Morphy Richards 3 Tier Steamer (FS48755)

Product Overview

The Morphy Richards 3 Tier Steamer is designed for healthy cooking, allowing you to steam multiple food items simultaneously. The appliance features a main base unit containing the water reservoir and controls, multiple stackable steaming tiers, and a lid. The base unit includes a timer and an indicator light to manage the cooking process.

Key Components:

• (1) Handle
• (2) Lid
• (3) Top Ring
• (4) Top Tray
• (5) Middle Ring
• (6) Middle Tray
• (7) Bottom Ring
• (8) Bottom Tray
• (9) Drip Tray
• (10) Main Unit
• (11) Water Reservoir (Internal)
• (12) Water Fill point
• (13) Water Gauge
• (14) Timer
• (15) Indicator Light
• (16) Mantle Ring
• (17) Rice Tray

Health and Safety

Please read these instructions carefully before using the product. Adhering to these common sense safety rules is crucial for the safe operation of any electrical appliance.

• WARNING: The appliance has a heating element that remains hot after use.
• Misuse of this appliance can cause personal injury.
• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above, and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, provided they are given supervision or instruction on safe use and understand the associated hazards.
• Children must not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children under 8 years.
• This appliance is intended for household and similar applications (e.g., farm houses, hotels, motels, bed and breakfast environments). It is not suitable for staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, or other working environments.
• If the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons to avoid a hazard.
• For care and cleaning, refer to page 11.

Location

• Do not place directly under kitchen wall cupboards when in use, as it produces large amounts of steam. Avoid reaching over the steamer while it is operating.

Mains Cable

• Ensure the mains cable reaches from the socket to the base unit without straining connections.
• Do not let the cable hang over the edge of a table or counter, and keep it away from hot surfaces.
• Avoid running the cable across open spaces, such as between a low socket and a table.

Personal Safety

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven gloves or a cloth when removing the lid or handling hot containers, as hot steam will escape.
• WARNING: To protect against fire, electric shock, and personal injury, do not immerse the cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquids.
• WARNING: Exercise extreme caution when moving the steamer when it contains hot food, water, or other hot liquids.
• Appliances must not be immersed in water.
• Unplug the appliance from the socket when not in use, before attaching or removing accessories, and before cleaning.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged lead or plug, or if it has malfunctioned, been dropped, or damaged in any way. Contact Morphy Richards for examination, repair, or electrical/mechanical adjustment advice.
• Do not fill above the maximum level. Overfilling can cause boiling water to be ejected, leading to scalds.

Other Safety Considerations

• Do not use attachments or tools not recommended by Morphy Richards, as this may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
• To open, lift lids away from yourself, tilted away from you.
• Do not use any steamer parts in a microwave or on any cooking/heated surfaces.
• Do not place the steamer on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Do not leave the appliance in a damp or corrosive environment.
• Do not switch the steamer on unless it contains at least 1 cup of water, as this can damage the appliance.
• Always ensure the water level does not fall below the minimum level.

Treating Scalds

Run cold water over the affected area immediately. Do not stop to remove clothing; seek medical help quickly.

Electrical Requirements

Verify that the voltage on the appliance's rating plate matches your house electricity supply (must be A.C. - Alternating Current). If the mains plug fuse needs changing, replace it with one of the same rating. WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.

Before First Use

Before using your steamer for the first time, wash all parts except the Main Unit (10).

Configurations

Your steamer can be used to steam one, two, or three tiers of steaming bowls simultaneously.

Single Tier

Use one tier for steaming a single type of food, such as peeled potatoes. Arrange the food so that some holes in the tier bottom remain clear to allow steam to flow.

Two Tiers

Always place the largest pieces of food with the longest cooking time in the lowest tier. If placing different foods in upper and lower tiers, ensure their flavours complement each other, as condensation may drip from the upper tier.

Three Tiers

Always place the largest pieces of food with the longest cooking time in the lowest tier. Steaming times for food in upper tiers are usually slightly longer, requiring an extra 3-5 minutes due to the larger volume of food and increased time to reach temperature. If steaming foods with different cooking times, start the food requiring the longest time in the lowest tier. When steaming meat, fish, or poultry with vegetables, always place the meat, fish, or poultry in the lowest tier to prevent juices from raw or partially cooked meat from dripping onto other foods.

Using Your Steamer

1. Fit the Mantle Ring (16) over the heater in the Water Reservoir (10). Fill with cold water to the maximum level. Do not add anything to the water.
2. Place the Drip Tray (9) onto the Main Unit. Juices collected on the Drip Tray are ideal for use in stock or soup.
3. Assemble the tiers using the Steaming Rings (3, 5, 7) and Trays (4, 6, 8). Each layer is marked.
4. Place your food to be steamed into the required tiers.
5. Place the tiers in order on the Main Unit (bottom, middle, top). Place the Lid (2) on the top tier.
6. Plug into the mains. Set the Timer (14) for the desired cooking time. The Indicator Light (15) will illuminate, and the steamer will begin cooking.
7. When finished, the Indicator Light will extinguish, and a bell will sound. The Steamer will stop automatically.

WARNING: HOT STEAM, BEWARE OF HOT WATER DRIPPING. Use oven gloves to promptly remove the tiers and serve the food. Do not remove the Drip Tray from the Main Unit until it has cooled completely. Water gathered on the Drip Tray can be used to make stock; remove it with care as the water will be hot.

Cooking Rice

The steamer comes with a container that allows you to cook rice to perfection.

1. Add rice and water to the Rice Tray (16) in equal proportions.
2. Place the Rice Tray with rice and water into a steaming tier.
3. Proceed as described previously for steaming.

Refilling The Reservoir

If steaming for a long period, it may be necessary to add extra water. Fill with water through the Water Fill (12) using a suitable jug.

Hints and Tips

• Always ensure meat is placed below other food types.
• Steaming times stated in the cooking guide are only a guide. Times may vary depending on food piece size, spacing within the tier, food quantity, freshness, and personal preference. Adjust cooking times as you become familiar with the steamer.
• A single tier of food steams faster than with 2 or 3 tiers. Therefore, the cooking time for a larger quantity of food will be longer.
• For best results, ensure food pieces are similar in size. If pieces vary in size and layering is required, place smaller pieces on top.
• Do not crowd food in the tier or Rice Tray (17). Arrange food with spaces between pieces to allow for maximum steam flow.
• Always use the drip tray to prevent drips splashing.
• Never steam meat, poultry, or seafood from frozen. Always thaw completely first.
• Fish can be placed in an aluminium foil parcel (with garnish as detailed in the recipe) to lock in juices and flavour.

Steaming Guide

The cooking times shown below are a guide and should be adjusted to suit your tastes. Longer cooking times may require adding additional water to the water reservoir. Remember to reset the timer, as the steamer will switch off when it runs out.

Recipes

The recipes in this manual have been designed and tested by Morphy Richards for use with this steamer. Cooking times are a guide and will be affected by the size and freshness of ingredients. Always ensure food is thoroughly cooked before serving. Recipes are designed for maximum quantity; adjust cooking times if reducing portion sizes.

Dolmades (Serves 25)

Ingredients:

• 4 sweet (long) red peppers, tops removed
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp mint sauce (unsweetened)
• 227g cooked white rice
• 1 tsp cumin, ground
• 1 medium egg yolk
• 25 vine leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

To Serve:

• Lemon wedges
• Pickled chillies (optional)

Method:

1. Place chopped onion in a small saucepan with lemon juice and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring until softened. Remove from heat, stir in mint sauce, cooked white rice, ground cumin, and seasoning. Bind with egg yolk.
2. Prepare 25 vine leaves as directed on the packet. Drain well and dry using absorbent kitchen paper.
3. Lay each vine leaf, vein side up, on a board. Place a spoonful of rice in the middle. Fold in two parallel sides of the leaf and roll up to encase the stuffing.
4. Place in the bottom tier and cook for 10 minutes until hot. Drain and serve warm with lemon wedges and pickled chillies.

Cod In Parsley Sauce (Serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 4x170g cod fillets
• 1 tsp lemon rind, finely grated
• 8 bay leaves
• 2 tsp cornflour
• 142ml skimmed milk
• 142ml fish or vegetable stock
• 113g low fat natural fromage frais
• 4 tbsp parsley, chopped
• Juice of 1 small lemon
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

To Serve:

• Freshly steamed vegetables

Method:

1. Place fish in the bottom tier of the steamer, sprinkle with lemon rind, juice, and black pepper. Add bay leaves, cover, and steam for 7-8 minutes until cooked through.
2. Meanwhile, blend cornflour with a little milk to form a paste. Pour into a saucepan with the rest of the milk and stock. Bring to a boil, stirring, and cook gently for 1 minute until thickened.
3. Remove from heat, cool for 5 minutes. Stir in fromage frais and parsley. Season to taste and return to heat. Heat through gently until hot. Do not boil.
4. Drain the fish and discard bay leaves. Place on warmed plates and spoon over the sauce. Serve with fresh vegetables.

Chicken Breasts With Leek Stuffing (Serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 4x142g chicken breasts, skinless
• 2 leeks, finely chopped
• 284ml chicken stock with Bovill
• 227g Quark soft cheese
• 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1. Make a deep horizontal cut nearly all the way through each chicken breast.
2. Place leeks in a saucepan with stock, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes until stock has evaporated and leeks have softened. Leave to cool.
3. Once cold, mix leeks with cheese and thyme, season with salt and pepper. Stuff into the chicken cuts. Season the chicken and steam for 25 minutes.

Lemon And Thyme Couscous With Courgettes (Serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• Finely grated zest and juice of 1 small orange
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp dried chilli flakes
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1. Place couscous in a bowl and pour over hot stock. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme. Cover with cling film and leave for 5 minutes.
2. Sprinkle courgettes with salt and pepper and place in the bottom tier of the steamer.
3. Line the middle tier with a clean J-cloth or muslin and spoon the couscous into the middle. Cover and steam for 8 minutes.
4. Spoon the couscous into a bowl and stir in the courgettes followed by cherry tomatoes. Serve hot or cold.

Caribbean Fish (Serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 4x170g red snapper
• Marinade:
• 1420ml water or fresh fish stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 sprig parsley, fresh
• 1 sprig thyme, fresh
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• Juice of 2 limes
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 4 allspice berries, crushed
• 1 chilli, de-seeded and chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1. Prepare the fish: Snip off fins with scissors, cut off heads, and scrape off scales with a kitchen knife. Slit down the belly and remove guts. Wash fish thoroughly under running cold water, then pat dry with kitchen paper.
2. Mix all marinade ingredients together. Place fish in a shallow dish and pour marinade over the top. Leave in a cool place for at least 30 minutes.
3. Remove fish from marinade and place in the bottom tier.
4. Steam for 18-20 minutes.

Chicken Pepper And Lime Skewers (Serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 4x142g chicken breasts, skinless, cut into 2.5cm/1in pieces
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 lime juice and zest
• 8 bamboo skewers
• 1 red pepper, de-seeded and cut into 2.5/1in pieces
• 1 tsp coriander, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1. Place chicken pieces in a bowl and stir in garlic, lime juice, and zest. Leave for 10 minutes.
2. Thread chicken pieces onto skewers, alternating with peppers.
3. Season with salt and pepper. Place in the bottom tier and steam for 15 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle with coriander.

Seafood Skewers (Serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 lemon juice
• 2 tsp basil, chopped
• 560g monkfish or king clip fillets, cut into 2.5/1in pieces
• 16 large raw prawns, peeled
• 8 bay leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1. Mix garlic, lemon juice, and basil in a bowl. Mix in the fish and leave for 5 minutes.
2. Take 4 wooden skewers and thread fish, fennel, prawns, and bay leaves alternately onto each skewer.
3. Place skewers in the bottom tier, season with a little salt and pepper, and steam for 5-8 minutes.

Spicy Meatballs With Tomato Salsa (Serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 750g beef mince, extra lean
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Salsa:

• 8 tomatoes, peeled, de-seeded, and diced
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp passata
• 1 tbsp thyme, finely chopped

Method:

1. Place all meatball ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Season generously and shape meat into golfball-sized rounds using wet hands.
2. Place meatballs in the bottom tier and steam for 20 minutes.
3. Mix all salsa ingredients and serve cold with the meatballs.

Pork Rolls With Chinese Vegetables And Ginger (Serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 4x113g pork escalopes
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 113g baby whole sweetcorn, halved lengthways
• 85g mangetout
• 4 spring onions
• 2.5cm/1in piece root ginger, peeled and finely sliced.

Method:

1. Place pork escalopes between two sheets of cling film and lightly beat out to 5mm/1/4in thickness. Place in a shallow bowl.
2. Mix garlic clove and soy sauce together and pour over escalopes. Leave for 10 minutes to marinate.
3. Lay escalopes on a board and pile a small handful of vegetables and ginger in the middle of each piece of meat. Roll up and secure with a toothpick.
4. Place in the bottom tier. Steam for 18-20 minutes.

Care and Cleaning

WARNING: Allow steamer to cool before washing. Turn timer to off and unplug from the mains socket.

Tiers (3)-(8), Lid (2), Drip Tray (9) and Mantle Ring (16)

These parts may be washed in a dishwasher (top rack only). Alternatively, wash in hot soapy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Prolonged dishwasher use could discolour these parts. The Trays and Lids are dishwasher proof.

Main Unit (10)

The Main Unit may be wiped with a clean, damp cloth. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. Do not clean any part of the unit with abrasive cleaners, scouring powders, steel wool, or bleach.

Contact Us

Helpline

If you are having a problem with your appliance, please call the Morphy Richards Helpline. Please have the product name, model number, and serial number ready to help us assist you more quickly.

• UK Helpline: 0344 871 0944
• IRE Helpline: 1800 409 119
• Spares: 0344 873 0710

Talk To Us

For questions, comments, or for great tips and recipe ideas, join us online:

• Blog: www.morphyrichards.co.uk/blog
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• Twitter: @loveyourmorphy
• Website: www.morphyrichards.com

Guarantee Information

Registering Your 2 Year Guarantee

Your standard one-year guarantee is extended for an additional 12 months when you register the product with Morphy Richards within 28 days of purchase. If you do not register within 28 days, your product is guaranteed for 1 year. To validate your 2-year guarantee, register online at www.morphyrichards.co.uk or call the customer registration line: UK: 0344 871 0242, IRE: 1800 409 119. Note: Each qualifying product needs to be registered individually. The 2-year guarantee is only available in the UK and Ireland.

Your 1 Year Guarantee

It is important to retain the retailer's receipt as proof of purchase. Staple your receipt to this back cover for future reference. Please quote the following information if the product develops a fault (model and serial numbers are found on the base of the product): Model no., Serial no. All Morphy Richards products are individually tested before leaving the factory. In the unlikely event of any appliance proving faulty within 28 days of purchase, it should be returned to the place of purchase for replacement. If a fault develops after 28 days and within 12 months of original purchase, contact the Helpline number, quoting the model and serial number, or write to Morphy Richards at the address shown. You may be asked to return a copy of proof of purchase. Subject to exclusions, the faulty appliance will be repaired or replaced within 7 working days of receipt. Guarantees on replacement or repaired items are calculated from the original purchase date.

Exclusions

Morphy Richards is not liable to replace or repair goods under guarantee where:

• The fault is caused by accidental use, misuse, negligent use, or use contrary to manufacturer's recommendations, or by power surges or transit damage.
• The appliance has been used on a voltage supply other than that stamped on the product.
• Repairs have been attempted by persons other than authorised service staff.
• The appliance has been used for hire purposes or non-domestic use.
• The appliance is second-hand.
• Morphy Richards reserves the right not to carry out any type of servicing under the guarantee at its discretion.
• Plastic filters for kettles and coffee makers are not covered.
• Batteries and damage from leakage are not covered.

This guarantee does not confer any rights other than those expressly set out and does not cover consequential loss or damage. It is an additional benefit and does not affect your statutory consumer rights. Morphy Richards products are intended for household use only.

Disclaimer

Morphy Richards has a policy of continuous improvement in product quality and design. The company reserves the right to change model specifications at any time. For electrical products sold within the European Community, at the end of their useful life, they should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

Contact Information Summary:

• UK Helpline: 0344 871 0944
• EIRE Helpline: 1800 409 119
• SPARES: 0344 873 0710
• Address: Morphy Richards, Stoney Lane, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 2XW, UK
• Website: www.morphyrichards.com
• Compliance Marks: UKCA, CE