Sunbeam 4713 manual O K I N G W I T H Y O U R Food S T E a M E R

C O O K I N G W I T H Y O U R FOOD S T E A M E R

1.Place the appliance on a stable, level surface away from walls and overhanging cupboards.

2.Pour cold tap water into Water Reservoir to Max level for foods requiring 13 to 60 minutes steaming time, or Min level for food requiring less than 13 minutes. See Figure 1. Min and Max levels are indicated by raised lines in the Water Reservoir. Refer to Steaming Charts or Recipes for recommended cooking times. If the appliance stops producing steam, or there is a noticeable reduction in steam before food is ready, add extra water to the basin.

Note: Do not add any salt, pepper, seasonings, herbs, wine, stock or any liquid other than tap water to the Water Reservoir.

3.Place Drip Tray in base and be sure it sits flat.

4.Your appliance can be used in three ways:

-Using the 6 quart Steaming Bowl alone - Place food in Steaming Bowl then position the Bowl on the base.

See Figure 2.

*Using two Steaming Bowls- Place the largest pieces of food with the longest cooking time in the 6 quart bowl and position it on the base. Place the Separator Ring on the 6 quart bowl with the large, flat area facing up. If you can easily push the ring off of the 6 quart bowl, it is not positioned correctly. Then place Stacking Bowl on Separator Ring. See Figure 3.

-Using the Rice Bowl - Liquid such as water or stock is added together with rice in the Rice Bowl. The Steaming Bowl must be placed on the base first, then the Rice Bowl is placed inside the Steamer Bowl for use. See Figure 4. Measure the required quantity of rice and liquid in the Rice Bowl. Refer to steaming charts or recipes.

-Usinga cake or Ioaf pan (included with some models) - Cakes and quick breads can be made in this steamer also. Pour cake or bread batter into greased pan and place pan in steaming bowl. Always place tin foil on top of pan and seal tightly before cooking. See Figure 5. Refer to steaming recipes on page 12.

5.Cover with lid.

6.Plug into wall outlet. Do not operate the appliance without the Steaming Bowl and lid in place.

7.Set timer for the recommended time. The Indicator Light will light up. Steaming will begin in less than a minute. Condensation during steaming is normal.

NOTE: The timer operates regardless of whether the unit is plugged into the electrical outlet or not. Be sure the indicator light is on when setting the timer.

WARNING: During use do not touch the base, steamer bowls, or I i d Always use oven mitts when handling the steamer.

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6.When steaming is complete, the timer will give a single ring and automatically shut off the steaming function.

9.When you have finished using the appliance, unplug from the wall socket and leave to cool completely before removing the Drip Tray.

WARNING: Use caution when removing the Orip Tray. While other parts of the unit may be cool, the water in the Water Reservoir andqthe Drip Tray may still be very hot.