User manual KENWOOD FS470

[. . . ] Get it checked or repaired: see 'service and customer care'. Never put the steamer, cord or plug in water ­ you could get an electric shock. 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 use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. [. . . ] Simply add water via the handle/water fill inlet, taking care not to overfill. 5 Stack the baskets on the base, starting with the lowest numbered basket at the bottom and the highest number at the top . (The numbers are marked on the basket handles). G using the rice bowl Put water and rice in the rice bowl. (Should the display fail to illuminate press the `start' button. ) G to use your steamer G G G Keep your steamer away from walls and overhanging cupboards: the steam could damage them. If seasoning gets into the water, it could damage the heating element. See the cooking guides on pages 6 and 7. 1 Fit the strainer inside the water tank. (It stops bits getting into the element. ) 2 Make sure the steam diffuser is correctly fitted in the centre of the water tank. (When filled to `Max', this will produce steam for approximately 50-60 minutes. ) G Filtered water is best as it reduces limescale prolonging the life and efficiency of your steamer (Kenwood to select from the menu Press the `menu' button, and each time the button is pressed the menu will scroll around to display a pre-set time and suggested usage. The choices are as follows:- 10 minutes `keep warm', then to cook the following, shellfish 10 minutes, eggs 12 minutes, fish 15 minutes, vegetables 20 minutes, chicken portions 35 minutes and rice 40 minutes. Once the time is displayed on the menu it can if necessary be adjusted higher or lower using the `+' and `-' buttons. Once the desired time has been selected press the `start' (I) button. To stop the steaming process press and hold down the `stop' (O) button. 3 to select a time To select a time different to the displayed time of 45 minutes, press the `+' or `-' buttons to increase or decrease the time. When the desired time is displayed, press the `start' button and the steamer will switch on and the cook symbol will flash. To stop the steaming process press and hold down the `stop' button. G G G G G G G G G After 1 minute, if the time/menu is displayed but the start button has not been selected, the display will switch off. A buzzer will sound whenever the start button is pressed or when the steamer switches off. keep warm function The flavour and nutritional value of steamed food is best when freshly cooked. However, should you wish to keep food warm for a short period of time, select `keep warm' on the menu and if necessary adjust the time accordingly. important At the end of the cooking cycle your steamer will automatically switch to the keep warm setting for 10 minutes. During this time the steamer will cycle on and off, so take care as steam may be produced when you're not expecting it. To switch the steamer off or to cancel the keep warm setting, press and hold down the stop button. G G Leave gaps between pieces of food. The cooking times on pages 6 - 7 are guides based on using the lower basket. [. . . ] Have your model number ready - it's on the underside of your steamer. guarantee (UK only) If your steamer goes wrong within one year from the date you bought it, we will repair or replace it free of charge provided: you have not misused, neglected or damaged it; it has not been modified (unless by Kenwood); it is not second-hand; it has not been used commercially; you have not fitted a plug incorrectly; and you supply your receipt to show when you bought it. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. G G G G G G G G G 5 cooking guides G G These cooking times are only guidelines. Remove stems and peel if you like. vegetable Asparagus Beans, green Beans, runner Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Courgettes Celery Leeks Mange tout Mushrooms, button Parsnips Peas Potatoes, new eggs Boiling* or poaching quantity 454g (1lb) 454g (1lb) 454g (1lb) 454g (1lb) 454g (1lb) 1 small 454g (1lb) 1 medium 454g (1lb) 1 head 3-4 227g (8oz) 454g (1lb) 454g (1lb) 454g (1lb) 454g (1lb) preparation Trim Trim Trim and thinly slice Cut into florets Trim and cut bases Shred Thinly slice Cut into florets Thinly slice Thinly slice Thinly slice Trim Wipe Dice or thinly slice Shell Wipe minutes 15 15-20 15-20 20 25 25 20 20-25 15 15 15 15 10 15 15 30-40 G preparation Use a cup or ramekin dish for poaching minutes 10-15 for soft, 15-20 for hard * When boiling eggs, place them in the built in egg holders in the bottom of the basket. G poultry and fish Don't overcrowd the baskets. quantity minutes comments food Chicken, 4-5 boneless breasts Clams 454g (1lb) Prawns, medium 454g (1lb) Fish, fillets 227g (8oz) Fish, steak 2. 5cm (1") thick Fish, whole 340g (12oz) Lobster tails 2-4 Mussels 454g (1lb) Oysters 6 Scallops 227g (8oz) 30 10 10 10-20 15-20 15-20 20 15 15 15 Steam until thoroughly cooked and tender Steam until open Steam until pink Steam until it flakes Steam until it flakes Steam until it flakes Steam until red Steam until open Steam until open Steam until hot and tender 6 cooking guides continued G cereals and grains When using the rice bowl, you still put water in the tank. [. . . ]