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Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions

Features of your VitaSteam Electronic

An introduction to Steam Cooking

Using your VitaSteam Electronic

For Best Results

Guide to the Instant Steam Function

Guide to Water Levels

Guide to using the Steaming Trays

Guide to using the Rice Bowl

Care and Cleaning

Cooking Times
Vegetables

Rice, Grain & Cereals

Fish & Seafood

Poultry

Eggs

Recipes

Contents

Important instructions – retain for
future use.

Summary of Contents for VitaSteam ST6810

Page 1: ...ad these instructions carefully and retain for future reference Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference VitaSteam Electronic Programmable Food Steamer Instruction Booklet ST6810 ...

Page 2: ...lectronic 5 For Best Results 6 Guide to the Instant Steam Function 7 Guide to Water Levels 7 Guide to using the Steaming Trays 8 Guide to using the Rice Bowl 8 Care and Cleaning 9 Cooking Times Vegetables 10 Rice Grain Cereals 12 Fish Seafood 13 Poultry 14 Eggs 15 Recipes 16 Contents Important instructions retain for future use ...

Page 3: ...r 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 dama...

Page 4: ...k your entire meal using one appliance Steam meat and seafoods in the lower tray then add the upper trays to steam nutritious vegetables The steaming bowls are shatter resistant to prevent breakage Trays can also have the bases removed to allow for larger foods Neon ON OFF light Indicates when the appliance is steaming 2 Features of your VitaSteam Electronic ...

Page 5: ...r to the steamer without removing the steaming trays Removable drip tray Collects the fats juices and condensation during steaming and is removable for easy cleaning Water level indicator External water level indicator allows you to see the water levels at all times ...

Page 6: ...lable 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 its shape colour and texture 4 An Introductio...

Page 7: ...a maximum cooking time of 3 hours 59 minutes Once the cooking time has been chosen the unit will turn on automatically after 5 seconds The neon cooking light will go on to let you know that steaming has commenced 5 beeps will sound when the selected time has elapsed and the steamer will automatically go to a KEEP WARM function Note If the water in the Steamer runs out before the cooking has finish...

Page 8: ...e unit will turn on automatically after 5 seconds and the delay countdown will begin Once the delay time has finished the Steamer will start the cooking process Keep warm function The steamer is fitted with a Keep Warm function Once the selected cooking time has finished the Steamer will beep 5 times The unit will automatically go to the Keep Warm function where the Steamer will switch itself on a...

Page 9: ...ater area For more efficient steaming we recommend that the appliance is always operated with the Removable Drip Tray with instant steam sleeve in position Guide to Instant Steam Function Guide to Water Levels Your VitaSteam Electronic 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 500ml and MAX 10...

Page 10: ...or cooking of vegetables Note Ensure bases are properly clicked into the sides of each tray before use Guide to using the Steaming Trays Guide to using the Rice Bowl Cooking of rice must be done in the Rice Bowl The Rice Bowl must be placed in the top steaming tray with the lid Both uncooked rice and water must be added to the Rice Bowl Check the recommended quantities on Page 12 For perfect rice ...

Page 11: ...ay accumulate on the Exposed Heating Element which can result in your Sunbeam VitaSteam Electronic 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 cream of tartar has been dissolved or ii 2 cups of ...

Page 12: ...id is to be prepared 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 500g 12 15 Beans Green or Wax 500g cut or whole 12 15 Beetroot 500g whole with 3cm tops 38 42 Broccoli 500g 12 16 Brussel Sprouts 500g 17 20 Cabbage 500g coarsley shredded 12 ...

Page 13: ...cm pieces 26 29 Turnip 500g cut into 3cm pieces 26 29 Zucchini 500g sliced 7 10 FROZEN VEGETABLES Green Beans 500g 17 20 Lima Beans 500g 17 20 Broad Beans 500g 17 20 Broccoli cuts 500g cuts 17 20 Brussel Sprouts 500g 17 20 Carrots sliced 500g sliced 17 20 Cauliflower 500g 17 20 Mixed Vegetables 500g 17 20 Peas 500g 17 20 Corn on Cob 500g 26 29 Vegetables guide to steaming times continued ...

Page 14: ...RICE GRAIN 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 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 the steamin...

Page 15: ...ated before steaming Fillets are best steamed in a single layer 7 When steaming frozen fish extend the steaming time Fish and Seafood guide to cooking times TYPE QUANTITY APPROX TIME SUGGESTIONS IN MINUTES Clams 500g 7 20 Steam just until open Lobster whole 750g 17 20 Steam just until red Fish 1 Fillet 500g 12 16 Cook until fish flakes easily 2 Steak 2cm thick 17 20 with fork Season fish as desire...

Page 16: ... by piercing 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 250g 2 pieces 38 41 Flesh side down Drumstick 500g 4 pieces 33 36 Thickest part to outside of Steamer tray Thighs on Bone 500g 4 pieces 33 36 Thickest part to outside of Steamer tray Poached Breast 500g 2 pieces 42 45 Poac...

Page 17: ...r smallcups and place into Steamer Cover and steam SCRAMBLED 6 17 20 Beat together eggs and 1 4 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 Electronic Each recipe specifies if the Steamer tray or the rice cooker bowl should be use...

Page 18: ...awn mixture Arrange dumplings in the Steamer Baskets Place the lid on and set the timer Chicken Gow Gee Makes 24 Approximate steaming time 12 15 minutes cup sliced dried shitake mushrooms 1 tablespoon finely chopped unsalted roasted peanuts 1 clove garlic crushed 1 green onion chopped finely 1 long red chilli seeded chopped finely 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce 200g chicken mince 24 gow gee wrappers 1 P...

Page 19: ...arsley sprigs 4 green onions chopped cup mint leaves finely chopped 250g punnet cherry tomatoes halved juice of 3 lemons 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 Place cracked wheat and cup of water into the Rice cooker bowl Position the Rice cooker bowl place the lid on and set the timer 2 Cool cracked wheat Add remaining ingredients and combine well Saffron Rice Approximate steaming time 30 minutes 1 cup uncook...

Page 20: ...into the rice cooker bowl 2 On stove top bring tomato sauce chicken stock and wine to the boil pour over tortellini 3 Position the rice cooker bowl place the lid on and set the timer 4 Toss through basil and parmesan cheese Garnish with basil Asian Style Steamed Marinated Pork Ribs Approximate cooking time 25 30 minutes cup shao hsing wine Chinese rice wine or dry sherry 1 tablespoon caster sugar ...

Page 21: ... Bream with Pinenut Stuffing Approximate steaming time 17 20 minutes 1 whole bream gutted and scaled 1 rasher bacon rind removed and finely chopped 2 green onions finely sliced cup white wine cup breadcrumbs 2 tablespoon sour cream juice of lemon fresh ground black pepper to taste 1 In a small saucepan lightly sauté bacon and green onions Add wine and simmer until nearly all the liquid has evapora...

Page 22: ...Place lemon rind and garlic cloves inside the chicken Position the chicken breast up in the Rice Cooker bowl 3 Combine lemon juice brown sugar tumeric cumin and cayenne pepper Brush mixture over the chicken using a pastry brush 4 Position the Rice cooker bowl place the lid on and set the timer Saucy Drumsticks Serves 2 Approximate steaming time 20 25 minutes cup tomato sauce 2 tablespoons barbecue...

Page 23: ...ad over both sides of the lamb Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight 2 Arrange lamb in Steamer tray Place the lid on and set the timer Moroccan Chicken Breast with Couscous Serves 4 Approximate steaming time 13 15 minutes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoo...

Page 24: ...pe 7 Re heat pudding by heating pudding in steamer for 1 hour prior to serving Serve with brandy custard Baileys chocolate Soufflé Serves 6 Approximate steaming time 25 minutes 125g dark chocolate cup caster sugar 4 eggs separated plus 1 extra egg white 1 tablespoon Baileys Irish cream 1 Lightly grease rice cooker bowl 2 Melt chocolate gently in a heat proof bowl over a pan of simmering water Once...

Page 25: ...Notes ...

Page 26: ...Notes ...

Page 27: ...dditional to the conditions and guarantees which are mandatory as implied under the Trade Practices Act 1974 and State and Territory legislation Sunbeam Service Centres Sunbeam has established a network of authorised service centres throughout Australia and New Zealand to provide quick convenient service for our customers Should your appliance require repair or service either during or after the g...

Page 28: ...the one shown in this leaflet Copyright Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2006 ABN 45 000 006 771 Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd Is a registered Trademark of Sunbeam Consumer Hotline In Australia Visit www sunbeam com au Or call 1800 025 059 In New Zealand Visit www sunbeam co nz Or call 0800 786 232 08 06 ...

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