IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ● Do not touch hot surfaces. Use potholders when removing cover or handling hot containers. ● To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or base unit in water. ● Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS ● To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage Appliance on the same circuit. ● Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If extension cord is used: (a)The electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least that of the appliance.
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READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR NEW STEAMER. BEFORE THE FIRST USE ● Check the voltage rating on the base corresponds to the mains voltage in your home. ● Remove any labels or stickers from appliance. ● Thoroughly wash lid, rice bowl, upper steaming bowl, middle steaming bowl, lower steaming bowl, drip tray and heating element sleeve in warm, soapy water before first use then rinse and dry carefully.
TO USE Place unit on a flat, sturdy surface with adequate clearance (i.e. do not place under wall cabinets).The steamer unit and components are not for use in ovens(microwave, convection or conventional)or on stove-top. Fill water reservoir with clean water only. Do not put any other liquids or add any salt, pepper, etc in the water reservoir.
STANDARD ARRANGEMENT OF STEAMING BOWLS Place vegetable, seafood or other foods without sauce or liquid into the steaming bowl. Arrange food in center of bowl. Try not to block steam vents. You can use egg steaming tray for steaming egg.(Remove steaming bowl)See Figure Meat or fish should always be placed in the lower steaming bowl to avoid juices dripping on the contents of the other bowls.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Unplug cord from outlet. Before cleaning allow Steamer to cool. Never immerse the Base, Cord and Plug in water. ● Empty the drip tray / water inlet and the water reservoir. ● Wash lid, steaming bowl, rice bowl and drip tray in hot, soapy water, rinse and dry all parts.
RICE GRAINS 1.There are many types of rice. Follow specific directions for variety used. 2.Accurately measure rice and water then combined in rice bowl. Pour specified amount of water in water reservoir. Cover and steam. 3.For soften rice, increase amount of water by 1-2 tablespoons. For firmer rice, decrease amount of water by1-2 tablespoons.
VEGETABLES 1. Clean the vegetables thoroughly, Cut off stems; trim; peel or chop if necessary. Smaller pieces steam faster than larger ones. 2. Quantity, quality, freshness and size/uniformity, temperature of frozen food may affect steam timing. Adjust water amounts and cooking time as desired. 3.
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Water Fill Weight/Or Approx. Time Variety Rice Drip Line In Number Pieces (Minutes) Bowl Tray Base Onions, Whole (to 1 Ib medium partially cook for size(about 4-2 grilling use) 1/2”diameter) Peas 1 1/2 Ibs. In pod 14-16 – Green Peppers, whole - -Sweet Green or Up to 4 medium 9-11...
FISH AND SEAFOOD 1.The steaming times listed in the chart are for fresh, or frozen and fully thawed seafood and fish. Before steaming. clean and prepare fresh seafood and fish. 2.Most fish and seafood cook very quickly. Steam in small portions or in amounts as specified.
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Water Fill Approx. Type of Seafood Amount Rice Drip Line In Time Bowl Tray Base (Minutes) Clams 1/2-1 Ib. in shell 10-12 1 Ib. Crab 15-18 (about 6 pieces) Lobster- 1 or 2- 18-20 -Tails- (7 to 8 ozs. each) Mussels 1 Ib.in shell 12-14...
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MEAT Weight/Or Water Fill Approx. Time Variety Number Rice Drip Line In (Minutes) Pieces Bowl Tray Base 1/2 Ib. 14-16 (4-5 pieces) Chicken- - Breast, bone-less fillets 1-1 1/4 Ibs. 37-41 (2 pieces) - Breast, split with bone about 1 Ib. 32-36 - Drumsticks, (4 pieces)
Before Switching on make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This appliance may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in a non-rewireable plug the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained.
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WASTE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS SHOULD NOT BE DISPOSED OF WITH HOUSEHOLD WASTE. PLEASE RECYCLE WHERE FACILITIES EXIST. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY FOR RECYCLING ADVICE. Guarantee This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of 1 year. This does not cover the product where the fault is due to misuse, abuse, use in contravention of the instructions, or where the product has been the subject of unauthorised modifications or alterations, or has been the subject of commercial use.
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