Tower Hobbies T21002, Manual

Page 1: ...T21002 3 Tier Stainless Steel Food Steamer SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Subject to registering your Extended Guarantee online at www towerhousewares co uk ...

Page 2: ...nd beyond During the 1960s the rise in popularity of pressure cooking saw Tower become the UK s largest producer of pressure cookers right through into the late 1980s In recent years the Tower brand has been reborn with an exciting and varied range of housewares and electrical appliances that have quickly reinstated the brand s richly deserved status as a household name Visit www towerhousewares c...

Page 3: ...to be stored neatly whilst taking up the minimum amount of space Includes a rice steaming bowl for perfect fluffy rice 9 Litre steaming capacity Stainless steel base unit with power on indicator light Dishwasher safe parts 60 minute timer with auto switch off 1 Specifications Components and structure 2 Technical Data 3 Important Safety Information 4 Before First Use 5 Using your Appliance 6 Troubl...

Page 4: ...eve Steamer base unit and water reservoir 1 Lid 2 Steam vents 3 Steamer baskets 4 Handles with filling opening 5 Base Unit 6 Water level indicator 7 Indicator Light 8 Countdown timer dial 9 Rice Tray 10 Drip Tray 11 Steam sleeve 12 Steam generator 1 Specifications Structure of your appliance 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 2 1 7 6 8 Note Actual product may vary slightly from image ...

Page 5: ...ngdom 2 Technical Data Should you encounter problems or require a replacement part contact the Tower Customer Support Team 44 0 333 220 6066 Some spare parts may be ordered from the Tower website Your warranty becomes void should you decide to use non Tower spare parts Spare parts can be purchased from www towerhousewares co uk Guarantee for spare parts The spares and accessories are guaranteed fo...

Page 6: ...oduct DO NOT use extension cords with the appliance DO NOT pull the plug out by the cord as this may damage the plug and or the cable Switch off at the wall socket then remove the plug from the socket when not in use or before cleaning Switch off and unplug before fitting or removing tools attachments after use and before cleaning Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or nea...

Page 7: ... use near or under shelves or plug sockets WARNING To avoid injury and or damage to persons and or property DO NOT touch the base steamer bowls or lid during use as they get very hot This product will get hot during use care must be taken when handling Always use oven mitts when handling the steamer DO NOT fill over the MAX mark or the water might overflow and cause damage to the element WARNING E...

Page 8: ...am and prolong the cooking time See the Water Reservoir section for more information 4 Fit the required steaming bowl s and place the lid on the top layer 5 Place the steaming bowl onto the base plug the appliance into the wall outlet and set the timer to the desired cooking time max 60 minutes Condensation during steaming is normal CAUTION DO NOT operate the appliance without the Steaming Bowl an...

Page 9: ... water reservoir up to the max fill line 2 Cook rice on a ratio of 1 1 with water 3 Wash rice and then pour into the rice steaming bowl 4 Add the equivalent in cold water to the rice basket i e 100g and 100ml water Place rice basket in lowest tier of the steamer 5 Put the steamer lid on and set the timer to the required time Steamed Rice 1 Different types of rice require different steaming times 2...

Page 10: ... the heating element located in the Water Reservoir 7 Never steam meat or poultry from frozen Always thaw completely first 8 All the times stated in the Steaming Charts and Recipes are based on the use of cold water in the Water Reservoir Cooking Tips 1 When selecting fruit or vegetables to steam always select ones with unblemished skins and good colour Steaming will only accentuate the taste in a...

Page 11: ...ori ander chilli flakes rosemary MIN 14 17 Cabbage 500g small head Caraway seed dill garlic MAX 22 25 Carrots 500g Coriander mint dill fennel MIN 16 19 Cauliflower head Medium Rosemary basil MAX 20 23 Corn on the Cob Up to 8 pieces Chilli MAX 20 23 Courgette 500g Basil oregano MIN 10 11 Mushrooms 250g MIN 10 11 Peas 250g in pods Coriander garlic mint MIN 8 10 Peppers whole to partially cook and st...

Page 12: ... drip away during cooking Due to the gentle heat only choose tender lean cuts of meat and trim off all fat Steam in Steam Bowl for best results Serve steamed meat and poultry with the sauce of your choice to flavour or marinate before steaming Thoroughly cook all food before serving Pierce with a knife or skewer to check that the centre is cooked and juices run clear Sausage must be completely coo...

Page 13: ...ower steaming bowls Fish and seafood Fish is done cooking when it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork Frozen fish may be steamed without defrosting if separated before steaming and the cooking time is extended Add lemon wedges and herbs while steaming to improve flavour Most fish and seafood cook very quickly Steam in small portions or in the amounts specified Shell fish may open at different ...

Page 14: ...in the Steaming Bowl Arrange the food with spaces between pieces to allow for maximum steam flow When steaming large quantities of food remove lid about halfway through the steaming process and turn pieces using a long handled utensil protecting your hands from the steam with oven mitts All the times stated in the Guidelines are based on the use of cold water in the Water Reservoir Put meats fish ...

Page 15: ...r recycling once it has reached the end of its life 7 Recycling Questions Answers Can you use one basket at a time Yes you can use one two or all three tiers at once Can the steamer run without water No the steamer should not be operated without any water in the reservoir Can I steam frozen vegetables Yes frozen vegetables can be cooked using the steamer When cooking frozen meat or poultry defrost...

Page 16: ...al deposits may build up in the Water Reservoir and heating element inside your Food Steamer This is a normal process and the build up will depend on the degree of water hardness in your area It is essential the appliance is de scaled regularly to maintain steam production and extend the life of the unit Fill the Water Reservoir to the Max level with approximately 3 cups of clear vinegar not brown...

Page 17: ... or marked On no account must either the brown or the blue wire be connected to the EARTH terminal Always ensure that the cord grip is fastened correctly The plug must be fitted with a fuse of the same rating already fitted and conforming to BS 1362 and be ASTA approved If in doubt consult a qualified electrician who will be pleased to do this for you Non Rewireable Mains Plug If your appliance is...

Page 18: ...to the maximum available for each particular product upon registration of the product within 28 days of purchase If you do not register the product with us within the 28 day period your product is guaranteed for 1 year only To validate your extended warranty please visit www towerhousewares co uk and register with us online Alternatively call our customer registration line on 44 0 333 220 6066 Ple...

Page 19: ...19 Affix your store receipt to this page for safe keeping 11 Your Receipt ...

Page 20: ...extra 2 years guarantee register your appliance online within 28 days of purchase by visiting www towerhousewares co uk Should you have a problem with your appliance or need any spare parts please call our Customer Support Team 44 0 333 220 6066 0418 V3 Your warranty becomes void should you decide to use non Tower spare parts Spare parts can be purchased from www towerhousewares co uk ...