TEFAL VITAMIN PLUS, Steam Cuisine VITAMIN PLUS User Manual

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Instructions for use

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1716* 16 15

VC 7000 - VC 7001 VC 4002 - VC 4003 - VC 4004

* depending on the model

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This appliance complies with the safety regulations and conditions in effect, and with the following:

- EMC directive 89/336/CEE modified by directive 93/68/CEE

- Low Voltage Directive 72/23/CEE modified by directive 93/68/CEE.

• Check that the power supply voltage corresponds to that shown on the appliance (alternating current).

• 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.

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Do not place the appliance near a heat source or in a hot oven, as serious damage could result.

• Use a flat and stable, heat resistant work surface, away from any water splashes.

• Never leave the appliance in operation unattended. Keep away from children.

• 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.

• 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 danger.

• 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.

• Do not touch the appliance while it is producing steam and use a cloth to remove the lid, rice bowl and steam bowl.

Please follow the instructions for use carefully.

Safety instructions

Protect the environment

Description

* depending on the model

Your appliance is designed for many years use. However, when you decide to replace your appliance, do not forget that you can contribute towards protecting the environment by disposing of it at your local waste disposal centre (for appliances fitted with an electronic programmer).

1 Lid handle 2 Lid 3 Clip-on handle 4* Steam basket (2 or 3) 5 Removable base with built-in egg holder

(only on upper basket(s))

6 Rice bowl 7 Steam conduit 8 Juice collector 9 Water inlet 10 Removable turbo ring scale remover 11 Interior maximum water level

12 Exterior maximum water level 13 Heating element 14 Water tank (capacity 1.1 l) 15 On/off light 16 60-minute timer 16* Electronic programmer with built-in

“VITAMIN+” touchpad

17 “VITAMIN+” touchpad: for extra fast

cooking and more vitamins

18 Steam vent 19 Condensation tray

This appliance produces boiling hot steam.

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Do not immerse the water tank in water when cleaning.

Keep away from any objects which could be damaged by the steam.

The turbo ring must always be in place before filling the tank with water.

You must set the clock before programming.

Preparation

Prior to use

• Using warm soapy water, wash all the removable parts and the inside of the water tank.

• Rinse and dry.

Preparing the steam cooker

• Place the cooker on a stable surface.

• Place the turbo ring around the heating element, in the direction indicated in the diagram.

Appliances fitted with an electronic programmer

To set the clock

• Switch the appliance on. For 30 seconds, the display flashes alternately (“Hr” and “00:00”). Set the time you want with the

-/+ buttons.

• If the display no longer flashes or to reset the time, press simultaneously on the 0/I and PROG touch pads, then set the time you want with the -/+ buttons.

• To confirm the time, press the “VITAMIN+” touch pad or wait for auto- matic save after 30 seconds.

• Disconnect the appliance.

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Do not put water into the steam conduit.

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.

Make sure that the condensation tray is empty before each use.

The lower basket is fitted with a fixed base.

Only use the clip-on handle on the top basket.

When you use the clip-on handle with a basket, do not clip the base into that basket, simply lay the base, in order to remove it more easily.

Make sure that the handle hooks are properly in place.

Preparation

Filling the water tank

• Pour the water directly into the water

tank, up to the maximum level as well as into the turbo ring.

• Place the juice collector on the tank until firmly in place.

• If the juice collector does not fit into place, check the position of the turbo ring (see page 2). It may be the wrong way up.

• Use fresh water with each use.

• Fit the condensation tray to the rear of the appliance.

Positioning the removable bases

• The upper basket(s) 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 (hooks

toward the bottom).

- Centre the base inside the basket.

- Press on the hooks until the base is

locked into place.

• To remove the bases, push up from underneath.

Your steam cooker comes with a clip-on handle which makes it easy to remove the cooked food from the basket without damaging it (fish, asparagus tips, etc...)

• Clip the tip of the clip-on handle on the base.

• Squeeze the tip of the handle to unclip it.

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If steam is coming out of the appliance, check that the baskets are correctly fixed in place and in the right order.

For best results, do not put too much food in the baskets.

So as not to scald yourself with the steam from the lid, preferably place the steam holes towards the back.

Preparation

Positioning the baskets

• Place the food in the basket.

• Always place the smallest basket on the juice collector.

• Then place them from smallest to biggest, fitting them correctly into each other.

• Put the lid on (the lid fits on all the baskets).

To cook rice

• Put the rice and the water in the rice bowl (see the table of cooking times).

• Place the rice bowl in the steam basket.

To cook eggs

• Place the eggs in the built-in egg holders.

To cook a whole fish

• Place the fish in the upper basket and the vegetables in the lower basket or baskets.

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In order to set the timer, the appliance must be plugged in.

It is normal to see a small amount of steam coming from the steam vent at the rear of your appliance.

Once the “VITAMIN+” touchpad light has come on, you cannot switch it off manually. The light goes out automatically.

It is not advisable to press the “VITAMIN+” button more than once during cooking.

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Steam cooking with the timer

Choose the cooking time

• Plug the appliance in.

• Set the timer for the recommended cooking times (see table of cooking times).

• When the red light is on, the steam cooking has begun.

Reduce your cooking time with the "VITAMIN+" touchpad

• Exclusive: your appliance is fitted with a "VITAMIN+" touchpad which reduces cooking time up to 50% compared with classic steamers for a better preserva-

tion of vitamins.

• At the start of cooking, press the "VITAMIN+" touchpad, the light comes on automatically. This allows a faster start to cooking, thanks to a bigger steam output.

• Once the ideal temperature is reached, the "VITAMIN+" touchpad light goes out automatically.

• After opening the lid (e.g. : if adding more food) you can press the “VITAMIN +” touchpad again to quickly return the steamer to the ideal temperature.

• In some cases, it is normal, when you press the "VITAMIN+" touchpad for the light to stay off or turn off very quickly. This means that the ideal temperature has been reached in the baskets.

For appliances fitted with electronic programming see page 7.

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Do not touch the appliance or foods during cooking as they will be hot.

Steam cooking

During cooking

• Check the water level during cooking using the external water level indicator.

• If necessary, add more cold water through the water inlets.

At the end of cooking

• A signal sounds.

• The red in-use light goes out.

• To stop the appliance ahead of time, turn the timer to the Oposition.

Re-heating

• You can reheat food (see the table of cooking times).

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Models with electronic programmer

• Press -/+ or O/I touchpads, the display flashes (0:30).

• Adjust the desired cooking time with -/+ touchpads.

• To confirm, release the -/+ touchpad and wait for 2 seconds: a signal sounds, the in-use light changes to red.

• The "VITAMIN+" touchpad switches on automatically. The touchpad light comes on.

For appliances fitted with a timer see page 5.

A Display Clock/Timer (max 45 min.)

B PROG touchpad: lets you programme

start-time and length of cooking

C Stay warm light (Green) D Touchpad “-”: adjustment touchpad “-” E "VITAMIN+" touchpad: for extra fast

cooking and more vitamins

F Stay warm display G O/I touchpad:On/Off

Pause (2 minutes max)

H In-use light (Red) I Add water display J Touchpad ”+”: adjustment touchpad “+”

Description of functions

Immediate cooking

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Check that the clock has been set correctly. For updating, see page 2.

When cooking starts:

- the countdown starts automatically.

- the in-use light changes to red.

- the "VITAMIN+" touchpad comes on automatically.

Cooking with delayed start

Select the start-time and length of cooking

• Press the PROG touchpad, the display flashes and shows the time (e.g. 8:00).

• Press the + touchpad to adjust cooking start-time (e.g. 10:00).

• Press the PROG touchpad, the display flashes and shows an indicative cooking time.

• Press the - or + touchpad to adjust the length of cooking time.

Confirm programming

• Press the PROG touchpad to confirm. The display shows Pro until cooking starts.

Cancel programming

• Press the PROG touchpad for 2 seconds. A signal sounds, the programme is cancelled.

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It is normal to see a small amount of steam coming from the steam vent at the rear of your appliance.

Once the “VITAMIN+” touchpad light has come on, you cannot switch it off manually. The light goes out automatically.

It is not advisable to press the “Vitamin +” button more than once during cooking.

Do not touch the bowls or foods during cooking as they will be hot.

Steam cooking

Reduce your cooking time with the "VITAMIN+" touchpad

• Exclusive: your appliance is fitted with a "VITAMIN+" touchpad which reduces cooking time up to 50% compared with classic steamers for a better preserva-

tion of vitamins.

• At the start of cooking, the "VITAMIN+" touchpad comes on automatically (light on). This allows a faster start to cooking, thanks to a bigger steam outlet.

• Once the ideal temperature is reached, the "VITAMIN+" touchpad light goes out automatically.

• After opening the lid (e.g. : if adding more food) you can press the "VITAMIN+" touch pad again to quickly return the steamer to the ideal temperature.

• In some cases, it is normal, when you press the "VITAMIN+" touchpad for the light to stay off or turn off very quickly. This means that the ideal temperature has been reached in the baskets.

During cooking

• Check the water level during cooking using the external water level indicator.

• If necessary, put more water in through the water inlets.

Changing the time during cooking

• Press the -/+ touchpads to change the remaining time as you wish.

• To confirm the new cooking time, release the -/+ touchpad and wait for 2 seconds: a signal sounds and the countdown continues.

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If you wish to keep foods warm for longer, add water.

Use oven gloves to handle the baskets, handle and lid.

If there is no more water, the appliance switches off automatically.

To suspend cooking (pause for 2 minutes max)

• Press the O/I touchpad.

• Within 2 minutes, press the O/I touchpad to resume cooking.

End of cooking and keeping warm

• A signal sounds.

• The green keeping warm light turns on.

• The pictogram is displayed.

• Your steam cooker automatically switches to keeping warm until the water runs out.

• To stop the appliance during cooking or keeping warm, press the O/I touchpad.

If there is not enough water

• To tell you when there is not enough water in the tank, a signal sounds for 2 minutes and the pictogram is displayed.

• Pour more water in through the water inlets on the sides.

• Once the tank is full, the steamer automatically restarts after a few seconds or when you press the O/I touchpad.

• The timer keeps the remaining cooking time in its memory.

Steam cooking

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Table of cooking times

Cooking times are approximate and may vary depending on the size of the food, the space between the food, the amount of food, individual preferences, and the mains voltage. For food with different cooking times : place the largest or the food which takes the longest cooking time

in the lowest basket, during cooking, add the second or third basket with food that need a shorter cooking time. At the start of cooking, press the “VITAMIN+” touchpad for extra fast cooking and for more vitamins.

Fish • Shellfish Type Amount Cooking Time Recommendations

Thin fillet of fish Fresh 450 g 5 -10 min. Do not lay pieces of fish on top of

Frozen 450 g 10 - 15 min. each other. Thick fillets or steaks Fresh 400 g 10 - 15 min. Whole fish Fresh 600 g 20 - 25 min. Mussels Fresh 1 kg 10 - 15 min. Discard any that have not opened. Prawns Fresh 200 g 2 - 5 min. According to your taste. Scallops Fresh 100 g 2 - 5 min. According to your taste.

Meat • Poultry

Chicken breast (boneless) Strips 500 g 10 - 15 min.

Whole 450 g 15 - 20 min. Chicken drumsticks Fresh 4 30 - 35 min. Turkey escalope Fresh 600 g 15 - 20 min. Pork fillet Fresh 700 g 10 - 15 min. Cut in 1 cm slices. Lamb steaks Fresh 500 g 10 - 15 min. Sausages Knackwurst 10 5 min.

Frankfurter 10 10 - 15 min. Pierce before cooking.

Vegetables

Asparagus Fresh 600 g 10 - 15 min. Cut the base off. Broccoli Fresh 400 g 19 min. Cut in small florets.

Frozen 400 g 13 min. Celeriac Fresh 350 g 15 - 18 min. In cubes or slices. Mushrooms Fresh 500 g 11 min. Cut the base off and wash well. Cauliflower florets Fresh 1 average 20 - 25 min. Cut in small florets. (Red - Green) cabbage Fresh 600 g 15 - 18 min. Sliced or shredded. Courgettes Fresh 600 g 7 - 10 min. Sliced. Spinach Fresh 300 g 8 - 10 min. Toss half way through cooking.

Frozen 300 g 15 - 20 min. Fine greens beans Fresh 500 g 20 - 25 min.

Frozen 500 g 25 - 30 min. Peas Fresh 400 g 20 min.

Frozen 400 g 25 min. Carrots Fresh 500 g 10 min. Sliced thin. Corn on the cob Fresh 500 g 30 min. Leeks Fresh 500 g 8 min. Sliced thin. Mange tout Fresh 500 g 10 - 15 min. Peppers Fresh 300 g 10 - 15 min. Cut into wide strips. Old potatoes Fresh 600 g 20 - 25 min. Sliced or cut into cubes. New potatoes Fresh 600 g 35 - 40 min. Depends on size and variety.

small whole

Onions small whole Fresh 400 g 8 min.

Rice • Grains • Pasta

White Rice American Long Grain 150 g 300 ml 25 - 30 min. Wash the rice before cooking. White Rice Basmati Rice 150 g 300 ml 25 min. Use boiling water in the rice White Rice Easy Cook White Rice 150 g 300 ml 18 - 20 min. bowl. Brown Rice 150 g 300 ml 35 min. Couscous 200 g 350 ml 10 min. Soak the couscous 5 min. in

boiling water before cooking. Bulgar Wheat 150 g 300 ml 15 min. Use boiling water. Pasta (spaghetti) 200 g 400 ml 20 - 25 min. Use boiling water.

Other Foods

Eggs Hard-boiled 6 15 min. Well grease the ramekins.

Solf-boiled 6 8 - 10 min.

Fruits Fresh 10 - 15 min.

Re-heating

Meat Pieces 10 - 15 min. Pasta 10 - 15 min. Vegetables 5 - 10 min.

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Use oven gloves to handle the baskets and the lid.

Check that the juice collector has cooled sufficiently before removing it.

Do not use abrasive cleaning products.

Do not immerse the water tank in water.

Do not forget to empty and wash your condensation tray.

Clean the turbo ring regularly.

Always use a prewash or lowest heat setting.

Removing the food from the steam baskets

• Lift the lid by the handle.

• Remove the steam basket.

• Place the steam basket on a plate.

• Let it cool completely before cleaning it.

• Unplug the appliance.

Cleaning the appliance

• Empty the water tank and clean it with a damp cloth and warm soapy water.

• Rinse and dry.

• All the other removable parts can be put in the dishwasher.

Afterwards

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Helpline:

For any problems or queries please telephone:

0845 602 1454 (UK - CALLS CHARGED AT LOCAL RATE)

(01) 475 1947 (Ireland) or consult our website: www.tefal.co.uk

Descale the appliance after approximately every 8 uses.

Do not use other scale-removing products.

Over time the strong coloured natural juices from foods such as carrots and beetroot may stain the juice collector. This is normal. It may be cleaned by soaking in mild bleach (not abrasive) straight after cooking. This may not remove all staining.

Vinegar Water

Afterwards

Removing scale build-up from the appliance

• Position the turbo ring upside down on the heating element.

• Fill the inside of the turbo ring with white vinegar up to the max mark.

• Fill the water tank with cold water up to the same level.

• 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.

Storing the baskets

• To take up as little space as possible, your baskets can be stored inside each other.

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