the water in your area and the amount of use.
CLEANING AND CARE
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Fill the water basin with a strong solution of white
These steps should be taken after every use.
vinegar and water up to the maximum mark. Do
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Unplug the appliance at the wall socket and leave
not use brown vinegar, or any other chemical or a
it to cool completely before cleaning.
proprietary descaler.
$
Do not clean any part of the unit with abrasive
$
Assemble the steamer and plug into the mains.
cleaners, washing soda, or bleach.
$
Set the timer for 20-25 minutes.
Warning:
if the
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Do not clean the bowls or appliance body with the
vinegar begins to boil over the edge of base, unplug
abrasives or abrasive cleaners.
and switch off the timer. Reduce the quantity of
$
Remove any residual herbs and spices from the
vinegar slightly.
flavour screen and clean the screen with a soft
$
When the timer bell rings, unplug from the wall
brush dipped in soapy water. Rinse thoroughly.
socket and allow to cool completely before pouring
$
Wash the lid, steamer bowls and drip tray in hot
out the vinegar.
water and washing-up liquid. Rinse and dry
$
Rinse the water basin several times with cold water.
thoroughly.
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Fill the water basin with warm, soapy water and
WARRANTY
wipe with a cloth. Rinse thoroughly and pour out all
Your Tesco appliance is covered by a warranty for 12
the residual water.
months from the date of purchase. If a fault develops
Cleaning the filter:
during this period, please contact the TESCO electrical
The filter is located at
help line on 0845 456 6767. Please have your original
the right of the steam
purchase receipt with you when you call. This warranty
diffuser. Lift it out and
in no way affects your consumer rights.
brush it under running
water. Replace the filter.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Wipe the base with a damp cloth. DO NOT immerse
Model No
3DTS08 Steamer
the base of the unit in water
Mains Voltage
220V-240V AC, 50 Hz
$
Store the unit correctly assembled, in a safe, dry
Mains Power
755 – 900W
place out of the reach of children. The steamer may
Weight
2.5 kg
be stored in the storage or assembled position.
Produced after 13th August 2005.
DESCALING
Waste electrical products should not be
The steamer must be descaled regularly to maintain
disposed of with household waste. Please
steam production and extend the life of the unit. The
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your
frequency with which you need to descale the steamer
Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
will vary as scale build up depends on the hardness of
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3TDS08
3Tier Steamer
with Digital Control
User
Guide
Page 5
FOOD
TYPE
QTY.
STEAM
TIME
SPECIAL NOTES
BEEF
Sliced Rump, S irloin or
Fillet
250g
8-10min
Trim off all fat. Cooking is complete
when beef has a firm texture.
CHICKEN
Boneless Breast
4 pieces
12-15min
Remove skin before cooking. Layer
for maximum steam flow.
CHICKEN
Drumsticks
4 pieces
25min
After steaming brown skin under grill,
if desired.
LAMB
Chops with or
without bone
4 chops
(25mm thick)
10-15min
Trim off all fat.
LAMB
Loin cut into
pieces
400g
10-15min
Trim off all fat.
PORK
Tenderloin, fillet, loin
steaks or loin chops
400g: (4 pieces
25mm thick)
5-10min
Trim off all fat.
possible time as they lose colour easily.
STEAMING
VEGETABLES
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Salt and season vegetables
after
steaming.
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Cut off thick stems from cauliflower, broccoli and
cabbage.
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Frozen vegetables should not be thawed before
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Steam leafy, green vegetables for the shortest
steaming.
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Serve steamed meat and poultry with flavoursome
STEAMING MEAT AND POULTRY
sauces or marinade before steaming.
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Steaming has the advantage of allowing all the fat to
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Thoroughly cook all food before serving. Pierce with
drip away during cooking. Due to the gentle heat only
a knife or skewer to check that the centre is cooked
choose tender lean cuts of meat and trim off all fat.
and juices run clear.
Meat suitable for grilling is ideal for steaming.
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Use fresh herbs while steaming to add flavour.
Tesco Stores Ltd, Delamare Road, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9SL
VEGETABLE
TYPE
QTY.
STEAM TIME
SPECIAL NOTES
ARTICHOKES
Fresh
3 Med.
45-50 min
Cut off base.
ASPARAGUS
Fresh
Frozen
400g
400g
13-15min
16-18min
Lie flat in basket Criss cross 2nd layer
to allow steam flow.
BABY
SWEETCORN
Fresh
230g
30-35min
BEANS, green
Fresh, whole
Frozen
400g
400g
38-40min
25-28min
BEANS, runner
Fresh, slices
400g
45-50min
Stir halfway through steam time.
BROCCOLI
Fresh, florets
Frozen
400g
400g
16-18min
15-18min
Remove stalk. Stir halfway
Through steam time.
CABBAGE
Fresh, sliced
400g
35-40min
Stir halfway through steam time.
CARROTS
Fresh,
1/4 in slices
400g
20-22min Stir
CAULIFLOWER
Fresh, florets
Frozen
400g
400g
16-18min
18-20min
Stir halfway through steam time.
COURGETTES
Fresh,
1/4in slices
400g
15-18min
Stir halfway through steam time.
MUSHROOMS,
button
Fresh
200g
12-15min
Stir halfway through steam time. Use
stock for gravy, sauce or stock.
PEAS
Frozen
400g
15-18min
Stir halfway through steam time.
POTATOES, new
Fresh, very
small
400g
20-22min
Turn each potato over halfway through
cooking.
SPINACH
Fresh
250g
8-10min
the pieces are separated before steaming and the
STEAMING FISH
cooking time is extended.
$
Fish is cooked when it is opaque and flakes easily
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Add lemon wedges and herbs while steaming to
with a fork.
improve flavour.
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Frozen fish may be steamed without defrosting if
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FISH
TYPE
Q TY .
STEAM TIME
SPECIAL NOTES
FISH, fillets
Frozen
Fresh
250g
250g
10-12min
6-8 min
FISH,
in thick steaks
Cod, salmon
Tuna
250/400g
250/400g
10-12min
12-15min
CLAMS
Fresh
400g
See notes
Layer shells for best steam flow. Steaming
is done when shells are completely open.
LOBSTER, tails
Fresh
2 tails
20-22min
Meat will be opaque when done. Cook
longer if necessary.
MUSSELS
Fresh
400g
8-10min
Steaming is done when shells are fully
open.
OYSTERS
Fresh
6
16-10min
Steaming is done when shells are fully
open.
SCALLOPS
Fresh
400g
8-10min
Stir halfway through steam time. Meat is
opaque and flaky when done.
Stir halfway through steam time.
Stir halfway through steam time.
Stir halfway through steam time.
Stir halfway through steam time.
Fish is cooked when it is opaque and
flakes easily with a fork.
Fish is cooked when it is opaque and
flakes easily with a fork.
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