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SIMPLY INVENTS

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Important recommendations

Read and follow the instructions for use. Keep them for future use.

Safety instructions

•  This appliance complies with the safety regulations and directives in effect at the

time of manufacture.

•  Check that the power supply voltage corresponds to that shown on the appliance

(alternating current).

•  Given the diverse standards in effect, if the appliance is used in a country other

than that in which it is purchased, have it checked by an approved service centre.

•  This appliance is designed for domestic use only. In case of professional use,

inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer
accepts no responsibility and the guarantee does not apply.

•  This appliance should not be used by persons (including children) with physical,

mental or sensorial disabilities, or persons without knowledge of the appliance,
unless they are supervised by a responsible adult who is familiar with these
instructions.

•  Do not let children play with the appliance.

Connecting to the power supply

•

Do not use the appliance if the product or the cord is damaged, if the appliance
has fallen or shows visible damage or does not work properly. In the event of the
above, return your the appliance to the point of purchase. Do not take the
appliance apart yourself.

•

Always plug the appliance into an earthed socket. Do not use an extension lead.
If you accept liability for doing so, only use an extension lead which is in good
condition, has an earthed plug and is suited to the power of the appliance.

•

If the power supply cord is damaged, return your product to the point of
purchase.

•

Do not leave the cord hanging.

•

Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.

•

Always unplug the appliance immediately after use ; when moving it ; prior to any
cleaning or maintenance.

Using

•  Use a flat and stable, heat resistant work surface, away from any water splashes.
•  Never leave the appliance in operation unattended. Keep away from children or

certain disabled persons who are not familiar with this product and its instructions
and may require supervision by a responsible adult.

•  Burns can occur by touching the hot surface of the appliance, the hot water, the

steam or the food.

•  Do not touch the appliance while it is producing steam and use a cloth or oven

glove to remove the lid, rice bowl and steam baskets. Do not move the appliance
when it is full of liquids or hot food.

•  Do not place the appliance near a heat source or in a hot oven, as serious damage

could result.

•  Never immerse the appliance in water!
•  Do not place the appliance near a wall or or under a cupboard - the steam

produced by the appliance can cause damage.

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Before first use

•  Clean the water tank with a damp soft cloth - 

fig.1

. 

•  Wash all the removable parts using a sponge, warm water and washing up liquid. 
•  Rinse and dry carefully.

Filling the water tank

•  Place the base unit on a  flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.
•  To fill the water tank, pour the water directly into the water tank, up to the maximum

level - 

fig.2

. 

•  Place the juice collector on the tank until firmly in place - 

fig.3

. 

•  Use fresh water with each use.

Positioning the removable bases

The steam baskets have bases which can be removed to obtain a larger cooking
space or to cook larger food - 

fig.4.

To position the removable bases:
•  Take a basket in your hand.
•  Take a base the right side up in the other hand (clips towards the bottom).
•  Centre the base inside the basket.
•  Push on the clip of the base until the clips are locked into place - 

fig.5

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•  Do the same thing with the other side.
•  To remove the bases, push up from underneath. 

Fitting the bowls

•  Place the food in the bowls.
•  Put on the bowls on the juice collector.
•  Then put on the lid, which fits all bowls. - 

fig.6

. 

To cook rice

•  Put the rice and the water in the rice bowl - 

fig.7

. 

•  Place the rice in the steam basket, cover with the lid to cook.

To cook eggs

•  Place the eggs in the built-in egg holders, cover with the lid to cook - 

fig.8

. 

Preparing the steamer

8.

Water tank with maximum interior water level mark

9.

60-min Timer

10.

On indicator light

11.

Keep Warm function knob

a

.

YES indicator

b

.

NO indicator

12.

Mains cord

Description

1.

Lid

2.

1L capacity Rice bowl 

3.

Steam baskets (1,2,3)

4.

Removable bases

5. 

Integrated eggs supports

6.

Juice collector

7.

Heating element

Do not immerse the
tank/base unit or water
tank when cleaning in
water.

Keep away from any
objects which could be
damaged by the steam.
Do not use any
seasoning or any other
liquid than water in the
tank.
Never plug in the
appliance when there is
no water in the tank. 

Depending on your
needs, you can use your
steamer with 1,2 or 3
bowls 

- 

fig.6

.

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•  To set the Keep Warm function, position the knob on “Yes” before or during the

cooking - 

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cooking. If the cooking is over, the keep warm function will not work any more. 

•  At the end of cooking time, the timer rings, the cooking indicator light switches off

and the red Keep Warm indicator light goes on.

•  The Keep warm Function can last 1:00 hour.
•  To stop the product, turn the knob to the position “No”.

The Keep warm Function follows the steam cycle. During steam cooking the
cooking indicator light switch is on. It switches off when there is no steam left in the
appliance.
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cooking indicator but the keep warm function is activated.

Serving

•  Steam is hot, use oven gloves to lift the lid - 

fig.15

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•  Remove the steam basket using a cloth or oven gloves.
•  Place it on the upturned lid or a plate - 

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•  If you have used the rice bowl, remove it carefully with oven gloves, holding it

by the sides.

• Serve.

•  Unplug the appliance.
•  Let it cool completely before cleaning.

Cooking

Set the cooking time

•  Plug in the appliance - 

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•  Set the timer for the recommended cooking time (see the table of cooking

times) - 

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•  The green cooking indicator light comes on - 

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•  Steam cooking begins.

During cooking

•  Check the water level with the exterior water level.
•  If necessary add water in the base.

At the end of cooking time

•  The appliance switches off automatically.
•  The timer rings and after 5 seconds the cooking indicator light goes off - 

fig.13

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•  To stop the appliance ahead of time, turn the timer to the 0 position.

The Keep Warm Function

After cooking

In order to set the
timer, the appliance
must be plugged in

Use oven gloves when
handling bowls and the
lid during cooking. If
there is no more water,
the appliance will not
produce any more steam
and will no longer
continue to cook the food.
The timer continues but
the cooking indicator
light switches off.

Check that the appliance
has completely cooled
down before emptying
the juice collector and
the water tank.

When there is no more
water in the
appliance, the Keep
Warm Function will
not work.

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Table of cooking times

The longest time corresponds to the food being cooked in the top bowl. We advise that you place larger food or
food requiring a longer cooking time in the lower bowl.
Cooking times are approximate and use the lower basket, unless stated otherwise. Times may vary depending on
the amount of food, size of the food, the space between the food, using a different bowl level and individual
preferences. For larger or smaller quantities, adjust the cooking time accordingly. Cooking times may be increased
when using more than one bowl to steam food.
Check food near the end of cooking, especially vegetables and fruit, as an extra few minutes can result in over
cooked food.

FOOD

TYPE

AMOUNT

COOKING TIME

RECOMMENDATIONS

Thin fillet of fish

(cod, plaice, sole, salmon,

haddock...)

Fresh

450 g

8 -10 min.

Evenly space fish fillets.

Frozen

450 g

10 - 15 min.

Thick fillets or steaks

Fresh

400 g

15 - 20 min.

Whole fish (trout, salmon

trout...)

Fresh

600 g

25 - 30 min.

Use middle and upper
basket.

Mussels

Fresh

1 kg

15 - 20 min.

Discard any unopened
mussels.

Prawns (raw)

Fresh

200 g

3 - 7 min.

According to your taste.

Scallops

Fresh

100 g

5 - 10 min.

According to your taste.

FISH - SHELLFISH

FOOD

TYPE

AMOUNT

COOKING TIME

RECOMMENDATIONS

Chicken breast (boneless)

Strips

500 g

12 -15 min.

Remove skin.

Whole

450 g

15 - 20 min.

Chicken drumsticks or thigh

joints

Fresh

4

30 - 35 min.

After steaming, brown
the skin under the grill if
desired.

Turkey steaks and escalope

Fresh

600 g

20 - 25 min.

Use middle and upper
basket.

Pork fillet

Fresh

450 g

12 - 15 min.

Cut into 1 cm slices..

Lamb steaks

Fresh

500 g

10 - 15 min.

Sausages (pre-cooked)

Knackwurst

10

8 - 10 min.

Pierce before cooking.

Frankfurter

10

10 - 12 min.

MEAT - POULTRY

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FOOD

TYPE

AMOUNT

COOKING TIME

RECOMMENDATIONS

Potatoes (new)

Fresh

600 g

small whole

40 - 45 min.

Cooking time depends
on size and variety.

Potatoes (old)

Fresh

600 g

25 min.

Sliced (1 cm thick) or cut
into cubs.

Onions (sliced)

Fresh

400g

10 - 15 min.

Thin slices.

Onions (small whole)

Fresh

400 g

10 - 15 min.

Cooking time depends
on size.

Spinach

Fresh

300 g

10 - 12 min.

Toss halfway through
cooking.

Frozen

500 g

10 - 15 min.

Cooks quickly.

Artichokes (globe)

Fresh

3 average

30 - 35 min.

Cut the base.

Asparagus

Fresh

600 g

15 - 20 min.

Cut the base. Exact time
depends on thickness.

Broccoli

Fresh

400 g

20 - 25 min.

Cut into small florets and
trim off thick stems.

Cabbage (green pointed
spring)

Fresh

400 g

15 - 18 min.

Sliced or shredded. Cut
off thick stems. 
Toss halfway through
cooking. 

Cabbage (red)

Fresh

600 g

15 - 18 min.

Sliced or shredded. Cut
off thick stems. 
Toss halfway through
cooking.

Carrots

Fresh

500 g

10 - 15 min.

Cut into 3 mm thin slices.

Cauliflower florets

Fresh

1 average

30 - 35 min.

Cut into small florets and
trim off thick stems.

Celeriac

Fresh

350 g

20 - 25 min.

In cubes or slices.

Corn on the cob

Fresh

2

35 - 45 min.

Courgettes

Fresh

600 g

12 - 15 min.

Thinly sliced.

600 g

12 - 17 min.

Cut into 5 cm chunks.

Fine whole green beans

Fresh

500 g

20 - 22 min.

Frozen

500 g

15 - 20 min.

Leeks (baby whole)

Fresh

500 g

15 - 20 min.

Cooking time depends
on thickness and size.

Leeks (sliced)

Fresh

500 g

8 - 12 min.

Cut into thin slices.

Mange tout

Fresh

500 g

10 - 15 min.

Mushrooms

Fresh

500 g

10 - 15 min.

Cut the base and wash
well.

Peas

Fresh

400 g

20 min.

Frozen

400 g

25 min.

Peppers

Fresh

300 g

10 - 15 min.

Cut into wide strips.

VEGETABLES

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FOOD

TYPE

AMOUNT

COOKING TIME

RECOMMENDATIONS

Apples (Bramley)

Quartered

Sliced

4

15 min.

Cook in rice bowl with
40 g sugar.

450 g

15 - 20 min.

Apricots

Halved

4

10 - 15 min.

Bananas

Whole

4

10 - 15 min.

Use middle and
upper basket.

Peaches or Nectarines

Halved 

4

10 - 15 min.

Time depends on
ripeness of fruit.

Pears

Whole or

halved

4

20 - 25 min.

Time depends on
ripeness of fruit.

Rhubarb

Fresh

400 g

20 - 25 min.

Cut into 2.5 cm
chunks.

FRUITS

FOOD

RIZ AMOUNT

WATER AMOUNT

COOKING TIME

RECOMMENDATIONS

Bulgar Wheat

150 g

600 ml

15 min.

Use boiling water in rice
bowl.

Couscous

200 g

350 ml

10 min.

Soak the couscous 5 min.
in boiling water or hot
stock before cooking.

White Rice American
Long Grain

150 g

300 ml

25 -30 min.

Wash the rice before
cooking. 

Use boiling water in the
rice. Add salt if desired.

Basmati Rice

150 g

300 ml

25 - 30 min.

Easy Cook White Rice

150 g

300 ml

20 - 23 min.

Brown Rice

150 g

300 ml

40 - 45 min.

Pasta (spaghetti - not
quick cook type)

200 g

400 ml

20 - 25 min.

Use boiling water in rice
bowl.

RICE - GRAINS - PASTA

FOOD

TYPE

AMOUNT

COOKING TIME

RECOMMENDATIONS

Hard boiled eggs

Yolk set

6

15 min.

“Poached” eggs in ramekins

Firm set

6

12 - 15 min.

Grease the ramekins
well.

Soft set

6

8 - 10 min.

OTHER FOODS

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Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning the appliance 

•  Once the appliance has completely cooled down, empty the tank and wipe it

clean with a soft damp cloth - 

fig.17

. 

•  Do not put the tank/base in the dishwasher. 
•  All the other removable parts can be put in the dishwasher - 

fig.18

. 

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may cause staining in the juice collector and the water tank. This is normal and will
not effect cooking.
•  To try and avoid staining, wash these two parts immediately after each use. You

may also use mild bleach if necessary and rinse thoroughly.

Descaling

•  For best results, descale the appliance after approximately 8 uses.
•  Take out the juice collector.
•  Fill the hollow of the heating element with 250 ml of white vinegar and add 500 ml

of water.

•  Leave overnight to descale.
•  Rinse out the inside of the water tank with warm water several times.

Storing the bowls

•  Put the rice bowl upside down in the juice collector.
•  Stack the baskets one inside the other.
•  Turn all parts over on the base unit. Put the lid over them all.

Do not use abrasive
cleaning products or
sponges; Do not immerse
the water tank/power base
in water 

Environment protection first!

Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.

When you decide to replace your appliance, leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

Do not use other scale-
removing products

If you have any product problem or queries, please consult our website - www.tefal.co.uk

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