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The VitaSteam 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

Guide to Water Levels

Your VitaSteam 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 ‘MIN’ (500 ml) 
and ‘MAX’ (1400ml) markings.
When continuously cooking food with your 
steamer ensure that the water level does not 
fall below the ‘MIN’ marking (500ml).

Cutout

Instant 
steam 
valve

‘MAX’
‘MIN’

Summary of Contents for ST6650

Page 1: ...Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference VitaSteam Food Steamer Instruction Booklet ST6650 ...

Page 2: ...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 15 Contents Important instructions retain for future use ...

Page 3: ...r 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 This appliance is not in...

Page 4: ... shatter resistant to prevent breakage Removable Drip Tray Collects the fats juices and condensation during steaming and is removable for easy cleaning Water Level Indicator External water level indicator and fill hole allows you to easily add water to your steamer Neon On Off Light Indicates when the appliance is steaming 2 Features of your VitaSteam 60 Minute Timer with Auto Off Allows you to se...

Page 5: ...ming Guide Lid 6 cup rice bowl 3 litre steaming tray 3 litre steaming tray 3 litre steaming tray Removable drip tray Instant steam sleeve Power base 500ml minimal water level 1400ml maximum water level Exposed heating element ...

Page 6: ...nd 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 MIN water level and no higher th...

Page 7: ... caution when handling the base of the unit and steamer rice bowl 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 Vita...

Page 8: ...w 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 relies on the water reservoir being full of water to operate Fill the wat...

Page 9: ... 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 Guide to using the Rice Bowl 2 Trays 1 Tray Cooking of rice must be done in the Rice Bowl The Rice Bowl can either be placed in any of the trays Note When using mutiple trays place rice in the bowl on the top steaming tray Both uncooked rice and wa...

Page 10: ...ANY OTHER LIQUID Important Mineral Deposits Mineral deposits may accumulate on the Exposed Heating Element which can result in your Sunbeam VitaSteam switching off before the cooking cycle is complete To remove this build up use a wet scouring pad and rub over the surface of the heating element only after each use Alternatively prepare a solution of either i 2 cups of water in which 1 teaspoon of ...

Page 11: ...repared with the vegetables use the rice bowl for steaming 7 Frozen vegetables should not be thawed before steaming VEGETABLE QUANTITY APPROX TIME IN MINUTES Artichokes globe 3 whole tops trimmed 18 25 Asparagus 500gms 12 15 Beans Green or Wax 500gms cut or whole 12 15 Beetroot 500gms whole with 3cm tops 38 42 Broccoli 500gms 12 16 Brussel Sprouts 500gms 17 20 Cabbage 500gms coarsley shredded 12 1...

Page 12: ...6 29 Turnip 500gms cut into 3cm pieces 26 29 Zucchini 500gms sliced 7 10 FROZEN VEGETABLES Green Beans 500gms 17 20 Lima Beans 500gms 17 20 Broad Beans 500gms 17 20 Broccoli cuts 500gms cuts 17 20 Brussel Sprouts 500gms 17 20 Carrots sliced 500gms sliced 17 20 Cauliflower 500gms 17 20 Mixed Vegetables 500gms 17 20 Peas 500gms 17 20 Corn on Cob 500gms 26 29 10 Vegetables guide to steaming times con...

Page 13: ...AND CEREALS VARIETY RICE COOKER BOWL APPROX TIME Cups of Rice Cups of Water IN MINUTES Long Grain 1 1 22 29 Long Grain 2 2 30 36 Long Grain 3 3 38 42 Brown Regular 1 1 58 62 OTHER GRAINS AND CEREALS VARIETY METHOD APPROX TIME IN MINUTES Oatmeal Regular Put cup oatmeal and 1 cup water 17 20 into Rice Cooker bowl Rolled Oats Put 1 cup rolled oats and 1 cups 17 20 water in Rice Cooker bowl Place in t...

Page 14: ... steaming Fillets are best steamed in a single layer 7 When steaming frozen fish extend the steaming time 12 Fish and Seafood guide to cooking times TYPE QUANTITY APPROX TIME SUGGESTIONS IN MINUTES Clams 500gms 7 20 Steam just until open Lobster whole 750gms 17 20 Steam just until red Fish 1 Fillet 500gms 12 16 Cook until fish flakes easily 2 Steak 2cm thick 17 20 with fork Season fish as desired ...

Page 15: ...g the thickest part of the poultry If the juices run clear it is cooked Poultry guide to cooking times TYPE QUANTITY APPROX TIME SUGGESTIONS IN MINUTES Breast on Bone 250gms 2 pieces 38 41 Flesh side down Drumstick 500gms 4 pieces 33 36 Thickest part to outside of Steamer tray Thighs on Bone 500gms 4 pieces 33 36 Thickest part to outside of Steamer tray Poached Breast 500gms 2 pieces 42 45 Poach i...

Page 16: ... well greased ramekin dishes or smallcups and place into Steamer Cover and steam SCRAMBLED 6 17 20 Beat together eggs and cup milk in rice cooker bowl Season with salt and pepper Stir eggs 2 3 times during cooking Guide to recipes The recipes in this book are a guide to the various types of food you can cook in your Sunbeam VitaSteam Each recipe specifies if the Steamer tray or the rice cooker bow...

Page 17: ...d oil in a small glass bowl Add chilli Serve dumplings with dipping sauce Chicken Gow Gees Makes 24 cup sliced dried shiitake mushrooms 200g lean chicken mince 1 tablespoon finely chopped unsalted roasted peanuts 1 garlic clove crushed 1 green shallot finely chopped 1 long fresh red chilli seeds removed finely chopped 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce 24 gow gee wrappers 1 Place mushrooms in small heatproo...

Page 18: ...e seeds Serve with remaining chilli sauce Asparagus and Beans with Crispy Bacon Crumbs Serves 4 6 as a side dish 2 bunches asparagus trimmed 150g green beans trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 rachers bacon chopped 1 cup roughly torn bread 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves 1 Place asparagus and beans evenly in one steamer basket 2 Place lid on the basket and se...

Page 19: ...st wilted 4 Transfer steams and leaves to a plate Drizzle over kecap manis and sprinkle with sesame seeds Kecap manis is sweet soy sauce and is sold in supermarkets and asian stores Yellow Coconut Rice Serves 4 1 cup jasmine rice rinsed cup coconut milk cup water 1 teaspoon brown sugar teaspoon fish sauce teaspoon ground turmeric 3 green onions shallots thinly sliced 1 Place rice in the rice cooke...

Page 20: ...st 1 cup frozen peas 1 cup basmati rice rinsed 1 orange rind finely grated juiced 1 tsp rind 2 3 cup chicken stock 3 green onions shallots thinly sliced 1 3 cup currants 1 3 cup slivered almonds toasted 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint Salt and pepper to taste Lemon wedges to serve 1 Place chicken in one steamer basket Place peas in second...

Page 21: ...a bowl Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine Season with salt and pepper Serve Scallops with Chilli Ginger Dressing Makes 12 1 green shallot ends trimmed thinly sliced 1 garlic clove crushed 1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce 1 tablespoon lime juice 12 scallops in half shell long fresh red chilli halved lengthways deseeded thinly sliced 3cm piece ginger peeled cut into matchsticks 12 fresh co...

Page 22: ...ices Arrange potatoes snow peas and fish on a serving plate Season with salt and pepper Pour over dressing Serve with lemon wedges Ginger and Soy Steamed Fish Serves 2 2 x 125g salmon fillets 2 green onions shallots thinly sliced long red chilli seeds removed thinly sliced tablespoon shredded fresh ginger 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 1 tablespoon water Fresh coriander leaves to serve 1 Place fish ...

Page 23: ...utes 4 Transfer cous cous to a bowl Using a fork separate grains Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine Season with salt and pepper 5 Cut chicken into slices Serve with cous cous and lemon wedges Pork Ribs with Barbecue Sauce Serves 2 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons tomato sauce 1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 x 375g racks pork...

Page 24: ...d nutmeg 75g fresh ricotta cheese 1 3 cup grated pecorino cheese 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage leaves Salt and pepper to taste 275g packet gow gee pastry 100g unsalted good quality butter cup small sage leaves Salt and pepper to taste 1 Place pumpkin in one steamer basket Place lid on and set timer to 30 minutes 2 Drain pumpkin and place in a bowl Add nutmeg ricotta pecorino and chopped s...

Page 25: ...n using a sharp knife 2 Combine sugar water vanilla bean and seeds in a small saucepan Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves Increase heat to medium Simmer for 5 minutes or until mixture thickens Place in a bowl to cool 3 Place pears in the rice cooker bowl Add syrup Place the lid on the basket and set timer to 10 minutes 4 Serve pears with syrup and ice cream or cream Recipes continued ...

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Page 31: ...h guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law and under the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act In Australia you are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does n...

Page 32: ...r call 0800 786 232 VitaSteam is a trademark of Sunbeam Corporation Made in China Due to minor changes in design or otherwise the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet Copyright Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2010 ABN 45 000 006 771 Units 5 6 13 Lord Street Botany NSW 2019 Australia Unit 3 Building D 26 Vestey Drive Mt Wellington Auckland New Zealand Sunbeam Corporation is a division ...

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