Page 2 - Contents
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1 Features of your VitaSteam Electronic 2 An introduction to Steam Cooking 4 Using your VitaSteam Electronic 5 For Best Results 6 Guide to the Instant Steam Function 7 Guide to Water Levels 7 Guide to using the Steaming Trays 8 Guide to using the Rice Bowl 8 Care and Cle...
Page 3 - Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
1 Sunbeam are very safety conscious when designing and manufacturing consumer products, but it is essential that the product user also exercise care when using an electrical appliance. Listed below are precautions which are essential for the safe use of an electrical appliance: • Read carefully and ...
Page 6 - An Introduction to Steam Cooking
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Sunbeam VitaSteam electronic food steamer. You will now be able to enjoy the benefits and convenience of steam cooking.Steaming is one of the healthiest cooking methods available, as it requires no fats or oils. Steaming ensures that fruit and vegetables r...
Page 7 - Using your VitaSteam Electronic
5 Before using your VitaSteam Electronic for the first time, wash the steaming bowls, rice bowl, lid and drip tray in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Operate the steamer for 15 minutes using a solution of 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 2 cups water in the reservoir. Note: You may notice a ...
Page 8 - For Best Results
6 For Best Results The cooking times stated in this booklet are a guide only. The steaming time required for specific foods is affected by the following:• The size, quality and the temperature of the food. • The degree to which you like your food cooked. • The temperature of the water used for steam...
Page 10 - Guide to using the Steaming Trays
8 The VitaSteam Electronic comes with three steaming trays. The appliance can operate with all trays stacked on top of each other or with just one tray in position. See Figure 1.Trays can also have the bases removed to allow for larger foods. See Figure 2.Place the largest piece of food with the lon...
Page 11 - Care and Cleaning
9 Before cleaning your Sunbeam VitaSteam Electronic, ensure the power is turned off at the power outlet and the plug removed.Wash the rice bowl, steam tray, drip trays and the lid in warm, soapy water, rinse and dry. DO NOT wash in dishwasher as the hot water temperatures and harsh detergents may ul...
Page 12 - Vegetables – guide to steaming times
10 The following are some handy hints on how to steam vegetables:1. Before steaming, wash the vegetables thoroughly. 2. Cut off stems and peel if desired.3. Cut vegetable to the desired size (smaller pieces steam faster than larger ones). 4. To retain the vegetables flavour and nutrients, steam unti...
Page 13 - Vegetables – guide to steaming times (continued)
11 VEGETABLE QUANTITY APPROX. TIME IN MINUTES Potatoes 1.-New 500g, whole (approx. 8) 28 – 31 2.-Red or White 500g, whole (approx. 3) 38 – 42 3.-Sweet 500g, cut into 3cm pieces 26 – 29 Pumpkin 500g, cut into 3cm pieces 26 – 29 Turnip 500g, cut into 3cm pieces 26 – 29 Zucchini 500g, sliced 7 – 10 FRO...
Page 16 - Poultry – guide to cooking times
14 To steam chicken and poultry using your VitaSteam Deluxe, the following are some handy hints:1. Select pieces of poultry of similar size for even cooking. 2. Arrange poultry in a single layer, to facilitate even cooking. 3. Removal of fat and the removal of skin is recommended. 4. If some colour ...
Page 17 - Eggs – guide to cooking times; Guide to recipes
15 The following are some handy hints for cooking eggs in the VitaSteam Electronic:1. The Steamer is ideal for boiling, poaching or scrambling eggs. 2. Using the Steamer tray, eggs may be cooked in the shell or cracked into individual size heatproof dishes. 3. Scrambled eggs may be prepared in the r...
Page 18 - Recipes
16 Recipes Prawn dumplings Makes 24 Approximate cooking time 12-15 minutes 1kg uncooked prawns2 tablespoons finely chopped bamboo shoots2 tablespoons finely diced carrot1 tablespoon finely chopped chives3 teaspoons sesame oil2 teaspoons cornfloursea salt24 gow gee wrappers 1. Shell and devein prawns...
Page 23 - Heading
21 Heading Ginger Beef Approximate steaming time 20-30 minutes. 2 pieces of rump steak, trimmed of fat3 tablespoons marmalade3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger2 cloves garlic, crushed1 teaspoon fresh ginger1 tablespoon wine vinegar 1. Mix together marmalade, ginger, garlic, ground ginger and wine vineg...
Page 25 - Notes
Page 27 - We are so confident of the quality of our product, should; 2 Month Replacement Guarantee
Should you experience any difficulties with your appliance, please phone our free call customer service line for advice on 1800 025 059 in Australia, or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand.Alternatively, simply return the faulty appliance to your place of purchase, along with your purchase receipt.Your Sunb...
Page 28 - Consumer Hotline
Made in China. Designed and engineered in Australia. Due to minor changes in design or otherwise, the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet. © Copyright. Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2006. ABN 45 000 006 771 Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd. Is a registered Tradem...