Cuisinart FP-2207A User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

3 Tier Steamer FP-2207A

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before using the appliance. If you are unsure of the meanings of these warnings contact the Cuisinart branch from which you purchased the appliance.

1. Read all instructions. To protect against re, electric shock and injury

to persons do not immerse cord, plug or base unit in water or other liquids.

2. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.

3. Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning.

4. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning appliance.

5. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Cuisinart store.

7. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

8. Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

9. 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.

10. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

SERVICE

This product should only be repaired or serviced by an authorised service engineer and only genuine approved spare parts should be used.

CONTENTS

Important safety information.....................................2

Description of the appliance.....................................2

Using your steamer...................................................3

Hints and tips............................................................6

Maintenance and cleaning........................................6

Electrical connection.................................................6

Warranty...................................................................6

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

1. Lid

2. Rice bowl

3. Steam trays, upper, middle and lower To prepare large quantities or separate foods

while steaming

4. Juice collector with herbs tray

5. Opening for lling water reservoir

6. Removable turbo steam-ring

7. Water reservoir with MIN and MAX level for lling

8. Water gauge

9. Main body with electronic count-down timer To accurately time cooking

10. Heating element

USE

1. Do not use the appliance if damaged. In the

event of damage, discontinue use immediately. Return the appliance to your nearest Cuisinart store.

2. In the event of a fault, return the appliance to your nearest Cuisinart store. No repair should be attempted by the consumer.

3. Always ll the reservoir with cold, fresh water.

Do not use appliance for anything other than intended use.

5. Always lift lid away from face, steam will scald.

6. For household use only.

7. Do not use outdoors.

8. Save these instructions for future use.

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USING YOUR STEAMER

On/Off

Time

1. Place the main body on a stable surface, away from any objects that may be damaged by steam.

2. Put the turbo steam-ring around the heating element.

3. Fill the water reservoir with cold water until the MAX level is reached.

Never put any seasoning or liquid other than

water into the water reservoir.

4. Place the juice collector on the main body. Put the food into the steaming trays.

Place the largest pieces of food, requiring longer cooking time, into the lower tray.

5. Place the steaming trays onto the juice collector.

6. Put the lid on top.

7. Plug the unit into a suitable mains outlet and switch on the appliance using the ON/OFF button, or set the timer (see ‘‘Setting the timer’’)

Never switch on without water in the water reservoir.

8. At the end of cooking, a buzzer signal that the appliance has nished the cooking period. Press the ON/OFF button to stop the buzzer.

9. Remove the lid carefully. Avoid direct contact with escaping steam, it may scald.

10. To avoid food becoming overcooked, remove the

steam tray using a cloth and place it on a plate.

Allow the rest of the unit to cool sufficiently

before taking apart or cleaning.

To stop the appliance

If you need to stop the appliance during cooking, press the ‘On/Off button’.

WATER GAUGE

The water gauge enables you to check the water level during cooking. If you need to add more water during cooking, simply pour cold water into the water reservoir through the lling opening until the MAX level is reached. You can ll water in this way without moving the trays. During cooking always ensure the water is not lower than the MIN level. Do not let the steamer boil dry while in use.

Setting the timer

1. Plug the unit into an electrical outlet. The time

display will indicate ‘00min’.

2. Press the ‘Set’ button to set the count-down time, the

time will scroll-up in 5 minute intervals. When you reach the desired cooking time, release the ‘Set’ button.

3. Press the ‘On/Off button’ once to start the appliance.

The ‘MIN’ display will blink and the red indicator lights will illuminate to show that the appliance is now cooking.

1. Time button

2. Time display (minutes)

3. Display (being operated)

4. Indicator LED (red light)

5. On/Off button

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COOKING WITH MORE THAN 1 STEAM TRAY

This appliance comes with 3 steam trays:

1. Upper steaming tray (with ‘T’ marking on the handles).

2. Middle steaming tray (with ‘M’ marked on the handles).

3. Lower steaming tray (with ‘B’ marked on the handles). This allows more food to be steamed at one time and also allows foods that require a shorter cooking time to be added during cooking.

1. If you are cooking food with only one steaming

bowl, you must put the lower tray on the juice collector with the lid on top.

2. If you are cooking food with two steaming trays, you must put the lower tray on the juice collector and the middle tray over it with the lid on top.

3. If you are cooking food with all three steaming trays, you must put the lower tray on the juice collector, the middle tray over it and the upper tray with the lid on top.

If you are cooking food with different cooking times, start cooking in the lower steaming bowl with the food requiring a longer cooking time. When the timer reaches the correct time for the food which requires a shorter cooking time, remove the lid and put the higher steaming bowl in position. Close the lid and continue cooking.

USING THE RICE BOWL

1. Place the lower steam tray (with ‘B’ mark) on the

juice collector.

2. Put one volume of rice with one and a half volumes of

water into the rice bowl.

Do not use more than 300g of rice at one time.

3. Put the rice bowl into the

steaming tray.

4. Place the lid on top.

5. Switch on the appliance.

6. Once the cooking is complete, remove the

rice bowl carefully by the handles. After use, unplug the appliance and leave it to cool down completely before putting it away.

COOKING GUIDELINES

Times are given as an indication only. They can be varied to suit quantities used and individual tastes.

Fish / Seafood

Food Type Quantity Time Comments

Shellsh Fresh 400 - 600g

(13oz - 1lb 2oz)

Prawns Fresh 500g (1lb 1oz) 30 -35mins

Mussels Fresh 600g (1lb 2oz) 25 - 30mins Stir halfway through cooking

SaintJacques

Lobster (tails) Frozen 3 pieces, 250g

Fish llets frozen

Fish steak

Fresh 500g (1lb 1oz) 10 - 15mins

(9 oz) each

400g (13oz)

Fresh

Tuna Salmon

400g (13oz)

400 - 600g (13oz - 1lb 2oz)

25 - 30mins Cooking is nished if shells are open

25 - 30mins

5 - 10mins 10 - 15mins

25 - 30mins

25 - 30mins 400 - 600g (13oz - 1lb 2oz)

Meat / Poultry

Food Type Quantity Time Comments

Chicken Boneless llets

joints

Sausages Knackwurst

frankfurters

500g (1lb 1oz) 750g (1lb 2oz)

600g (1lb 2oz) 600g (1lb 2oz)

15 - 20mins 40 - 45mins

10 - 15mins 15 - 20mins

Prick before cooking

Pasta / Rice

Food Type Quantity Time Comments

Rice White 300g (11oz) (rice)

450ml (water)

Pasta Spa-

ghetti

180g (6oz) (pasta)

570ml (1 pint)

(water)

35mins Stir halfway through cooking

25 - 30mins Stir halfway through cooking

Vegetables

Food Type Quantity Time Comments

Artichokes Fresh 4 medium 50 - 55mins Cut off the base

Asparagus Fresh

Frozen (green)

Broccoli Fresh

Frozen

Cabbage (1/4) Fresh 600g (1lb 2oz) 55 - 60mins

Carrots (sliced) Fresh 600g (1lb 2oz) 25 - 30mins Stir halfway through cooking

Cauliower Fresh

Frozen

Brussels sprouts Frozen 600g (1lb 2oz) 25 - 30mins

Mushrooms Fresh 300g (11oz) 20 - 25mins Stir halfway through cooking

Courgettes (sliced)

Spinach Fresh

French beans Fresh

Haricot beans Party dried 600g (1lb 2oz) 55 - 60mins Stir halfway through cooking

Peas Fresh, pod-

Potatoes Fresh 18 - 24 small 35 - 40mins

Fresh 600g (1lb 2oz) 25 - 30mins Stir halfway through cooking

Frozen

ded Frozen

600g (1lb 2oz) 600g (1lb 2oz)

350g (12oz) 500g (1lb 1oz)

500g (1lb 1oz) 500g (1lb 1oz)

600g (1lb 2oz) 600g (1lb 2oz)

15 - 20mins 15 - 20mins

20 - 25mins 15 - 20mins

20 - 25mins 20 - 25mins

15 - 20mins 20 - 25mins

40 - 45mins 30 - 35mins

45 - 50mins 50 - 55mins

Cross over the asparagus stalks to let the steam through

Stir halfway through cooking

Cross beans over to let steam through

Stir halfway through cooking

Vegetables

Food Type Quantity Time Comments

Meat Pieces 4 pers. 20 - 30mins Stir one time

Pasta 3 Pers 15 - 20mins

Vegetables 4 Pers. 15 - 20mins

USING THE HERB TRAY

The Juice collector has a built in herb tray in the centre which holds fresh or dried herbs or spices that will enhance the avour of the food you are cooking.

HINTS AND TIPS

1. The steaming times mentioned in this cooking table are suggested times, cooking time varies depending on the size and quantity of foods as well as personal preference.

2. If the foods are placed in several layers in the va-

rious trays, the cooking time should be increased.

3. The given cooking times are calculated for fresh

foods.

4. For more uniform cooking, use foods with a

nearly equal size.

5. Meat, chicken and seafood should be completely

defrosted before being placed in the steamer.

6. Do not allow foods to touch the sides of the

steam tray, this allows the steam to circulate freely around the foods, giving better results.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Before removing the juice collector, check that the whole appliance has cooled down sufficiently.

1. Always disconnect the appliance

before cleaning it.

2. Remove all steam trays, rice bowl, lid and juice

collector and wash in warm soapy water.

3. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

4. Wipe the main body with a clean, damp cloth or

sponge. Do not immerse in water or other liquid.

DESCALING

In order to extend the lifetime of your appliance and ensure its efficiency, do not forget to descale it regularly. To do this, ll the tank with 1 part vinegar to 2 parts water, place the tray and lid, connect the appliance and run it during 25 minutes. When time has elapsed, disconnect the appliance, let it cool down, empty the vinegar and rinse several times with

cold water.

WARRANTY

LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY

This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.

We warrant that your Cuisinart be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase.

We suggest you complete and return the enclosed product registration card promptly to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase.

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However, return of the product registration card does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits. In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.

If your Cuisinart defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary, replace it.

To obtain warranty service, please register your warranty online at www.cuisinart.com.au

or Call toll-free 1800 808 971 (AUST), 0800 435 000 (NZ), or Write to Cuisinart Australia 24 Salisbury Road Asquith NSW 2077 or Cuisinart New Zealand 44 Apollo Drive Mairangi Bay Auckland New Zealand

NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service. Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage or for packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are not covered under warranty. Please be sure to include your return address, daytime phone number, description of the product defect, product model number (located on bottom of product), original date of purchase, and any other information pertinent to the product’s return.

Your Cuisinart manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use with the authorized accessories and replacement parts.

This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by accessories, replacement parts, or repair service other than those that have been authorized by Cuisinart.

This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment or other ordinary household use.

This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential damages.

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BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART® PRODUCT

If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart

product, we suggest that you call our

Cuisinart® Service Centre at 1800 808 971 (AUS) or 0800 435 000 (NZ) before returning the product serviced. If servicing is needed, a Representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty and direct you to the nearest service location.

Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Centre, please remind the servicer to call our Consumer Service Centre at 1800 808 971 (AUS) or 0800 435 000 (NZ) to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct parts, and the

product is still under warranty.

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