Currys Essentials C70STW11 User manual

S T E A M E R

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

C70STW11

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Contents

Unpacking the Steamer �� 3

Product Overview �� 4

First Time Use �� 5

Operation �� 5

Useful Hints and Tips �� 7

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

Technical Specication �� 13

Safety Warnings �� 14

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Lid X1

(P�N�: HY4402018)

Juice Collector X 1

(P�N�: HY4402001)

Rice Bowl X1

(P�N�: HY4402019)

Tube X 1

(P�N�: HY4402002)

Steamer Base X 1

(P�N�: HY4402014)

Steam Basket no� 1 X1

(P�N�: HY4402021)

Instruction Manual X 1

(P�N�: HY4402027)

Steam Basket no� 2 X1

(P�N�: HY4402020)

If items are missing or damaged, please contact Partmaster (UK only)�

Tel: 0844 800 3456 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:

Thank you for purchasing 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 oers� 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�

ST E AM ER

INS TR UC TI ON M ANU AL

C70 ST W1 1

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Product Overview

The 2 steam baskets

must be stacked

in the sequence

shown in the

diagram�

Lid

Rice bowl

Steam Basket No�2

Steam Basket No�1

Juice Collector

Tube

Max Water Level Marking

Heating Element

On Indicator

60 Mins� Timer Switch

Water Basin

Mains Cable

Steamer Base

Exterior Water

Level Indicator

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First Time Use

1� Remove the steamer and all accessories

from the packing� Peel o any adhesive labels�

2� Wash the lid, rice bowl, steam baskets and juice collector in warm, soapy water

before rst use� Rinse and dry thoroughly� Do not immerse the steamer base in

water�

3� Wipe the inside of the water basin with a damp cloth�

4� Check that the voltage rating on the base corresponds to the mains voltage in your

home�

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�

MAXIMUM

LEVEL

Operation

1� Place the steamer base on a at, stable surface away

from walls and overhanging cupboards�

2� Firmly place the tube over the heating element in the

water basin�

3� Pour cold water into the water basin� Do not exceed the

maximum mark�

4� Place the juice collector in the base making sure it sits at�

5� Select how many steam baskets you will need� Put the

food into the steamer baskets and stack them in the

sequence shown on page 4�

6� If you want to cook rice using the rice bowl� Place 1 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�

7� Cover the steam basket with the lid�

8� Plug the steamer into the mains socket� The power indicator will illuminate� Do not

operate the steamer without steaming basket and lid in place�

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10� When the steaming is complete, the timer will sound and the ON indicator will turn

o� The steamer will then switch o automatically�

11� In order to prevent foods from being overcooked, turn the timer to the O position

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�

12� After use, unplug the steamer and allow it to cool completely before putting it away�

9� Set the time for cooking the food according to the recipes

on page 12–15� The ON indicator (RED) will illuminate and

after a while the steaming will begin� Condensation during

steaming is normal �

• 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 steamer

base, baskets or lid as they get very hot�

• To prevent burns, always use oven gloves or a cloth when removing the

lid, steam baskets, juice collector and rice bowl 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 the

cooking progress, use a long handled utensil�

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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 suciently cooked, simply steam

for a little longer until satised�

• A single layer of food steams faster than several layers� More cooking time is

required for a larger quantity of food, for example 2lb of cauliower will need longer

to steam than 1lb�

• For best results, make 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 dierent foods in the upper and lower baskets, but as condensation

will drip from the upper basket be sure the avours compliment each other�

• 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 dierent 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 steamer base� Cover with

the lid and continue steaming�

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Care and Maintenance

Cleaning Your Steamer

• Never immerse the steamer 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 juice collector 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 steamer base in water� Fill the water basin with warm, soapy water

and wipe with a cloth� Rinse thoroughly�

• Wipe the steamer base with a damp cloth�

Descaling the Water Basin

After about 2-3 months’ use, some chemical deposits may build up in the water basin or

on the heating element, depending on the hardness of the water� It is essential to descale

the water basin regularly�

1� Fill the water basin to the Max mark with a mixture of white vinegar and water� Do

not use any other chemical or detergent�

2� Plug the steamer into the mains socket� The steamer baskets, lid, juice collector and

rice bowl are not to be used during this operation�

3� Set timer for approx 20-25 minutes and start steaming� If the vinegar mixture boils

over, switch o the steamer and unplug from the mains socket�

4� When steaming has nished, unplug the steamer from the mains socket and allow it

to cool down before pouring the vinegar mixture out�

5� Rinse the water basin several times�

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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 suciently cooked, simply steam for a

little longer until satised�

• The steaming times are all based on food cooked in the lower basket, unless specically

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

relling, always switch o the steamer rst and empty the juice collector carefully as the

liquid may be hot� Add sucient warm water (but not boiling water) for the remaining

time�

Vegetables

• Cut o thick stems from cauliower, 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

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

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

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�

Carrots Fresh� 1/4 in

slices

400g 20-22 minutes Stir always through

steam time�

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Food Type Quantity Steam Times Special Notes

Cauliower Fresh, orets

Frozen

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 juice collector�

• 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

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

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

15 minutes

10 minutes

Pierce skins before

steaming�

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Technical Specication

Model C70STW11

Mains supply 230V ~ 50Hz

Power Consumption 800W

We continually strive to improve our products� Specications and features may change

without prior notice�

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Safety Warnings

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,

including the following:

1� Read all instructions and retain this instruction manual�

2� Do not touch hot surfaces� Use oven gloves when removing covers or handling hot

containers�

3� Be careful, burns can occur from touching hot parts, hot water, steam or food�

4� Position appliance away from walls and cabinets to prevent damage from steam�

5� To prevent burns, remove lid slowly with the inside of the lid pointing away from you

and let the steam escape gradually�

6� Use oven gloves or a cloth when removing the lid, rice bowl and steam baskets�

7� Do not reach over the appliance while it is generating steam�

8� When checking food, use a long handled spoon or tongs�

9� Always use sucient water for the steaming time�

10� Unplug the appliance when not in use� Unplug and allow it to cool before cleaning�

11� To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse mains cable, mains plug or base

unit in water�

12� Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near

children�

13� Keep the appliance out of the reach of children when in use�

14� Do not operate appliance with a damaged mains cable or mains plug, or after any

appliance malfunctions or damage� Return appliance to authorised service facility

for repair�

15� This appliance is not intended for use 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 the use of the appliance

by a person responsible for their safety�

16� Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the

appliance�

17� Never immerse the appliance, mains cable or mains plug in water or any other liquid�

18� Use the appliance on a stable, level work surface away from water�

19� Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the mains cable�

20� If the mains cable is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service

agent, or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard�

21� Do not place the appliance or any part of the unit near a heat source or in an oven�

22� Do not allow the mains cable to hang over the edge of the work surface, as it could

be accidentally pulled�

23� Do not use the appliance if the appliance or mains cable is damaged�

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24� Do not line the water basin with aluminium foil�

25� Do not use outdoors�

26� Use of accessory attachments not recommended�

27� Do not let mains cable touch hot surfaces�

28� Do not place near hot gas or electric burner or in heated oven�

29� Caution when moving appliance containing hot food or other hot liquids�

30� Lift and open the cover carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into the

appliance�

31� Do not place the appliance directly under cabinets when operating as this product

produces large amounts of steam�

32� Some water will remain in the water basin after the steamer has turned o; this is

normal�

33� Do not use any parts in a microwave or on a heated surface�

34� Fill the water basin with water before plugging the mains cable otherwise the

appliance may be damaged�

35� Always ll the water basin between the Max� and Min� water level before operation�

Do not rell during operation as the hot water and steam will scald�

36� Let the appliance cool down for 30 mins before relling the water or storing the

appliance�

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NOTE: If you require a replacement for any of the items listed below, please quote

their corresponding part numbers:

Replacement Part Part Number

Lid HY4402018

Rice Bowl HY4402019

Steam Basket no� 1 HY4402021

Steam basket no� 2 HY4402020

Juice Collector HY4402001

Tube HY4402002

Steamer Base HY4402014

(P�N�: HY4402027)

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�

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