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Care and Cleaning

CAUTION: Unplug and allow the Steamer to cool before washing.

Bowls, Cover, and Drip Tray: Wash in hot, sudsy water. Rinse and dry all parts. May be washed in a dishwasher.

Water Reservoir: (Interior of Base) Pour hot, sudsy water into Water Reservoir. Use a non-abrasive plastic brush or mesh pad to clean the interior. Rinse with clean, hot water.

Special Care for Heater Element: After a while, the Heater surface may discolor. Do not cover Base with any Steamer parts while cleaning. To clean:

Pour vinegar into the Base to the “Hi” fill line.

Plug unit in and turn Timer ON for approximately 20 minutes.

Do not allow solution to boil over or spill onto exterior surfaces.

When bell sounds and cooking Light goes out, unplug, pour out vinegar solution, and use a non-abrasive brush to scrub the Heater Element. Rinse with fresh water.

Over time, there may be some discoloration of the Drip Tray and interior of the Base after repeated use of herbs/spices. This is normal.

Exterior of Base: Wipe Base and cord with a damp cloth, then dry thoroughly. Never immerse Base in liquid or place in dishwasher.

NOTE: Do not use bleach, abrasive pads or abrasive cleaners to clean any part of the Steamer.

NOTE: Suggested steaming times will vary depending on desired doneness and quantity used; lengthen/shorten cooking times to suit your taste. The times suggested are total cooking times, starting when the Timer is turned ON.

RICE

Use a measuring cup to measure the rice and water that are combined in the Rice Bowl. Check doneness and consistency of rice at minimum time specified and stir.

For flavored rice, use beef, chicken, or vegetable broth instead of the suggested amount of water that is combined with rice. Add spices/seasonings to the Bowl before steaming. Toss with chopped onion, parsley or mushrooms.

 

Rice

Amt

Amt Water

Water Fill

Approx.

Tips and

 

 

Rice in

Added

Line in Base

Time

Comments

 

 

Rice Bowl

to Rice Bowl

 

(minutes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brown

1/2 cup

2/3 cup

Hi

42-44

Makes about 112 cups.

 

– Regular,

 

114

cups

Hi

50-52

Makes about 3 cups.

 

Long or

1 cup

 

Short Grain

112 cups

123 cups

Hi

61-63

Makes about 412 cups.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

White

1/2

3/4 cup

Med

29-32

Makes

 

– Regular,

 

 

 

 

 

about 123 cups.

 

Extra Long,

 

114

cups

Hi

37-41

Makes

 

Long and

1 cup

 

Medium

 

 

 

 

 

about 3 cups.

 

Grain

112 cups

134

cups

Hi

41-45

Makes about 434 cups.

 

 

 

Parboiled

1/2 cup

1 cup

Hi

50-52

Makes about 2 cups.

 

White

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

– Regular,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long Grain

1 cup

123

cups

Hi

50-52

Makes about 312 cups.

 

 

112 cups

2 cups

Hi

53-55

Makes about 5 cups.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES

DE SEGURIDAD

Cuando se usan aparatos electrónicos, para reducir el riesgo de incendio, choque eléctrico, y/o lesiones personales, deben tomarse algunas precauciones incluyendo las siguientes:

Por favor lea todas las instrucciones.

No toque las superficies calientes; use las agarraderas o las perillas.

Para evitar el riesgo de un choque eléctrico, no sumerja el cable eléctrico, el enchufe, ni la base en agua o cualquier otro líquido.

La supervisión de un adulto es necesaria cuando el aparato sea usado cerca de o por un niño.

Desconecte del tomacorriente cuando no esté en uso, y antes de limpiarla. Permita que se enfríe antes de ponerle o quitarle partes y antes de limpiarla.

No opere ningún aparato si el cable o el enchufe presentan cualquier desperfecto, si la unidad no funciona bien o se ha dejado caer o si ha sufrido daño de cualquier naturaleza. Devuelva el producto al centro de servicio autorizado más cercano para que lo examinen, reparen o realicen cualquier ajuste electrónico o mecánico, o llame al número apropiado gratis que aparece en la portada de este manual.

El uso de accesorios no recomendados por el fabricante del aparato puede causar incendio, choque eléctrico o lesiones personales.

No use el aparato a la intemperie.

No permita que el cable cuelgue de la orilla de la mesa o del mostrador o tenga contacto con superficies calientes.

No coloque en ni cerca de las hornillas de gas o eléctricas, dentro de los hornos convencionales o de miroonda.

Se requiere mucho cuidado al mover unidades que contienen alimentos, agua o cualquier otro líquido caliente.

No utilice esta unidad más que para lo que ha sido diseñada.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES.

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HS800 specifications

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