Sunbeam ST6600 User Manual

VitaSteam Deluxe

Food Steamer

INSTRUCTION/RECIPE BOOKLET.

ST6600

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Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions.

Sunbeam are very safety conscious when designing and
manufacturing consumer products, but it is essential that
the product user also exercise care when using an
electrical appliance. Listed below are precautions which
are essential for the safe use of an electrical appliance:

• Read carefully and save all the instructions provided
with an the appliance.

• Always turn the power off at the power outlet before
you remove a plug. Remove by grasping the plug - do
not pull on the cord.

• Turn the power off and remove the plug when the
appliance is not in use and before cleaning.

• Do not use your appliance with an extension cord
unless this cord has been checked and tested by your
electricity supplier or qualified technician.

• Always use your appliance from a power outlet of the
voltage (A.C. only) marked on the underside of the
appliance.

• Close supervision is necessary when your appliance is
being used near children or infirm persons.

• Never leave an appliance unattended while in use.

• Young children or infirm persons should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than
its intended use.

• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas flame,
electric element or in a heated oven. Do not place on
top of any other appliance.

• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang over
the edge of a table or bench top or touch any hot
surface.

• Do not immerse in water.

• For safety reasons and to avoid maintenance by
unskilled persons, some appliances are ‘sealed’ using
tamperproof means as specified by S.A.A. (Standards
Association of Australia). Such appliances should
always be returned to the nearest Service Centre for
adjustment or repair if required.

• Do not operate any electrical appliance with a
damaged cord or after the appliance has been
dropped or damaged in any manner; If damage is
suspected, return the appliance to the nearest Service
Centre for examination, repair or adjustment. As a
service to Customers, Factory Outlets will carry out a
free check on your appliance to ensure it is electrically
safe.

• For additional protection Sunbeam recommend the
use of a residual current device (RCD) with a tripping
current not exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit
supplying the power outlet in use.

• Ensure your steamer is used at least 50cm
(half a metre) away form a gas flame or
electric element.

• Do not operate the steamer on an inclined
surface.

• Do not move or cover the steamer whilst in
operation.

• Do not immerse the base of the steamer in
water or any other liquid.

• Use your steamer well away from walls and
curtains and cupboards that may be affected
by steam.

• Do not use your steamer in confined spaces.

• Remover the cover away from you after
steaming.

If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please ring our Toll Free number

(Australia only) 1800 025 059. New Zealand - contact the Sunbeam Office in Auckland on 09 912 0747.

Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR VITASTEAM DELUXE.

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3 and 4 Litre Steaming Bowls.

Enables you to cook your entire meal using one
appliance. Steam meat, poultry, seafood or fish
in the lower tray, then add the upper tray to
steam nutritious vegetables. The steaming bowls
are also shatter resistant to prevent breakage.

8 Cup Capacity Rice Bowl.

The separate rice bowl cooks light and fluffy rice
every time.

60 Minute Timer with Auto-Off.

Allows you to set the steamer to cook your meal
exactly the way you like it. The steamer
automatically turns off when it has finished
cooking.

Removable Drip Tray.

Collects the fats, juices and condensation during
steaming, and is removable for easy cleaning.

1000 watts.

For fast cooking.

Instant Steam Function.

Produces steam in just 30 seconds for meals
in a hurry.

Neon On/Off Light.

Indicates when the appliance is steaming.

Features of your VitaSteam Deluxe.

8 Cup
Rice Bowl

Removable
Drip Tray

Neon On/Off
Light

Timer with
Auto-Off

Power Base

Handy
Steaming
Guide

3 Litre
Steaming Tray

4 Litre
Steaming Tray

Features of your VitaSteam Deluxe.

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8 Cup
Rice Bowl

4 Litre
Steaming
Tray

3 Litre
Steaming
Tray

Removable
Drip Tray

Instant
Steam Sleeve

Power
Base

1250ml
Maximum
Water Level

Exposed
Heating
Element

450ml Low
Water Level

Lid

An Introduction to Steam Cooking.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Sunbeam VitaSteam Deluxe Food Steamer. You
will now be able to enjoy the benefits and
convenience of steam cooking.

Steaming is one of the healthiest cooking
methods available, as it requires no fats or oils.
Steaming ensures that fruit and vegetables
retain vitamins and minerals required for a
balanced diet. Meats such as chicken can be
gently steamed to retain their flavour and
tenderness, while the fats drain away.

Steaming is also gentle, as the food never comes
in contact with the cooking liquid, ensuring that
it retains it’s shape, colour and texture.

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Using your VitaSteam Deluxe.

Before using your VitaSteam Deluxe for the first
time, wash the steaming bowls, rice bowl, lid
and drip tray in warm soapy water. Rinse and
dry thoroughly. Operate the steamer for 15
minutes using a solution of 1 tablespoon lemon
juice and 2 cups water in the reservoir.

Note: You may notice a slight odour during this
first operation. This is normal with many
heating appliances and will not affect the
performance of your steamer.

1. Fill the water reservoir above the ‘Lo’ water
level and no higher than the ‘Hi’ water level.

Note: Use only clean water in your VitaSteam
Deluxe. Do not use wine, stock or other
liquids.

2. Put the Removable Drip Tray in place.
Note: Do not operate the Steamer without

the Removable Drip Tray.

3. Place food to be steamed without sauce or
liquid into the steaming bowls and place on
the Power base. If steaming with sauce or
liquid, use the rice bowl and place inside one
of the steaming bowls.

4. Replace the lid.

5. Insert the plug into a 230-240V power outlet
and turn the power on.

6. To set the Timer first turn the dial fully
clockwise to 60 minutes, then turn it anti­clockwise to your desired cooking time. This
ensures accurate timing. The power on light
will illuminate.

7. A bell will sound when the selected time has
elapsed and the steamer will automatically
switch off. Using oven mitts or a cloth,
remove the lid by tilting it away from you to
ensure steam is safely released without
scalding. Hold the lid over the steamer to
allow the condensation to drain into the unit
before removing completely. Remove the
plug from the power outlet after use.

8. Remove the steamer tray/rice bowl and serve
the food.

Note: Use caution when handling the base of
the unit and steamer/rice bowls as these will
be hot.

The cooking times stated in this booklet are a
guide only. The steaming time required for
specific foods is affected by the following:

• The size, quality and the temperature of the
food.

• The degree to which you like your food cooked.

• The temperature of the water used for
steaming.

To ensure good results using your VitaSteam
Deluxe, follow these simple tips: –

• Remove food immediately after the steaming
cycle is completed. Food will continue to cook
slightly due to the accumulated steam, if you
leave it in the steamer.

• Food should be arranged evenly in both
steamer bowls. Foods of uniform size will
steam at a similar rate.

For Best Results.

The VitaSteam Deluxe features an Instant Steam
Function that will enable steam to be generated
in as little as 30 seconds. For this feature to
operate you must place the Instant Steam Sleeve
in position.

The Sleeve concentrates a small amount of water
around the Exposed Heating Element, quickly
bringing it to boiling temperature to produce
steam, rather than heating all of the water in
the reservoir.

The Sleeve has a small cut out in the bottom to
allow water to flow into the contained water
area. When the Sleeve is in position the cut out
must be located at the bottom to allow the
water to flow in.

For more efficient steaming we recommend that
the appliance is always operated with the
Instant Steam Sleeve in position.

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Guide to Instant Steam Function.

Your VitaSteam Deluxe relies on the water
reservoir being full of water to operate. Fill the
water reservoir with clean water only. The water
level must be between the ‘LO’ (450 mL) and ‘HI’
(1250mL) markings.

When continuously cooking food with your
steamer ensure that the water level does not fall
below the ‘LO’ marking (450mL).

Guide to Water Levels.

The VitaSteam Deluxe comes with two steaming
trays - 3 litre and 4 litre. The appliance can
operate with either both trays stacked on top of
each other or with just one tray in position.

When using two trays at the one time, the
smaller tray (3 litre) must be placed on the
bottom with the larger tray (4 litre) on the top.

Place the largest piece of food with the longest
cooking time in the lower steaming bowl then
place on top of the Removable Drip Tray and
Power Base.

Then place the upper steaming tray
on top for cooking of vegetables.

Guide to using the Steaming Trays.

Cutout

Instant
Steam Sleeve

4L

3L or 4L

3L

LO