Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use potholders when removing cover or handling hot containers to avoid burns. 3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 4. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or base unit in water or other liquids. 5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and allow to cool before cleaning the appliance. 6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to an authorized service center for examination, repair or adjustment. 7. Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding and allow water to drip into the Food Steamer. 8. Extreme caution must be used when moving any appliance containing hot food, water or other liquids. Avoid reaching over the Food Steamer when in use. 9. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. 10. Do not use outdoors. 11. Do not use appliance for other than its intended use. 12. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 13. To protect against burns caused from accidental spillage of hot liquid, locate unit on a level and firm surface away from traffic areas where bumping could disturb it. -E2- IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS(CONT.)IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS(CONT.) 14. Do not operate appliance while emptying or without water in the reservoir. 15. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, in a heated oven, a microwave or directly under cabinets. 16. To disconnect, press the ON/OFF button until the unit turns OFF, then remove the plug from the wall outlet. SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. A short power cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord may be used with care. However, the marked electrical rating should be at least as great as the electrical rating of this appliance. 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. POLARIZED PLUG the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. If the plug fits loosely into the AC outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm do not use that outlet. -E3- KNOWYOURFOODSTEAMERKNOWYOURFOODSTEAMER WATER RESERVOIR WATER LEVEL INDICATOR On / Off LID RICE BOWL REMOVABLE GRID UPPER STEAMING BOWL REMOVABLE GRID LOWER STEAMING BOWL JUICE TRAY DIGITAL CONTROL PANEL BASE BASE COVER REMOVABLE RING HEATING ELEMENT -E4- READCAREFULLYBEFOREUSINGYOURFOODSTEAMERREADCAREFULLYBEFOREUSINGYOURFOODSTEAMER BEFORE THE FIRST USE: • Check the voltage rating on the base, make sure it corresponds to the main voltage in your home. • Remove any labels or stickers from appliance. • Thoroughly wash LID, RICE BOWL, both STEAMING BOWLS, JUICE TRAY, and REMOVABLE RING in warm, soapy water before first use then rinse and dry carefully. • Wipe the inside of the BASE with a damp cloth. INSTANT STEAM FUNCTION: There is a removable HEATING ELEMENT RING included. If you place this ring on top of the HEATING ELEMENT before cooking, the instant steam function will produce steam in 35 seconds. NOTE: There is a small cut on the REMOVABLE RING, which should be facing downward when you place it over the HEATING ELEMENT. -E5- HOWTOUSEYOURFOODSTEAMERHOWTOUSEYOURFOODSTEAMER 1. Place unit on a flat sturdy surface with adequate room (i.e. do not place under cabinets). The Food Steamer unit and components are not for use in ovens (i.e. microwave, convection and/or conventional) or on a stovetop. 2. Put the REMOVABLE RING around the HEATING ELEMENT, with the cut facing downward. 3. Fill WATER RESERVOIR with cold tap water only. Do not put any other liquids or add any salt, pepper, etc. in the WATER RESERVOIR. Overfilling will prevent “FAST STEAM” from working and increase cooking times. 4. Make sure the water should not exceed the MAX fill level as indicated by the WATER LEVEL INDICATOR. To fill the WATER RESERVOIR, pour cold water directly into it. 5. Place the JUICE TRAY on the base. 6. Place the STEAMING BOWLS on top of the JUICE TRAY, plug in the cord and set the timer for the desired cooking time, up to 60 minutes. When the time is up a bell will sound, the INDICATOR LIGHT will go out and the unit will automatically shut off. 7. When cooking in the RICE BOWL, add the rice and water directly into the bowl and then fill the WATER RESERVOIR to the appropriate level. Place the RICE BOWL in the LOWER S...