Tefal Cook4Me steam basket
The steam basket is designed to gently steam food. Steaming helps retain more essential nutrients that are usually lost in other cooking methods like boiling.
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The Tefal Cook4Me steam basket is an accessory that fits into the cooking bow. It is a metal basket with holes in the bottom designed to allow steam to pass through. It is used to steam vegetables, fish and meat.
Steaming is a healthy cooking choice when compared to other methods. This is because when food is streamed water-soluble nutrients like Vitamins C and B are not lost. The food retains more valuable nutrients which are usually lost with other cooking methods.
When first using the steam basket
To install the stand of the steam basket, pinch the ends of the stand between your thumb and index finger and connect it to the bottom of the basket.
Important information
When steaming food never place or use the appliance close to a wall or below a wall cupboard as the steam produced can cause damage!
When you open the lid make sure to avoid any steam that is released by the machine. Contact with steam may result in scalding. To avoid this first, open the lid slightly to allow the steam to escape gently, then you can open the lid fully
Cleaning
To clean the steam basket remove it from the cooking bowl wash with warm soapy water then rinse each part thoroughly with clean running water. It can also be washed in the dishwasher.