Tefal VITAMIN PLUS STEAMER User manual

Tefal
Brand
Tefal
Model
VITAMIN PLUS STEAMER
Category
Slow cookers
Type
User manual
Time saving appliance.
There’s no longer any need to supervise the cooking. The cooker will
turn off automatically and switch to keep-warm mode, so the food cooks
gently during your absence with perfect results!
A single appliance,
two cooking modes:
Steam Cooking: Natural steam cooks the food while
preserving the flavour, colours, vitamins and minerals. Your
appliance is fitted with a Vitamin+ touchpad which reduces
the cooking time and helps retain vitamins.
Slow Cooking: for all types of dishes that require a longer
cooking cycle (stews, casseroles, curries, soups and steamed
puddings). Natural steam heats up in the cooking chamber and
the food simmers slowly in the slow cooking bowl without risk
of burning.
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Steam cooking Slow cooking Delayed cooking
After use and cleaning
Preparation
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1. Lid handle
2. Lid
3. Steam vents
4. Slow cooking bowl also used as rice
bowl
5. Clip-on handle
6. Upper steam basket No 2
7. Removable base (only on basket No 2)
8. Lower steam basket No 1
9. Steam channel
10. Juice collector
11. Exterior water filling inlet
12. Water switch® (2 positions:
steaming or slow cooking )
13. Removable turbo ring/descaling system
14. Heating element
15. Water level indicator
16. Water tank (1.3L capacity)
17. Electronic programmer with integrated
Vitamin+ and slow cooking touchpads
18. Slow cooking touchpad: to start the
slow cooking mode
19. Steaming touchpad: to start the
steaming mode and vitamin+
function
20. Steam vent
21. Condensation tray
Appliance description
This appliance complies with the safety regulations
and conditions in effect and with the following:
- Household appliance directive 89/336/CEE
modified by directive 93/68/CEE
- Low Voltage Directive 72/23/CEE modified
by directive 93/68/CEE.
• Check that the power supply voltage corresponds
to that shown on the appliance (alternating
current).
• Given the diverse standards in effect, if the
appliance is used in a country other than that
in which it is purchased, have it checked by an
approved service centre.
• Do not place the appliance near a heat source or
in a hot oven, as serious damage could result.
• Use on a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface,
away from any water splashes.
• Never leave the appliance in operation unattended.
Keep away from children.
• Do not leave the cord hanging.
• Always plug the appliance into an earthed
socket.
• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the
cord.
• Do not use the appliance if:
- the appliance or the cord is damaged.
- the appliance has fallen or shows visible
damage or does not work properly.
In the event of the above, the appliance must
be sent to an approved Service Centre.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, the aftersales
service or a similarly qualified person in
order to avoid any danger.
• Burns can occur by touching the hot surface
of the appliance, the hot water, the steam or
the food.
• Always unplug the appliance:
- immediately after use,
- when moving it,
- prior to any cleaning or maintenance.
• Never immerse the appliance in water !
• Do not place the appliance near a wall or a
cupboard - the steam produced by the
appliance can cause damage.
• Do not move the appliance when it is full of
liquids or hot foods.
• This appliance is designed for domestic use
only. In case of professional use, inappropriate
use or failure to comply with the instructions,
the manufacturer accepts no responsibility
and the guarantee does not apply.
• Do not touch the appliance while it is producing
steam and use a cloth or oven gloves to remove the lid,
rice bowl and steam bowl.
Safety instructions
Your appliance is designed for many years use. However, when you decide to replace
your appliance, do not forget that you can contribute towards protecting the environment
by disposing of it at your local waste disposal centre (for appliances fitted with an
electronic programmer).
Protect the environment
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Read the instructions for use and carefully follow the directions for use.
This appliance produces boiling hot steam.
Prior to use
Do not
immerse the water
tank in water when
cleaning.
The battery
must be changed by
an approved service
agent (battery lifetime
is approximately
5 years).
You need to
set the time before
programming.
After 30
seconds without
action the appliance
displays the set time.
If you make a
mistake and if the
appliance displays Pro
press the OFF button.
• Using warm soapy water, wash all the
removable parts and the inside of the
water tank.
• Rinse and dry.
Setting the clock
• Plug in the appliance.
a) The first time you use it:
• For 30 seconds, the display flashes
alternately (kr and 00 :00).
• Set the desired time using the /
buttons.
• Check the setting by pressing the
PROG or wait.
b) To reset the time or if the
display no longer flashes
• Press on PROG until kr and the pre-
vious time registered before flash
alternately.
• Set the desired time using the /
buttons.
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Preparation
After 10
seconds without
action, the appliance
automatically displays
the set time.
Keep away
from any objects which
could be damaged by
the steam.
The turbo
ring must always be in
place before filling the
water tank with water.
Do not put
water into the steam
channel.
Do not use
seasoning or any liquid
other than fresh water
in the water tank.
Make sure
there is water in the
tank prior to use.
• Check the setting by pressing the
PROG button or wait.
To install the turbo ring
• Place the cooker on a flat, stable, heat
resistant surface.
• Place the turbo ring around the heating
element, in the direction indicated in
the diagram.
Filling the water tank
• Pour the water directly into the water
tank up to the maximum level as well
as into the turbo ring.
• Place the juice collector on the tank
until firmly in place.
• If the juice collector does not fit into
place, check the position of the turbo
ring. It may be the wrong way up.
• Use fresh cold water with each use.
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Description of functions
A- Display Clock/Timer (max 45 min for
steam cooking function and max
12hr for slow cooking function)
B- Touchpad : adjustment touchpad +
C- Stay warm light (Green)
D- Touch pad : adjustment touchpad –
E- Vitamin+ touchpad: to start the
steaming and for extra fast cooking
and more vitamin retention.
F- Add water symbol .
G- Touchpad OFF: stops the appliance
and cancels a program.
H- In-use light (red).
I- Touchpad PROG:
- short press: allows you to program a
delayed start according the selected
cooking mode.
- long press: allows you to set the
time.
J- Keep warm symbol .
K- Slow cooking touchpad: to start the
slow cooking function
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Preparation
Make sure
that the condensation
tray is empty before
each use and empty it
regularly during cooking
if necessary.
• The juice collector is fitted with a
cooking mode selector. Make sure
that it indicates the right cooking
mode before using your appliance:
for steaming and for slow
cooking.
• Fit the condensation tray into the back
of the appliance.
Steam cooking
To prepare
The lower
steam basket 1 is fitted
with a fixed base.
Only use the
clip-on handle on the
upper steam basket 2.
When you
use the clip-on handle
with a basket, do not
clip the base into that
basket, simply lay the
base in the basket in
order to remove it
more easily.
Make sure
that the handle clips
are properly in place.
Positioning the
removable bases
• The upper steam basket 2 is fitted with
a removable base for easy cleaning. It
can be removed to obtain a cooking
space (eg if steaming puddings in a
basin or to cook larger food.)
• To position the base:
- Place the basket on the table.
- Hold the base right side up (hooks
toward the bottom).
- Gently push down on the edges of
the base until it clicks and locks into
place.
• To remove the base, gently pull away
the sides of the basket from the base
and push up from underneath.
Your steam cooker comes with a clip-on
handle which makes it easy to remove
the cooked food from the basket
without damaging it (fish, asparagus
tips, etc).
• Clip the tips of the clip-on handle onto
the base.
• Squeeze the tips of the handle to
unclip it.
Steam cooking
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If steam is
escaping between the
baskets or between
the juice collector and
the baskets check that
the baskets are
correctly fitted in place
and are in the right
order.
For best results,
do not put too much
food in the baskets.
So as not to
scald yourself with
steam escaping from
the lid, if possible
place the steam vents
towards the back.
Positioning the
baskets
• Place the food in the basket.
• Always place the lower steam basket 1
on the juice collector.
• Then place the upper steam basket 2
fitting it correctly onto basket 1.
• Put the lid on. The lid fits on both
baskets.
To cook hard or soft boiled eggs
• Place the eggs in the built-in egg
holders in the base of the baskets.
To cook a whole fish
• Place the fish in the upper steam
basket 2 and the vegetables in the
lower steam basket 1.
Steam cooking
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Make sure
the water switch is in
the correct position for
steaming.
You can stop
the function vitamin+
by pressing the
touchpad.
There is no
need to press the
vitamin+ touchpad
again during the
cooking time. One
press at the start of
cooking is sufficient
unless the lid is
removed.
To start cooking
• Plug the appliance in.
• To select the steam cooking mode,
press on the touchpad.
Make sure the water switch is set to
the correct position : steam cooking.
• The display flashes (30).
• Set cooking time using the and
buttons. The adjustment can be made
in 5 minute intervals for cooking times
longer than 20 minutes.
• Wait for 2 seconds a signal sounds,
the cooking starts.
• The touchpad switches on
automatically at the beginning of
each cooking cycle. The
touchpad light comes on.
Reduce cooking times with
the vitamin+ touchpad
• Exclusive : your appliance is fitted
with a touchpad which
reduces cooking times by up to 50%
and helps retain vitamins.
• Once the ideal temperature is
reached, the touchpad
light goes out automatically.
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Use oven
gloves to handle the
slow cooking bowl,
handle, steam baskets
and the lid.
It is normal
to see steam coming
out of the opening in
the back of the
appliance. This shows
your appliance is
working correctly.
The display
shows the remaining
cooking time.
If there is no
water in the water
tank, the appliance will
stop automatically
after 1 minute 30
seconds of the signal.
• After opening the lid you can press
the touchpad again to
quickly return the steamer to the ideal
temperature.
• In some cases, it is normal, when you
press the touchpad for the
light to stay off or turn off very quickly.
This means that the ideal temperature
has been reached in the baskets.
During cooking
• You can change the cooking time by
press on the / buttons.
• You can check the water level during
cooking using the external water level
indicator.
If the water tank needs
refilling
• If the water falls below the ideal level
in the water tank a signal sounds for
1 minute 30 seconds and the symbol
appears.
Steam cooking
• Add more fresh cold water through
the water filling inlets on each side of
the appliance.
• Once the water tank is refilled, the
appliance restarts automatically after
a few seconds and the sound signal
will stop.
• The appliance keeps the remaining
cooking time in the memory.
At the end of cooking
or keep warm function
• A signal sounds.
• The steam cooker automatically
transfers to the warming function,
until there is no more water in the
water tank.
• The green light comes on, the
symbol appears, a signal sounds
and the clock goes back to the current
time.
•You can stop the appliance by
pressing the off button .
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Table of steam cooking times
The times given for food are approximate and may vary depending on the size of the
pieces of food, the space between the food, the quantity and individual preferences and
variations in the mains voltage.
For food with different cooking times : place the largest pieces of food requiring the
longest cooking time in the lower basket.
During cooking use oven gloves to put the upper basket in position with the food
requiring the shorter cooking time.
The following cooking times are obtained with the vitamin+ function.
Fish • Shellfish Type Amount Cooking time Recommendations
Fillet of fish Fresh
Frozen
450 g
450 g
5-10 min.
10-15 min.
Do not lay fillets on top of each
other
Fish steaks Fresh 400 g 10-15 min. Cooking time depends on thickness
Whole fish Fresh 600 g 20-25 min. Cooking time depends on thickness
Mussels Fresh 1 kg 10-15 min.
Prawns Fresh 200 g 2-5 min. According to your taste
Scallops Fresh 100 g 2-5 min. According to your taste
Steam cooking
Steam cooking
Rice . Grains . Pasta Type Amount Cooking time Recommendations
Couscous 750 g
1,25 l water
30 min. Soak the couscous for 5 min in
boiling water before steaming.
Bulgar wheat 400 g
800 ml water
45 min. Use boiling water in the rice bowl
before cooking.
Pasta (spaghetti) 500 g
1 l water
15-20 min. Use boiling water in the rice bowl
before cooking.
American Long Grain rice 150 g
300 ml water
25-30 min. Wash the rice before cooking it.
Use boiling water in the rice bowl.
Basmati rice 150 g
300 ml water
25 min. Wash the rice before cooking it.
Use boiling water in the rice bowl.
Easy Cook White rice 150 g
300 ml water
18-20 min. Wash the rice before cooking it.
Use boiling water in the rice bowl.
Brown rice 150 g
300 ml water
35 min. Wash the rice before cooking it.
Use boiling water in the rice bowl.
Vegetables Type Amount Cooking time Recommendations
Artichokes Fresh 3 30-40 min. Cut the stem off
Asparagus Fresh 600 g 10-15 min. Cut large pieces in half
Broccoli Fresh
Frozen
400 g
400 g
19 min.
13 min.
Cut in small florets
Mushrooms Fresh 500 g 11 min. Cut the base and wash well
Cauliflower florets Fresh 1 average 20-25 min. Cut in small florets
Cabbage (Red or Green) Fresh 600 g 15-18 min. Sliced
Courgettes Fresh 600g 7-10 min. Sliced
Spinach Fresh
Frozen
300 g
300 g
8-10 min.
15-20 min.
Fine green beans Fresh
Frozen
500 g
500 g
20-25 min.
25-30 min.
Carrots Fresh 500 g 10 min. Sliced thin
Corn on the cob Fresh 500 g 30 min.
Leeks Fresh 500 g 8 min. Sliced thin
Peppers Fresh 300 g 10-15 min. Cut into wide strips
Peas Fresh
Frozen
400 g
400 g
20 min.
25 min.
Old potatoes
New potatoes (Charlotte)
Whole new potatoes
Fresh
Fresh
Fresh
600 g
600 g
600 g
25-30 min.
20-25 min.
30-35 min.
Cut in small pieces of 30g.
Sliced or cut in cubes.
Cooking time depends on size and
variety.
Onions small whole Fresh 400 g 8 min. Cut off the green stalks
Meat . Poultry Type Amount Cooking time Recommendations
Chicken breast (boneless) Strips
Whole
500 g
450 g
10-15 min.
15-20 min.
Chicken drumsticks Whole 4 30-35 min.
Turkey escalope Thin 600 g 15-20 min.
Pork fillets 700 g 10-15 min. Cut in 1 cm slices
Lamb steaks 500 g 10-15 min.
Sausages Knackwurst
Frankfurter
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10
5 min.
10-15 min. Pierce before cooking
Other foods Type Amount Cooking time Recommendations
Eggs Hard-Boiled
Soft-Boiled
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6
12-15 min.
8-10 min.
Fruits Fresh 10-15 min.
Reheating Type Amount Cooking time Recommendations
Meat Pieces 10-15 min.
Pasta 10-15 min.
Vegetables 5-10 min.
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Slow cooking
Positioning the slow cooking bowl
Make sure
the water switch is in
the correct position for
slow cooking.
The cooking
time cannot be set for
less than one hour.
• Place the 2 steam baskets on the juice
collector without the removable base
of steam basket 2.
• Fill the slow cooking bowl with the
food.
• To ensure the best cooking
performance fill the water tank to the
maximum level.
To cook rice
• Put the rice and water in the
slow cooking bowl.
• Place the slow cooking bowl inside
the steam baskets.
• Put the lid on.
To start cooking
• Plug in the appliance.
• To select the slow cooking mode,
press the touchpad. The
touchpad lights up. The display fla-
shes (6:00).
• Press the / buttons to set the
cooking time. The time can be set in
15 minute intervals.
• The minimum time for slow cooking is
1 hr and the maximum time for slow
cooking is 12 hrs.
• Wait for 2 seconds a signal sounds,
the display stops flashing.
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Slow cooking
Avoid opening
the lid during the
cooking time.
If you do not
add water after a
certain given time, the
appliance stops and
the program is
cancelled.
If there is no
water in the water tank,
the appliance stops
automatically after 1
minute 30 seconds of
the signal.
If you want to
handle the slow cooking
bowl, make sure the
steam distribution has
totally stopped and use
oven gloves.
During cooking
• You can change the length of cooking
time during the cooking cycle by
pressing the / buttons.
• If you need to stir your food, use oven
gloves to lift the lid due to hot steam.
If the water level is low
• To show you that water is needed, a
signal sounds for 1 min 30 seconds
and the symbol appears on the
display.
• Add water through the water filling
inlets on the sides.
• Once the water tank is filled, the
appliance restarts automatically after
a few minutes.
• The appliance keeps the remaining
cooking time in the memory.
At the end of cooking
and keep warm
• The steam cooker automatically
transfers to the warming function,
until there is no more water.
• The green light comes on. The
symbol appears. A signal
sounds. The appliance transfers to the
current clock time.
• You can stop the appliance by pressing
on the off button .
Table of slow cooking times
The times given are only approximate and may vary depending on the size and
thickness of the pieces of food, the space between the food, individual preferences and
variations in the mains voltage.
Tips : Completely defrost all frozen food, including vegetables, before slow cooking.
Prepare dishes with hot liquid (stock, wine, beer, etc) or hot sauces for best results.
* Add salt if you like.
STARTER DISHES
Preparation Type Amount Cooking
time
Recommendations
Soup 5 pers. 4 - 5 h. Soak the beans or peas the day before.
The cooking time will vary according to the type of
beans or peas used. Serve with parmesan cheese.
Terrine/Pate 6 pers. +/- 4 - 5 h.
VEGETABLES
Preparation Type Amount Cooking
time
Recommendations
Aubergine* Fresh 600 g
250 ml water
+/- 5 h. Cut into 3mm slices.
Carrots Fresh 600 g
250 ml water
5 h 30 min. Cut into 3mm slices
Courgettes* Fresh 600 g
250 ml water
+/- 5 h. Cut into 3mm slices
Endive* Fresh 600 g
250 ml water
5 h 30 min. Core the endive.
Cut large ones in half
Spinach* Leaves
Fresh
600 g 1 h.
Old potatoes* Fresh 600 g
300 ml water
+/- 5 h. Cut into 3 cm slices.
Tomatoes Fresh 600 g +/- 2 h. Diced or roughly chopped.
MEAT • POULTRY • FISH
Preparation Type Amount Cooking
time
Recommendations
Beef Pieces 5 pers. +/- 8 h. Cut meat into even sized pieces and brown in a pan
before slow cooking.
Cook in sauce or stock.
Poultry/Turkey Breasts, legs,
or portions
4 pers. 6 – 8 h. Defrost frozen poultry before slow cooking. Brown in
a frying pan before slow cooking. Always add hot
liquid, sauce or stock not cold. Check the poultry is
piping hot in the thickest part before serving.
Fish Pieces 5 pers. +/- 3 h. Cook in sauce or stock.
DESSERTS
Preparation Type Amount Cooking
time
Recommendations
Puddings/cake 6 pers. 3 - 6 h. Place the mixture directly in the slow cooker bowl.
Cooking times vary according to the quantity and
type of mixture.
Pears Fresh 6 pers. +/- 2 h 30.
Stewed fruit 6 pers. +/- 2 h. Stir during cooking.
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Slow cooking
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Slow cooking
RICE
Preparation Type Amount Nb of pers Cooking time Recommendations
Rice
(easy cook type)
White 750 g
1,25 l water
7-8 pers. 1 h 15 min. Wash the rice before cooking it.
When cooked separate grains
with a fork
Rice
(easy cook type)
Brown 750 g
1,25 l water
7-8 pers. 2 h 30 min. Wash the rice before cooking it.
When cooked separate grains
with a fork.
PULSES
Preparation Type Amount Cooking time Recommendations
Beans Dried and
average
400 g
125 ml water
+/- 10 h. Soak beans overnight and boil for 10 minutes
before slow cooking. Important - see below.
Cooking times vary according to the type of
beans used.
Red Lentils Dried 400 g
125 ml water
+/- 6 h. Rapidly boil lentils for minutes.
Chick peas Dried 400 g
125 ml water
+/- 4 h 30 min. Soak chick peas overnight and boil for 10 minutes
before slow cooking. Important - see below.
Cooking times vary according to the type of
chick peas used.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS WHEN SLOW COOKING
DRIED BEANS AND DRIED PEAS
If you are preparing a slow cooker recipe which contains dried beans or dried
peas, for example red kidney beans or chick peas, they must be soaked in
plenty of cold water overnight before cooking them. Drain and rinse them
thoroughly, then place in a large saucepan and cover with fresh cold water.
Bring to the boil and continue to boil rapidly for 10 minutes, uncovered, then
drain before using in slow cooker recipes. This destroys any natural toxins in
the beans or peas. DO NOT EAT UNCOOKED BEANS, PEAS OR LENTILS.
NEVER ADD PULSES TO SLOW COOKER RECIPES WITHOUT BOILING THEM
FIRST. Season pulses after cooking as the salt can toughen them during cooking.
Soaking is not necessary for lentils, but they must still be boiled rapidly for
10 minutes.
Canned beans and pulses can simply be drained and rinsed, and added
30 minutes before the end of the cooking time. They do not need to be boiled
first.
Delayed cooking
Check the
timer is set at the right
time, see Page 5.
If no action is
made for 30 seconds,
the appliance reverts
to the current clock
time and the program
is cancelled.
You cannot
select an hour less
than the current time
on the display. If you
press on the button
the appliance cancels
the program.
To select time and the
start of the cooking
period
• Press on the prog touchpad , the
display flashes and shows Pro.
• To select the cooking mode required.
- Press on for steam cooking.
- Press on for slow cooking.
• The display flashes and displays the
time.
• Press on the button to set the time
to start the cooking.
• Press on the prog touchpad , the
display flashes (30) in steaming mode
and (6:00) in slow cooking mode.
• Press on the / buttons to set the
cooking time
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Delayed cooking
In slow cooking or steaming mode, you have the opportunity to
delay the start time so that cooking can begin automatically, even
if you are not there.
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Delayed cooking
As cooking
begins, the clock counts
down automatically.
If you just
want to check the
programmed cooking
time, press twice on
Prog touchpad.
• To finish programming, press on the
Prog touchpad to confirm. The
display shows Pro until the cooking
begins. A signal sounds.
To cancel the program
• You have the opportunity to cancel
the program whenever by pressing
the Off touchpad .
• A signal sounds. The program is
cancelled. The appliance reverts to
the current clock time.
To check or to change a
program
• One short press on the Prog
touchpad allows you to see the
program start time. You have the
opportunity to change the recorded
program by pressing on the /
buttons.
• A second press on the Prog
touchpad allows you to see the
programmed cooking time. You have
the opportunity to change it by
pressing on the / buttons
• Press again on the Prog touchpad
to revert back to Pro mode.
Prog
X1
Prog
X2
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After use and cleaning
After use
Use oven
gloves to handle
baskets, bowl, handle
and the lid. Be careful
the steam distribution
has totally stopped.
Check that
the juice collector has
cooled sufficiently
before removing it.
Do not use
abrasive cleaning
products.
Do not forget
to empty and wash the
condensation tray.
Do not
immerse the base unit
in water.
Clean the
turbo ring regularly.
Over time the
strong coloured
natural juices from
foods such as carrots
and beetroot may stain
the juice collector. This
is normal. It may be
cleaned by soaking in
mild bleach (non
abrasive) or by wiping
using a soft cloth
dipped in a little
vegetable oil straight
after cooking.
Remove the food from
the baskets
• Lift the lid by the handle using oven
gloves.
• Remove the slow cooking bowl and
the steam baskets.
• Put them on a plate.
• Unplug the appliance.
• Let it cool completely before cleaning.
Cleaning the appliance
• Empty the water tank and clean it with
a damp cloth and warm soapy water.
• Rinse and dry.
• Do not put the base unit in the
dishwasher.
• All the removable parts can be put in
a dishwasher but in the upper basket
ONLY.
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Tefal VITAMIN PLUS STEAMER User manual

Tefal
Brand
Tefal
Model
VITAMIN PLUS STEAMER
Category
Slow cookers
Type
User manual
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