OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Warning: The steamer base should never be immersed in water.
Caution: Make sure that the steamer base is unplugged from power source before attaching or removing any accessory.
Important: Do NOT operate the appliance with the water reservoir empty as it could damage the appliance.
Before Using the Food Steamer
•Remove the appliance from its packaging and unpack all the accessories.
•Wash the steamer lid, rice bowl, steaming baskets and the drip pan with warm, soapy water. You can wash these parts in a dishwasher but ONLY on the top rack. Rinse and dry well. All parts should be dry before mounting on the steamer base.
•Wipe the steamer base with a damp cloth. Do NOT immerse in water.
Assembling the Food Steamer
•Place the steamer base on a flat, stable heat resistant surface, away from any objects or cabinets that could be damaged by steam. Do not place on a dining room table or table cloth as the heat might damage the surface.
•Pour 6 cups (1.5 L.) of cold water into the water reservoir. Do NOT overfill. (Fig. 1)
•Place the drip pan on the steamer base and ensure that it is level. (Fig. 2)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Using the Food Steamer
Your food steamer comes equipped with three steamer baskets. You may use just one at a time or all three together.
•The steaming baskets can be assembled in any order on the steamer base.
•After filling the water reservoir with water and placing the drip pan on the steamer base, place the first steaming basket on the drip pan. Place the food that you wish to be steamed in the steaming basket. We recommend that you place the largest pieces of food that take the longest to cook on the lower basket. Also, the food will steam more evenly if there is only one layer of food.
•If you wish to use more than one steaming basket, attach one of the stacking rings on the bottom of the second steaming basket making sure notches and locking buttons are aligned work counter clockwise till all are snapped in place.
•If you wish to use the third steaming basket attach the second stacking ring on the bottom of the third steaming basket and place over the second steaming basket.
•If you do not wish to use more than one steamer basket, place the steamer lid on the steaming basket.
•Plug the appliance into an electrical outlet.
•Turn the timer to the desired cooking time. The maximum cooking time on the timer is 60 minutes. The unit will start steaming after approximately 6 minutes. Condensation during steaming is normal.
•The Power ON Light will come when the timer is set.
•When the cooking time is up, the timer will ring and the light will go off.
•Use ONLY steaming accessories supplied with this unit.
Using the Rice Bowl
•Place one of the steamer baskets on the steamer base.
•Place 1 cup (250 ml) of rice and 10 oz (300 ml) of water in the rice bowl.
•Place the rice bowl on the steamer basket and cover the steamer.
•Set timer for approximately 32 minutes, depending on your taste.
Using the Food Steamer (cont.)
Important: If steaming food for a long period of time, check the that there is water in the water reservoir though the water level indicator. If the water level is low, add water through the easy fill spout at the rear of the appliance.
Warning: To prevent scalds or burns, use oven mitts or potholders when removing the lid or the steaming baskets as hot steam will escape. Remove the lid slowly with the inside of the lid pointing away from you and let the steam escape slowly. Hold the lid over the appliance to allow the condensation to drain into the steamer.
Do not reach into the food steamer while the appliance is still steaming. If you need to check on the cooking progress or to stir, use a wooden or plastic utensil with a long handle.
•To avoid food from becoming overcooked, remove the steaming basket immediately using pot holders or oven mitts and place on a plate. If you used the rice bowl, remove this carefully holding it by the sides or if necessary, use a kitchen utensil with long handles.
•After you have finished using the appliance, unplug it from the electrical outlet and allow it to cool completely
before cleaning.
Warning: Be careful when removing the drip pan because it will have hot water in it.
Cleaning Your Food Steamer
• NEVER IMMERSE THE STEAMER |
BASE, POWER CORD OR PLUG IN |
WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID. |
• Unplug appliance from electrical |
outlet and let cool completely before |
cleaning. |
• Do not use abrasive cleansers when |
cleaning this appliance. |
• Do not clean the steaming baskets |
rice bowl or steamer lid with the |
abrasive side of a sponge or pad. |
• Wash all parts except the steamer |
Cleaning Your Food Steamer (cont.)
•These parts may also be washed on the top rack of the dishwasher in a light cycle. Please note though that continual use of a dishwasher may result in a slight loss of exterior gloss and dulling of the steaming baskets.
•Empty and clean the water reservoir after each use.
•Do not immerse the steamer base in water. Fill the water reservoir with warm, soapy water and wipe with a cloth. Rinse thoroughly.
•Wipe the steamer base with a damp cloth.
Descaling the Water Reservoir
After using the appliance several times in hard water areas, scale deposits may, build up on the heating element and the inside surface of the water reservoir. This is a normal occurrence and the degree of buildup will depend on the hardness of the water in your area. It is essential that the food steamer is descaled regularly to maintain good steam production and to prolong the life of the appliance.
•Fill the water reservoir with 6.5 oz (200 ml) vinegar to 27.5 oz. (800 ml) water. Do not use other chemical or descaling products. Do not overfill the water reservoir.
•Do not place the drip pan or any other accessory on top of the steamer base during this procedure.
•Let the unit stand with the vinegar and water solution overnight. Then empty.
•Rinse several times with cold water and dry thoroughly before storing.
Storing Your Food Steamer
Before storing your food steamer, allow the unit to cool completely and clean the water reservoir and steaming baskets. All parts must be thoroughly dry before storing. Store the food steamer in a dry location with the electrical cord wound into a coil and secured with a twist tie.
Caution: Never put any seasonings or | Caution: Always lift steamer lid away | |
liquids other than water into the water | from you to prevent scalding. Always | |
use oven mitts or potholders when | ||
reservoir. | ||
removing the steamer lid or steaming | ||
4 | baskets from the appliance. |
base in warm liquid with a |
dishwashing liquid. Rinse and dry |
thoroughly. |
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