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Safety First! 

 
When using electrical appliance

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, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the 

following: 

1.  Read all instruction before using the 

food steamer. 

2.  This equipment has been designed 

and manufactured to meet 
international safety standards but, like 
any electrical equipment, care must be 
taken if you are to obtain the best 
results and safety is to be assured. 

3. DO ensure that all electrical 

connections (including the mains plug, 
extension leads and inter-connections 
between the pieces of equipment) are 
properly made and in accordance with 
the manufacturer's instructions. 

 

Switch off and withdraw the mains 
plug before making or changing 
connections. 

4. 

DO consult your dealer if you are ever 
in doubt about the installation, 
operation or safety of your equipment. 

5. 

DON'T remove any fixed cover as this 
may expose dangerous voltages. 

6. DON'T obstruct the ventilation 

openings of the equipment with items 
such as newspapers, tablecloths, 
curtains, etc. 

7.  DON'T allow electrical equipment to 

be exposed to dripping or splashing, 
or objects filled with liquids, such as 
vases, to be placed on the 
equipment. 

8.  DON'T continue to operate the 

equipment if you are in any doubt 
about it working normally, or if it is 
damaged in any way - switch off, 
withdraw the mains plug and consult 
your dealer. 

9.  NEVER guess or take chances with 

electrical equipment of any kind - it is 
better to be safe than sorry! 

10. Before connecting the appliance to 

the power supply, check the voltage 
on the label corresponds with the 
voltage 

i

n you home, if this is not the 

case, please don’t use the appliance 
and contact your dealer. 

11.  Do not touch the hot surfaces. Use 

handles or knobs

.

 Always use mitts 

when handling hot materials, avoid 
hot steam rising from top of steamer 
at all times when in use, do not touch 
over appliance while it is generating 

Summary of Contents for Living Systems HSTM300SS

Page 1: ...steam chicken breast HSTM300SS Food steamer ...

Page 2: ...ver as this may expose dangerous voltages 6 DON T obstruct the ventilation openings of the equipment with items such as newspapers tablecloths curtains etc 7 DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to dripping or splashing or objects filled with liquids such as vases to be placed on the equipment 8 DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or ...

Page 3: ...ic shock or injury 19 Use the appliance on a level and stable work surface away from water 20 Do not use outdoors or for commercial purpose do not use this for other than intended purpose 21 Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or counter 22 Do not let the cord touch hot surface 23 Do not place the appliance near the hot gas or electronic burner or other toaster oven for this will cause...

Page 4: ... in the wall outlet To disconnect turn any control to off then remove plug from wall outlet 31 Be careful of the hot steam especially from the top lid and power base handle 32 Save these instructions 30 Never steam food in the water tank HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY ...

Page 5: ...Know Your Food Steamer Handle Lid Steamer plate Rice pan Water window Tube Water tank power base Juice Collector Support ...

Page 6: ... or vegetables 3 Adjust press to increase the steaming time up to 59 minutes 4 Hr Min the steamer can start automatically after a set time up to 12 hours 59 minutes Press this button to switch between hour and minute and then press the Adjust button to set the start time 5 Power indicator displays different colours to show the steamer status steady green standby mode flashing green automatic start...

Page 7: ...Assembling the Steamer Baskets You assemble each steamer basket by attaching a steamer plate to a support 1 Make sure the plate is facing upward 2 Insert one end of the plate into the support slot first ...

Page 8: ...3 Use one hand to lift the other end of plate to about 2cm 4 Use other hand to push the end of the plate down and into the slot then release ...

Page 9: ...not a defect and they will not affect the cooking quality cooking time or the functionality of the plates 2 Operate the steamer as described in How to Use Your Steamer on the next page filling the water tank to the Max level with cold water Place the empty baskets and lid on the power base 3 When the water is boiling press the On Off button for 2 seconds to switch off Allow the steamer to cool dow...

Page 10: ... Mode button to choose a steam program bread rice fish chicken or vegetables The display shows the minimum steam time for the food type To increase the steam time press the Adjust button 8 Press the On Off button to start the steamer The Power indicator will turn red 9 When steaming finishes the steamer will beep Remove the baskets immediately using oven gloves to prevent burns Note To stop the st...

Page 11: ... the baskets on the power base and put the lid on The baskets can be placed on the power base in any order Using the Rice Pan Place the rice and water in the rice pan Place the rice pan in steamer basket Place the basket on the power base and put the lid on Notes You can put different foods in the baskets but since steam will drip from the upper layer make sure their flavours complement each other...

Page 12: ...ce A clock icon will appear on the left of the display and the 00 minutes will flash 3 Press the Adjust button until the minutes display shows 15 4 Press the Hr Min button again The 0 hours will flash 5 Press the Adjust button until the hours display shows 2 6 Press the Hr Min button to confirm the setting 7 Press the On Off button The Power indicator will start flashing green and the display will...

Page 13: ...under the bottom of the power base Descaling the Water Tank After about 2 3 months use some chemical deposits may build up in the water tank or on the heating element depending on the hardness of the water It is essential to descale the water tank regularly to prolong the product life 1 Fill the water tank to the Max mark with a mixture of white vinegar and water Do not use any other chemical or d...

Page 14: ...o not block the holes in the steam plates The cooking time and weight indicated in the chart may vary depending on the size of pieces of food the space between items the quality of food and individual taste Once you are familiar with the steamer you will be able to adjust the cooking time When using the appliance at high altitude steaming time may need to be increased A single basket of food steam...

Page 15: ... strive to improve our products Specifications may change without prior notice Note This product is exclusively available through Dixons Stores Group In the unlikely event of a problem with your product please return to the store where the purchase was made HITACHI EUROPE LTD ...

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