User manual KENWOOD FS560

[. . . ] Keep children away from the machine and never let the cord hang down where a child could grab it. 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. If you're using more than one basket, put meat, poultry and fish in the bottom basket so that its raw juice cannot drip onto food below. [. . . ] (It stops particles getting into the element. ) 2 Pour cold water into the tank. Always make sure the water is between the `Min' and `Max' levels marked. (When filled to `Max', this will produce steam for approximately 60 minutes. ) G The steamer is fitted with an anti limescale coated heating element to prolong the life and efficiency of your steamer. However, depending upon the water hardness of your area, we recommend the use of filtered water. G Don't add anything (even salt or pepper) to the water ­ it could damage the heating element. G To avoid the water level dropping below `Min', you can top up during cooking. Simply add water via the exterior fill funnel, taking care not to overfill. 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. 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. 3 To stop the steaming process press and hold down the `STOP' button. 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. G G 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 20 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 Smaller amounts cook faster than larger amounts. The cooking times on pages 6 - 7 are guides based on using the lower basket. using the steam tube Use the steam tube when you want to cook large quantities of the same food such as fruit or vegetables at the same time. [. . . ] 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 G 1 2 3 G G G G G G 4 5 cooking guides G G These cooking times are only guidelines based on using the lower basket. 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 25 15 15 15 15 10 15 15 30 G preparation Use a cup or ramekin dish for poaching minutes 10-12 for soft, 15-20 for hard * When boiling eggs, place them in the built in egg holders in the trays. 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 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. [. . . ]