Sunbeam ST6610 User Manual

Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.

VitaSteam Deluxe

Food Steamer

Instruction Booklet

ST6610

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1

Features of your VitaSteam Deluxe 2

An introduction to Steam Cooking 4

Using your VitaSteam Deluxe 4

For Best Results 5

Guide to the Instant Steam Function 6

Guide to Water Levels 6

Guide to using the Steaming Trays 7

Guide to using the Rice Bowl 7

Care and Cleaning 8

Cooking Times

Vegetables 9

Rice, Grain & Cereals 11

Fish & Seafood 12

Poultry 13

Eggs 14

Recipes

Vegetables 15

Rice and Pasta 15

Seafood 17

Poultry 18

Beef 19

Pork 20

Lamb 20

Dessert 20

Contents

1

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 appliance.

• Always turn the power off at the power outlet
before you insert or 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 a qualified technician or
service person.

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

• For safety reasons and to avoid maintenance
by unskilled persons, some appliances are
‘sealed’ using tamperproof screws. Such
appliances should always be returned to the
nearest Sunbeam Appointed 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 Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre
for examination, repair or adjustment.

• 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 power to your appliances.

• Do not immerse the appliance in water
or any other liquid unless recommended.

If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,
please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.

Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR
SUNBEAM VITASTEAM DELUXE.

• Ensure your steamer is used at least 50cm
(half a metre) away from 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,
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.

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 shatter resistant to
prevent breakage.

8 Cup Capacity Rice Bowl

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

Removable Drip Tray

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

Neon On/Off Light

Indicates when the appliance is steaming.

2

Features of your VitaSteam Deluxe

75 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.

3

Water Level Indicator

External water level indicator
and fill hole allows you to easily
add water to your steamer.

Handy
Steaming
Guide

Lid

8 cup rice bowl

4 litre steaming tray

3 litre steaming tray

Removable drip tray

Instant steam sleeve

Power base

450ml
low water
level

1250ml
maximum
water level

Exposed heating
element

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.

4

An Introduction to Steam Cooking

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 75 minutes, then turn it anti­clockwise to your desired cooking time.
This ensures accurate timing. The power
on light will illuminate.

5

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 bowl as these will
be hot.

Using your VitaSteam Deluxe (continued)

For Best Results

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.

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.

6

Guide to Instant Steam Function

Guide to Water Levels

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).

LO

Cutout

Instant
steam
valve