• Wash all removable parts with warm water
and washing up liquid, rinse and dry.
Preparing the steam cooker
• Place the base unit on a stable surface.
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 - Fig. 3-A.
B. Open the water-fill drawer and pour water
in up to the maximum level
• Fit the juice collector to the tank ensuring that
it is firmly in place.
• Use fresh water with each use.
- Fig. 3-B.
8. Heating element
9. Water tank
10.Base
11.Visible water level
12.Maximum water level
13.Timer
14.Orange On indicator light
15.Plug
16.rice bowl
Do not immerse the
electric base unit
- Fig. 2.
Move away any
items likely to be damaged by the steam.
Do not use seasoning or any liquid
other than water in
the tank.
Make sure that there
is water in the tank
before switching on
the appliance.
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Positioning the removable grids and the baskets
(depending on model)
• The baskets have grids which can be removed
to obtain a larger cooking area or to cook
larger items of food.
- Always place grid N°1 on the juice collector
You can use the
appliance with 1
basket or 2 depending on your needs.
Place the baskets in
the right order.
For best results, do
not put too much
food in the baskets.
- Then place basket N°1
- Next place grid N°2.
- Then basket N°2
• Put the lid on (the lid fits on all baskets).
To cook large items of food:
- Remove grid N°2
- Place basket N°2 directly on basket N°1
- Put the food inside
- Put the lid on.
- Fig. 5.
Steam cooking
Choose the cooking time
• Plug in the appliance.
• Set the timer for the recommended time
- Fig. 6 (see table of cooking times).
• The orange indicator light comes on.
• The steam cooking has begun.
For cooking times of less than 15 min, turn
the timer to 30 min and then turn it
backwards to the required time.
The appliance must
be plugged in for
the timer to be set.
To cook rice:
• Put the water and the rice in the rice bowl.
• Place the rice bowl in the steam basket - Fig. 7.
• Set the timer to the recommended time (see
cooking times table).
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To cook eggs:
• Place the eggs in the built-in egg holders
- Fig. 8.
• Set the timer to the recommended time (see
cooking times table).
• Check the water level by looking at the visible
water level.
• If necessary, add water through the water-fill
If there is no more
water, the appliance
will not produce any
more steam and will
no longer continue
cook the food.
drawer - Fig.9.
During cooking, make sure not to open the lid
- Fig. 10. Also make sure not to obstruct the
steam outlet on the lid. Fig. 11
Do not stand the lid upright to avoid warping
- Fig. 12.
At the end of cooking
• The appliance switches off automatically.
• The timer beeps and the indicator light goes out.
• To stop the appliance before the end of
installed cooking time, turn the timer to the
Off position.
• You can reheat food.
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During cooking
Reheating
Removing the food from the steam baskets
• Remove the lid by the handle - Fig. 13.
• Remove the steam basket N°2, the grid N°2
and the steam basket N°1 - Fig. 14.
• Remove the food using oven gloves - Fig. 15.
Use oven gloves to handle the baskets,
handle, bases and lid - Fig. 15.
The use of metal
accessories for lifting out food is not
recommended.
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Check that the juice
collector has cooled
sufficiently before
removing it.
• Unplug the appliance.
• Leave it to cool completely before cleaning.
Cooking times table
Cooking times are given as a guideline for
cooking using the lower basket. They may vary
according to the size of the food, the space
between the food, the amount of food; using a
different basket level and individual preferences.
Adjust the cooking times according to the
amount of food used. Cooking times must also
be increased when using more than one basket
to steam food.
After use
For food with different cooking times: place the
food that requires longest time in the lower
basket. During cooking, add the second basket
with the food that requires less cooking time.
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Use oven gloves to
handle the baskets
and lid during
cooking.
Cooking times using basket N°1
Vegetables
FoodTypeAmountCooking time (min)
Artichokesfresh 145-55
Asparagusfresh 550gr30-35
Broccoli
Carrots (thinly sliced 3mm)fresh 300gr20-25
Mushrooms fresh 500gr20-25
Cabbage (80g quarters)fresh 600gr25-30
Cauliflowerfresh 1 average size30-35
Spinach
Flageolet beansfresh 400gr15-21
Runner beans
Leeksfresh 500gr35-40
Peppersfresh 250gr20-25
Garden peas in rice
bowl
Small white onionsfresh 250gr15-20
Potatoesfresh 600gr40-45
Zucchinifresh 600gr30-35
Sweetcornfresh - whole500gr35-40
Auberginesfresh 600gr20-25
fresh 500gr30-35
frozen400gr25-31
fresh 300gr15-20
frozen300gr15-20
fresh 450gr35-40
frozen400gr30-35
fresh 300gr50-55
frozen300gr50-55
Fruit
FoodTypeAmountCooking time (min)
Pears fresh 430-35
Bananas fresh 415-20
Peachesfresh 415-20
Applesfresh 415-20
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Fish - Shellfish
FoodTypeAmountCooking time (min)
Fillet of fish
Whole fishfresh 600gr30-35
Musselsfresh 1kg20-25
Steak of coal-fishfresh 300gr15-20
Prawnsfresh 200gr20-25
scallop shellfresh 100gr20-25
Salmonfresh 550gr15-20
fresh 350gr10-15
frozen 400gr 15-20
Meat- Poultry
FoodTypeAmountCooking time (min)
Chicken thigh joints fresh - whole435-40
Chicken escalopefresh 450gr20-25
Turkey escalope-400gr20-25
Pork fillet-600gr35-40
Sausages-620-25
Beef patties
frozen820-25
fresh 815-20
Eggs
FoodTypeAmountCooking time (min)
Hard-boiled eggs -620-25
Rice - Pasta- Grains
FoodTypeAmountCooking time (min)
White rice long grain 125g200ml30-35
Bulgar wheat 125g200ml15-20
Grains125g300ml40-45
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Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning your appliance
• Unplug the appliance after use.
• Leave it to cool completely before cleaning.
• Check that the appliance has cooled down
sufficiently before emptying the juice
collector and the water tank.
• Wash all removable parts in warm water and
washing up liquid, rinse and dry.
• All parts except the electric base unit can be
put in the dishwasher.
To avoid these stains appearing, clean these
parts often and immediately after use.
Do not immerse the electric base unit in water.
Do not use abrasive cleaning products.
Removing scale build-up from your appliance
For optimum operation of your appliance,
remove scale build-up every 8 uses. To do this:
• Remove the juice collector.
• Pour 1 L of water into the water tank.
• Add 2 glasses (around 300 ml) of white
vinegar.
• Leave to work cold overnight.
• Rinse the inside of the water tank several
times with warm water.
Storing the baskets and removable grids
(depending on model)
• After cleaning all the parts, store your
appliance as follows:
• Put the juice collector in the water tank.
The rice bowl could be turned over on the juice
collector
• Stack grid N°1, grid N°2. Place the grids on the
base unit - Fig. 19 (depending on model).
• Place the lid on top - Fig. 20.
Technical troubleshooting guide
• Do not dismantle the appliance, if your appliance stops working, take it to
one of our approved service centres for repair.
FaultReasonSolution
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.
The orange indicator
light does not come
on.
The timer has not been set.
Cooking has ended.
The parts are damaged.
The orange indicator
light comes on but
the appliance does
not heat up.
The timer gets stuck.
Water is leaking from
the base.
The food takes longer
to cook than usual.
Steam escapes along
the sides of the
appliance.
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Fault in the heating element.
Cooking time set to a low
value.
Leak coming from the heating
element.
Heating element has scale
build-up.
Baskets/grids not fitted
together properly.
Water-fill drawer located
under juice collector is open.
Contact our after-sales
service.
For the cooking time lower
than 15 mn, turn the
button until at least 30 mn
and return to the cooking
time needed.
Contact our after-sales
service.
Remove scale build-up
from the heating element.
Check that the
baskets/grids are fitted
together properly and in
the right order.
Check its position.
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The Guarantee
This product is guaranteed by TEFAL / T-FAL (company address and details included in the
country list of the TEFAL / T-FAL International Guarantee) against any manufacturing
defect in materials or workmanship during the guarantee period within those countries
as stated in the Country List on the last page of the user manual, starting from the initial
date of purchase.
The international manufacturer's guarantee by TEFAL / T-FAL is an extra benefit which
does not affect consumer's Statutory Rights.
The international manufacturer’s guarantee covers all costs related to restoring the
proven defective product so that it conforms to its original specifications, through the
repair or replacement of any defective part and the necessary labour. At TEFAL / T-FAL’s
choice, a replacement product may be provided instead of repairing a defective product.
TEFAL / T-FAL ’s sole obligation and your exclusive resolution under this guarantee are
limited to such repair or replacement.
Conditions & Exclusions
The international TEFAL / T-FAL guarantee only applies within the guarantee period and
for those countries listed in the Country List attached and is valid only on presentation of
a proof of purchase. The product can be taken directly in person to an authorised service
centre or must be adequately packaged and returned, by recorded delivery (or equivalent
method of postage), to a TEFAL / T-FAL authorised service centre. Full address details for
each country’s authorised service centres are listed on TEFAL / T-FAL website
(www.tefal.com
List to request the appropriate postal address.
TEFAL / T-FAL shall not be obliged to repair or replace any product which is not
accompanied by a valid proof of purchase.
This guarantee will not cover any damage which could occur as a result of misuse,
negligence, failure to follow TEFAL / T-FAL instructions, use on current or voltage other
than as stamped on the product, or a modification or unauthorised repair of the product.
It also does not cover normal wear and tear, maintenance or replacement of consumable
parts, or the following:
) or by calling the appropriate telephone number as set out in the Country
-using the wrong type of water or consumable
-scaling (any de-scaling must be carried out according to the instructions
for use)
-ingress of water, dust or insects into the product
-mechanical damages, overloading
-damages or bad results due to wrong voltage or frequency
-accidents including fire, flood, thunderbolt, etc
-professional or commercial use
-damage to any glass or porcelain ware in the product
-replacement of consumables
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This guarantee does not apply to any product that has been tampered with, or to
damages incurred through improper use and care, faulty packaging by the owner or
mishandling by any carrier.
The international TEFAL / T-FAL guarantee applies only for products purchased in one of
the countries listed, and used for domestic purposes only in one of the countries listed on
the Country List. Where a product purchased in one listed country and then used in
another listed country:
a) The international TEFAL / T-FAL guarantee duration is the one in the country
of usage of the product, even if the product was purchased in another listed
country with different guarantee duration.
b) The international TEFAL / T-FAL guarantee does not apply in case of non
conformity of the purchased product with the local standards, such as
voltage, frequency, power plugs, or other local technical specifications.
c) The repair process for products purchased outside the country of use may
require a longer time if the product is not locally sold by TEFAL / T-FAL.
d) In cases where the product is not repairable in the new country, the
international TEFAL / T-FAL guarantee is limited to a replacement by a similar
product or an alternative product at similar cost, where possible
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This international TEFAL / T-FAL guarantee does not affect the statutory rights a
consumer may have or those rights that cannot be excluded or limited, nor rights against
the retailer from which the consumer purchased the product. This guarantee gives a
consumer specific legal rights, and the consumer may also have other legal rights which
vary from State to State or Country to Country. The consumer may assert any such rights
at his sole discretion.
Additional information
Accessories, consumables and end-user replaceable parts can be purchased, if locally
available, as described on the TEFAL / T-FAL internet site.
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