Hamilton Beach 36500 - Manual (Page 3)

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PLEASE READ BEFORE FIRST USE
Before first use, wash cover, Rice Bowl, Vegetable Divider,
Vegetable Bowl, and Measuring Cup in hot soapy water. Rinse
and dry. Put 1 cup of hot soapy water in Reservoir and scrub with
a soft bristle brush. Rinse and dry.
Do not place unit on any surface or under or near any cabinet
which may be damaged by steam or water droplets.
HOW TO USE
STEAMER WITH SWITCH
Please use the Reset Switch Steaming Charts when using this
unit. This steamer is equipped with heating elements that auto­
matically shut off when the unit boils dry. When the steamer is
first plugged in the Indicator Light may glow. This means the
heating element is on and heating. Simply wait about 30 seconds
and it will shut off automatically. The Reset Switch will not turn the
unit off. It must boil dry to shut off.
STEAMER WITH TIMER
Use Timer Steaming Charts when using this unit. The Reservoir
of this steamer is marked with LOW and HIGH water levels.
Check the
Timer Steaming Charts to determine the level of
water needed for food to be cooked. This steamer is turned on
and off with a Timer. Like other manual Timers, TURN TIMER
PAST 15 MINUTES, THEN SET TO DESIRED TIME.
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Make sure unit is unplugged.
Locate type of food to be steamed on Steaming Chart and
note amount of water needed.
Pour recommended amount of water into Reservoir in the
Cool-Touch Base.
Assemble Steamer. To steam foods, use Vegetable Bowl. To
cook rice, use Vegetable Bowl and Rice Bowl.
Place food into Vegetable Bowl or Rice Bowl. Cover.
Plug unit into electrical outlet and push down the Reset
Switch or set Timer. The Indicator Light will come on.
When unit has boiled dry, or Timer rings, the Indicator Light
will go out and the unit will shut off. Take Cover off or food will
continue to cook.
Unplug unit and let cool before emptying and cleaning.
DO NOT TURN UNIT ON WHEN DRY. ONLY OPERATE UNIT
WHEN FILLED WITH RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF WATER.
WHEN FINISHED, UNPLUG FROM OUTLET.
IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT STEAM COOKING
CAUTION: The accumulated
steam in this appliance can burn.
Use a hot pad and carefully open
cover to allow steam to escape
away from your body. Hold Cover
over unit to let moisture drip back
into steamer. Remove Rice Bowl or
Vegetable Bowl with hot pads.
Only water should be used in the Reservoir. Do not use wine,
broth or add seasoning to the water in the Reservoir.
All times given are for minimum cooking. Vegetables will be
tender-crisp. To cook longer, simply add more water. Cooking
time is affected by the amount of food, (1 cup versus 2 cups) and
by the size of the food (1 inch cubes of potatoes will cook more
quickly than 2 inch cubes of potatoes).
If the steamer has shut off and the food is not done, simply add
more water to the Reservoir and push the Reset Switch or set
Timer.
Seasoning of foods that are cooked in the Vegetable Bowl should
be done after steaming so that the seasonings will not come in
contact with the heating element and result in a burned odor or
flavor.