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
❑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
❑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.
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| Brown | 1/2 cup | 2/3 cup | Hi | ❑ Makes about 11⁄2 cups. | ||
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| 11⁄4 | cups | Hi | ❑ Makes about 3 cups. | |
| Long or | 1 cup | |||||
| Short Grain | 11⁄2 cups | 12⁄3 cups | Hi | ❑ Makes about 41⁄2 cups. | ||
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| White | 1/2 | 3/4 cup | Med | ❑ Makes | ||
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| 11⁄4 | cups | Hi | ❑ Makes | |
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| Grain | 11⁄2 cups | 13⁄4 | cups | Hi | ❑ Makes about 43⁄4 cups. | |
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| Parboiled | 1/2 cup | 1 cup | Hi | ❑ Makes about 2 cups. | ||
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| Long Grain | 1 cup | 12⁄3 | cups | Hi | ❑ Makes about 31⁄2 cups. | |
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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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