Groupe SEB USA T FAL Electric Steamer VS4001 User Manual

VITACUISINE  
steamer 3 in 1  
 
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B
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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  
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Benefits of steam cooking  
Welcome to the world of Tefal steam cooking!  
Healthier, more nutritious dishes may easily be prepared by steaming and the results are colourful and naturally  
flavoursome. The true versatility and benefits of steaming can now be explored.  
Your Tefal steamer is suitable for most foods  
and a surprising variety of recipes.  
BALANCED NUTRITION  
The VitaCuisine steamer allows you to prepare a tasty and well balanced meal in one easy step. Thanks to the  
individual baskets and cooking tray, vegetables, rice, fish, meat, fruits and desserts can be cooked simultaneously.  
PRESERVING VITAMINS  
The steamer's gentle yet quick cooking system retains more vitamins and micronutrients.  
LESS FAT  
Steam cooking is ideal for fish, chicken and lean meat. The specific cooking tray helps retain the essential fat,  
Omega 3. in oil-rich fish like salmon, sardines, mackerel, trout, herring, and fresh tuna.  
MORE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES  
The steaming process is easy and efficient. Steaming can help to increase your daily consumption of fruit and  
vegetables.  
Now you are ready to create a delicious and well-balanced meal in one.  
Get steaming!  
Description  
1.  
2.  
Lid  
8.  
9.  
Interior maximum water level  
Water tank  
Reversible cooking plate *  
a. side for cooking with sauce or juice  
b. side for steam cooking  
Rice bowl*  
Steam baskets  
Maxi capacity bowl  
Juice collector  
10. Heating element  
11. Exterior water level gauge  
12. Power base  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
13. On / off light  
14. 60-minute timer  
15. Vitamin + touchpad  
16. Keep warm touchpad*  
Exterior water refill inlet during cooking  
* depending on model  
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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.  
Do not immerse the  
water tank in water when  
cleaning.  
Filling the water tank  
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.  
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)  
So as not to scald  
Place the food in the basket(s).  
yourself with the steam  
from the lid, preferably  
place the steam holes  
towards the back.  
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*  
The cooking plate (using  
side A only) can be used  
without the maxi  
capacity bowl. Place it  
directly on the juice  
collector - fig.7.  
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 - fig.9.  
Put on either the cooking plate and the lid - fig.10 or just the lid - fig.11.  
* 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.  
Do not touch the  
appliance or foods during  
cooking as they will be  
hot.  
Using the VITAMIN + touchpad  
Exclusive: your appliance is fitted with a "VITAMIN+" touchpad which reduces  
cooking time for a better vitamin retention.  
You can manually stop  
the VITAMIN+ program  
if you press on the  
illuminated touchpad.  
Use oven gloves when  
handling the baskets  
during cooking time.  
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  
When there is no more  
water in the water tank  
the appliance stops  
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.  
Check that there is  
always water in the water  
tank during keep warm.  
The keep warm function starts automatically - fig.17.  
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  
Use oven gloves when  
handling the baskets.  
Lift the lid by the handle.  
Put the cooking plate on the turned over lid - fig.18.  
Remove the steam baskets using the handles - fig.19.  
Serve the food - fig.20.  
* 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.  
Use oven gloves when  
handling the baskets  
during the cooking time.  
Meat – Poultry  
Cooking  
Time  
Food  
Type  
Amount  
Recommendations  
Strips  
500 g  
450 g  
15 min  
17 min  
Chicken breast  
(boneless)  
Whole  
Chicken drumsticks  
Turkey escalope  
Pork fillet  
Fresh  
Fresh  
Fresh  
Fresh  
Fresh  
4
36 min  
24 min  
38 min  
14 min  
600 g  
700 g  
500 g  
1 cm thick  
Lamb steak  
Sausages  
10  
6 - 8 min  
Fish - shellfish  
Cooking  
Time  
Food  
Type  
Amount  
Recommendations  
Fresh  
450 g  
450 g  
10 min  
18 min  
Thin fillet of fish  
Frozen  
Thick fillets or  
steaks  
Fresh  
Fresh  
Fresh  
Fresh  
Fresh  
400 g  
600 g  
1 kg  
15 min  
25 min  
Whole fish  
Mussels  
Prawns  
15 - 20 min  
5 min  
200 g  
100 g  
Scallops  
5 min  
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Vegetables  
Cooking  
Time  
Food  
Type  
Amount  
Recommendations  
Artichoke  
Fresh  
Fresh  
3
43 min  
17 min  
Asparagus  
600 g  
Fresh  
400 g  
400 g  
18 min  
12 min  
Cut into florets  
Broccoli  
Frozen  
Celeriac  
Fresh  
Fresh  
Fresh  
Fresh  
Fresh  
350 g  
500 g  
22 min  
12 min  
19 min  
22 min  
12 min  
In cubes or slices  
Small whole or cut in quarters  
Cut into florets  
Mushrooms  
Cauliflower  
1 moyen  
600 g  
Cabbage  
(red - green)  
Sliced  
Courgette  
Spinach  
600 g  
Fresh  
300 g  
300 g  
13 min  
15 min  
Toss halfway through cooking  
Frozen  
Fresh  
500 g  
500 g  
30 min  
25 min  
Fine green beans  
Frozen  
Carrots  
Fresh  
Fresh  
Fresh  
Fresh  
Fresh  
500 g  
500 g  
500 g  
500 g  
300 g  
15 min  
40 min  
15 min  
30 min  
15 min  
Thinly sliced  
Thinly sliced  
Corn on the cob  
Beans  
Leeks  
Sweet peppers  
Fresh  
400 g  
400 g  
20 min  
20 min  
Peas  
Frozen  
New potatoes  
(whole)  
Fresh  
Fresh  
600 g  
600 g  
40 – 45 min  
20 min  
Potatoes  
Sliced or cubed  
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Rice - Pasta - Cereals  
Water  
quantity  
Cooking  
Time  
Food  
Amount  
Recommendations  
White Rice  
American Long  
Grain  
150 g  
300 ml  
30 - 35 min  
White Basmati Rice  
Easy cook white rice  
Wholemeal rice  
150 g  
150 g  
150 g  
300 ml  
300 ml  
300 ml  
30 - 35 min  
28 - 33 min  
33 - 38 min  
Couscous  
200 g  
200 g  
350 ml  
400 ml  
23 min  
Soak for 5 min in boiling water before cooking.  
Pasta (spaghetti)  
20 – 25 min Use boiling water & stir halfway through cooking  
Fruits  
Cooking  
Food  
Type  
Amount  
Recommendations  
Time  
Bananas  
Apples  
Pears  
Fresh  
Fresh  
Fresh  
3
4
5
10 min  
12 min  
20 min  
Whole  
Quartered  
Whole or halved  
Other food  
Cooking  
Time  
Food  
Type  
Amount  
Recommendations  
Hard-boiled  
Soft-boiled  
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6
12 min  
8 min  
Eggs  
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Cleaning and maintenance  
Cleaning the appliance  
After each use, unplug the appliance.  
Do not immerse the  
water tank / power base  
in water.  
Do not use abrasive  
cleaning products.  
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.  
Always descale your  
appliance when cold to  
avoid any decaling odour.  
Do not use other scale-  
removing products.  
Rinse out the inside of the water tank with warm water several times.  
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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S.A.S. SEB SELONGEY CEDEX • RC. DIJON B 302 412 226 • REF. 5080305  
 

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