Using your VitaSteam Electronic (continued)
3.Press the 'SET' button again, and the word 'TIMER' will appear on the LCD screen. Press the 'MIN' (minutes) button until you reach the desired delay time. There is a maximum delay time of 30 minutes. Once the delay time has been selected the 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 elapsed the Steamer will beep 5 times. The unit will automatically go to the Keep Warm function where the Steamer will switch itself on and off releasing a small amount of
steam at a time to keep your food warm. The Steamer will stay in the Keep Warm function for up to 1 hour. After 1 hour the Steamer will beep 3 times and then turn off.
Automatic boil dry sensor setting
The Steamer is fitted with an automatic boil dry sensor which switches off the heating element if the base is accidentally switched on empty or boils dry. If this occurs a continuous beep will sound and the ON/OFF light will blink. If cooking, the timer will stop. Refill water through the external water fill holes and press the 'SET' button to recommence the cooking process. The timer will continue with the remaining cooking time left on the LCD screen.
For Best Results when Steaming
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 to begin with.
•The degree to which you like your food cooked.
•The temperature of the water used for steaming.
To ensure you get the best results when using your VitaSteam Electronic, follow these simple tips: –
•Remove food promptly after the steaming cycle has completed. If food is left in the Steamer it will continue to cook slightly due to the accumulated steam in the unit, especially with the Keep Warm function.
•Avoid overlapping thicker foods or foods that will take longer to cook e.g. large cuts of meat or large pieces of seafood.
•Food should be arranged evenly in all steaming trays and in the rice bowls. Foods of uniform size will steam at a similar rate.
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