Black & Decker HS2893SD User Manual

THREE-TIER DIGITAL PROGRAMMABLE FOOD STEAMER

VAPORERA DIGITAL PROGRAMMABLE DE 3 NIVELES

CUISEUR-VAPEUR NUMÉRIQUE PROGRAMMABLE À TROIS NIVEAUX

use and care manual manual de uso y cuidado guide d’utilisation ed d’entretien

HS2893SD

Thank you for your purchase!

Gracias por su compra!

Merci de votre achat!

Should you have any questions or concerns with your new product, please call our Customer Service Line at 1-800-231-9786 (US and Canada). Please do not return to the store.

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Si vous avez des questions ou des préoccupations à propos de votre nouveau produit, veuillez communiquer avec notre Service à la clientèle au 1 800 231-9786 (États-Unis et Canada). Veuillez ne pas rapporter le produit au magasin.

WELCOME!

Congratulations on your purchase of the Black+Decker Three-Tier Digital Programmable Food Steamer. We have developed this use and care guide to ensure optimal performance and your satisfaction. Save this use and care book and register your appliance online at www.prodprotect.com/applica.

CONTENTS

Important Safeguards ............................................... 4

Getting to Know Your Steamer........................................ 5

Getting Started .................................................... 6

Steamer Assembly ................................................. 6

Filling the Water Reservoir ........................................... 6

Using the Flavor Scenter............................................. 6

Using the Rice Bowl ................................................ 7

Programming Your Steamer .......................................... 7

Tips and Tricks..................................................... 8

Care and Cleaning ................................................. 9

Warranty and Customer Service Information ............................10

Please Read and Save this Use and Care Book.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:

• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

• To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or base unit in water or other liquid.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow time to cool before putting on, taking off, or cleaning parts.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or if the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact consumer support at the toll-free number listed in the warranty section.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot food, water or other hot liquids.

• To disconnect while not steaming, simply remove plug from wall outlet.

• To disconnect while steaming, press Start/Stop button to discontinue steaming, then remove plug from wall outlet.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instructions concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

This product is for household use only.

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than 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 plug. If it still does not ﬁt, contact a qualiﬁed electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW

Warning: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent

removal of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not attempt to remove the outer cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel.

ELECTRICAL CORD

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

3. If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used: a) The marked electrical rating of the power cord or extension cord should be at least

as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

b) If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding

3-wire cord.

c) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or

tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

Note: If the power cord is damaged, please contact the warranty department listed in these instructions.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR STEAMER

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1. Vented steaming lid (part no. HS2893-01)

2. Top steaming basket, #3 (part no. HS2893-02)

3. Middle steaming basket, #2 (part no. HS2893-03)

4. 5 cup rice basket (part no. HS2893-04)

5. Bottom steaming basket, #1 (part no. HS2893-05)

6. Flavor scenter

7. Removable drip tray (part no. HS2893-06)

8. Water shield (part no. HS2893-07)

9. Water reservoir

10. Water level window

11. Water fill Inlet

12. Display screen

13. Chicken

14. Fish

15. Steak

16. Rice

17. Egg

18. Vegetable

19. Delay cooking indicator

20. Clock indicator

21. Steaming finished indicator

22. Menu

23. Add time

24. Subtract time

25. Start/Stop

Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.

GETTING STARTED

This appliance is intended for household use only.

• Remove all packing material and stickers.

• Remove and save literature.

• Go to www.prodprotect.com/applica to register your product.

• Wash all removable parts as instructed in CARE AND CLEANING section of this manual.

• Assemble your steamer using the Steamer Assembly instructions below.

STEAMER ASSEMBLY

1. Choose a flat, level, heat resistant surface, free from cloth, liquids and any

flammable materials to use your steamer. Be sure to allow enough space on all sides to allow heat to flow without causing damage to cabinets or walls.

2. Place the water shield around the heating element. (The largest end sits on the

bottom of the water reservoir.)

3. Position the drip tray securely over the water reservoir.

4. Place the steaming basket(s) on top of the drip tray. The baskets are labeled

1, 2, and 3 for easy positioning. Position basket 1 on the lowest level, 2 on the middle level, and 3 on the top level.

5. Place the vented steaming lid on top of the uppermost steaming basket

FILLING THE WATER RESERVOIR

1. Use fresh water with each use. Do not use any liquid other than water.

2. Always ensure water levels fall above the Min and below the Max marks of the

water window. Never fill above Max.

3. Pour water into the water fill inlet, located on the back of the unit.

OR Pour water directly into any portion of the water reservoir.

NOTE: To add additional water during steaming, always use the water ﬁll inlet.

USING THE FLAVOR SCENTER

Use the ﬂavor scenter to infuse ﬂavors into your steamed food. Simply wet the screen slightly and place any of the below directly onto the ﬂavor scenter screen.

• Herbs and Spices: whole or coarsely chopped

• Garlic: Small whole cloves or slices

• Citrus slices: thin and lying ﬂat

USING THE RICE BOWL

1. Add into the rice bowl: dry rice, and water (or broth) according to package

directions, plus any desired seasonings.

2. Place the filled rice bowl into the bottom steaming basket.

3. Place lid on steaming basket.

NOTE: When using multiple steaming baskets, always cook rice on the lowest level.

PROGRAMMING YOUR STEAMER

Setting the Digital Clock

1. Plug steamer into a standard electrical outlet.

2. The digital clock will display “00:00”.

3. Press the

4. Press + or - until the correct hour appears on the display.

5. Press the

6. Press + or - until the correct minute appears on the display.

7. After 20 seconds, the clock’s digits will stop ﬂashing to indicate the clock

is set.

Note: If the steamer is unplugged or power to it is interrupted, the time will need to be reset.

button once. The hour digits will begin to ﬂash.

button again. The minute digits will begin to ﬂash.

Setting Your Steam Time

1. Plug steamer into a standard electrical outlet.

2. Ensure the water reservoir is filled. Monitor this throughout the steaming process.

3. Press the menu button repeatedly until the arrow on display screen aligns with the

icon of the food you will be steaming.

a. Chicken – Press once b. Fish – Press x 2 c. Steak – Press x 3 d. Rice – Press x 4 e. Eggs – Press x 5 f. Vegetables – Press x 6

Each category has been pre-programmed to a recommended steam time. As you toggle through the categories, these times will show on the display screen.

4. To customize your steam time, start from your food’s pre-programmed steam

time and then press the + and – buttons until the display shows your desired number of minutes.

CAUTION: Burn Hazard. Do Not Move Unit While Steaming or Hot.

CAUTION: Burn Hazard. Hot steam is emitted through vents in VENTED STEAMING LID.

5. Press the Start/Stop button to begin steaming. The timer will count down in

one-minute increments.

6. When steaming is complete, the steamer will beep 8 times to alert you. An arrow

will appear above the steaming finished icon.

CAUTION: Burn Hazard. Use extreme caution when removing BASKETS. Never remove all ﬁlter baskets together. Always remove the TOP BASKET ﬁrst, followed by the MIDDLE BASKET, followed by the BOTTOM BASKET. Use oven mitts or equivalent to help protect against burns from hot steam.

CAUTION: Burn Hazard. WATER RESERVOIR does not have integral handles. Use caution when moving.

Setting the Auto Delay

1. Follow steps 1–4 of Setting Your Steam Time. The display should show an arrow

pointing to your food type as well as the number of minutes you’d like to steam.

2. Press the + and – buttons simultaneously, an arrow will appear over the delay

cooking icon

3. Press + or - until your desired number of delayed hours appears on the display.

4. Press the menu button. The minute digits will begin to flash.

5. Press + or - until your desired number of delayed minutes appears on the display.

6. Press the Start/Stop button

7. When steaming is complete, the steamer will beep 8 times to alert you. An arrow

will appear above the steaming finished icon.

IMPORTANT: This function is only recommended for rice and vegetables and should not be used for meat or eggs.

CAUTION: Burn Hazard. WATER RESERVOIR does not have integral handles. Use caution when moving.

and the hour digit will begin to flash.

to begin your auto delay.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Your Steamer

• Ensure water levels always remain above the Min mark of the water window.

• The steaming lid should be kept on at all times during steaming.

• Use the menu button to toggle through preset timing options.

• Press the + and – buttons to customize your steam time.

• Always use caution when removing steaming baskets.

• To discontinue steaming at any time, press the Start/Stop button

Steaming

• Arrange food in a single layer

• Uniformly cut foods will steam more evenly.

• Stir food halfway through a longer steam cycle for more even steaming.

• Foods that require longer cooking times should be placed in lower steaming baskets.

• Place foods that require gentle steaming or shorter cooking times in higher steamer baskets.

• Foods steamed in the higher baskets, may take longer to cook than if placed in lower baskets.

• Use the rice bowl to cook any foods in a sauce or liquid.

• Poultry or ﬁsh juices may drip and transfer ﬂavors. To retain moisture, wrap these items in foil.

• Liquid remaining in the drip tray may be used for soups, stocks or sauces.

CARE AND CLEANING

This appliance contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualiﬁed service personnel.

Cleaning

1. Unplug and allow the steamer to cool completely before cleaning.

2. Remove steaming lid, steaming baskets, drip tray, water shield and rice basket.

3. Empty the water reservoir and wipe with a clean, damp cloth. DO NOT immerse

the steamer base in water.

4. Wash all removable parts in warm soapy water or on the top rack of the dishwasher.

De-scaling Your Steamer

Over time, mineral deposits can affect your steamer’s performance. Removing these deposits (or de-scaling) is recommended every 3 months.

1. Fill water reservoir with vinegar to the Max marking.

Note: Do not use any other chemical or commercial de-scaler.

2. Place the water shield, drip tray, a steaming basket and steaming lid securely

onto the unit’s base.

3. Steam for 25 minutes

4. Unplug the unit and allow to cool completely.

5. Pour out vinegar.

6. Repeat steps 1–4 using water only. Repeat this step as needed.

7. Wash all removable parts in warm soapy water or on the top rack of the dishwasher.

If additional assistance is needed, please contact our consumer service team at

1-800-231-9786.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

For service, repair or any questions regarding your appliance, call the appropriate 800 number listed within this section. Please DO NOT return the product to the place of purchase. Also, please DO NOT mail product back to manufacturer, nor bring it to a service center. You may also want to consult the website listed on the cover of this manual.

Two-Year Limited Warranty (Applies only in the United States and Canada)

What does it cover?

• Any defect in material or workmanship provided; however, Spectrum Brands, Inc.’s liability will not exceed the purchase price of product.

For how long?

• Two years from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase.

What will we do to help you?

• Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new or factory refurbished.

How do you get service?

• Save your receipt as proof of date of sale.

• Visit the online service website at www.prodprotect.com/applica, or call toll-free 1-800-231-9786, for general warranty service.

• If you need parts or accessories, please call 1-800-738-0245.

What does your warranty not cover?

• Damage from commercial use

• Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect

• Products that have been modiﬁed in any way

• Products used or serviced outside the country of purchase

• Glass parts and other accessory items that are packed with the unit

• Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit

• Consequential or incidental damages (Please note, however, that some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.)

How does state law relate to this warranty?

• This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

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