Black & Decker HS800 User Manual

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Flavor Scenter Handy Steamer

™

Food/Rice Cooker Vaporizadora/Arrocera

Étuveuse à rehausseuse de saveurs

Model/Modelo/Modèle

HS800

Accessories/Parts

(USA/Canada) 1-800-738-0245

Accesorios/Partes (EE.UU/Canadá) Accessoires/Pièces (É.-U./Canada)

USA/Canada 1-800-231-9786 Mexico 01-800-714-2503

www.blackanddecker.com

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

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Read all instructions.

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Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

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To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or base unit in water or other liquid.

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

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

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Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. Or, call the appropriate toll-free number listed on the cover of this manual.

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

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Do not use outdoors.

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

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

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

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Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

POLARIZED PLUG (120V Models Only)

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, 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 modify the plug in any way.

ELECTRICAL CORD

a) A short power-supply cord is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting from

becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

b) Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their

use.

c) If an extension cord is used,

1) The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and

2) The 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.

If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a groundingtype 3-wire cord.

TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW

This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent removal of the bottom cover. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not attempt to remove the bottom cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel.

Note: If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

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How to Use

COOKING IN THE STEAMING BOWL

1. Fill the Water Reservoir with cold tap water to the appropriate fill line.

NOTE: For extra flavor, you may add lemon juice, broth or white wine to the water in the Reservoir. Do NOT use beer, red wine, oil, extracts (i.e., vanilla)

or fruit juices in the Reservoir as they may stain.

2. Hold the Drip Tray by the handle and place it into the Base (Figure A).

3. Place herbs in the Flavor Scenter Screen for added flavor (Figure B).

Important: To prevent small herbs or ground spices from falling through the Flavor Scenter Screen, rinse or wet the screen before adding seasonings.

You may use the Drip Tray without adding herbs to the Flavor

Scenter if you prefer. NOTE: Use the Drip Tray whenever the Rice Bowl is not

used. It prevents fats/juices from dripping into the water and bubbling up into the Steaming Bowl. If you like, save these juices for gravy, sauce, or soup starters.

4. Place food in the Steaming Bowl and cover it so that the Cover handles line up over the Bowl handles and the tabs fit properly into the openings.

5. Put the Steaming Bowl onto the Base, plug in and set the Timer for the desired cooking time, up to 75 minutes. When the time is up, a bell will ring, the cooking Light will go out, and the unit will automatically shut off. Some liquid will remain in the Reservoir.

CAUTION: Always use pot holders to remove the Cover. Be sure to lift the Cover away from your face and body to avoid escaping hot steam.

NOTE: If the desired cooking time is less than 15 minutes, first turn the Timer past 15 and then turn it back to the desired cooking time.

6. The Cover can be turned over and used as a trivet for the Steaming Bowl (Figure C). Unplug, remove the Steaming Bowl, and place on the inverted Cover.

7. When cooking in the Rice Bowl, add rice, herbs, seasonings, and water directly to the Bowl and fill the water Reservoir to the appropriate line. Put the Steaming Bowl onto the Base and place the Rice Bowl with contents into the Steaming Bowl.

NOTE: Do NOT use the Drip Tray or Flavor Scenter Screen with the Rice Bowl.

8. The Rice Bowl can also be used for cooking vegetables or other foods with sauces, poaching chicken or fish in liquids, or reheating foods like casseroles.

9. Use pot holders, when lifting the Steaming Bowl, Drip Tray, or Rice Bowl by its handles after steaming.

Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.

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1. Cover with Tabs

2. Rice Bowl

3. Steaming Bowl

4. Drip Tray

5. Steaming Guide (on back of unit)

6. Base

7. Light

8. Timer

9. Flavor Scenter Screen

10. Water Reservoir with Fill Marks

11. Heater Element

Drip Tray

Base

Flavor Scenter Screen

Steaming Bowl

Cover

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Care and Cleaning

CAUTION: Unplug and allow the Steamer to cool before washing.

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Bowls, Cover, and Drip Tray: Wash in hot, sudsy water. Rinse and dry all parts. May be washed in a dishwasher.

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Water Reservoir: (Interior of Base) Pour hot, sudsy water into Water Reservoir. Use a non-abrasive plastic brush or mesh pad to clean the interior. Rinse with clean, hot water.

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Special Care for Heater Element: After a while, the Heater surface may discolor. Do not cover Base with any Steamer parts while cleaning. To clean:

• Pour vinegar into the Base to the “Hi” fill line.

• Plug unit in and turn Timer ON for approximately 20 minutes.

• Do not allow solution to boil over or spill onto exterior surfaces.

• When bell sounds and cooking Light goes out, unplug, pour out vinegar solution, and use a non-abrasive brush to scrub the Heater Element. Rinse with fresh water.

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Over time, there may be some discoloration of the Drip Tray and interior of the Base after repeated use of herbs/spices. This is normal.

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Exterior of Base: Wipe Base and cord with a damp cloth, then dry thoroughly. Never immerse Base in liquid or place in dishwasher.

NOTE: Do not use bleach, abrasive pads or abrasive cleaners to clean any part of the Steamer.

NOTE: Suggested steaming times will vary depending on desired doneness and quantity used; lengthen/shorten cooking times to suit your taste. The times suggested are total cooking times, starting when the Timer is turned ON.

RICE

Use a measuring cup to measure the rice and water that are combined in the Rice Bowl. Check doneness and consistency of rice at minimum time specified and stir.

For flavored rice, use beef, chicken, or vegetable broth instead of the suggested amount of water that is combined with rice. Add spices/seasonings to the Bowl before steaming. Toss with chopped onion, parsley or mushrooms.

Rice Amt Amt Water Water Fill Approx. Tips and

Rice in Added Line in Base Time Comments

Rice Bowl to Rice Bowl (minutes)

Brown 1/2 cup 2/3 cup Hi 42-44

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Makes about 11⁄2 cups.

– Regular,

Long or 1 cup 1

⁄4 cups Hi 50-52

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Makes about 3 cups.

Short Grain 1

⁄2 cups 12⁄3 cups Hi 61-63

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Makes about 41⁄2 cups.

White 1/2 3/4 cup Med 29-32

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Makes

– Regular, about 1

⁄3 cups. Extra Long, Long and 1 cup 1

⁄4 cups Hi 37-41

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Makes Medium about 3 cups. Grain

⁄2 cups 13⁄4 cups Hi 41-45

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Makes about 43⁄4 cups.

Parboiled 1/2 cup 1 cup Hi 50-52

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Makes about 2 cups.

White

– Regular,

Long Grain 1 cup 1

⁄3 cups Hi 50-52

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Makes about 31⁄2 cups.

⁄2 cups 2 cups Hi 53-55

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Makes about 5 cups.

INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES

DE SEGURIDAD

Cuando se usan aparatos electrónicos, para reducir el riesgo de incendio, choque eléctrico, y/o lesiones personales, deben tomarse algunas precauciones incluyendo las siguientes:

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Por favor lea todas las instrucciones.

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No toque las superficies calientes; use las agarraderas o las perillas.

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Para evitar el riesgo de un choque eléctrico, no sumerja el cable eléctrico, el enchufe, ni la base en agua o cualquier otro líquido.

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La supervisión de un adulto es necesaria cuando el aparato sea usado cerca de o por un niño.

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Desconecte del tomacorriente cuando no esté en uso, y antes de limpiarla. Permita que se enfríe antes de ponerle o quitarle partes y antes de limpiarla.

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No opere ningún aparato si el cable o el enchufe presentan cualquier desperfecto, si la unidad no funciona bien o se ha dejado caer o si ha sufrido daño de cualquier naturaleza. Devuelva el producto al centro de servicio autorizado más cercano para que lo examinen, reparen o realicen cualquier ajuste electrónico o mecánico, o llame al número apropiado gratis que aparece en la portada de este manual.

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El uso de accesorios no recomendados por el fabricante del aparato puede causar incendio, choque eléctrico o lesiones personales.

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No use el aparato a la intemperie.

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No permita que el cable cuelgue de la orilla de la mesa o del mostrador o tenga contacto con superficies calientes.

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No coloque en ni cerca de las hornillas de gas o eléctricas, dentro de los hornos convencionales o de miroonda.

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Se requiere mucho cuidado al mover unidades que contienen alimentos, agua o cualquier otro líquido caliente.

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No utilice esta unidad más que para lo que ha sido diseñada.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES.

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