Tefal VC100715 User Manual

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ULTRA COMPACT
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DESCRIPTION
1 Lid handle 2 Lid 3 Steam basket n° 3
(depending on the model)
4 Removable base with clips and
built-in egg holder
5 Steam basket n° 2 6 Steam basket n° 1 7 1 L capacity rice bowl
(depending on model)
8 Juice collector
9 Water-fill drawer 10 Removable turbo ring 11 Inside Maximum water level 12 Water tank (1.5L capacity and
1 hour continuous use)
13 Heating element 14 Exterior water level indicator 15 60-minute timer 16 On indicator light 17 Mains cord
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Environment protection first!
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
Please follow the instructions for use carefully. This appliance produces boiling hot steam.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• For your safety, this appliance complies with the applicable standards and regulations
– Low voltage directive – Electromagnetic compatibility – The environment – Materials in contact with food.
• Check that the power supply voltage corresponds to that shown on the appliance (alternating current).
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• Given the diverse standards in effect, if the appliance is used in a country other than that in which it is purchased, have it checked by an approved service centre.
• Do not place the appliance near a heat source or in a hot oven, as serious damage could result.
• Use a flat, stable, heat resistant work surface, away from any water splashes.
• Never place the appliance in a tray or other container which would allow water to accumulate around the base.
• Never leave the appliance unattended whilst connected to the power supply, even if for a few moments, especially where children are present. Keep away from children.
• Do not leave the power cord close to or in contact with sources of heat or sharp edges.
• Do not leave the cord hanging.
• Always plug the appliance into an earthed socket.
• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.
• Do not use the appliance if:
– the appliance or the cord is damaged. – the appliance has fallen or shows visible damage
or does not work properly. In the event of the above, the appliance must be sent to an approved Service Centre.
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• If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the aftersales service or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid any risk.
Burns can occur by touching the hot surface of
the appliance, the hot water, the steam or the food.
• Always unplug the appliance:
– immediately after use, – when moving it, – prior to any cleaning or maintenance.
• Never immerse the appliance in water!
• Do not place the appliance near a wall or a cupboard: the steam produced by the appliance can cause damage.
• Do not move the appliance when it is full of liquids or hot foods.
• This appliance is designed for domestic use only. In case of professional use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee does not apply.
• It is not intended to be used in the following applications, and the guarantee will not apply for:
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments;
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– farm houses; – by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments.
• Do not touch the appliance when it is steaming and use oven gloves to remove the lid, rice bowl and steam baskets.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
PREPARATION
Prior to use
• Using warm water and washing up liquid, wash all the removable parts
and the inside of the water tank.
• Rinse and dry.
Do not immerse the base unit or water tank when cleaning in water.
Preparing the steamer
• Place the base unit on a flat, stable, heat resistant work surface away
from water splashes and other sources of heat.
• Place the turbo ring around the heating element ensuring it is the right
way round (the largest part on the bottom).
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Filling the water tank
• There are two ways to fill the water tank:
A. Pour the water directly into the water tank, up to the maximum level. B. Open the water-fill drawer on the right-hand side of the base and
pour in water up to the maximum level. Close the drawer.
• Check that the turbo ring is positioned correctly.
• Place the juice collector on the tank until firmly in place.
• Use fresh water with each use.
Keep away from any objects which could be damaged by the steam. Do not use seasoning or any other liquid other than water in the water tank. Make sure there is water in the tank prior to use.
Positioning the removable bases
• The baskets have bases which can be removed to obtain a larger cooking
space or to cook larger foods.
• To position the bases:
– Place the basket on the table. – Hold the base right side up (clips toward the bottom). – Centre the base inside the basket. – Press on the clips until the base is locked into place.
• To remove the bases, push up from underneath.
Positioning the baskets
• Place the food in the baskets.
• Place the baskets on top of the juice collector.
• The baskets are numbered: 1, 2 and 3 (depending on the model).
– Always put basket n°1 on the juice collector. – Then place basket n°2. – Then basket n°3 (depending on the model).
• Put the lid on. (The lid fits on all the baskets).
You can use the product with 1, 2 or 3 baskets depending on your needs. Always place the baskets in the right order. For best results, do not put too much food in the baskets.
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To cook rice (depending on model)
• Put the rice and the water in the rice bowl (see the table of cooking
times).
• Place the rice bowl in the steam basket, cover with the lid to cook.
To cook eggs
• Place the eggs in the built-in egg holders, cover with the lid to cook.
STEAM COOKING
Choose the cooking time
• Plug the appliance in.
• Set the timer for the recommended cooking times (see table of cooking
times).
• The orange indicator light comes on.
• The steam cooking has begun.
In order to set the timer, the appliance must be plugged in.
During cooking
• Check the water level by looking at the exterior water level indicator.
• Filling to the MAX level lasts about 60 minutes steaming.
• If necessary, add more water through the water-fill drawer.
If there is no more water, the appliance will not produce any more steam and will no longer continue to cook the food.
At the end of cooking
• The appliance switches off automatically.
• The timer rings and the indicator light goes out.
• To stop the appliance ahead of time, turn the timer to the 0 position.
Re-heating
• You can reheat food (see the table of cooking times).
Removing the food from the steam baskets
• Remove the lid by the handle.
• Remove the steam basket(s).
• Place the steam basket(s) on a plate.
Always use oven gloves to handle the baskets and the lid.
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Afterwards
• Unplug the appliance.
• Let it cool completely before cleaning.
Check that the juice collector has cooled sufficiently before remo ving it.
TABLE OF COOKING TIMES
Cooking times are approximate and are for a single layer of food in the lower basket, unless stated otherwise. Times may vary depending on the amount of food, size of the food, the space between the food, using a different basket level and individual preferences. For larger or smaller quantities, adjust the cooking time accordingly. Cooking times may need to be increased when using more than one basket to steam food. Check food near the end of cooking, especially vegetables and fruit, as an extra few minutes can result in over cooked food.
Use oven gloves when handling the baskets during cooking.
Fish • Shellfish
Food Type Amount
Thin fillet of fish (cod, plaice, sole, salmon, haddock...)
Thick fillets or steaks Fresh 400 g 15 - 20 min.
Whole fish (trout, salmon trout...)
Mussels Fresh 1 kg 15 - 20 min.
Prawns (raw) Fresh 200 g 3 - 7 min. According to your taste.
Scallops Fresh 100 g 5 - 10 min. According to your taste.
Fresh 450 g 8 - 10 min.
Frozen 450 g 10 - 15 min.
Fresh 600 g 25 - 30 min.
Cooking
Time
Recommendations
Don’t pile up the fish fillets.
Discard any unopened mussels.
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Meat • Poultry
Food Type Amount
Chicken breast (boneless)
Chicken drumsticks or thigh joints
Turkey steaks and escalope
Pork fillet Fresh 450 g 12 - 15 min. Cut into 1 cm slices.
Lamb steaks Fresh 500 g 10 - 15 min.
Sausages (pre­cooked)
Strips 500 g 12 - 15 min.
Whole 450 g 15 - 20 min.
Fresh 4 30 - 35 min.
Fresh 600 g 25 - 30 min.
Knackwurst 10 8 - 12 min.
Frankfurter 10 10 - 12 min. Pierce before cooking.
Cooking
Time
Recommendations
Remove skin.
After steaming, brown the skin under the grill if desired.
Vegetables
Food Type Amount
Artichokes (globe) Fresh 3 average 30 - 35 min. Cut the base.
Asparagus Fresh 600 g 15 - 20 min.
Broccoli
Cabbage (green pointed spring)
Cabbage (red) Fresh 600 g 15 - 18 min.
Carrots Fresh 500 g 10 - 15 min. Cut into 3 mm thin slices.
Cauliflower florets Fresh 1 average 25 - 30 min.
Celeriac Fresh 350 g 20 - 25 min. In cubes or slices.
Corn on the cob Fresh 2 35 - 45 min.
Fresh 400 g 20 - 25 min.
Frozen 400 g 15 - 20 min.
Fresh 400 g 15 - 18 min.
Cooking
Time
Recommendations
Cut the base. Exact time depends on thickness.
Cut into small florets and trim off thick stems.
Sliced or shredded. Cut off thick stems. Toss halfway through cooking.
Sliced or shredded. Cut off thick stems. Toss halfway through cooking.
Cut into small florets and trim off thick stems.
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Food Type Amount
Courgettes
Fine whole green beans
Leeks (baby whole) Fresh 500 g 15 - 20 min.
Leeks (sliced) Fresh 500 g 8 - 12 min. Cut into thin slices.
Mange tout Fresh 500 g 10 - 15 min.
Mushrooms Fresh 500 g 10 - 15 min.
Peas
Peppers Fresh 300 g 10 - 15 min. Cut into wide strips.
Potatoes (new) Fresh
Potatoes (old) Fresh 600 g 25 min.
Onions (sliced) Fresh 400 g 10 - 15 min. Thin slices.
Onions (small whole) Fresh 400 g 10 - 15 min.
Spinach
Fresh 600 g 12 - 15 min. Thinly sliced.
Fresh 600 g 12 - 17 min. Cut into 5 cm chunks.
Fresh 500 g 20 - 25 min.
Frozen 500 g 15 - 20 min.
Fresh 400 g 20 - 25 min.
Frozen 400 g 20 - 25 min.
600 g
small
whole
Fresh 300 g 10 - 12 min.
Frozen 500 g 15 - 20 min.
Cooking
Time
40 - 45 min.
Recommendations
Cooking time depends on thickness and size.
Cut the base and wash well.
Cooking time depends on size and variety.
Sliced (1 cm thick) or cut into cubes.
Cooking time depends on size.
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Rice • Grains • Pasta
Food
Bulgar Wheat 150 g 300 ml 15 min.
Couscous 200 g 350 ml 10 min.
White Rice American Long Grain
Basmati Rice 150 g 300 ml 25 - 30 min.
Easy Cook White Rice 150 g 300 ml 20 - 23 min.
Brown Rice 150 g 300 ml 40 - 45 min.
Pasta (spaghetti - not quick cook type)
Riz
amount
150 g 300 ml 25 - 30 min.
200 g 400 ml 20 - 25 min.
Water
Amount
Cooking
Time
Recommendations
Use boiling water in rice bowl.
Soak the couscous 5 min. in boiling water or hot stock before cooking.
Wash the rice before cooking. Use boiling water in the rice bowl. Add salt if desired.
Use boiling water in rice bowl.
Other Foods
Food Type Amount
Hard boiled eggs Yolk set 6 15 min.
“Poached” eggs in ramekins
Firm set 6 12 - 15 min.
Soft set 6 8 - 10 min.
Cooking
Time
Recommendations
Grease the ramekins well.
Fruits
Food Type Amount
Apples (Bramley)
Apricots Halved 4 10 - 15 min.
Bananas Whole 4 10 - 15 min.
Peaches or Nectarines Halved 4 10 - 15 min.
Pears
Rhubarb Fresh 400 g 20 - 25 min. Cut into 2.5 cm chunks.
Quartered
Sliced
Whole or
halved
450 g 15 - 20 min.
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Cooking
Time
4 15 min.
4 20 - 25 min.
Recommendations
Cook in rice bowl with 40 g sugar.
Time depends on ripeness of fruit.
Time depends on ripeness of fruit.
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Re-heating
Place food in the rice bowl and cover food with cling film. Check the food is piping hot before serving. Do not reheat cooked rice in the steamer.
Food Amount
Meat (sliced) 2 - 3 portions 15 - 20 min. Turn slices halfway through re-heating.
Pasta 2 portions 10 - 20 min.
Vegetables 3 - 4 portions 15 - 20 min. Stir halfway through re-heating.
Cooking
Time
Recommendations
Stir halfway through re-heating. Time depends on size of pasta.
STEAMING TIPS AND TECHNIQES
• Do not pack food too tightly in the steam baskets. Leave some space for
steam to circulate as much as possible.
• For best results, use pieces of food of approximately the same size (such
as potatoes, vegetables and chicken breasts) so that they cook at the same time. The size and thickness of the food will alter the cooking time.
• Avoid lifting the lid to check on the cooking progress too often, as this
allows loss of steam and can lengthen the cooking time.
• If recipes require the use of cling film, always use the all purpose type
suitable for use in microwave ovens. Cling film is often used to prevent condensation forming and spoiling delicates foods such as egg custards. Avoid using foil as this tends to increase the steaming time.
• When choosing food for steaming, select suitable size food to fit the
steaming basket, especially if it is cooked whole such as fish.
• Subtle flavour can be given to steamed food with the addition of fresh
herbs, slices of lemon or orange, garlic and onion. These may be placed either directly underneath or on top of the food in the steaming basket.
• To give meat, poultry and fish a delicious flavour plus make then moist
and tender, marinade for a few hours before steaming. The marinade can be as simple as a blend of wine and fresh herbs, or it can be a spicy barbecue or tandoori mix.
• Frozen vegetables can be steamed from frozen. All shellfish, poultry and
meat must be completely thawed before steaming.
• For some recipes with a long cooking time, such as steamed sponge
pudding, you will need to top up with more cold water during steaming.
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• Always use oven gloves when handling the baskets during or after
cooking.
• When cooking different foods in two or three steaming baskets, juices or
condensation will drip from the upper baskets so check that the flavours complement one another. When cooking fish, meat or poultry, place them in steam basket no. 1 so that the juices from raw or partially cooked meat cannot drip onto other foods such as potatoes, rice or vegetables steaming in the baskets no. 2 or 3.
• A single basket of food steams faster than when using two or three
baskets. Steaming times are usually slightly longer if using two or three baskets, due to the large volume of food being cooked, so allow an extra 3-5 minutes steaming time.
• If foods have different cooking times, place foods with the longest
cooking time in the lowest steaming basket.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the appliance
• Empty the water tank and clean it with a damp cloth.
• Wash all the removable parts using a sponge, warm water and washing
up liquid, rinse and dry carefully.
• Clean the turbo ring after each use.
Do not use abrasive cleaning products. Do not immerse the water tank in water. Note: some natural strong coloured juices f rom food such as carr ots, beetroot etc… may cause staining in the juice collector and the water tank. This is normal and will not effect cooking. T o try and avoid st aining, wash these two parts immediately after each use. Y ou ma y also use a mild bleach if necessary and rinse thor oughly.
Removing scale build-up from the appliance
• Position the turbo ring upside down around the heating element (the
largest part uppermost).
• Fill the water tank with cold water up to “max.” level.
• Fill the inside of the turbo ring with white vinegar up to the same level.
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• Do not heat up (to avoid any descaling odour). Leave overnight to
descale.
• Rinse out the inside of the water tank with warm water several times.
Descale the appliance every 8 uses. Do not use other scale-removing products.
Storing the baskets
• Put the rice bowl (depending on model) upside
down in the juice collector.
• Stack the baskets one inside the other following
the order shown.
• Turn all parts over on the base unit. Put the lid
over them all.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Do not dismantle the appliance, if your appliance stops working, take it to one of our approved service centres for repair.
Fault Reason Solution
Plug in the appliance and turn the timer.
At the end of the cooking time, the light goes off automatically.
Contact our after-sales service.
Contact our after-sales service.
For cooking times lower than 15 min, turn the button until at least 30 min and return to the cooking time needed.
Contact our after-sales service.
The orange indicator light does not come on.
The orange indicator light comes on but the appliance does not heat up.
The timer gets stuck.
Water is leaking from the base.
The timer has not been set.
Cooking has ended.
The parts are damaged.
Fault in the heating element.
Cooking time set to a low value.
Leak coming from the heating element.
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Fault Reason Solution
The food takes longer to cook than usual.
Steam escapes along the sides of the appliance.
Heating element has scale build-up.
Baskets/grids not fitted together properly.
Water-fill drawer located under juice collector is open.
Remove scale build-up from the heating element. See section “Cleaning and Maintance”.
Check that the baskets/ grids are fitted together properly and in the right order.
Check its position.
Voltage
This appliance is designed to run on 230 - 240 volts AC only. Check that the mains supply corresponds to that shown on the rating plate of the appliance. If the appliance is to be used in any country other than that of purchase, it should be checked by an approved Service Dealer. Standards can vary from country to country.
Helpline:
For any problems or queries please telephone our Customer Relations Team first for expert help and advice on: 0345 602 1454 (UK - CALLS CHARGED AT LOCAL RATE) (01) 4751947 (IRELAND) Or consult our web site: www.tefal.co.uk.
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