Hamilton Beach 36500 User Manual

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USE &CARE

Fbod Steamer Rice Cookers

Customer Service Number

In U.S., call: 1-800-851-8900

(8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time)

Keep this number for future reference!

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precau tions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use pot holders when

removing cover or handling hot containers.

3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse

cord, plug, or base unit in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when appliance is

used by or near children.

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

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 Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. or to nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommend

ed by Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

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

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner,

or in a heated oven.

11 .Extreme caution must be used when moving an

appliance containing hot food, water, or other hot liq uids.

12. To disconnect, remove plug from wall outlet.

13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

14. Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding, and

allow water to drip into steamer.

15. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove bottom cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Repairs should be done by authorized service personnel only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

This appliance is intended for household use only. To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high

wattage appliance on the same circuit with the steamer. This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug. This type of

plug has one blade wider than the other. The plug will fit into an

electrical outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are

unable to insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

This appliance has a short cord to reduce the hazards of becom

ing entangled or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord

may be used if the electrical rating of the extension cord is equal to or greater than the rating of the steamer. Use only an exten sion cord rated 10 amperes or greater. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the coun tertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped

over. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to

qualified service personnel authorized by Hamilton Beach/

Proctor-Silex, Inc.

FOOD STEAMER RICE COOKER

-Cover

Cool-Touch Base

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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.

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.

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