How To Use; Getting Started - Black & Decker HS1000 Use And Care Book Manual

Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.
† 1. Lid with handles (Part # HS1000-01)
2. Steam vents
† 3. Steam basket bottom tray with built-in egg holders (Part # HS1000-05)
† 4. Steaming basket (Part # HS1000-02)
† 5. 5-cup rice bowl (Part # HS1000-03)
† 6. Drip tray with built-in Flavor Scenter
7. External water-fill inlet
8. Heating element
9. Water reservoir
10. Water window with Min/Max water level markings
11. 75-minute timer
12. Unit base
13. Power indicator light
† Consumer replaceable/removable parts
3
screen (Part # HS1000-04)
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How to Use

This appliance is for household use only.

GETTING STARTED

• Remove packing materials and any stickers from the unit.
• Wash all parts as instructed in Care and Cleaning.
• Select a location for the unit. Do not place unit directly under cabinets or too close to
the wall to allow steam to escape without damaging counter space or cabinets.
USING THE STEAMING BASKET
Filling Water Reservoir
1. Place the drip tray into the base of the unit (A).
Important: To avoid water overflow, the drip tray must be in
place before filling the water reservoir.
A
2. Pour water into the water-fill inlet (B) up to the MAX marking
on the water window. Do not overfill.
Important:
• Water should never go below the MIN level on the water
window.
• Do not add any salt, pepper, seasoning, herbs, beer, wine or
any other liquid to the water reservoir.
• During the cooking cycle, check the water window. If water
B
level is low, add cold tap water to the water-fill inlet as
needed. This will ensure continuous steaming.
3. Place herbs or spices in Flavor Scenter
flavor (C). (See Flavor Scenter
Note: You can also use the drip tray without adding herbs to the
Flavor Scenter® if you prefer.
Tips for Using the Flavor Scenter
• To prevent small herbs or ground spices from falling through
C the screen, rinse or wet the screen before adding seasonings.
• If using herbs, use whole or coarsely chop the leaves.
4. Place food in the steaming basket. See Cooking Chart on
page 6 and 7 for Helpful Tips. You can also cook up to 6
eggs by inserting each egg into the indentation of the steam
basket (D).
D
5. Cover the steaming basket so that the lid handles line up over
the basket handles. Make sure the lid tabs fit properly into the
steaming basket openings (E).
E
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Screen
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