To Use the Steam Rack

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1.Pour about 1 cup (250 ml) of water into inner pot.

2.Carefully place inner pot straight down into base. Make sure inner pot is securely seated into base.

3.Place steam rack in bottom center of inner pot.

4.Place food on steam rack. Cover and plug cord into outlet. The Warm indicator light will come on.

5.Push the switch Down to start cooking.

6.Steam will be produced in about 8 minutes. One cup of water will steam for about 30 minutes. When finished unplug from outlet.

USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING COVER AND STEAM RACK. STEAM CAN CAUSE BURNS.

Cleaning the Cooker

1.Unplug cord from wall outlet.

2.Wash inner pot, cover, steam basket, steam rack, plastic measure and paddle in hot, soapy water. Soaking inner pot in hot, soapy water may be necessary. Do not wash in dishwasher.

3.Rinse, dry and reassemble to store.

4.Wipe base with a soft, damp cloth, or a scrub pad safe for all surfaces. Do not clean with abrasive cleansers.

Warning: To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not immerse base in water.

Customer Service

If you have a question about your product, call our toll-free customer service number. Before calling, please note the model, type, and series numbers and fill in that information below. These numbers can be found on the bottom of your product. This information will help us answer your question much more quickly.

MODEL:_____________ TYPE:_____________ SERIES: ______________

This warranty applies to product purchased in the U.S. or Canada.

LIMITED WARRANTY

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years for Hamilton Beach Portfolio products, one (1) year for Hamilton Beach products or one hundred eighty (180) days for Proctor-Silex products from the date of original purchase, except as noted below. During this period, we will repair or replace this product, at our option, at no cost. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. There is no warranty with respect to the following, which may be supplied with this product: glass parts, glass containers, cutter/strainer, blades, and/or agitators. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, use for commercial purposes, or any use not in conformity with the printed directions. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state, or province to province. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

If you have a claim under this warranty, DO NOT RETURN THE APPLIANCE TO THE STORE! Please call our CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER. (For faster service please have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you.)

CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS

In the U.S. 1-800-851-8900

In Canada 1-800-267-2826

hamiltonbeach.com or proctorsilex.com

KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!