Kenwood Electric Steamer FS560 User Manual

Kenwood Limited, New Lane, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2NH, UK  
56020/1  
 
 
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Important – UK only  
safety  
machine safety  
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The wires in the cord are coloured  
as follows:  
Green and Yellow = Earth,  
Blue = Neutral,  
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This machine produces steam which  
can burn you.  
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Don't get burnt by steam coming  
out of your steamer, especially when  
removing the lid.  
Brown = Live.  
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The appliance must be protected by  
a 13A approved (BS1362) fuse.  
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE  
MUST BE EARTHED.  
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Be careful when handling anything:  
any liquid, steamer part or  
condensation will be very hot. Use  
oven gloves.  
Note:  
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Don't let infirm people use the  
steamer without supervision.  
Keep children away from the  
machine and never let the cord hang  
down where a child could grab it.  
Never use a damaged steamer. Get  
it checked or repaired: see 'service  
and customer care'.  
Never put the steamer, cord or plug  
in water – you could get an electric  
shock. Keep the controls clean and  
dry.  
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For non-rewireable plugs the fuse  
cover MUST be refitted when  
replacing the fuse. If the fuse cover  
is lost then the plug must not be  
used until a replacement can be  
obtained. The correct fuse cover is  
identified by colour and a  
replacement may be obtained from  
your Kenwood Authorised Repairer  
(see Service).  
If a non-rewireable plug is cut off it  
must be DESTROYED  
IMMEDIATELY. An electric shock  
hazard may arise if an unwanted  
non-rewireable pug is inadvertently  
inserted into a 13A socket outlet.  
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Always unplug the steamer when not  
in use.  
Never put your steamer on a cooker  
or in an oven.  
Never move your steamer if it  
contains anything hot.  
Don’t let children play with this  
appliance.  
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This steamer complies with  
European Economic Community  
Directive 89/336/EEC.  
before using for the first time  
Only use this appliance for its  
intended domestic use.  
1 Remove all packaging and any labels.  
2 Wash the parts: see ‘care and  
cleaning’.  
3 Wipe the water tank with a damp  
cloth, then dry.  
food safety  
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Cook meat, fish and seafood  
thoroughly. And never cook them  
from frozen.  
If you're using more than one  
basket, put meat, poultry and fish in  
the bottom basket so that its raw  
juice cannot drip onto food below.  
Do not reheat cooked rice in your  
steamer.  
4 Push excess cord into the back of  
the appliance.  
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before plugging in  
Make sure your electricity supply is  
the same as the one shown on the  
underside of your steamer.  
 
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3 Sit the drip tray onto the base  
making sure the handles fit over the  
grooves in the base.  
know your Kenwood  
food steamer  
4 Fit the removable trays, rim  
uppermost into their corresponding  
basket rings - both parts are  
numbered to assist with this.  
5 Place the disc in the centre of tray 2.  
6 Add the food, then stack the  
baskets on the base, starting with  
the lowest numbered basket at the  
bottom and the highest number at  
the top .  
lid  
rice bowl  
removable trays  
basket rings  
steam tube  
disc  
drip tray  
water tank  
exterior fill funnel  
base  
controls  
strainer  
using the rice bowl  
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Put water and rice in the rice bowl.  
Put the rice bowl into a basket. (You  
can also cook something in the  
other baskets if required).  
7 Fit the lid, plug in. The whole display  
will illuminate and the buzzer will  
sound. (Should the display fail to  
illuminate press the ‘START’ button.)  
to use your steamer  
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Keep your steamer away from walls  
and overhanging cupboards: the  
steam could damage them.  
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Season food after cooking. If  
seasoning gets into the water, it  
to select from the menu  
Press the ‘MENU’ button, and each  
time the button is pressed the menu  
will scroll around to display a pre-set  
time and suggested usage. The  
choices are as follows:- 10 minutes  
‘KEEP WARM’, then to cook the  
following, shellfish 10 minutes, eggs  
12 minutes, fish 15 minutes,  
vegetables 20 minutes, chicken  
portions 35 minutes and rice 40  
minutes. Once the time is displayed  
on the menu it can if necessary be  
adjusted higher or lower using the  
‘+’ and ‘-’ buttons. Once the desired  
time has been selected press the  
‘START’ (I) button.  
could damage the heating element.  
See the cooking guides on pages 6  
and 7.  
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1 Fit the strainer inside the water tank.  
(It stops particles getting into the  
element.)  
2 Pour cold water into the tank.  
Always make sure the water is  
between the ‘Min’ and ‘Max’ levels  
marked. (When filled to ‘Max’, this  
will produce steam for approximately  
60 minutes.)  
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The steamer is fitted with an anti  
limescale coated heating element to  
prolong the life and efficiency of your  
steamer. However, depending upon  
the water hardness of your area, we  
recommend the use of filtered water.  
(Kenwood water filters are widely  
available).  
Don't add anything (even salt or  
pepper) to the water – it could  
damage the heating element.  
To stop the steaming process press  
and hold down the ‘STOP’ (O)  
button.  
to select a time  
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To select a time different to the  
displayed time of 45 minutes, press  
the ‘+’ or ‘-’ buttons to increase or  
decrease the time. When the desired  
time is displayed, press the ‘START’  
button and the steamer will switch  
on and the cook symbol will flash.  
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To avoid the water level dropping  
below ‘Min’, you can top up during  
cooking. Simply add water via the  
exterior fill funnel, taking care not to  
overfill.  
 
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To stop the steaming process press  
and hold down the ‘STOP’ button.  
Smaller amounts cook faster than  
larger amounts.  
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Similar-sized pieces of food cook evenly.  
Like a conventional oven, you can add  
food as you go along. If something  
needs less time, add it later.  
If you lift the lid, steam will escape  
and cooking will take longer.  
The cooking times on pages 6 - 7  
are guides based on using the lower  
basket. The higher the food is, the  
slower it cooks. So allow an extra  
5 - 10 minutes for food in the next  
basket above. Check that food is  
thoroughly cooked before eating.  
If your food's not cooked enough,  
reset the time. You may need to top  
up with water.  
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After 1 minute, if the time/menu is  
displayed but the ‘START’ button  
has not been selected, the display  
will switch off. To re-select a  
programme press the ‘START’  
button.  
A buzzer will sound whenever the  
‘START’ button is pressed or when  
the steamer switches off.  
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keep warm function  
The flavour and nutritional value of  
steamed food is best when freshly  
cooked. However, should you wish  
to keep food warm for a short period  
of time, select ‘KEEP WARM’ on the  
menu and if necessary adjust the  
time accordingly.  
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using the steam tube  
Use the steam tube when you want  
to cook large quantities of the same  
food such as fruit or vegetables at  
the same time.  
1 Place equal amounts of the same  
food in each tier. (Where appropriate  
the food should be cut into equal  
size pieces).  
8 Unplug and clean after use.  
important  
At the end of the cooking cycle your  
steamer will automatically switch  
to the keep warm setting for 20  
minutes. During this time the  
steamer will cycle on and off, so take  
care as steam may be produced  
when you’re not expecting it.  
2 Follow steps 1 to 4 ‘to use your  
steamer’.  
To switch the steamer off or to  
cancel the keep warm setting, press  
and hold down the ‘STOP’ button.  
3 Fit the assembled tray marked 1 into  
the steamer.  
4 Place the steam tube upright in the  
centre of the bottom tray, then fit the  
assembled tray 2 over the steam  
tube. When using the steam tube  
the disc should be removed.  
5 Fi the assembled tray 3 on the top.  
6 Fit the lid.  
hints  
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Condensation will drip from the  
upper basket into the lower basket.  
So make sure the flavours go well  
together.  
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Liquid left over in the drip tray is  
important  
The steam tube must be used in  
conjunction with all three baskets.  
good for making soup or stock. But  
be careful: it will be very hot.  
You can also use the rice bowl for  
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cooking anything in liquid (eg  
vegetables in sauces or poaching  
fish in water).  
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Leave gaps between pieces of food.  
And put the thicker pieces nearer the  
outside.  
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Stir large amounts half way through  
cooking.  
 
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care and cleaning  
service and customer  
care  
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Before cleaning, always switch off,  
unplug and let everything cool.  
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If the cord is damaged it must, for  
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Never put your steamer base in  
safety reasons, be replaced by  
Kenwood or an authorised Kenwood  
repairer.  
water or let the cord or plug get wet.  
cleaning the water tank  
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Empty, then rinse out with warm  
UK  
water and dry.  
If you need help with:  
cleaning the outside  
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using your steamer  
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Wipe with a damp cloth, then dry.  
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servicing, spare parts or repairs (in or  
out of guarantee)  
all other parts  
call Kenwood Customer Care on  
023 9239 2333. Have your  
model number ready - it's on  
the underside of your steamer.  
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Wash, then dry.  
Don’t wash parts in the dishwasher.  
For storage, stack the assembled  
baskets one inside the other, starting  
with the highest numbered basket  
and finishing with basket number 1.  
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other countries  
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Contact the shop where you bought  
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Push excess cord into the back of  
your steamer.  
the steamer.  
guarantee (UK only)  
descaling  
Descaling increases steam power  
If your steamer goes wrong within  
one year from the date you bought  
it, we will repair or replace it free of  
charge provided:  
you have not misused, neglected or  
damaged it;  
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and helps your steamer last longer.  
1 Pour clear vinegar into the tank up  
to 'Min'. Don't use a descaler.  
2 Fit the drip tray, assembled baskets  
and lid.  
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it has not been modified (unless by  
3 Plug in and set the timer for 20-25  
minutes. Ensure the room in well  
ventilated. Unplug if the vinegar  
overflows.  
Kenwood);  
it is not second-hand;  
it has not been used commercially;  
you have not fitted a plug incorrectly;  
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4 Unplug and when the steamer is  
cool, pour away the vinegar and  
rinse out the tank several times with  
water. Wash the drip tray, basket  
rings, trays and lid.  
and  
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you supply your receipt to  
show when you bought it.  
This guarantee does not affect your  
statutory rights.  
 
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cooking guides  
G These cooking times are only guidelines based on using the lower basket.  
G Read 'food safety', page 2, and 'hints', page 3.  
vegetables  
G Clean vegetables before cooking. Remove stems and peel if you like.  
vegetable  
Asparagus  
Beans, green  
Beans, runner  
Broccoli  
quantity  
454g (1lb) Trim  
454g (1lb) Trim  
454g (1lb) Trim and thinly slice  
454g (1lb) Cut into florets  
454g (1lb) Trim and cut bases  
preparation  
minutes  
15  
15-20  
15-20  
20  
Brussels sprouts  
Cabbage  
25  
25  
1 small  
Shred  
Carrots  
454g (1lb) Thinly slice  
1 medium Cut into florets  
454g (1lb) Thinly slice  
20  
25  
15  
15  
Cauliflower  
Courgettes  
Celery  
1 head  
3-4  
Thinly slice  
Thinly slice  
Leeks  
15  
Mange tout  
227g (8oz) Trim  
15  
Mushrooms, button 454g (1lb) Wipe  
10  
Parsnips  
Peas  
Potatoes, new  
454g (1lb) Dice or thinly slice  
454g (1lb) Shell  
454g (1lb) Wipe  
15  
15  
30  
eggs  
Boiling* or poaching  
preparation  
Use a cup or  
ramekin dish  
for poaching  
minutes  
10-12 for soft,  
15-20 for hard  
* When boiling eggs, place them in the built in egg holders in the trays.  
poultry and fish  
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food  
quantity  
minutes comments  
Chicken,  
4-5  
30  
Steam until thoroughly  
boneless breasts  
cooked and tender  
Steam until open  
Steam until pink  
Steam until it flakes  
Steam until it flakes  
Steam until it flakes  
Steam until red  
Clams  
454g (1lb)  
454g (1lb)  
227g (8oz)  
2.5cm (1") thick  
340g (12oz)  
2-4  
10  
10  
10  
15-20  
15-20  
20  
Prawns, medium  
Fish, fillets  
Fish, steak  
Fish, whole  
Lobster tails  
Mussels  
454g (1lb)  
6
15  
15  
Steam until open  
Steam until open  
Oysters  
Scallops  
227g (8oz)  
15  
Steam until hot and  
tender  
 
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cooking guides continued  
cereals and grains  
G When using the rice bowl, you still put water in the tank. But you can put a  
different liquid, such as wine or stock, inside the rice bowl to cook your rice in.  
You can also add seasoning, chopped onions, parsley, almonds or sliced  
mushrooms.  
food  
quantity liquid to add  
to rice bowl  
minutes  
White long-grain  
rice (eg Basmati, 200g (8oz) 250ml (9fl oz)  
100g (4oz) 125ml (4fl oz)  
25  
30  
easy cook)  
Brown rice  
300g (12oz) 375ml (13fl oz)  
100g (4oz) 125ml (4fl oz)  
200g (8oz) 250ml (9fl oz)  
300g (12oz) 375ml (13fl oz)  
200g (8oz) 150ml (5fl oz)  
warm water  
35  
40  
45  
50  
Couscous  
Porridge  
15-20  
75g (3oz) 450ml (16fl oz)  
milk/water  
40 (stir half way  
through)  
Rice pudding  
75g (3oz) 25g (1oz) caster 80 (stir half way  
pudding rice sugar and  
375-500ml  
through)  
(3/4-1pt) milk  
 
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