Hitachi STM-1 User Manual

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STM-1
Food steamer
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Safety first
Important safeguards
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed. Including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surface. Use handle or knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or this appliance in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
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 authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surface.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or touch hot surface.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquid.
12. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord in the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off, then remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended household use only.
14. Never steam food in the water tank
15. .Save these instructions.
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Know your food steamer
Please read these instruction before using your food steamer
Description of the appliance
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Lid Food bowl Steaming baskets (3) Removable connection rings (2) Removable juice collector Water tank/power base Water window Power indicator Timer control
Before use
x Remove the appliance from its packaging and unpack all the
accessories.
x Take out the documents. x Wash the lid, rice bowl, steaming baskets and the juice collection
accessory with warm soapy water.
x Rinse and dry.
x Wipe the base with a damp cloth
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How to use your food steamer
Instructions for use
x Place the base of the appliance on a
stable surface area, away from any objects which could be damaged by steam.
x Pour in cold water
x Place the juice collector on the base
and check that it is level.
Caution: do not put any seasoning or liquid other than water into the water reservoir.
Your steamer may be equipped with one or more steaming basket.
Single basket
x Place the food in the basket. x Place the basket onto the base. x Put the lid back on.
More than one basket
x The baskets can be assembled on the base in any order.
x Place the food in the basket. We recommend that you put the
largest pieces of food, requiring slightly longer cooking time, in the lowest basket.
x Place the basket onto the base. x Place a connection ring between the two baskets.
x Put the lid back on.
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Turning on the appliance
x Plug in. x Set the timer to the recommended
cooking time.
x The indicator light will go on, and steam
cooking begins.
x When the cooking time is up, the timer
rings and the light goes out.
x Caution: check that the appliance is
correctly assembled before use. Use only steaming basket supplied for this appliance.
After cooking
x To avoid food becoming overcooked,
remove the steaming basket immediately using a cloth and place it on a plate.
x If you used the food bowl, remove it
carefully, holding it by the side, and use a long utensil if necessary.
x After use, unplug the appliance and
leave it to cool down completely before putting it away.
Use of several steaming basket at the same time
It is possible to put different food items in each basket, but make sure that their flavors complement each other.
x If you are cooking food with different cooking times, start cooking in
lower basket with the food requiring a longer cooking time.
x When the timer reaches the setting for cooking the food which
requires a shorter cooking time, remove the lid using a cloth, and put the higher bowl in position.
x Close and continue cooking.
Some recommendations
x You can reduce cooking times significantly by filling the reservoir
with warm water, but note that cooking times given in the recipes are for use with cold water.
x Do not pack too tightly in the steaming basket or food bowl. x Leave some space for steam to circulate as much as possible. x The time indicated may vary depending on the size of pieces of
food, the space left between items, the quality of food used and individual taste. Once you are familiar with the appliance, you will be able to adjust these times. For best results, use pieces of food of approximately the same size. If the pieces are of different sizes, and need to be put in layers, put the smallest pieces on top.
x If you are steaming large quantities of food, remove the lid
halfway through the cooking time, stir the food and put the lid back on.
x Use the juices collected i n the juice accessory to make soups,
sauces, etc.
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Clean and care
Clean your food steamer after every use
Cleaning and maintenance
x Do not use abrasive cleaning products. x Do not clean the plastic bowls with the scourer
side of a sponge.
x Do not immerse the base of the product in water.
Use a damp cloth.
x Plastic accessories can be washed in the
dishwasher.
x Empty the reservoir and refill the appliance with
fresh water before each use.
Descaling
After using the appliance several times, scale may form on the heating element, depending on the hardness of the water used. It is recommended to descale the appliance regularly, so that steam formation is not impeded, and to prolong the life of your appliance. gFill the water reservoir and the turbo ring with a solution of tap water and white vinegar to the maximum level mark. Do not use other descaling products
Note: The juice collector, steaming basket, lid and the food bowl are not used during this operation.
x Plug in. x Set the timer to 20-25minutes. If the vinegar boils
over, stop the timer and unplug the appliance.
x When the timer rings, unplug the appliance and wait
for it to cool down before emptying out the vinegar.
x Rinse the reservoir with clear water several times.
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Steaming charts and recipes
Food Type Quantity Cooking
time
Special notes
Sole, plaice 250g 9-13min Fish fillet
Cod ,Haddock, Trout 250g 5-10min Fish in thick steaks
Cod, Salmon 4 steaks 15-18min
Clams Fresh 500g See notes
Layer shells for maximum steam flow. steaming is done when shells are completely open
Lobster tails Fresh 1 to 2 tails 16-19min
Meat will be opaque when done. Cook longer if necessary
Fish and Seafood
Mussel Fresh 500g 6-12min Steaming is done when
shells are completely open
Oysters Fresh 6 16-20min Steaming is done when
shells are completely open
Scallops Fresh 500g 10-13min Stir halfway through steam
time. Meat is opaque and flaky when done.
The steaming times stated in these charts are a guide only. Steaming time will vary depending on the size of food pieces, spacing of the food in the steamer basket, freshness of the food and personal taste. As you become familiar with your steamer you can adjust cooking times to suit your personal preference. For larger or smaller quantities adjust the time accordingly. The times are based on food cooked in the lower basket. Food in an upper basket may take slightly longer to cook.
Eggs Fresh 1 to 8 10-15min
z Fish is cooked when it is
opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
z Frozen fish may be steamed
without defrosting if separated before steaming and cooking time is extended
z Add lemon wedges and
herbs to the steaming baskets to improve flavour
Adding more water during cooking
Some recipes with long cooking times require the addition of extra water during steaming . Add sufficient warm (not boil) water through the water inlet opening for the remaining steaming time.
Steaming eggs
Place the eggs directly into the steaming bowl using the specially shaped holders provided for this purpose.
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Food Type Quantity Cooking
time
Special notes
White easy cook
250ml 20min Water300ml Rice
Brown 250ml 49-55min Water300ml
Rice pudding Pudding rice
90g rice plus 30g caster sugar
75min 500ml warm milk
Dry white 1 litre 35min Pasta Dry brown 1 litre 40min
Rice and Grains
z Use the rice bowl
and add the required quantity of liquid to rice.
Meat and Poultry
Beef
1/4 in slices of rump, sirloin or fillet steak
250g 8-10min
Trim off all fat. Steamed beef has a film
texture Boneless breast
4 pieces 12-15minRemove skin before cooking.
Layer for maximum steam
flow.
Chicken
Drumsticks
4 pieces
20-25min After steaming brown skin
under grill, if desired Chops with or with bone
4 chops 1/4 in thick
10-15min Trim off all fat.
Lamb
Loin cut pieces 500g 10-15min Trim off all fat.
Pork
Tenderloin, fillet, loin steaks or loin chops
500g or 4 pieces 1/2 in thick
5-10min Trim off all fat.
Frankfurters 500g
16-18min
Pierce skins before steaming
Sausages (pre-cooked)
knockwurst
500g 11-13min
Pierce skins before steaming
z Steaming allows all fat
to drip away. Due to the gentle heat, choose only lender, lean cuts of meat. Trim off all fat.
z Thoroughly cook all
meat before serving. Piece with a knife to check that the center is cooked and juices run clear
z Meat suitable for
grilling is ideal for steaming.
z Marinating is
recommended.
z Sausages must be completely cooked before steaming.
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Food Type Quantity Cooking
time
Special notes
Artichokes Fresh 4 med 40-45min Cut off base Asparagus Fresh 500g 8-13min Lie flat in basket.Crisscross
second layer to allow steam to
flow. Baby Sweetcorn
Fresh 250g 30-35min Stir halfway through steam time
Beans, green Fresh, whole 500g 30min Stir halfway through steam time Beans, runner Fresh, slices 500g 8-10min Stir halfway through steam time
Broccoli Fresh, florets 500g 7-12min Remove stalk. Stir halfway
through steam time
Cabbage Fresh, sliced 500g 14-18min Stir halfway through steam time
Carrots Fresh, sliced 500g 25min Stir halfway through steam time
Cauliflower Fresh, florets 500g 8-11min Stir halfway through steam time
Courgettes Fresh,1/4 in slices 500g 6-12min Stir halfway through steam time
Greengrocery fresh 500g 6min
Fresh, quarters 250g 15-20min Stir halfway through steam time Mushrooms
button
Fresh, quarters 250g 15-20min Stir halfway through steam time
Vegetables
z Cut off thick steams
from cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage.
z Steam leaky, green
vegetables for the shortest time possible as they lose colour easily.
z Salt and season
vegetables after steaming for best results
z Frozen vegetables
should not be thawed before steaming.
Peas Frozen 500g Potatoes New
Fresh, very small 500g 20-23min Turn each potato over half
through cooking Potatoes Old
Fresh, cut into 2o
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pieces
750g 25-30min Turn each potato over half
through cooking
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Specifications
Power supply
220~240V AC/50Hz
Power consumption
1000 to 1080 Watts
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