GETTING TO KNOW YOUR THREE-TIER FOOD STEAMER
Technical Specifications
Voltage:
120V., 60Hz.
Power:
1000 Watts
3
1. Steamer Lid
2. Rice Bowl
3. Steaming Baskets (x3)
4. Stacking Rings (x2)
5. Drip Pan
6. Steamer Base
7. 60-Minute Timer
8. Power "On" Light
9. Water Level Indicator
10. Water Reservoir
11. Easy Fill Spout
Illustrations may differ from actual product.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Thermostat
This appliance is equipped with a
protective thermostat. If the water
reservoir runs out of water during
steaming, the appliance will automatically
turn OFF. To turn the unit back on, unplug
from electrical outlet. Refill the water
reservoir with cold water and let the unit
cool down for approximately 8-10 minutes.
Once the unit is cool, re-plug in the
appliance and set the timer to the desired
amount of cooking time.
Adding More Water During Cooking
•
For recipes with long cooking times,
set the timer and add more water as
needed through the filling spout in the
rear of the unit. See illustration below.
•
When refilling, always turn the timer to
the OFF position and unplug the
appliance first.
•
Add sufficient warm water, making sure
that you do not overfill past the MAX
level on the water level indicator.
•
Turn the timer back on to the desired
amount of time and continue steaming
your food.
Useful Hints & Tips
• You can reduce cooking times by
filling the water reservoir with warm
water.
• Do not pack the steaming baskets too
tightly with food. Leave some space
for the steam to circulate as much as
possible.
• The time required to steam may vary
depending on the size of the pieces of
food, the space left between items, the
quality of the food used and individual
tastes. For best results, use pieces of
food of approximately the same size. If
the pieces are of different sizes, layer
the pieces putting the smallest pieces
on top.
• If you are steaming large quantities of
food, remove the steamer lid halfway
through the steaming process, stir the
food and then replace the steamer lid.
• You can use the water collected in the
drip pan to make soups, sauces, etc.
• Do not add salt or any other
seasonings to the food until after the
steaming process is completed.
Seasoning the food before steaming
may cause damage to the appliance.
• Never steam frozen meat, poultry or
seafood. Always allow to thaw first.
• The rice bowl is ideal for steaming
other foods such as fruit, puddings,
quick breads, etc.
Using Two or More Steaming Baskets
• Always place the largest pieces or
food that takes longer to cook on the
lowest steaming basket.
• You may place different foods in the
steamer baskets, but as condensation
will drip from the upper steaming
basket to the lower ones, be sure that
the flavors complement each other.
• If steaming meat or poultry, always
place these in the lower steaming
basket so that the juices from the
meat or seafood does not drip onto
other foods.
