Hamilton Beach 37537 User Manual
Digital Steamer
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READ BEFORE USE
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use pot holders
when removing hot containers.
3. To protect against a risk of electrical shock do not immerse cord,
plug, or base in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. 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, has been dropped or damaged in any
manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information
on examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or an electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot food, water, or other hot liquids.
12. To disconnect, turn unit off (O) and then 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 the steam bowl.
15. CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Cook only in removable steam
bowl.
16. Do not place the unit directly under cabinets when operating as
this product produces large amounts of steam. Avoid reaching
over the product when operating.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or
injury to persons, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
This appliance is intended for household use only.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one
wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only
one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If
the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an
electrician replace the outlet.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce
the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be
used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or
greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange
the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
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Lid
Control Panel
Water Reservoir
Fill Marks
Heating Element
Rice Bowl
Upper Steam Bowl
(with removable divider)
Lower Steam
Bowl
Drip Tray
NOTE: Both the upper and lower steam bowls may be used as an egg tray.
Removable Collar
Parts and Features
Water Reservoir
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How to Steam
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Fill water reservoir to MAX line.
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash lid,
rice bowl, steaming and drip
trays, and removable collar in
warm, soapy water.
Dry thoroughly.
Wipe interior of water reservoir
with a damp, nonabrasive cloth.
Never operate steamer without
water in the reservoir, or use a
liquid other than water for cooking purposes, since this may
damage the unit.
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Steaming bowls may be used three ways:
• 1 single steaming bowl, see (a) above
• 2 multitiered steaming bowls together but separate compartments;
place larger food in the lower steam bowl, see (b) above
• 2 steaming bowls with removable divider removed for larger foods,
see (c) above
To cook rice: Ensure water reservoir is filled to MAX line. Place
rice and water into rice bowl;
then insert rice bowl into lower
steaming bowl. A good ratio for
cooking rice is 2 parts water to
1 part rice.
OR
a
b
c
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How to Set Cook Time
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Press ON/OFF button or COOK
TIME button to initiate steaming
cycle.
To adjust the desired cooking
time, press the up or down
arrows.
NOTE: If no adjustment is made
to cooking time, the unit will begin
steaming after approximately
5 seconds.
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A beep will sound when steaming
is complete. The unit will switch to
WARM mode for up to 1 hour.
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How to Set Delay Start Timer
NOTE: Raw meat should NEVER be cooked using Delay
Start Timer. Visit www.foodsafety.gov for more information on safe food handling.
Ensure water reservoir is filled to
MAX line; then place food in
steaming bowls. See How to
Steam.
Press DELAY TIME button. The
display will flash 0.5 hours as
the default delay time.
Press up or down arrows to set
delay time. After approximately
5 seconds, the display will show
the selected delay time in hours
and the unit will begin to count
down. After the delay time
expires, steamer will switch to
cooking mode and steam for
selected cook time.
Press COOK TIME button and
then up or down arrows to set
cooking time. See How to Steam
for more information.
• Cooking/steaming will begin
once the unit has completed
the delay time countdown.
• The steamer will switch to
Warm mode for up to 1 hour
after cooking ends.
• If the water level in the steamer
becomes to low, it will switch
OFF and flash “– –.” Fill the unit
with water to the MAX line, then
push the ON/OFF button to
restart the steamer.
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Steaming Chart
TYPE OF FOOD WEIGHT OR NUMBER OF PIECES APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME
Green Beans, cut or whole 12 oz. (350 g) 12–16 minutes
Broccoli, florettes 8 oz. (225 g) 18–20 minutes
Cabbage (sliced) 16 oz. (450 g) 16–18 minutes
Carrots (thinly sliced) 16 oz. (450 g) 20 minutes
Corn on the Cob 3–5 ears 25 minutes
Potatoes, whole, red skinned 24 oz. or 1-1/2 lbs (675 g) 35–45 minutes
Squash, summer yellow and zucchini 16 oz. (450 g) 12–14 minutes
Clams, in shell 16 oz. (450 g) 12–14 minutes
Lobster, tails 2–4 16–18 minutes
Mussels, fresh 16 oz. (450 g) 14–16 minutes
Oysters, fresh 48 oz. (1400 g) 18–20 minutes
Shrimp, in shell
Medium 16 oz. (450 g) 12–14 minutes
Large/jumbo 16 oz. (450 g) 16–18 minutes
Fish
Whole 1/2 to 3/4 lb. (225 g to 350 g) 18–25 minutes
Steaks 16 oz. (450 g) / (about 1 in [2.5 cm] thick) 20–25 minutes
Chicken Breasts 2 pieces, 8 oz (225 g) each 26–30 minutes
Hot Dogs 16 oz. (450 g) 10–16 minutes
Eggs
Soft-cooked 1–12 eggs 12–15 minutes
Hard-cooked 1–12 eggs 15–18 minutes
Steamer Cooking Time (approximate). Steamer will switch to WARM after
cooking time, indicating food is cooked. Serving Size = 3/4 cup (175 g)
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Cleaning
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Do not immerse base in water or other liquid.
w WARNING
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Unplug unit and allow all parts
to cool completely.
Rice Steaming Chart
TYPE OF RICE AMOUNT OF RICE AMOUNT OF WATER APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME
White, long grain 1 cup (250 ml) 1 to 1-1/2 cups (250 to 375 ml) 20–25 minutes
Brown 1/2 cup (125 ml) 1 cup (250 ml) 42–45 minutes
Steamer Cooking Time (approximate). Steamer will switch to WARM after
cooking time, indicating rice is cooked. Serving Size = 3/4 cup (175 g)
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Drip tray and/or
steaming bowls tilt/
are unstable.
Unit will not turn on.
Delay start time
too short/too long.
Steaming takes too
long/little or no steam.
Rice cooked in rice
bowl is under/overcooked.
Unit beeps and
displays “
_ _
.”
Unit does not shut
off after steaming.
Food not cooked
uniformly.
Food done in bottom
tray, but not done in
top tray.
PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
• Drip tray installed incorrectly. Reorient the drip tray by looking for the marking on the handle of the drip tray
that reads “RIGHT” and place tray properly onto base.
• Check to ensure unit is plugged in.
• Adjust to a shorter or longer delay time.
• Removable collar not properly installed in water reservoir. Readjust removable collar to fit around heating
element.
• Heating element has accumulated deposits. Clean by putting 5 Tbsp. white vinegar into water reservoir;
then fill water reservoir with tap water to the MIN line. Turn unit on and set timer for 5 minutes. Allow liquid
to cool and then wash/dry all pieces thoroughly.
• Water level is too low, lid not placed on steam bowl, or removable collar not properly installed. Ensure only
one steaming bowl is used and/or readjust removable collar to fit properly around heating element. Ensure
lid is placed securely on steam bowl.
• Not enough water in reservoir. Add water to reservoir so it is between MIN/MAX lines.
• Unit has switched to Keep Warm mode. Turn steamer off if desired, or allow unit to keep food warm until
ready to eat.
• Steaming bowl overcrowded with food. Leave enough space for adequate steam flow.
• Food cooks faster in bottom tray. Always place the longer cooking food items in lower tray. Or, place one
tray (with the longer cooking food) onto the base and let steam first; then later add the second tray with
the shorter cooking food. Try not to block steam holes.
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This warranty applies to products purchased in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of
any other warranty or condition.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original
purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective,
at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or
component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal
or greater value.
This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the
product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift
recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product
is used for other than single-family household use.
We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is
limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is
limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary
depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or
consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada
or visit hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers
on your appliance.
Limited Warranty
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