented Screen Tips:
Add fresh or dried herbs to the flavor scenter screen to spice up the foods.
When Using The Flavor Scented Screen.
Try the suggested flavoring listed in the Steaming Chart & Recipes or use your favorite herbs to
create new combinations.
Flavor suggestions are for 1/2 to 3 teaspoons of dried herbs or spices. If using fresh herbs, shred
the herbs and triple the amount.
To prevent small herbs or ground spices from falling through the flavor scenter screen, rinse or wet
the screen before adding seasoning.
WARNING:
Do not add any salt, pepper, seasonings, herbs, wine, or any liquid other than tap water to the water
tank. This may damage the appliance permanently.
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5. Place the food inside the Steaming Compartment. Larger size of food requires a longer cooking time and should
be placed in the bottom steaming compartment.
6. Put the Steam Compartment on top of the base.
7. Place the Lid on the Steam Compartment.
8. Connect to the mains supply and the LED display will light up.
9. Select the cooking program and adjust the desired cooking time (if necessary); steaming will begin in 30 seconds.
10. When steaming is completed, the timer will beep twice and automatically go to 20 minutes Keep Warm mode and
button will keep flashing.
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11. After keeping warm for 20 minutes, the appliance will beep 5 times and turn off automatically in a minute with 2
beeps.
12. In order to prevent food from being overcooked, remove the steaming compartment immediately by using a mitt,
and place it on a plate or on the reversed lid.
13. After using the appliance, unplug it and leave it cool completely before removing the drip tray and storing.
WARNING:
Do not touch the base, steaming bowls, or lid during use, as they get very hot.
To prevent burn, use a mitt when removing the lid or steaming bowls, as hot steam will escape.
Remove the lid slowly and away from you and let steam escape gradually. Hold the lid over unit to allow the
condensation to drain into the steamer.
Do not reach into the unit while steaming. If you need to check on the cooking progress or to stir, use a utensil
with a long handle.
Be caution when removing the drip tray, while other parts of the unit may be cool, the water in the water basin
and the drip may still be very hot.
Do not operate the appliance without the steaming compartment and lid in place.
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HOW TO SET THE TIMER
1. Plug into the wall outlet, the appliance will go to standby mode with a beep sound.
2. The appliance contains a build-in preset cooking menu for different food categories as below:
Cooking Mode Keep Warm Egg/Meat Fish/Vegetable Chicken Rice Soup
Cooking Minutes
10 15 20 30 42 60
Press the desired Cooking Mode Button. The appliance will beep once. The button will keep flashing and
starting to operate in its preset time.
To change the selected cooking mode:
I. Press the selected Mode button once, the button will stop flashing with a beep sound
II. Press the alternative Mode buttons once, it will start flashing and operating at its preset time with a beep
sound.
You can simply adjust the cooking time by turning the Timer Knob to
to -
To stop the operation, press the Power / Refill Button , or press the selected Mode Button again.
NOTE:
The Cooking Timer Knob will only function after a Cooking Mode is selected.
To turn off the appliance during processing, press the Power / Refill Button twice.
When the appliance is turned off, simply press the Power / Refill Button to switch it on.
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COOKING EGGS
1. Set up the Food Steam
2. Place the eggs into the Steam Compartment that has integrated egg holders.
3. Replace the Lid and press the
.
4. The appliance will start steaming with the preset time, or you can adjust
to the desired cooking time.
COOKING RICE
1. Set up the Food S
2. Place a Steam Compartment on top of the base.
3. Place 1 cup of rice and 1½ cup of water into the Steaming Bowl (Max. 250grams of rice)
4. Replace the Lid and press the .
5. The appliance will start steaming with the preset time, or you can adjust
to the desired cooking time.
KEEP WARM FUNCTION
If you wish to keep warm for a short period of time, select the K
Cooking Mode Button, the appliance will
start 10 minutes keep warm function, or you can adjust the time if necessary.
AUTOMATIC KEEP WARM FUNCTION
1. The appliance will automatically switch to 20 minutes Keep Warm mode with two beeps when the selected
cooking program is completed.
2. While 20 minutes Keep Warm program is completed, the appliance will beep 5 times and turn-off automatically
with 2 beeps in a minute.
Note: This function is not applicable for the
The appliance will not switch to 20minutes
Keep Warm mode automatically
REFILLING DURING COOKING
For recipes with long cooking time:
1. When the water level is lower than
l beep continuously and the Power/Refill button
will keep flashing.
2. Check the water level.
3. Refill water through the Water Inlet.
4. Set the timer for the desired cooking time if necessary.
Note:
After refilling water higher r level, the buzzer will stop and the Power/Refill button will stop
flashing.
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AUTO SHUT OFF FUNCTION
The Auto Shut-Off feature will operate automatically when the appliance is unattended and it is connected to a mains
supply outlet.
The appliance will switch off automatically after one minute with two beeps sound in the following conditions:
1. Operation programmed is completed
2. No operation when unit is in standby mode.
To resume operation, please simply press the Power / Refill Button .
USEFUL HINTS AND TIPS
1. Steaming time stated in the chart is only for reference. Time may be varied depends on the thickness of the food,
spacing of the food inside Steam Compartment, freshness of the food and personal preference. You can adjust the
desired cooking time by turning the Cooking Timer Knob.
2. A single layer of food steams is faster than multi layers. Therefore, cooking time for large volume of food will be
longer.
3. Prepare the food in thinner size can have a better steaming result. If the food size varies significantly, please do
layering and place smaller sizes on higher Steam Compartment.
4. Do not crowd the food. Arrange the food with space can help steam flow.
5. When cooking large volume of food, remove the lid about halfway through and turn the food over by using a long
handled utensil. Do not put your hand into the Steam Compartment.
6. Do not add salt and seasoning to the Steam Compartment or Water Tank. These minerals will cause scaling and
damage the heating element.
7. Never steam frozen meat, poultry or seafood direct from freezer. Always defrost completely beforehand.
8. All the figures in the
are referring to cold water in the Water Tank.
9. When using the three Steaming Compartment:
Always place the largest pieces of food with the longest cooking time in the lower Steam Compartment.
You may place different food in the upper and lower Steam Compartments, and consider about dripping from
upper Steam Compartment due to condensation.
When steaming meat or poultry or vegetables, always place the meat or poultry in the lower compartment so
that juices from raw or partially cooked meat cannot drip onto other foods.
Steaming time for food in the upper container is slightly longer so allow an extra five minutes.
To steam food with different cooking time, firstly start the food with the longest cooking time in the lower
compartment. When the remaining time reaches, start with the rest of food, remove the lid cover carefully
with mitts and add the upper compartment. Replace the lid cover and continue steaming.
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CLEANING
After 2-3 months usage, it is normal that chemical deposits may build up in the Water Tank and the heating element.
The scaling depends on the degree of water hardness. It is essential that the appliance is descaled regularly to
maintain steam production and extend the life of the unit.
1. Fill the Water Tank to the MAX
level with white vinegar (not brown vinegar).
IMPORTANT: Do not use any other chemical or commercial descaler.
2. Connect to the mains supply. The Drip tray, Steam Compartments and the Lid should be in place during this
procedure.
3. Press any Cooking Mode button and set timer for 25 minutes to begin steaming.
4. When time is up with beep sounds, unplug the power cord from the wall socket and allow the appliance cool down
completely before pouring out vinegar.
5. Rinse the Water Tank several times with cold water.
STEAMING CHART AND RECIPES
1. Steaming time stated in the chart and recipes are only for reference. Time may be varied depending on the size of
the food piece, spacing of the food in the steaming bowl, freshness of the food and personal preference. You can
adjust the desired cooking time by turning the Cooking Timer Knob.
2. Steaming time is based on the size stated in the chart or recipe. For larger or smaller size of food, please adjust
the time accordingly.
3. Unless specifically stated, the steaming time is based on the food cooked in the lower compartment. The food
cooked in the upper compartment may take slightly longer time.
4. All the time stated in the chart and recipes are based on the use of cold water.
WARNING:
If white vinegar begins to boil over the edge of base, switch off the appliance and disconnect the
mains supply. Reduce t
he quantity of white vinegar slightly.
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VEGETABLES
1. Cut off thick stems from broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage.
2. Steam leafy or green vegetables for the shortest possible time as its color loose easily.
3. Salt and season vegetables after steaming for best results.
4. Frozen vegetables should not be thawed before steaming.
Food Type
Weight /
Number of
Pieces
Suggested
Flavoring
Cooking Time
(Minutes)
Recommendations
Artichokes Fresh 3 medium Garlic
Tarragon
Dill weed
45-50 Cut off the base
Asparagus Fresh
Frozen
400g
400g
Lemon balm
Bay leaves
Thyme
13-15
16-18
Cut
the asparagus stalks
to let the steam through
Broccoli Fresh
Frozen
400g
400g
Garlic
Crushed red pepper
Tarragon
16-18
15-18
Carrots (sliced) Fresh 400g Anise
Mint
Dill weed
20-22 Stir halfway through
cooking time
Cauliflower Fresh
Frozen
400g
400g
Rosemary
Basil
Tarragon
16-18
18-20
Stir halfway through
cooking time
Spinach Fresh
Frozen
250g
250g
Chervil
Thyme
Garlic
8-10
18-20
Stir halfway through
cooking time
Beans Fresh 400g Caraway seed
Dill seed
Savory
18-20 Stir half way through
cooking time
Peas Fresh
Frozen
400g
400g
Basil
Marjoram
Mint
10-12
15-18
Stir half way through
cooking time
Potatoes Fresh 400g Chervil
Chives
Dill weed
20-22
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MEAT AND POULTRY
1. Steaming has an advantage of allowing all the fat drip away during cooking.
2. Serve the meat or poultry with flavorsome sauces or marinade before steaming.
3. Cook all foods thoroughly before serving. Pierce with a knife or a fork to check that the center of food is cooked
and juices run clear.
4. Sausage must be completely cooked before steaming.
5. Use fresh herbs while steaming to add flavor.
Food Type
Weight /
Number of
Pieces
Suggested
Flavoring
Cooking Time
(Minutes)
Recommendations
Chicken Boneless fillet,
Joint
250g
450g
Curry
Rosemary
Thyme
12-15
30-35
Trim off all fat
Pork Tenderloin, fillet,
loin steaks or loin
chops
400g
Curry
Lemon balm
Thyme
5-10 Trim off all fat
Beef
In slices of rump,
sirloin or fillet steak
250g Curry
Crushed red pepper
Thyme
8-10 Trim off all fat
RICE
1. Use the Steaming Bowl and add the required volume of water together with rice.
Food Type
Weight /
Number of
Pieces
Suggested
Flavoring
Cooking time
(Minutes)
Recommendations
Rice White
Rice
200g/
300ml
35-40
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FISH AND SEAFOOD
1. Fish can be easily inserted with a fork into its thickest part when it is cooked.
2. Frozen fish can be steamed without thawing but it will take a longer cooking time.
3. Add lemon wedges and herbs while steaming to add flavor.
Food Type
Weight /
Number of
Pieces
Suggested
Flavoring
Cooking time
(Minutes)
Recommendations
Shellfish Fresh 250g/400g Marjoram
Lemon balm
8-10
Prawn Fresh 400g Lemon balm
Garlic
6
Mussels Fresh 400g Lemon balm
Garlic
8-10
Lobster (tail) Frozen 2 pieces
(400g each)
Horseradish
Garlic
20-22
Fish fillets Frozen
Fresh
250g
250g
Dry mustard
Allspice
Marjoram
10-12
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SPECIFICATION
Model No. FFS2014
Product Name Food Steamer
Rated Voltage / Frequency 220-240V ~ 50/60Hz
Rated Power 755-900W
Product Dimension (WxHxD) 312 x 450 x 232mm
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WARRANTY
1. The product has 2 years warranty from the date of purchase.
2. The warranty shall not apply:
A. to any product subjected to misuse, alteration, act of God, improper handling, improper transport, improper testing or
unauthorized repair;
B. to cosmetic problems or defects which result from normal wear and tear under ordinary use yet not affecting the
performance or use of the product;
C. if the product is disassembled or altered;
D. to any packing, transportation, export / import tax or any related expenses.
3. CUSTOMER MUST PRESENT THE SALES INVOICE OR RECEIPT FOR 2 YEARS WARRANTY SERVICES.
4. Please bring along the product and sales invoice or receipt to our services center for warranty services during office hour:
Address : Unit A, 20/F, Yip Shing Industrial Centre, No.19, Yip Shing Street, Kwai Chung.
Service Hotline : (852) 2428 1500
Service Hours:
Monday-Friday : 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday : 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday & Public Holiday : Closed
5.
To prevent circuit overload and fire, no more than one adaptor or one extension unit should be inserted into a socket outlet. (Do
not connect other appliances to the socket outlet supplying an electric heater.) No adaptor should be inserted into any extension
unit or vice versa.
6. Stop using an adaptor or an extension unit or a socket if its socket holes cannot firmly hold a plug if it is too hard to insert a plug
into it.
7. This appliance must be plugged into a specific 220-240V socket. Please make sure the plug is fully plugged-in before use. Do
not use any adapter or extension cord; Never use the same supply socket for this appliance and other appliances at the same
time, in order to avoid damage to this appliance.
8. THE APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
ENVIRONMENT
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official
collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help preserving the environment.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR COMPANY OR THE SUPPLIER BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, GENERAL SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE
USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR INJURY, LOSS OF
PROPERTY, BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) OR FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, EVEN IF OUR
COMPANY OR SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO CASE SHALL OUR
ID FOR THE PRODUCT.
Specifications, designs and dimensions are subject to change without prior notice
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