*.. ~ MAnE IN 'rHI~ USA IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. not recommended by this appliance 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use pot manufacturer may cause hazards. holders when removing cover or 8. Do not use outdoors. handling hot containers. 9. Do not let cord hang over edge of 3. To protect against electrical shock, do table or counter, or touch hot surnot immerse cord, plug, or base unit faces. in water or other liquid. 10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or 4. Close supervision is necessary when electric burner, or in a heated oven. appliance is used by or near children. 11. Extreme caution must be used when 5. Unplug from outlet when not in use. moving an appliance containing hot Unplug before putting on or taking off food, water, or other hot liquids. parts, and allow to cool before cleaning. 12. To disconnect, remove plug from wall 6. Do not operate any appliance with a outlet. damaged cord or plug, or after the 13. Do not use appliance for other than appliance malfunctions or has been intended use. damaged in any manner. Contact 14. Lift and open cover carefully to avoid Rival's Customer Service Department scalding, and allow water to drip into ./ (see warranty). steamer. 7. The use of accessory attachments SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord IJ)ay be used with care; however, the marked electrical rating should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the steamer. The extension cord should not be allowed to drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over. • This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. No u,er-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician_ Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY The Rival Company warrants this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one (1) yearfromdateoforiginalpurchase. Ifyouhaveaclaimunderthiswarrantypleasefollowtheseprocedures: 1) Within the first 45 days from date of original purchase, defective product should be returned to original place of purchase for replacement(with proof-of-purchase). 2) Within thefirst 12months fromdateofpurchaseRivalwillrepairorreplace(atnocharge)thedefectiveproductifitisdeliveredfreightprepaidduringthatperiodtoanauthorizedservicestation. ToobtainwarrantyservicecontactourCUSTOMERSERVICEDEPARTMENTbetween8: 00a.m. and4:30p.m. Central StandardTime,MondaythroughFriday(forpromptservicehavemodelnumberandsales receiptready) In U.S. and Canada call: 1-800-557-4825 • • In Mexico: Defective product should be returned to place of purchase. Or, you may write to Rival's Service Division, 217 East 16th St., Sedalia, MO 65301. Proof of purchase is required when requesting warranty service -SAVE YOUR SALES RECEIPT. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and does not apply'fo commercial use, unreasonable use, or to damage to the product (not resulting from defect or malfunction) while in the possession of the consumer. The Rival Company disclaims all responsibilityfor consequental,.incidental, or commercial losses caused by the use of this product. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or "onsequen ••... tiallosses, so the foregoing disclaimer may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. as and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state. 2 Know Your Steamer High-Domed Cover Provides a snug seal, yet allows ample food stacking to 3 112". Rice Bowl Deep container is used to cook rice (8-cup capacity) or other dishes that have a sauce or use liquid. Outer Water Reservoir Liquid draining from cooked food will collect here. Because this area is not heated, food particles and liquids can not scorch. To Use 1Pour specified amount of water into inner water reservoir, covering heating well. See charts and recipes for amount required. Steamer Basket A shallow container with slots allows excess water to drain away. Use,to steam vegetables, fish, shellfish or other dishes with out a sauce. Oval shape accomodates hard-to-fit foods. Inner Water Reservoir and Heating Well Water is heated and tums to steam which circulates around the food. The amount of water used determines the cooking time. Indicator Light Glows when unit is operating. Goes out to indicate food is done. If the unit has turned off and is still plugged in, the indicator light and the steamer may begin to cycle on and off. Unplug after cooking. 2 2 Place ...