Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Sunbeam VitaSteam Deluxe Food Steamer.
You will now be able to enjoy the benefits
and convenience of steam cooking.
Steaming is one of the healthiest cooking
methods available, 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 it’s shape, colour and
texture.
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An Introduction to Steam Cooking
Using your VitaSteam Deluxe
Before using your VitaSteam Deluxe for the
first time, wash the steaming bowls, rice
bowl, lid and 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 ‘Lo’ water
level and no higher than the ‘Hi’ water
level.
Note:
Use only clean water in your VitaSteam
Deluxe. Do not use wine, stock or other
liquids.
2.Put the Removable Drip Tray in place.
Note:
Do not operate the Steamer without the
Removable Drip Tray.
3.Place food to be steamed without sauce or
liquid into the steaming bowls and place
on the Power Base. If steaming with sauce
or liquid, use the rice bowl and place
inside one of the steaming bowls.
4.Replace the lid.
5.Insert the plug into a 230-240V power
outlet and turn the power on.
6.To set the Timer first turn the dial fully
clockwise to 75 minutes, then turn it anti-
clockwise to your desired cooking time.
This ensures accurate timing. The power
on light will illuminate.
