Using your VitaSteam Electronic
Before using your VitaSteam Electronic for the first time, wash the steaming trays, 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 ‘MIN’ water level and no higher than the ‘MAX’ water level.
Note: Use only clean water in your VitaSteam Electronic. Do not use wine, stock or other liquids.
2.Place the removable drip tray in position.
Note: Do not operate the Steamer without the removable drip tray in place.
3.Place food to be steamed without sauce or liquid into the steaming trays and place on the power base. If steaming with sauce or liquid, use the rice bowl and place inside one of the steaming trays.
4.Replace the lid.
5.Insert the plug into a
6.To set the cooking time turn the unit on by
pressing the Power button 
. 00:00 will appear on the LCD screen.
7.Press the 'SET' button once and the word 'STEAMER' will appear on the LCD screen. An automatic cooking time of 5 minutes will appear. To change this time use the 'MIN' (minutes) and 'HR' (hours) buttons to reach the desired cooking time. There is a maximum cooking time of 3 hours 59 minutes. Once the cooking time has been selected the unit will turn on automatically
after 5 seconds. The ON/OFF light will illuminate to let you know that steaming has commenced. Five beeps will sound when the selected time has elapsed and the Steamer will automatically switch to the Keep Warm function.
Note: If the water in the Steamer runs out before cooking has finished the unit will sound a continuing beep and the ON/OFF light will blink. See the section on the automatic boil dry sensor setting on page 6.
8.Using oven mitts or a cloth, remove the lid by tilting it away from you to ensure steam is safely released without scalding. Hold the lid over the steamer to allow the condensation to drain into the unit before removing completely. Remove the plug from the power outlet after use.
9.Carefully remove the steaming tray/rice bowl and serve the food.
Note: Use caution when handling the base of the unit and steaming trays/rice bowl as these will be hot.
Delay Start
You can delay the start of your cooking process by up to 30 minutes. This gives you time to get all your food ready in advance. The Steamer will start itself once the selected time has elapsed.
1.Turn unit on by pressing the Power button
. 00:00 will appear on the LCD screen.
2.Press the 'SET' button once and the word 'STEAMER' will appear on the LCD screen. An automatic cooking time of 5 minutes will appear. To change this time use the 'MIN' (minutes) and 'HR' (hours) buttons to reach the desired cooking time. There is a maximum cooking time of 3 hours 59 minutes.
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