Prima PRS200 User Manual
FOOD STEAMER
MODEL: PRS200
User Guide
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BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Remove the appliance and all accessories from the
packaging. Peel off any adhesive labels. Wash the lid, rice
bowl, steamer bowls and drip tray in warm, soapy water
before first use. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Wipe the inside of the base with a damp cloth.
USE
1.Place the appliance on a stable, level surface away from
walls and overhanging cupboards.
2.Pour in cold water up to the maximum mark (Fig.2).
Fig.1
WARNING: do not add any salt, pepper,
seasonings, herbs, wine, st oc k or any liqui d othe
than tap water to the base.
3.Place drip tray in base and be sure it sits flat.
4.Using the rice bowl
a) Place a steamer bowl on the base.
b) Place 1volume of rice and 1.5 volume of water in the rice
container (220 grams rice max, 200ml water).
c) Place the rice bowl in the steamer bowl (Fig.3).
5.Cover the steamer bowl with the lid.
6.Plug into electricity supply. Do not operate the appliance
without the steaming bowl and lid in place.
WARNING: make sure that the appliance is
correctly assembled before using. Never use
bowls and parts other than those speciall
designed for use with the appliance.
7. Set timer for the recommended time. The power and cook
lights illuminate. After about 3-4 minutes steaming will begin.
Condensation during steaming is normal (Fig.4).
NOTE: The timer operates regardless of whether the Food
steamer is plugged into the electrical outlet or not. Be sure
the power & cooking lights come on when setting the timer.
8.The cook indicator light cycles on and off during cooking.
Fig.4
MAXIMUM
LEVEL
Fig.2
Fig.3
WARNING: during use do not touch the base, bowls or lid as they get very hot.
9. When steaming is complete, the timer will give a single ring and the cook indicator light
will go out. The appliance switches off automatically.
WARNING: to prevent burns, always use oven gloves or a cloth when removing the lid
or steaming bowls as hot steam will escape. Remove the lid slowly with the inside of
lid pointing away from you and let the steam escape gradually. Hold lid over unit to
allow the condensation to drain into the steamer.
Do not reach into the unit while steaming. If you need to check on cooking progress or
to stir, use a long handled utensil.
10.In order to prevent foods from being overcooked, remove the steamer bowl immediately,
using a cloth and place it on a plate or on the reversed lid. If you have used the rice
container, remove this carefully, holding it by the sides and if necessary using a kitchen
utensil long enough for this.
11.After use, unplug the appliance and allow it to cool completely before putting it away.
USEFUL HINTS AND TIPS
! Steaming times stated in the charts are only a guide. Times may vary depending on
the size of food pieces, spacing of the food in the steamer trays, freshness of food
and personal preference. As you become familiar with the steamer, adjust cooking
times.
! A single layer of food steams faster than several layers. Therefore, the cooking time
for a larger quantity of food will be increased, for example 2lb of cauliflower florets will
need longer to steam than 1 lb.
! For best results, be sure pieces of food are similar in size. If pieces vary in size and
layering is required. Place smaller pieces on top.
! Do not crowd food in the steaming tray or rice bowl. Arrange the food with spaces
between pieces to allow for maximum steam flow.
! When steaming large quantities of food, remove lid about halfway through the
steaming time and stir using a long handled utensil, protecting your hands from the
steam with oven gloves.
! Never steam meat, poultry or seafood from frozen. Always thaw completely
first.
! All the times stated in the Steaming Charts and Recipes are base d on the us e of col d
water, but to slightly reduce the steaming time you may begin using warm (but not
boiling) water.
! The rice bowl is an ideal container for steaming other foods such as fruit, vegetables,
vegetable pates, puddings, etc.
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