USA: 1.800.851.8900 Questions ? N’hesitez pas a nous appeler – nos associes s’empresseront de vous aider. CAN: 1.800.267.2826 .Preguntas? Por favor llamenos – nuestros amables representantes estan listos para ayudar. MEX: 01 800 71 16 100 Le invitamos a leer cuidadosamente este instructivo antes de usar su aparato. 6/17/09 3:53 PM Page 1 Digital Steamer Cuiseur a vapeur numerique Vaporera Digital English ..................... . 2 Francais ................. . 11 Espanol ................. . 20 840182400 ENnv03.qxd:6/17/09 3:42 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic and/or injury to persons, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. surfaces. when removing hot containers. 10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or an electric burner, or in a 3. To protect against a risk of electrical shock do not immerse heated oven. plug, or base in water or other liquid. 11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance 4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used containing hot food, water, or other hot liquids. near children. 12. To disconnect, turn unit off ( O) and then remove plug from 5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to wall outlet. cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning. 13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. 6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after 14. Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to the appliance malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any drip into the steam bowl. manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information 15. CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Cook only in removable steam on examination, repair, or adjustment. bowl. 7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the 16. Do not place the unit directly under cabinets when operating as appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. this product produces large amounts of steam. Avoid reaching 8. Do not use outdoors. over the product when operating. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION This appliance is intended for household use only. The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or table- the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an top where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over. electrician replace the outlet. 2 840182400 ENnv03.qxd:6/17/09 3:42 PM Page 3 3 Lid Control Panel Water Reservoir Fill Marks Heating Element Rice Bowl Upper Steam Bowl (with removable divider) Lower Steam Bowl Drip Tray NOTE: Both the upper and lower steam bowls Removable Collar Parts and Features Water Reservoir 4 How to Steam 1 3 6 2 Fill water reservoir to MAX line. BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash lid, rice bowl, steaming and drip trays, and removable collar in warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly. Wipe interior of water reservoir with a damp, nonabrasive cloth. Never operate steamer without water in the reservoir, or use a liquid other than water for cooking purposes, since this may damage the unit. 4 5 7 Steaming bowls may be used three ways: • 1 single steaming bowl, see (a) above • 2 multitiered steaming bowls together but separate compartments; place larger food in the lower steam bowl, see (b) above • 2 steaming bowls with removable divider removed for larger foods, see (c) above To cook rice: Ensure water reservoir is filled to MAX line. Place rice and water into rice bowl; then insert rice bowl into lower steaming bowl. A good ratio for cooking rice is 2 parts water to 1 part rice. OR a b c 840182400 ENnv03.qxd:Layout 1 6/17/09 3:42 PM Page 4 5 How to Set Cook Time 1 3 4 Press ON/OFF button or COOK TIME button to initiate steaming cycle. To adjust the desired cooking time, press the up or down arrows. NOTE: If no adjustment is made to cooking time, the unit will begin steaming after approximately 5 seconds. 5 2 A beep will sound when steaming is complete. The unit will switch to WARM mode for up to 1 hour. 840182400 ENnv03.qxd:Layout 1 6/17/09 3:42 PM Page 5 6 1 2 3 4 How to Set Delay Start Timer NOTE: Raw meat should NEVER be cooked using Delay Start Timer. Visit for more information on safe food handling. Ensure water reservoir is ...