Binatone MRFP-8810 D: BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

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BEFORE USING

THE APPLIANCE

 Read carefully this instruction manual.

 Remove all packaging materials from the ap-

pliance.

 Wash the steamer thoroughly, especially

those parts of the appliance that will come in

contact with food.

 Before connecting the appliance to the power

supply, make sure that the voltage indicated on the appliance

complies with the voltage of electric network in your house.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Assembling and preparing the

steamer for operation

 Place the body of the steamer (10) on a

hard and flat surface.

 Position the adaptor-ring (8) in the centre of

the water reservoir (6) into the corresponding slots. The adap-

tor-ring (8) should not rotate freely.

 · Fill the water reservoir (6) with clean, cold water.

Note: it is not allowed to use wine, broth, another liquids or

spices.

 Place the container for steam condensation (7) on the water

reservoir (6).

 Place the steam container (2) on the container for steam con-

densation (7).

Note: if you use more than one steam container (2) for cooking,

utilize the rim for the bottom of steam container (3) to position

the containers.

 Put the products into the steam container(s) (2). When using

several containers, keep in mind that the products, requiring

more cooking time, should be placed into the lower container

and the products, requiring less cooking time should be put

into the upper container.

 Use the bowl for rice (4) to cook bulk products, liquid products

and products giving a large quantity of juice when being boiled.

Note: when cooking rice, the bowl for rice (4) should be

placed in the uppermost steam container.

 Close the upper container with the cover (1).

 Connect the power cable (14) to the power supply.

 A short beep tone will inform you that the steamer is ready for

use.

 The digits “00:00” will appear on the display (12).

 Set current time: press the “MENU” button and then set hours

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using the “+” and “-” buttons (time can be changed only

when the indication is flashing). Then press the “MENU” but-

ton again to proceed with the setting of minutes, for this pur-

pose also use the “+” and “-” buttons. Confirm the selected

time setting by pressing the “MENU” button.

 Set the necessary cooking programme, using the “MENU”

button: set the symbol  on the display (12) opposite the

necessary programme on the control panel (13). Standard

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programme running time can be changed using the “+” or “-”

buttons.

 The steamer will start operating after you press the “START/

STOP” button.

 During the process of cooking a certain amount of water is

evaporated from the water reservoir (6). It is important to

control the water level and this can be done with the help of

the water level indicator (11). In a timely manner refill the

amount of water in the steamer through the opening for water

refill (5).

 For an immediate cancellation of the running programme press

the “START/STOP” button and the current time indication

will appear on the display (12). You can resume functioning of

the interrupted programme only by setting it again.

 When products in the upper container are cooked, carefully

take it off the steamer and put the cover on the remaining

container(s).

 Upon expiration of the time set the steamer will automatically

switch off and in this case you will hear several short beep

tones. The symbol  will change for the symbol , pointing to

and another pointing to .

 Do not put away the container for steam condensation (7),

until it gets completely cool.

 Be careful when taking hot containers off, because there is a

risk of getting burns. Always use potholders or kitchen gloves

and hold the container only by its handles.

 After use unplug the appliance from the power supply.

Delay timer function

By using this function you can choose the starting time of

cooking, for example, to get cooked meals by a certain moment of

time.

Note: when cooking short-life products, it is not

recommended to use the timer function.

 Put the necessary ingredients into the steam container (2).

 Make sure all parts of the steamer are assembled correctly.

 Choose the delay timer function by pressing the “MENU”

button and setting the symbol





 opposite the timer indication

on the control panel (13).

 Press the “+” and “” buttons together and set hours (during

setting time, digits should be flashing). Then press the “MENU”

button again to proceed with the setting of minutes. To change

minutes, use the “+” and “” buttons as well.

 To confirm, press the “START/STOP” button and the display

(12) will start showing the countdown of time left before start

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of the preset programme.

 Maximum delay time is 24 hours.

Note:

during the process of cooking it is not allowed

to leave the appliance unsupervised, because it

is necessary to control the water level and add

water when needed.

 When setting the delay timer function, press the “+” and “”

buttons together to exit the selection mode and return to the

main menu.

 For complete cancellation of the delay timer function, press the

“START/STOP” button.

Cooking

Food (with the exception of frozen vegetables) to be steam

cooked must be completely defrosted. Do not salt products before

cooking and do not use food dressings. Sauces, seasonings and

food dressings should be added after cooking. The tables pre-

sented below contain recommendations on cooking different prod-

ucts provided that these products are laid in one layer. If several

containers are used, the cooking time will increase since the same

amount of vapor is employed for a bigger volume of products. If

you put products in upper containers, cooking time shall also be

increased.

Do not forget: the further products are away from the heating

element, the longer the food cooking process will be. Cooking time

should be increased if products are layered in the basket. In this

case, all slices of the product must be either of equal size, or

bigger slices must be laid on the bottom.

To determine the exact cooking time and achieve the desired

result, you will need to experiment at first. If you are using a food

steamer for the first time, follow the guidelines written in the tables

or tips on the base (10), checking the degree of food readiness

from time to time.

Always put meat and chicken in the lowest basket this is to

prevent liquid coming into contact with other foods. The liquids

gathered in the steam condensing tank can be used for making

the sauce or gravy.

Remember that fish is ready when it is white and flaky. Meat is

ready when the juices run clear. Cook greens like cabbage, broc-

coli, etc., very quickly to keep a good colour and texture.

Keeping an eye on cooking time is necessary. If you noticed

that most of the product in the basket is ready, turn it over using a

long handled spoon and oven gloves. Upon finishing the cooking

time, immediately remove the containers from the food steamer,

otherwise the cooking process continues. Put the containers on a

dish or food-tray to let any remaining water disappear. Then

serve your foods.

Rice

 There are several kinds of rice, so follow the guidelines.

 Carefully measure the required amount of rice and water and

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mix them in the rice cup (4). Pure sufficient amount of water in

the tank (6). Close the lid and cook.

 To cook soft rice, increase the amount of water mixed with

rice, in accordance with the table. To cook firm rice, reduce

the amount of water.

 Check when the rice is ready at the minimum time indicated for

the type of rice you are cooking; stir rice more frequently.

 While checking and stirring the rice, do not allow water from

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the lid (1) to enter the cup (4) as this might affect the quality

and taste of steamed rice.

 After rice is cooked, salt, pepper, oil or a bouillon cube may be

added to the rice.

Mix in the rice bowl

Approximate

Type of rice

Rice

Water

cooking time

(cups)

(cups)

(minutes)

Brown

 standard

1/2

1

42-45

 parboiled

1

1 1/2

45-50

Mixture of wild and

long-grained

 standard

1

1 1/2

18-20

 fast-cooked

1

1 3/4

16-18

 instant

1

1 1/2

12-15

White

 round-grained

1

1 1/2

45-50

 long-grained

1

1 2/3

50-55

Vegetables

 Thoroughly wash and clean vegetables and slice them, if re-

quired. Time required for cooking small slices is less the time

required for cooking big slices.

 Quality, quantity, freshness, size/evenness and temperature

of frozen vegetables will influence the cooking time. Choose

the amount of water and cooking time at your discretion, bear-

ing in mind the guidelines shown in the table.

 Do not defrost the frozen vegetables before cooking.

 Frozen vegetables that give off a lot of liquid during cooking

should be placed in the rice cup (4) and covered with foil for

the duration of the cooking period. Frozen products must be

separated from each other or mixed 10-12 minutes after start-

ing cooking. Use a fork or a long-handled spoon for this pur-

pose.

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