What the Bottom Steaming Tier Tray and Wall Is For
The spare bottom steaming tier tray and wall is a genuine Morphy Richards part designed to replace or supplement an existing steamer component. It includes both the tray and the side wall for the bottom steaming tier, making it a complete drop-in replacement for the original part (part number 48755).
If your steamer's bottom tier tray is cracked, warped, or missing, this spare restores full capacity and even steam distribution. It can also serve as an extra tier if your steamer model supports stacking multiple bottom sections.
Genuine Part Details
- Spare Steaming Tier BOTTOM - Tray & Wall: This genuine Morphy Richards spare part is the bottom steaming tier tray and wall, designed to replace or supplement your existing steamer components. Using a genuine part ensures proper fit and safe operation with your Morphy Richards steamer. The tray and wall are molded to match the original dimensions, so steam circulates evenly and the tier sits securely on the base.
Spare Steaming Tier BOTTOM - Tray & Wall - Spare Steaming Tier BOTTOM - Tray & Wall: Part number reference: 48755 Check your steamer's manual or the existing part for this number to confirm compatibility before ordering. The 48755 designation identifies the bottom steaming tier specifically.
How to Attach the Spare Bottom Steaming Tier
Before you start, make sure the steamer is unplugged and completely cool. The bottom tier sits directly on the water reservoir or heating base, so it must be placed correctly to avoid steam leaks.
- 1. Remove the existing tier (if replacing): Lift off any upper tiers and the lid. If you are replacing a damaged bottom tier, lift it straight up and set it aside. Clean the heating base or water reservoir with a damp cloth to remove any mineral deposits.
- 2. Position the new tray and wall: Place the bottom steaming tier tray and wall onto the steamer base. The tray should sit flat, with the wall (the raised rim) facing upward. Ensure the tray's locating tabs or ridges align with the base's guides. Do not force it – if it does not sit flush, check alignment.
- 3. Stack upper tiers and lid: Once the bottom tier is seated, you can place the next tier (or tiers) on top. Make sure each tier sits squarely on the one below. Finally, put the lid on the top tier to trap steam.
- 4. Test the fit: Fill the water reservoir to the max line, then plug in and run the steamer for a few minutes with no food. Check for steam escaping around the seam of the bottom tier. If you see leaks, unplug and reseat the tray.
Using the Spare Tier for Even Cooking
The bottom steaming tier is the hottest part of a stacked steamer because it is closest to the boiling water. Foods that need the most heat – such as root vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, or thick cuts of fish – should go in this tier. Delicate items like leafy greens or thin fillets are better in higher tiers.
If you are using the spare tier as an extra bottom section (supplementing rather than replacing), be aware that stacking two bottom tiers may increase total capacity but also increase cooking time slightly. Monitor doneness with a food thermometer or by piercing the thickest part of the food.
