TRiSTAR VS-3914 Food Steamer Instruction Manual

: June 14, 2024
: Tristar

Table of Contents

SAFETY
PARTS DESCRIPTION
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
USE
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
- ENVIRONMENT
Support
Documents / Resources

TRiSTAR VS-3914 Food Steamer

TRiSTAR VS-3914 Food Steamer

SAFETY

By ignoring the safety instructions the manufacturer cannot be held responsible for the damage.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Never move the appliance by pulling the cord and make sure the cord cannot become entangled.
The appliance must be placed on a stable, level surface.
The user must not leave the appliance unattended while it is connected to the supply.
This appliance is only to be used for household purposes and only for the purpose it is made for.
This appliance shall not be used by children aged less than 8 years. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless older than 8 and supervised.
To protect yourself against an electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or appliance in the water or any other liquid.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments.
- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.
- Bed and breakfast type environments.
- Farm houses.
To protect yourself against an electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or appliance in the water or any other liquid.
Surface is liable to get hot during use.

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local Authority or local store for recycling advice.
This product complies with conformity requirements of the applicable European regulations or directives.

The Green Dot is the registered trademark of Der Grüne Punkt – Duales System Deutschland GmbH and is protected as a trademark worldwide. The logo may only be used by customers of DSD GmbH holding a valid trademark usage contract or by engaged waste management companies within the Federal Republic of Germany. This also applies to reproduction of the logo by third parties in a dictionary, an encyclopedia or an electronic database containing a reference manual.

The universal recycling symbol, logo, or icon is an internationally recognized symbol used to designate recyclable materials. The recycling symbol is in the public domain and is not a trademark.

This symbol is used for marking materials intended to come into contact with food in the European Union as defined in regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.

Separate collection / Check your local municipal guidelines.

The product and packaging materials are recyclable, subject to extended manufacturer responsibility. Dispose it separately, following the illustrated packaging symbols, for better waste treatment. The Triman logo is valid in France only.

PARTS DESCRIPTION

Parts Description

Lid
Rice bowl
Steam bowls
Handles
Base
Water level indicator
Control Light
Time Switch
Re-fill hole
Drip tray

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

Remove all packaging of the device.
Check if the voltage of the appliance corresponds to the main voltage of your home. Rated voltage: AC220-240V 50Hz. The socket must be at least 16A or 10 A slow-protected.
Place the device on a flat stable surface and ensure a minimum of 10 cm. free space around the device. This device is not suitable for installation in a cabinet or for outside use.
Wash before using the device for the first time all loose parts in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly below. These parts are also dishwasher safe.
The heating element on the inner side of the base becomes very hot.
Never touch this, you can get very serious burns.
During operation of the machine steam arises which is very hot, always use the handles and oven mitts when the steaming bowls, rice bowl, the drip tray or base are being touched.
Place the steaming bowls in the right order (start with o, oo, and then subsequently ooo) accordingly to how much you want to use. The bowls are numbered on the handles. Place the lid on the upper steam bowl.

USE

Fill the base with fresh water, by putting water directly into the base or by using the re-fill hole, until it has reached the maximum water level mark indication. Make sure the water is never under the minimum level which is displayed on the inner side of the base. Too much water may cause splashing boiling water.
If the device accidentally is switched on, without water or with insufficient water, the unit will automatically switch off, the boil-dry protection will activate.
If the boil-dry protection is activated, pull the plug from the grounded power outlet and let it cool down to room temperature. When it has cooled down, the device can be used again.
Place the food with the longest steaming time in the lower steaming bowl. Taking care of an even distribution of weight.
The product to with the biggest weight must be prepared in the lower steaming bowl and the product with the smallest weight in the upper steaming bowl.
Note that during the preparation of meat, fish or poultry, the juice of the meat, fish or poultry can drip down. So put the meat, fish or poultry in the lower steaming bowl, if you do not want the juice to drop on top of another steaming food.
In each of the three floors of the steaming bowls are 6 recesses for eggs. So you can prepare a total of 18 eggs. Taking care that the eggs in the lower steaming bowl are ready faster than the eggs in the top.
Use for preparing rice the rice bowl. Add about two cups of water per cup rice. Of course fill also the base with water.
Do not steam frozen meat, poultry, seafood, etc. in the device, first thaw at room temperature.
Turn the timer to the desired position and the device starts with the steaming of the dishes. The indicator light comes on. The maximum set time is 30 minutes. See the table below for appropriate preparation time per dish.

Vegetables

Dish	Quantity	Time in minutes
Fresh green beans	250 g	12 – 14
Broccoli florets	500 g	20 – 22
Carrots	500 g	18 – 22
Mushroom	500 g	10 – 12
Onion	250 g (sliced)	12 – 14
Pepper	4 pieces	12 – 14
Potatoes	500 g	30 – 32
Spinach	250 g	14 – 16

Fish

Dish	Quantity	Time in minutes
Mussels in shell	500 g	10- 12
Crab	250 g	20 – 22
Large prawn in shell	500 g	16 – 18
Fish fillet	500 g	10 – 12

Meat

Dish	Quantity	Time in Minutes
Hamburger	500 g	28 – 30
Meat balls	500 g	22 – 24
Chicken slices	250-500 g	24 – 28
Sausages 500 g	500 g	14 – 18

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Remove the plug from the socket and allow all parts to cool down.
Clean the steaming bowls, rice bowl, cover and drip tray in warm soapy water. These parts are also dishwasher safe.
Do not immerse the base in water or other liquid. Place the base not in the dishwasher, but clean it with a damp cloth.
Clean the outside with a damp cloth. Never use harsh and abrasive cleaners, steel wool or a scouring pad as this will damage the device. Do not immerse in water or other liquid.
The unit should be regularly decalcified. Pour about 0.7 liters of vinegar in the base and place the first steaming bowl with the lid on the base.
Turn on the device and leave it enabled for about 20 minutes. Then rinse the parts thoroughly and fill the tank with water, switch it on and let it stand for about 10 minutes. Then rinse the loose parts and the base thoroughly with clean water and make them dry

ENVIRONMENT

This appliance should not be put into the domestic garbage at the end of its durability, but must be offered at a central point for the recycling of electric and electronic domestic appliances. This symbol on the appliance, instruction manual and packaging puts your attention to this important issue. The materials used in this appliance can be recycled. By recycling of used domestic appliances you contribute an important push to the protection of our environment. Ask your local authorities for information regarding the point of recollection.