Russell Hobbs 14453 Food Collection Compact Food Steamer User Guide
- June 14, 2024
- Russell Hobbs
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Russell Hobbs 14453 Food Collection Compact Food Steamer User Guide
14453 Food Steamer Help Guide
To get the most from your product and to avoid damaging it please read the instruction manual. Here are some key points.
Always ensure there is sufficient water in the reservoir prior to use and monitor water level throughout the cooking process.
Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark with 500ml (1 pint) of boiling water. This’ll give you at least 60 minutes steaming, enough time for most foods. Filling to MAX will probably avoid a boil-dry, even if you completely forget about the steamer. Don’t add anything to the water. Seasonings, marinades, etc. should be added to the food, not the steaming water. They won’t circulate with the steam, they’ll just concentrate in the reservoir, possibly damaging the surfaces of the reservoir and element.
If during the cooking process the water is used up, a boil dry protection device will switch of the steamer.
In the event of a boil-dry occurring (that sounds better than “if you forget, and let it boil dry”, doesn’t it?) the thermostat will cut off power to the element, but the light will remain lit, unless the timer has returned to 0. The thermostat will cycle on and off till either (a) you add water, or (b) the timer switches the steamer off. Unplug the base unit, let it cool for a few minutes, then fill up with boiling water and start again.
Scale. Like a kettle, scale will form on the heating area. Descale as directed in the I.B.
In time, scale deposits may build up on the surfaces of the reservoir and element. These deposits will impair the efficiency of the steamer, and may shorten its working life. Ensure the kitchen is well ventilated, as heating vinegar causes an unpleasant smell. Don’t fit the baskets or lid. Fill the reservoir with 250ml of white vinegar, plug the base unit into the power socket, and set the timer to 20 minutes. After the 20 minutes is up, leave it to cool completely, then pour out the vinegar and rinse the reservoir several times with cold water, to remove all trace of the vinegar. Dry the base unit thoroughly. Don’t use anything other than white vinegar.
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