Lakeland 31791 Instruction Booklet

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

MINI STEAMER

Model: 31791

LAKELAND MINI STEAMER

Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Mini Steamer.

Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.

Steaming fresh food is healthy and easily locks in nutrients, flavour and freshness.

Our compact Lakeland Mini Steamer is perfect for one or two portions of vegetables, fish
or poultry. The steaming tray and two steam baskets help keep different foods separate,
so you can cook several foods at the same time. In addition it has an egg tray to perfectly
cook up to eight eggs at once - soft, medium or hard.

It is quick and simple to use, add water to the tank, set the cooking time using the dial
and the heating plate quickly starts creating steam from below, circulating it evenly across
your foods for consistent results.

Its 460ml water tank holds enough for 40 minutes of steaming, and the steamer will beep
when your food is ready.

Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same excellent
quality, value for money and exceptional customer service as when we founded the
company back in the 1960s.

Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything
you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.

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CONTENTS

Product features ...........................................................................................................4-5

Safety cautions .............................................................................................................6-7

Using your Mini Steamer for the first time .......................................................................8

Instructions for use ....................................................................................................9-10

Guide to cooking time ...................................................................................................11

Hints and tips ................................................................................................................12

Frequently asked questions ............................................................................................13

Care and cleaning .........................................................................................................13

Electrical connections .................................................................................................... 14

Recycling your electricals ...............................................................................................14

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PRODUCT FEATURES

1. Lid

2. Steam vents

3. Steaming tray

4. Tray holder

5. Egg tray

6. Water tank

7. Heating plate
8 Steam baskets (x 2)

9. Power light

10. Control dial

11. Base

12. Measuring cup

13. Egg pierce

14. Cord and plug

15. Cord storage

(positioned at the back of the steamer)

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TIMER DIAL DISPLAY

16. Soft egg

17. Medium eg

18. Hard egg

19. Timer - 5 to 40 minutes

20. Off

21. On

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SAFETY CAUTIONS

Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place
for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to
avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as
described in this instruction book.

• 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. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older
than 8 and supervised.

• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.

• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from

the appliance before the first use.

• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use

if damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops
a fault contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.

• Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. If the lead is damaged it must be

replaced with a special lead. Contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.

• Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat resistant surface.

• Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn the

socket to “off” and remove the plug from the mains socket.

• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those

recommended by Lakeland.

• To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or

lid in water or other liquids.

• Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid

contact between the lead and hot surfaces.

• For indoor use only.

• For domestic use only.

• This appliance should be used for preparation of food as described within the

instructions for use that accompany it.

• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains socket.

Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.

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• To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.

• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.

• An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be

at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the
worktop or touch any hot surfaces.

• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2014/30/EU

(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).

• WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13amp socket is a serious safety (shock)

hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.

• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be

dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies
and children. These bags are not toys.

• Do not place hands or face over the steam vents in the lid during operation or just after

use as steam can scald.

• Do not put your hands or any other objects into the Mini Steamer while it is cooking.

• The Mini Steamer should only be used at least 10cm away from walls and other

surfaces, to allow sufficient airflow.

• DO NOT operate the Mini Steamer empty, and never fill the water tank beyond the

‘MAX’ level on the side of the water tank. Always ensure the water does not fall
below the ‘MIN’ level.

• Do not lift or move the Mini Steamer whilst in use.

• WARNING: The measuring cup contains and sharp pin on the base which may cause injury.

• Do not cover the steamer holes in the lid whilst in use.

• When removing the lid, always tilt away from you.

• Do not use any Mini Steamer parts in a microwave or on any other

cooker/heated surfaces.

• Do not leave the Mini Steamer in a damp or corrosive environment.

WARNING – HOT SURFACES

• The lid and base unit, and surfaces marked with this
symbol will get very hot during use.

• DO NOT TOUCH as possible injury could occur.

• Wear oven gloves when removing the lid, trays and steam
baskets from the base unit. Allow the appliance to cool
completely before touching these surfaces, handling,
moving or storing this appliance.

• Be careful when removing the lid.

• Remove the lid slowly with the opening facing away from
you. Be careful as hot steam will escape and can burn.

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USING YOUR MINI STEAMER FOR THE FIRST TIME

WARNING: Do not insert the plug into an electrical socket, or turn the Mini Steamer on
before you have fully assembled it.

• Unpack the Mini Steamer and remove all the packaging materials, including the foam
cover on the egg piercer on the base of the measuring cup.

• Before first use, wipe the base with a clean damp cloth.

• Wash the lid, trays, tray holder, steam baskets and measuring cup in warm soapy water,
rinse and dry thoroughly.

• Make sure that all parts are clean and dry before assembling the product.

• Place the base unit on a flat, dry heat resistant surface near a socket.

• Place the appropriate tray, trays or steaming trays you which to us onto the base unit
and the lid on top.

• ALWAYS make sure the steam vents on the lid are at the back.

Steam vents

• Plug the Mini Steamer into a socket and turn on.

• The Mini Steamer is now ready to use.

WARNING: Always ensure there is water in the Mini Steamer before using and the trays
are stacked correctly in the base.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

You can cook eggs and steam vegetables at the same time. When cooking foods with
different cooking times, set the timer for the quicker food first. The timer can be set
between 5 and 40 minutes. When cooking has finished, remove the food and continue to
cook the rest of the food by turning the dial to the required time.

• Plug in and switch on the Mini Steamer at the socket, with the dial in the

‘OFF’ position.

• Fill the water tank using the measuring cup provided Do not exceed the ‘MAX’ level

and make sure there is water above the ‘MIN’ level.

‘MAX’ level

• Always refill the water tank with the measuring cup, when this is full the water will

come up to the ‘MAX’ level, remove the racks and trays before refilling.

• The steam baskets can be used on either tray. They collect less water vapour from the

lid and trays when used on the upper tray.

• When cooking has finished wait for the steamer and water to cool. Empty the water

into the sink and wipe the tank with a clean damp cloth and dry.

• Do not use any other liquid other than water in the water tank.

• Always use oven gloves when removing trays and steam baskets from the Mini Steamer.

• If steaming for a long period of time, it may be necessary to add extra water.

‘MIN’ level

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TO STEAM FOOD

• Put the steam tray onto the base. Stack the tray holder, add your food, stack the egg

tray, then the two steam baskets and finally the lid. You can also use the steamer with
just the steam tray and lid, ensuring the steam vents are at the back.

• Twist the dial to your required cooking time, the steamer will beep and the power light

will blink then turn solid.

• Do not open the lid until the cooking time has finished.

• After the preset cooking time reached, the Mini Steamer will beep 10 times and the

indicator light will go off.

• Switch the timer dial to the ‘OFF’ position and turn the appliance off at the socket.

• Remove the lid with care as condensation will have formed in the lid and on the trays.

TO COOK EGGS

• Always use medium sized fresh eggs. Larger sizes may require additional cooking time.

• Put the egg tray onto the base.

• Using the egg piercer on the bottom of the measuring cup, pierce the larger end of

each egg and place in the egg tray with the hole pointing upwards.

• Add the lid ensuring the steam vents are at the back.

• Twist the dial to ‘Soft Egg’ , ‘Medium Egg’ or ‘Hard Egg’ icon according to

your preference. The power light will blink then turn solid and the steamer will beep
when the unit is on.

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