STEAMER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
C70STW10
Contents
Unpacking the Steamer ...............................................................................................3
First Time Use ................................................................................................................3
Product Overview .........................................................................................................4
Operation ......................................................................................................................5
Useful Hints and Tips ....................................................................................................6
Care and Maintenance .................................................................................................8
Cleaning Your Steamer .....................................................................................................................8
Descaling the Water Basin ...............................................................................................................8
Recipes ..........................................................................................................................9
Adding More Water During Cooking ...........................................................................................9
Vegetables .............................................................................................................................................9
Rice/Grains .........................................................................................................................................10
Fish and Seafood ..............................................................................................................................11
Meat and Poultry .............................................................................................................................12
Safety Warnings ......................................................................................................... 13
Electrical Information ............................................................................................... 15
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First Time Use
Remove the steamer and all accessories 1.
from the packing. Peel o any adhesive labels.
Wash the lid, rice bowl, steam baskets and drip tray 2.
in warm, soapy water before rst use. Rinse and dry
thoroughly. Do not immerse the base in water.
Wipe the inside of the water basin with a damp 3.
cloth.
Check that the voltage rating on the base 4.
corresponds to the mains voltage in your home.
Lid With Steam Vent X1
(P.N.: DWG-FS018-04)
Rice Bowl X 1
(P.N.: DWG-FS010-15)
Steam Basket no. 1 X1
(P.N.: DWG-FS018-03)
Drip Tray X 1
(P.N.: DWG-FS010-18)
Steam Basket no. 2 X1
(P.N.: DWG-FS018-02)
Instruction Manual X 1
(P.N.: DWG-FS010-200-R1 )
Steam Basket no. 3 X1
(P.N.: DWG-FS018-01)
If items are missing or damaged, please contact Partmaster (UK only).
Tel: 0870 6001 338 for assistance.
Unpacking the Steamer
Remove all packaging from the steamer. Retain the packaging. If you dispose it please
do so according to local regulations.
The following items are included:
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Currys Essentials Steamer.
We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in
order that you fully understand all the operational features it oers. You will
also nd some hints and tips to help you resolve any issues.
Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction
manual for future reference.
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Lid With Steam Vents
Steam Basket no. 3
Rice Bowl
Drip Tray: collect juices
Steam Basket no. 1
With Integrated Egg
Holders
Min Water Level
Marking
Water Basin
Heating Element
ON Indicator (GREEN)
60 Mins. Timer Switch
Power Indicator
(RED)
Max Water
Level Marking
Base
Steam Basket no. 2
The 3 steam baskets
must be stacked in
the sequence shown
in the diagram.
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MAXIMUM
LEVEL
Do not add any salt, pepper, seasonings, herbs,
wine, sock or any liquid other than tap water to
the water basin.
Make sure that the steamer is correctly assembled
before using. Never use other baskets and parts other
than those specially designed for use with this steamer.
The timer operates regardless of whether the steamer
is plugged into the mains socket or not. Be sure that
the ON indicator illuminates when setting the timer.
During the operation do not touch the base, baskets
or lid as they get very hot.
Operation
Place the steamer on a at, sturdy surface away from 1.
walls and overhanging cupboards.
Pour cold water into the water basin. Do not exceed 2.
the maximum mark or less than the minimum mark.
Place the drip tray in the base making sure it sits at.3.
Select how many steam baskets you will need. Stack 4.
the steam baskets in the sequence shown on page 7.
If you want to cook rice using the rice bowl. Place 1 5.
volume of rice and 1.5 volume of water in the rice
bowl (220 grams rice max, 330ml water) and then
place the rice bowl in steamer basket no. 1.
Cover the steam basket with the lid.6.
Plug the steamer into the mains socket. The Power 7.
indicator will illuminate. Do not operate the steamer
without steaming basket and lid in place.
Set the time for cooking the food according to the 8.
recipes on page 12–15. The ON indicator (GREEN)
will illuminate and after a while the steaming will
begin. Condensation during steaming is normal .
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To prevent burns, always use oven gloves or a cloth when removing the lid or
steaming baskets 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 on cooking
progress, use a long handled utensil.
When the steaming is complete, the timer will sound and the ON indicator will go 9.
o. The steamer will then switch o automatically.
In order to prevent foods from being overcooked, turn the timer to O position 10.
and unplug the steamer immediately. Remove the steam basket, use a cloth, and
place it on a plate or on the reversed lid. If you have used the rice bowl, remove
this carefully, holding it by its sides.
After use, unplug the steamer and allow it to cool completely before putting it 11.
away.
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 suciently cooked, simply steam
for a little longer until satised.
A single layer of food steams faster than several layers. Therefore, the cooking time •
for a larger quantity of food will be increased, for example 2lb of cauliower will
need longer to steam than 1lb.
For best results, be 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 ow.
When steaming large quantities of food, remove the lid about halfway through the •
steaming time and stir 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 rst.•
All the times stated in the Steaming Charts and Recipes 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.
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 lower •
basket.
You may place dierent foods in the upper and lower baskets, but as condensation •
will drip from the upper basket be sure the avours compliment 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 extra 5 minutes.
If you are cooking food with dierent cooking times, place the food that requires •
the longest cooking time in the lowest basket and start cooking it rst. 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 power base. Cover with the
lid and continue steaming.
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Plug the steamer in at the mains socket. The drip tray, lid and rice bowl are not 2.
used during this procedure.
Set the timer to 20-25 minutes.3.
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning Your Steamer
Never immerse the base, mains cable or mains plug in water.•
Unplug at the mains socket and leave the steamer to cool completely for min. 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 recommended washing the lid, rice bowl and drip tray 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 base in water. Fill the water basin with warm, soapy water and •
wipe with a cloth. Rinse thoroughly. Descale the interior after every 7 to 10 uses (see
direction below).
Wipe the base with a damp cloth.•
Descaling the Water Basin
After 7 to 10 uses in hard water areas, scale deposits may build up on the heating •
element. This is a normal process and the build-up will depend on the degree of
water hardness in your area. It is essential the steamer is descaled regularly to
maintain steam production and extend the life of the steamer.
Fill the water basin and the heating element compartment with white vinegar or 1.
vinegar water up to the maximum mark.
Do not use any other chemical or a proprietary descaler.
If the vinegar begins to boil over the edge of the base, switch off the
timer and unplug the steamer. Reduce the quantity of vinegar slightly.
When the timer rings, unplug the steamer from the mains socket and allow it to 4.
cool completely before pouring out the vinegar.
Rinse the water basin several times with cold water.5.
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Recipes
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 suciently cooked, simply steam
for a little longer until satised.
The steaming times are all based on food cooked in the lower basket, unless •
specically 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.•
Adding More Water During Cooking
For recipes with long cooking times, reset the timer and top up with more water. When
relling, always switch o the steamer rst and empty the drip tray carefully as the
liquid may be hot. Add sucient warm water (but not boiling water) for the remaining
time.
Vegetables
Cut o thick stems from cauliower, broccoli and cabbage.•
Steam leafy, green vegetables for the shortest possible time as they loose 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
Artichokes Fresh 3 Med. 45-50 minutes Cut o base.
Asparagus Fresh
Frozen
400g
400g
13-15 minutes
16-18 minutes
Lie at in basket
crisis cross 2nd layer
to allow steam ow.
Baby
Sweetcorn
Fresh 230g 30-35 minutes Stir halfway through
steam time.
Green Beans Fresh,
Whole Frozen
400g
400g
38-40minutes
25-28minutes
Stir halfway through
steam time.
Runner
Beans
Fresh, slices 400g 45-50 minutes Stir halfway through
steam time.
Broccoli Fresh, orets
Frozen
400g
400g
16-18 minutes
15-18 minutes
Remove stalk. Stir
halfway through
steam time.
Cabbage Fresh, sliced 400g 35-40 minutes Stir halfway through
steam time.
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Food Type Quantity Steam Times Special Notes
Carrots Fresh. 1/4 in
slices
400g 20-22 minutes Stir always through
steam time.
Cauliower Fresh, orets
Frozen
400g
400g
16-18 minutes
18-20 minutes
Stir halfway through
steam time.
Courgettes Fresh, 1/4 in
slices
400g 15-18 minutes Stir halfway through
steam time.
Button
Mushrooms
Fresh 200g 12-15 minutes Stir halfway through
steam time. Use
stock for gravy, sauce
or stock.
Peas Frozen 400g 15-18 minutes Stir halfway through
steam time.
New
Potatoes
Fresh, very
small
400g 20-22 minutes Turn each
potato over halfway
through cooking.
Spinach Fresh Frozen 250g
400g
8-10 minutes
18-20 minutes
Rice/Grains
If you prefer stickier rice, remove the drip tray.•
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
20 minutes
30 minutes
Serves 2
Serves 4
Brown 200g 1 cup/ 0.3L 35 minutes Serves 3
Rice
Pudding
Pudding
rice
100g rice
+30g
caster
sugar
1 pt / 0.5L
warm milk
75 minutes Reset timer after
60 mins and add
more water to
Max level.
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Fish and Seafood
Fish is cooked when it is opaque and akes easily with a fork.•
Frozen sh may be steamed without defrosting if separated before steaming and •
the cooking time is extended.
Add lemon wedges and herbs while steaming to improve avour.•
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
Clams Fresh 400g See notes Layer shells for
maximum steam
ow. Steaming is
done when shells are
completely open.
Lobster Tails Fresh 2 tails 20-22 minutes Meat will be opaque
when done. Cook
longer if necessary.
Mussels Fresh 400g 8-10 minutes Steaming is done
when shells
completely open.
Oysters Fresh 6 16-10 minutes Steaming is done
when shells
completely open.
Scallops Fresh 400g 8-10 minutes Stir halfway through
steam time. Meat
opaque and aky
when done.
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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 o all fat. Meat
suitable for grilling is ideal for steaming.
Marinade meat and poultry with avoursome 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 avour.•
Food Type Quantity Steam Time Special Notes
Beef In slices of
rump, sirloin
or llet steak
250g 8-10 minutes Trim o all fat.
Steamed beef has a
rm texture.
Chicken Boneless
breast
4 pieces 12-15 minutes Remove skin before
cooking. Layer for
maximum steam ow.
Drumsticks 4 pieces 20-25 minutes After steaming brown
skin under grill, if
desired.
Lamb Chops with
or without
bone
4 chops
(in thick)
10-15 minutes Trim o all fat.
Loin cut into
pieces
400g 10-15 minutes Trim o all fat.
Pork Tenderloin,
llet, loin
steaks or loin
chops
400g or
4 pieces
(in thick)
5-10 minutes Trim o all fat.
Sausages
(Pre-Cooked)
Frankfurters
Knockwurst
400g
400g
15 minutes
10 minutes
Pierce skins before
steaming.
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Safety Warnings
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Read all instructions and retain this instruction manual.1.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven gloves when removing cover or handling hot 2.
containers.
Be careful, burns can occur from touching hot parts, hot water, steam or food.3.
Position appliance away from walls and cabinets to prevent damage from steam.4.
To prevent burns, remove lid slowly with the inside of the lid pointing away from 5.
you and let the steam escape gradually.
Use oven gloves or a cloth when removing the lid, rice bowl and steam baskets.6.
Do not reach over the appliance while it is generating steam.7.
When checking food, use a long handled spoon or tongs.8.
Always use sucient water for the steaming time.9.
Unplug the appliance when not in use. Unplug and allow it to cool before 10.
cleaning.
To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse mains cable, mains plug or 11.
base unit in water.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near 12.
children.
Keep the appliance out of the reach of children when in use.13.
Do not operate appliance with a damaged mains cable or mains plug, or after any 14.
appliance malfunctions or damage. Return appliance to authorised service facility
for repair.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with 15.
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliances by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the 16.
appliance.
Never immerse the appliance, mains cable or mains plug in water or any other 17.
liquid.
Use the appliance on a stable, level work surface away from water.18.
Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the mains cable.19.
If the mains cable is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service 20.
agent, or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not place the appliance or any part of the unit near a heat source or in an 21.
oven.
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Do not allow the mains cable to hang over the edge of the work surface, as it 22.
could be accidentally pulled.
Do not use the appliance if the appliance or mains cable is damaged.23.
Do not line the water basin with aluminium foil.24.
Do not use outdoors.25.
Use of accessory attachments not recommended.26.
Do not let mains cable touch hot surfaces.27.
Do not place near hot gas or electric burner or in heated oven.28.
Caution when moving appliance containing hot food or other hot liquids.29.
Lift and open the cover carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into 30.
the appliance.
Do not place the appliance directly under cabinets when operating as this 31.
product produces large amounts of steam.
Some water will remain in the water basin after the steamer has turned o; this is 32.
normal.
Do not use any steam parts in microwave or on heated surface.33.
Fill the water basin with water before plugging the mains cable otherwise the 34.
appliance may be damaged.
Always ll the water basin between the Max. and Min. water level before 35.
operation. Do not rell during operation as the hot water and steam will scald.
Let the appliance cool down for 30 mins before relling the water or storing the 36.
appliance.
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Electrical Information
Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage of your electricity supply matches
the voltage indicated on the rating plate of the appliance.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The ultimate disconnection from the power source is the mains plug. Always make
sure it is easily accessible to be unplugged in the event of an emergency.
This appliance is tted with a fused three pin mains plug to BS 1363 which is suitable
for use in all houses tted with mains sockets to current specications.
If the tted mains plug is not suitable, remove the fuse and dispose of the mains plug
safely, immediately after removing it from the mains cable.
Fitting a new mains plug
If for any reason you need to t a new mains plug, the mains cable must be connected
as shown here. The wires in the mains cable tted to this appliance are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
If the colours of the wires in the mains
cable of this appliance do not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your mains plug, proceed
as follows:
The wire which is coloured
Green and Yellow: MUST be connected •
to the terminal which is marked with
the letter E (Earth) or symbol
or
coloured Green.
Blue: MUST be connected to the •
terminal which is marked with the
letter N (Neutral) or coloured Blue or Black.
Brown MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L (Live) •
or coloured Brown or Red.
Before retting the mains plug cover, check that there are no cut or stray strands of
wire inside the mains plug. Only BSI or ASTA approved 13 Amp BS1362 fuses should
be used. If you are in any way unsure which mains plug or fuse to use, always refer to a
qualied electrician.
CONNECT GREEN AND YELLOW TO EARTH (E)
CONNECT
BLUE TO
NEUTRAL (N)
MAKE SURE THE OUTER
SHEATH OF THE MAINS
CABLE IS SECURELY HELD
BY THE CLAMP
CONNECT
BROWN TO
LIVE (L)
13 AMP FUSE
After replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded mains plug
which has a fuse cover, the cover must be retted to the mains
plug, the steamer must not be used without a fuse cover. If lost,
replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an electrical shop.
Technical Specication
Model C70STW10
Mains supply 230V ~ 50Hz AC only
NOTE: If you require a replacement for any of the items listed below, please
quote their corresponding part numbers:
Replacement Part Part Number
Lid With Steam Vent DWG-FS018-04
Steam basket no. 1 DWG-FS018-03
Steam basket no. 2 DWG-FS018-02
Steam basket no. 3 DWG-FS018-01
Rice Bowl DWG-FS010-15
Drip Tray DWG-FS010-18
Instruction Manual DWG-FS010-200-R1
DSG Retail Ltd. Maylands Avenue Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire HP2 7TG England
This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your
electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of its
life separately from your household waste. There are separate collection
systems for recycling in the EU.
For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer
where you purchased the product.
(P.N.: DWG-FS010-200-R1 )
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