Sunbeam Electric Steamer 4713 User Manual

Food Steamer  
Instruction Book and Recipe Book  
Model #4713  
 
 
Congratulations, you are now the owner of a Sunbeam Food  
Steamer, and will soon be creating complete, flavorful, healthy meals  
with steam heat! Steaming retains the vitamins and minerals in  
foods that are often lost with other cooking methods. Nutritious  
dishes are minutes away without added oil or fat. Cook fish and fowl,  
vegetables, rice, and even quick breads with ease of preparation and  
clean-up. Entire meals can be cooked in the large steamer bowl,  
without greasy pots and pans or burnt-on food to clean up after-  
wards. And, with our “Instant Steam” technology, your Food Steamer  
will be producing steam in less than a minute! The following pages  
contain simple recipes and guidelines for perfect steam cooking.  
Practice with steaming vegetables and then move on to more sophis-  
ticated dishes. Use your imagination to create exciting recipes with  
healthy steam heat!  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized  
plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polar-  
ized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fully fit into the outlet,  
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician  
to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.  
 
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be observed  
including the following:  
1. Read all instructions, product labels and warnings before using your  
Food Steamer. Save  
these instructions.  
2 . Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Always use oven  
mitts when handling hot materials. Avoid hot steam rising from top  
of Steamer at all times when in use. Do not reach over app  
liance while  
it is generating steam. Remove lid by lifting slowly away from you.  
When checkiha food. use lona handled utensils.  
3 . Allow the Food Steamer to cool completely before washing or storing.  
4 .  
Allow the unit to cool before putting on or taking off parts.  
5 . When unit is not in use and before cleaning, unplug the Food Steamer  
from the electrical outlet.  
6 . To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the  
appliance, cord, or plug in water or other liquids.  
7 .  
Close supervision is always necessary when this or any appliance  
is used by or near children.  
8 . Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not plug in  
cord where it may be walked on or accidentally tripped over. Do not  
let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.  
9 . Do not operate this or any appliance with a frayed or damaged cord  
or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or IS dropped or has been  
damaged in any manner. Return appliance to our Hattiesburg, MS  
Service Center for servicing or repairs. See page 13.  
10. Do not use outdoors.  
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated  
oven or microwave.  
12. Use extreme caution when moving the appliance if it contains hot  
water or any other hot liquids.  
13. Do not operate appliance near walls or cabinets to prevent damage  
from steam.  
14. Use the appliance on a level, stable work surface away from water.  
15. Always use sufficient water for steaming time.  
16. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance  
manufacturer may cause injuries.  
17. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.  
18. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug  
from wall outlet.  
19. Caution To reduce risk of electric shock, cook only  
in removable container.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
 
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FOOD S T E A M E R C O M P O N E N T S  
A) STEAMER LID has a convenient handle on top to avoid burning fingers when it  
is removed. However, use caution when removing lid due to the small steam vents  
in the top of the cover which constantly emit hot steam when appliance is in use.  
Also be careful of the surge of steam that will result when cover is lifted. Lift cover  
away from person when opening.  
Use oven mitts at all times when  
handling hot Steamer parts.  
C) SEPARATOR RING divides the  
a seal and s  
when  
D) ROUND CAKE PAN comes with  
some models and is made with a  
non-stick surface. It is placed inside  
the steaming bowl and is used to  
steam bake cakes.(See page 4 for  
further instructions.)  
for cooking rice. This bowl may stain  
if tomato based food is Cooked in  
It.  
F) STEAMER BOWL is made  
with clear plastic and has a 6  
quart capacity.  
G) DRIP TRAY prevents water  
condensation and food liquids  
from dripping back into the Water  
Reservoir to ensure that steam is  
always produced from clean water.  
H) WATER RESERVOIR BASE holds  
water for steaming Do not use any  
other type of liquid in the reservoir.  
I) TIMER operates up to sixty (60) minutes and includes a bell to indicate when  
cooking time expires.  
J) INDICATOR LIGHT identifies when appliance is cooking.  
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY  
 
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C O O K I N G W I T H Y O U R FOOD S T E A M E R  
1. Place the appliance on a stable, level surface away from  
walls and overhanging cupboards.  
2. Pour cold tap water into Water Reservoir to Max level for foods  
requiring 13 to 60 minutes steaming time, or Min level for food  
requiring less than 13 minutes. See Figure 1. Min and Max levels  
are indicated by raised lines in the Water Reservoir. Refer to  
Steaming Charts or Recipes for recommended cooking times. If the  
appliance stops producing steam, or there is a noticeable reduction  
in steam before food is ready, add extra water to the basin.  
Note: Do not add any salt, pepper, seasonings, herbs, wine,  
stock or any liquid other than tap water to the Water Reservoir.  
3. Place Drip Tray in base and be sure it sits flat.  
4. Your appliance can be used in three ways:  
-Using the  
6
quart Steaming Bowl alone  
Place food in Steaming  
Bowl then position the Bowl on the base.  
See Figure 2.  
*Using two Steaming Bowls- Place the largest pieces of food with  
the longest cooking time in the 6 quart bowl and position it on the  
base. Place the Separator Ring on the 6 quart bowl with the large,  
flat area facing up. If you can easily push the ring off of the 6 quart  
bowl, it is not positioned correctly. Then place Stacking Bowl on  
Separator Ring. See Figure 3.  
-Using the Rice Bowl Liquid such as water or stock is  
added together with rice in the Rice Bowl. The Steaming Bowl  
must be placed on the base first, then the Rice Bowl is placed  
inside the Steamer Bowl for use. See Figure 4. Measure the  
required quantity of rice and liquid in the Rice Bowl. Refer to  
steaming charts or recipes.  
-Using a cake or Ioaf pan (included with some models) Cakes and  
quick breads can be made in this steamer also. Pour cake or  
bread batter into greased pan and place pan in steaming bowl.  
Always place tin foil on top of pan and seal tightly before cooking.  
See Figure 5. Refer to steaming recipes on page 12.  
5. Cover with lid.  
6. Plug into wall outlet. Do not operate the appliance without the  
Steaming Bowl and lid in place.  
7. Set timer for the recommended time. The Indicator Light will light  
up. Steaming will begin in less than a minute. Condensation during  
steaming is normal.  
NOTE: The timer operates regardless of whether the unit is plugged  
into the electrical outlet or not. Be sure the indicator light is on  
when setting the timer.  
i d IS they get very hot.  
WARNING: During use do not touch the base, steamer bowls, or  
Always use oven mitts when handling the steamer.  
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6. When steaming is complete, the timer will give a single ring and automatically shut off the  
steaming function.  
9. When you have finished using the appliance, unplug from the wall socket and leave to cool  
completely before removing the Drip Tray.  
WARNING: Use caution when removing the Orip Tray. While other parts of the unit may  
be cool, the water in the Water Reservoir  
Drip Tray may still be very hot.  
 
Useful Hints:  
-For high altitude cooking, steaming times may need to be increased. Exact times vary by  
location.  
*Steaming times stated in the charts and recipes are only a guide. Times may vary depending  
on the size of food pieces, spacing of the food in the Steamer Bow!, freshness of food, and  
personal preference. As you become familiar with the Steamer, adjust cooking times.  
*A single layer of food steams faster than several layers. Therefore, the cooking time for a  
larger quantity of food will be increased. For example, 2 Ibs. of broccoli florets will need  
longer to steam than 1 lb.  
-For best results, be sure pieces of food are similar in size. If pieces vary in size and layering  
is required, place smaller pieces on top.  
-Do not crowd food in the Steaming Bowl or Rice 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 time  
and stir using a long handled utensil, protecting your hands from the steam with oven mitts.  
*DO not add salt and seasoning to the Steaming Bowl until after COOking. This is to avoid  
possible damage to the heating element located in the Water Reservoir.  
-Save liquid in Drip Tray to use in soups, sauces, and gravies.  
-Never steam meat or poultry from frozen. Always thaw completely first.  
*All the times stated in the ‘Steaming Charts and Recipes” are based on the use of cold water  
in the Water Reservoir.  
*The Rice Bowl is an ideal container for steaming other foods such as fruit. vegetables,  
puddings, quick breads, etc.  
Using two Steaming bowls  
-Always place the largest pieces of food with the longest Cooking time in the lower bowl.  
-You may place a different food in the stacking and lower bowls, but as condensation will  
drip from the stacking bowl be sure the flavors compliment each other.  
If steaming meat or poultry and vegetables, always place the meat or poultry in the lower  
bowl so that juices from raw or partially cooked meat cannot drip onto other foods.  
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Steaming times for food in the stacking bowl are usually slightly longer so allow an  
extra minutes.  
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- If foods with different cooking times are being steamed, start the food with the longest  
cooking time in the lower bowl. Then when the remaining steaming time reaches that of  
food with the shortest cooking time, carefully remove the lid with oven mitts and place the  
Separator Ring and stacking basket on top. Cover with lid and continue cooking.  
Storage and Maintenance  
Allow appliances to cool completely before storing. Store Food Steamer in a dry location  
such as on a table top or counter top, or in a cupboard shelf. Wind the electrical cord into  
a coil and secure with a twist fastener.  
Other than the recommended cleaning no further user maintenance should be necessary.  
Return the Food Steamer to our Hatties,burg MS, Service Center for servicing or repairs  
(See page 14).  
 
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Special Instructions  
This appliance has a short supply cord to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled  
in or tripping over a long cord. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care  
IS exercised in their use.  
If a longer extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension  
cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. The cord should be  
arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on  
by children or tripped over unintentionally.  
Descaling the Water Reservoir  
After 2-3 months of consistent usage, chemical deposits may build up in the Water Reservoir  
and heating element inside your Food Steamer. This a normal process and the build-up will  
depend on the degree of water hardness in your area. It is essential the appliance is  
descaled regularly to maintain steam production and extend the life of the unit.  
1 . Fill the Water Reservoir to the Max level with approximately 3 cups of clear vinegar (not  
brown vinegar). IMPORTANT: Do not use any other chemical or a proprietary descaler.  
2 . Plug in a wall socket. Drip tray, steamer bowl and lid should be in place during this  
orocedure.  
3 . Set timer for 20-25 minutes to begin steaming. WARNING: If vinegar begins to boil  
over the edge of base, unplug the unit and switch the timer off. Reduce the quantity  
of vinegar slightly.  
4 . When the timer rings, unplug from the wall socket and allow to cool completely before  
pouring out vineqars.  
5 . Rinse the Water reservoir several times with cold water. Clean other steamer parts  
as dlrected below.  
T O C L E A N Y O U R F O O D S T E A M E R . . .  
Before its first use, be sure to clean all parts of the Food Steamer as directed below to  
ensure  
cleanliness.  
NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE, CORD, OR PLUG IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIOUID.  
Unplug at the wall socket and leave the appliance to cool completely before cleaning  
Do not clean any part of the unit with abrasive cleaners such as metal scouring pads, scouring  
powders, or bleach.  
We recommend washing the Steamer Lid, Rice Bowl, Round Cake Pan, Steamer Bowls, and Drip  
Tray in hot soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Alternatively, all these parts, except the  
Water Reservoir, can  
be cleaned in a dishwasher in the upper basket. However, continual cleaning in a dishwasher  
may result in a slight loss of exterior gloss and dulling.  
Empty the water basin and change the water after each use.  
Do not immerse the Water Reservoir in water. Fill it with warm, soapy water, then rinse  
thoroughly. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.  
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Food Charts  
-Steam leafy green vegetables for the shortest possible time as they lose color easily.  
*Salt and season vegetables after steaming far best results.  
frozen vegetables should not be thawed before steaming. Cooking time will vary from chart below.  
 
gentle  
*Steaming has the advantage of allowing all the fat to drip away during.cooking. Due to the  
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 flavorsome sauces or marinate before steaming.  
*Thoroughly cook all food before serving. Pierce with a knife or skewer to check that the center is  
cooked and juices run clear.  
*Sausage must be completely cooked before steaming  
-Use fresh herbs while steaming to add flavor.  
-Cook rice and required quantity of liquid together in the Rice Bowl.  
-3 cups of uncooked rice will make  
cups cooked rice. Follow recipes below  
 
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 flavor.  
 
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R E C I P E S  
DINNERS  
TARRAGON CHICKEN BREASTS with  
GREEN BEANS AND SLICED ALMONDS  
4
servings  
4 4 oz. chicken breasts  
2
cups fresh green beans  
2 tablespoons chopped tarragon  
cup sliced almonds  
1 cup cream of chicken soup*  
Sal t and pepper to taste  
Pour cream of chicken soup in Rice Bowl. Add chicken breasts sprinkled with tarragon.  
salt and pepper to taste. Arrange cleaned green beans and almonds in Steamer Bowl  
around Rice Bowl or in Stacking Bowl. Fill Water Reservoir to Max Level. Cover and Steam  
for 20-25 minutes.  
‘Heavy cream can be substituted far cream of chicken soup if preferred.  
TROUT FILLETS WITH VEGETABLES  
4
servings  
4 trout fillets (6 oz. each)  
cup raw green beans  
4 slices lean bacon  
cup raw mushrooms, sliced  
2 raw carrots, sliced  
cup butter or margarine  
Salt and pepper to taste  
Wash and peel the vegetables, and cut them into 1  
inch sticks. Butter 4 pieces of alu-  
minum foil and lay a slice of bacon, a trout fillet, and a quarter of the vegetables onto each  
one. Season with salt and pepper, and add a small pat of butter to each before wrapping in  
foil. Fill Water Reservoir to Max level. Place in Steaming Bowl, cover and steam for 15  
minutes. Remove foil before serving.  
SALMON STEAKS WITH FENNEL  
4 salmon steaks (5 oz. each)  
2 tbsp. fennel seeds  
cup butter or margarine  
Salt ano pepper to taste  
Lemon juice totaste  
Season the salmon steaks with salt and pepper. Sprinkle them with fennel and place  
in the Steaming Bowl. Fill Water Reservoir to Max level. Steam for 10 15 minutes.  
Separately melt the butter and add the lemon juice. Carefully remove the skin from the  
cooked salmon. Serve basted with melted butter and lemon juice.  
 
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CREAMY SHRIMP AND RICE  
4 servings  
1 cup uncooked white or wild rice  
2 tbsp. sliced green onions  
1
cup chicken broth  
1 cup frozen cooked shrimp  
cup cream of potato soup  
1
2 tbsp. sliced almonds, toasted  
cup shredded Swiss cheese  
Salt and pepper  
Combine rice, chicken broth, potato soup, onions, cheese, shrimp, and salt and pepper in  
Rice Bowl. Stir well. Fill Water Reservoir to Max level. Steam for 60 minutes. Stir once  
while cooking. Garnish with sliced almonds.  
V E G E T A B L E S  
VEGETABLES AU GRATIN  
4
servings  
cup raw carrots  
cup celery  
1
1
cup butter or margarine  
cup grated cheddar cheese  
2 raw baking potatoes  
San and pepper to taste  
Peel the vegetables and cut them into 1  
inch pieces. Place in Steaming Bowl. Fill Water  
Reservoir to Max level. Steam for 15 minutes. Remove from Steaming Bowl. While still  
piping hot, baste with butter or margarine, then sprinkle with cheese. Add salt and pepper  
to taste.  
FRENCH STYLE PEAS  
4
servings  
2
cups frozen peas  
2 tbsp. butter or margarine  
1
1
large onion  
tbsp. thyme  
Salt ano pepper to taste  
Chop the onion, and add it to the frozen peas. Stir in thyme to the peas and onion. Place  
in Steaming Bowl. Fill Water Reservoir to Max level. Steam for 15 minutes. Save the liquid  
from the Drip Tray and mix it with the peas if desired. Mix in butter to hot peas. Add salt  
and pepper to taste.  
CAULIFLOWER AND CHIVES  
4 servings  
2 cups cauliflower florets  
2 tbsp. chopped chives  
1
cup cream  
Salt and pepper to taste  
Place the cauliflower florets, cream, chives, and salt and pepper in the Rice Bowl. Fill Water  
Reservoir to Max level. Steam for 20 minutes. Stir once while cooking. Serve piping hot.  
 
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D E S S E R T S  
RICE PUDDING  
servings  
4
112 cup fast cooking white rice  
1 tbsp. vanilla extract  
1 cup milk  
Raisins (optional)  
cup sugar  
Combine rice, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and raisins in Rice Bowl. Fill Water Reservoir  
to Max level. Steam for 35 minutes. Stir once while cooking.  
PEARS IN CHOCOLATE SAUCE  
4
servings  
4
whole pears  
cup low calorie cream  
Lemon half  
112 cup chocolate morsels  
Peel the pears and rub them with lemon. Steam pears in Steamer Bowl for 15 minutes.  
Set aside to cool. In the Rice Bowl (covered with aluminum foil). melt the chocolate.  
Uncover, then add the cream and steam for 2-3 minutes uncovered. Drizzle pears with  
chocolate sauce and serve.  
STEWED APPLES WITH CINNAMON  
4
servings  
Peel and core the apples. Cut them into quarters. Place the apples in the Steaming Bowl,  
and sprinkle with cinnamon. Fill Water Reservoir to Max level. Steam for 20 minutes.  
Remove the apples and mash them with a fork until blended. Stir in sugar and serve.  
 
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MOIST & DELI CI OUS MOLASSESCAKE  
2 cups flour  
1
cup water  
cup sugar  
cup molasses  
112 cup brown sugar  
1
teaspoon baking soda  
cup butter or margarine  
Cqmbine flour, sugar, brown sugar and butter or margarine in a bowl. Set aside l/2 cup  
mixture for topping. Add water. molasses, and baking soda to large portion of crumb mix-  
ture. Pour into greased and floured 8” 4” loaf pan. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mix-  
ture. Cover pan with aluminum foil to prevent water from entering. Be sure the foil creates  
a tight seal around the pan. Fill Water Reservoir to Max level. Place pan in Steaming Bowl.  
Steam for 60 minutes.  
COFFEECAKE  
cup margarine  
2 cups flour  
1
cup sugar  
teaspoons baking powder  
2
eggs  
1
teaspoon baking soda  
1 cup milk  
1
teaspoon vanilla  
cinnamon, to taste  
Combine all ingredients except cinnamon in a bowl. Pour into greased and floured 8” 4”  
loaf pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover pan with aluminum foil to prevent water from  
entering. Be sure the foil creates a tight seal around the pan. Fill Water Reservoir  
to Max level. Place pan in Steaming Bowl. Steam for 60 minutes. Sprinkle with more  
cinnamon when finished.  
BANANABREAD  
1112 cup flour  
2-3 ripe bananas mashed(1 cup)  
3/4 cup sugar  
cup margarine  
2 teaspoons baking powder  
cup milk  
teaspoon baking soda  
1
egg  
teaspoon salt  
Combine flour, sugar. baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add bananas, margarine, milk  
and egg. Pour into greased and floured 8” 4” loaf pan. Cover pan with aluminum foil to  
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prevent water from entering. Be sure the foil creates a tight seal around the pan. Fill Water  
Reservoir to Max level. Place pan in Steaming Bowl. Steam for 60 minutes.  
 
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
What is Covered and For How Long  
Congratulations on your recent purchase of a quality Sunbeam product. We are  
confident that our product will perform well and therefore warrant to you, as the  
original retail purchaser, for a period of 2 years from the date of original purchase,  
that your new product will be free of mechanical and electrical defects in material  
and workmanship.  
What Sunbeam Will Do  
&
How to Get Service  
If your product is covered during the warranty period, we will repair or replace  
your new product (at our option) without cost to you, which will be your exclusive  
remedy under this warranty. Simply send your product postage prepaid and  
insured, with proof of purchase and a short description of the problem directly  
to our factory service center at the following address:  
S U N B E A M H O U S E H O L D P R O D U C T S  
APPLIANCE SERVICE STATION  
117 Central Industrial Row  
Purvis, MS 39475  
What is Not Covered  
Our warranty for your product will not cover normal wear of parts, damage result-  
ing from negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or cur-  
rent, use contrary to operating instructions, glass breakage (if applicable), or disas-  
sembly, repair, or alteration by any person other than an authorized service station.  
Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on your  
product is limited to the duration of this written warranty. We shall not be liable for  
any incidental or consequential damages for breach of any express or implied war-  
ranty on your product.  
How Your State’s Law May Apply  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the  
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limita-  
tion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you  
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
California residents may call our toll free number to locate the nearest authorized  
service center at l-800-597-5978.  
01996 Sunbeam Corporation, or its affiliated companies, all rights reserved.  
Sunbeam Household Products Schaumburg, IL 60173  
P.N. #67531-2  
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