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VITACUISINE

steamer 3 in 1

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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.

Connecting to the power supply

•

Do not use the appliance if the appliance 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, the appliance must be sent to an approved Service Centre.
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, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,

an authorised service centre or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid any
danger.

•

Do not leave the cord hanging.

•  Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.
•  Always plug the appliance into an earthed socket.
•  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.
• 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 bowl.

• 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 a cupboard - the steam produced by

the appliance can cause damage.

HELPLINE

If you have any product problems or queries, please contact our Customer Relations Team first for expert help

and advice:

0845 602 1454 - UK (01) 6774176 / (01) 4751947 - Ireland

or consult our website: www.tefal.co.uk

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Lid

Reversible cooking plate *

side for cooking with sauce or juice

side for steam cooking

Rice bowl*

Steam baskets

Maxi capacity bowl

Juice collector

Exterior water refill inlet during cooking

Interior maximum water level

Water tank

10.

Heating element

11.

Exterior water level gauge

12.

Power base

13.

On / off light

14.

60-minute timer

15.

Vitamin + touchpad

16.

Keep warm touchpad*

* depending on model

Description

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Using your Vitacuisine

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

•

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.

•

Place the maxi capacity bowl on the juice collector - fig.3.

• Use fresh cold water with each use and check the water is up to the maximum

level.

Positioning the steam basket(s)

•

Place the food in the basket(s).

•

Place the basket(s) in the maxi capacity bowl and fold the handle(s) in the
notches -

fig.4

•

Put the lid on.

Positioning the reversible cooking plate*

•

Use face A of the cooking plate for meals with sauce or food that releases a lot
of cooking juices, and face B for cooking without sauce or cooking juices -

fig.5

•

Place the cooking plate on the maxi capacity bowl -

fig.6

•

Put the lid on.

To cook rice

You can cook rice.
•

Put the rice and the water in the rice bowl (see the table of cooking times). -

fig.8

•

Place the rice bowl in a steam basket or in the maxi capacity bowl.

Cooking without baskets

For a maxi capacity, you can cook without the baskets.
•

Remove the baskets.

• Place food in the maxi capacity bowl.
• Put the maxi capacity bowl on the juice collector -

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•

Put on either the cooking plate and the lid -

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or just the lid -

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Do not use seasoning or
any other liquid other
than water in the water
tank.
Check that there is water
in the water tank before
using the appliance.

Do not immerse the
water tank in water when
cleaning.

The cooking plate (using
side A only) can be used
without the maxi
capacity bowl. Place it
directly on the juice
collector - fig.7.

So as not to scald
yourself with the steam
from the lid, preferably
place the steam holes
towards the back.

* depending on model

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Cooking

Choose the cooking time

•

Plug the appliance in.

•

Set the timer for the recommended cooking times (see table of cooking times) -

fig.12

•

The on / off light and the VITAMIN+ touchpad light comes on and the steam
cooking begins.

Using the VITAMIN + touchpad

•

Exclusive: your appliance is fitted with a "VITAMIN+" touchpad which reduces
cooking time for a better vitamin retention.

•

At the start of cooking, the light comes on automatically -

fig.13

. This allows a

faster start to cooking, thanks to a bigger steam output.

•

The VITAMIN+ touchpad light goes out automatically as soon as the quantity
of steam is sufficient for cooking.

•

If you open the lid (e.g.: if adding more food) you can press the VITAMIN +
touchpad again to quickly return the steamer to the ideal temperature -

fig.14

During cooking

•

Check the water level during cooking using the external water level indicator.

•

If necessary, slowly add more cold water through the exterior water inlet -

fig.15

•

To stop the appliance ahead of time, turn the timer to the O position -

fig.16

Keep Warm*

•

At the end of cooking, a signal sounds: food is ready.

•

The keep warm function starts automatically -

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•

The appliance keeps food warm for up to 60 minutes.

•

Press the keep warm touchpad to stop the appliance.

Removing food from the steam baskets

• Lift the lid by the handle.
• Put the cooking plate on the turned over lid -

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•

Remove the steam baskets using the handles -

fig.19

•

Serve the food -

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You can manually stop
the VITAMIN+ program
if you press on the
illuminated touchpad.
Use oven gloves when
handling the baskets
during cooking time.

When there is no more
water in the water tank
the appliance stops
cooking.

Do not touch the
appliance or foods during
cooking as they will be
hot.

Use oven gloves when
handling the baskets.

Check that there is
always water in the water
tank during keep warm.

* depending on model

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Table of cooking times

Cooking times are approximate and may vary depending on the size of the food,
the space between the food, the amount of food, individual preferences, and the
mains voltage.

Meat – Poultry

Fish - shellfish

Food

Type

Amount

Cooking

Time

Recommendations

Chicken breast
(boneless)

Strips

Whole

500 g

450 g

15 min

17 min

Chicken drumsticks

Fresh

36 min

Turkey escalope

Fresh

600 g

24 min

Pork fillet

Fresh

700 g

38 min

1 cm thick

Lamb steak

Fresh

500 g

14 min

Sausages

Fresh

6 - 8 min

Food

Type

Amount

Cooking

Time

Recommendations

Thin fillet of fish

Fresh

Frozen

450 g

10 min

18 min

Thick fillets or
steaks

Fresh

400 g

15 min

Whole fish

Fresh

600 g

25 min

Mussels

Fresh

1 kg

15 - 20 min

Prawns

Fresh

200 g

5 min

Scallops

Fresh

100 g

5 min

Use oven gloves when
handling the baskets
during the cooking time.

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Vegetables

Food

Type

Amount

Cooking

Time

Recommendations

Artichoke

Fresh

43 min

Asparagus

Fresh

600 g

17 min

Broccoli

Fresh

Frozen

400 g

18 min

12 min

Cut into florets

Celeriac

Fresh

350 g

22 min

In cubes or slices

Mushrooms

Fresh

500 g

12 min

Small whole or cut in quarters

Cauliflower

Fresh

1 moyen

19 min

Cut into florets

Cabbage
(red - green)

Fresh

600 g

22 min

Sliced

Courgette

Fresh

600 g

12 min

Spinach

Fresh

Frozen

300 g

13 min

15 min

Toss halfway through cooking

Fine green beans

Fresh

Frozen

500 g

30 min

25 min

Carrots

Fresh

500 g

15 min

Thinly sliced

Corn on the cob

Fresh

500 g

40 min

Beans

Fresh

500 g

15 min

Leeks

Fresh

500 g

30 min

Thinly sliced

Sweet peppers

Fresh

300 g

15 min

Peas

Fresh

Frozen

400 g

20 min

New potatoes
(whole)

Fresh

600 g

40 – 45 min

Potatoes

Fresh

600 g

20 min

Sliced or cubed

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Rice - Pasta - Cereals

Food

Amount

Water

quantity

Cooking

Time

Recommendations

White Rice
American Long
Grain

150 g

300 ml

30 - 35 min

White Basmati Rice

150 g

300 ml

30 - 35 min

Easy cook white rice

150 g

300 ml

28 - 33 min

Wholemeal rice

150 g

300 ml

33 - 38 min

Couscous

200 g

350 ml

23 min

Soak for 5 min in boiling water before cooking.

Pasta (spaghetti)

200 g

400 ml

20 – 25 min Use boiling water & stir halfway through cooking

Other food

Food

Type

Amount

Cooking

Time

Recommendations

Eggs

Hard-boiled

Soft-boiled

12 min

8 min

Fruits

Food

Type

Amount

Cooking

Time

Recommendations

Bananas

Fresh

10 min

Whole

Apples

Fresh

12 min

Quartered

Pears

Fresh

20 min

Whole or halved

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Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning the appliance

•

After each use, unplug the appliance.

•

Leave it to cool completely before cleaning.

•

Check that the appliance has completely cooled down before emtying the juice
collector and the water tank. Wipe the water tank with a damp cloth.

•

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

Removing scale build-up from the appliance

•

For best results, descale the appliance after approximately 8 uses..

•

Take out the juice collector.

•

Fill the hollow of the heating element with 3 tablespoons of white vinegar.

•

Leave overnight to descale.

•

Rinse out the inside of the water tank with warm water several times.

Do not immerse the
water tank / power base
in water.
Do not use abrasive
cleaning products.

Always descale your
appliance when cold to
avoid any decaling odour.
Do not use other scale-
removing products.

Environment protection first !

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

Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

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