Russell hobbs 3 TIER STEAMER 15071 User Manual

instructions

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Read the instructions and keep them safe. If you pass the steamer on, pass on the
instructions too. Remove all packaging, but keep it till you know the steamer works.

important safeguards

Follow basic safety precautions, including:

1 The steamer must only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible adult.

Use and store the steamer out of reach of children.

2 Don’t put the base unit in liquid. Don’t use the steamer in a bathroom, near

a source of water, or outdoors.

3 Don’t put frozen meat or poultry in the steamer, defrost fully before use.

4 Don’t fill the reservoir above max (1.1 litre/1¾ pints), or it may spit boiling water, and

you may damage the steamer.

5 Don’t touch the hot surfaces of the base unit, lid, baskets, rice bowl, or diffuser. Use

oven gloves or a cloth, and lift them only by the handles.

6 Don’t reach over the steamer.

7 Keep hands, arms, face, etc. clear of steam from the vents, lid, baskets, diffuser, and

rice bowl.
8 Sit the steamer on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface.
9 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang and can’t be tripped over or caught.

10 Steam will escape. Don’t put the steamer near curtains, under shelves or cupboards,

or near anything that might be damaged by the escaping steam.

11 Don’t line the baskets with paper, foil, etc. You’ll block the steam holes.
12 Don’t cover the steamer or put anything on top of it.
13 Keep the steamer and cable away from hotplates, hobs and burners.
14 Unplug the steamer when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. Let it cool

down fully before cleaning and storing away.

15 Don’t use accessories or attachments unless we supply them.
16 This appliance must not be operated by an external timer or remote control system.
17 Don’t use the steamer for any purpose other than those described in these

instructions.

18 Don’t use the steamer if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
19 If the cable or plug is damaged, return the steamer, to avoid hazard.

household use only

preparation

1 Sit the base unit on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface.
2 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang and can’t be tripped over or caught.

3 Steam will escape. Don’t put the steamer near curtains, under shelves or cupboards,

or near anything that might be damaged by the escaping steam.

4 Have dinner plates or a tray handy, to put the baskets on afterwards, as they’ll drip.

5 This would be a good time to set out serving spoons, tongs, etc. for emptying the

baskets. Don’t forget the oven gloves.

fit the steam tube

6 Fit the steam tube round the element, with the gaps at the bottom.

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fill the reservoir

7 Fill the reservoir to max (1.1 litre/1¾ pint) with fresh cold water.

8 This’ll give over 60 minutes steaming, enough time for most foods.
9 Even if you don’t intend to steam for 60 minutes, we recommend filling the reservoir

to max, to ensure (a) you don’t run out of steam, and (b) there’s enough water left to

prevent the food from drying out, if you can’t empty it right away.

10 Don’t add anything to the water. Any seasonings, marinades, etc. should be added

to the food itself, not to the water. If you put them in the water, they won’t circulate,

and they may damage the surfaces of the reservoir and element.

fit the diffuser

11 Sit the diffuser on top of the base unit. It’ll only fit one way, as there’s a cut-out at the

front, to fit over the back of the timer assembly.

12 The diffuser directs the steam through the holes in the bottom basket. It also

prevents the heater and reservoir being overwhelmed by juices from the cooking

foods.

fit the basket(s)

13 The baskets are not identical:

a) basket 1 has a fixed bottom, baskets 2 and 3 have removable bottoms

b) basket 1 is the smallest, basket 3 is the biggest

c) for storage, basket 1 fits inside basket 2, which fits inside basket 3

d) for steaming, basket 1 sits on the diffuser, basket 2 sits on basket 1, and basket 3

sits on basket 2

e) the lid fits all the baskets

14 You can use 1, 2, or 3 basket(s) – if you’re using more than 1, the cooking times

shown on pages 6and 7 might need extending:

for 1 basket fit basket 1 on top of the diffuser, then put food into the basket
for 2 baskets fit basket 2 on top of basket 1, then put food into basket 2
for 3 baskets fit basket 3 on top of basket 2, then put food into basket 3

fit the lid fit the lid to the topmost basket before steaming

be careful with flavours

15 Juices from the upper basket(s) will drip into the basket(s) below. Don’t put delicate

flavours below strong ones, or vegetables below greasy foods.

steam room

16 To allow the steam to circulate:

a) pack food loosely in the baskets

b) leave spaces between the pieces

c) whenever possible, use single layers of food

d) if you must use more than one layer of food, leave enough space between the

pieces to let the steam circulate through the layers

uniformity

17 For uniform cooking:

a) try to cut all pieces of food in a basket to roughly the same size

b) put larger pieces, or food with long cooking times, nearest the reservoir

c) put smaller pieces, or food with short cooking times, furthest from it