Rival CKRVSTLM20 User Manual

CKRVSTLM20

Food Steamer

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use potholders when removing
cover or handling hot containers to avoid steam burns.

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

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

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

5. 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 an authorized RIVAL®Brand
Service Center for examination, repair or adjustment.

6. Do not use outdoors.

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

8. Do not operate appliance while empty or without water
in the reservoir.

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

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

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

12. Lift and open cover carefully to avoid SCALDING and allow
water to drip into steamer.

13. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by this
appliance manufacturer may cause hazards.

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• This appliance is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

• Make sure the voltage in your outlet is the same as the voltage

indicated on the appliance’s rating label.

• The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to

reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a
long cord.

• For safety it is NOT RECOMMENDED to use an electrical

extension cord with this appliance.

• Do not immerse base unit in water or other liquids.

• Use with wall receptacle only.

FOR 120-V AND 127-V MARKETS ONLY

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug fits a polarized
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce
the risk of electrical shock. 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 defeat this safety feature.

THIS UNIT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

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KNOW YOUR FOOD STEAMER

Figure 1

Separator ring

Lid

Upper steaming bowl

Lower steaming bowl

Separator ring

Drip Tray

Water reservoir

Steaming base

Timer

Power Indicator Light

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USING YOUR STEAMER

Place unit on a flat, sturdy surface with adequate clearance (i.e., do
not place under wall cabinets). The steamer unit and components
are not for use in ovens (microwave, convection or conventional)
or on stovetop.
(Step 1) Fill water reservoir with clean water only. Do not put any
other liquids or add any salt, pepper, etc., in the water reservoir.
Make sure the water does not exceed the “MAX” fill level or go
lower than the “MIN” fill level as indicated inside the water
reservoir. Then place the drip tray on the base. (Step 2)

HOW TO USE YOUR FOOD STEAMER

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

• Remove any labels or stickers from appliance.

• Thoroughly wash lid, upper steaming bowl, lower steaming

bowl, drip tray in warm, soapy water before first use, then
rinse and dry carefully.

• Wipe the inside of the water reservoir with a damp cloth.

Step 1

Step 2

Filling Water Reservoir

Drip Tray

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TO USE UPPER OR LOWER STEAMING BOWL

(Step 3) Place vegetable, seafood or other foods without sauce or
liquid into the steaming bowl. Arrange food in center of bowl.
Try not to block steam vents.

FOR DOUBLE TIER STEAMER

Place the largest piece of food with longest cooking time in the
lower steaming bowl. Place lower bowl on top of drip tray and
base. Place the upper steaming bowl on top of the base unit, or
you can place upper steaming bowl directly on top of the lower
steaming bowl.

Cooking times are estimates and depend on the quantity, size,
required degree of cooking and temperature of food. Consider all
the cooking time given in the following guide as suggested times
for double tier steamer.

When handling and removing hot components, use POTHOLDERS
to avoid burns from hot steam.

HOW TO USE YOUR FOOD STEAMER

Upper or Lower
Steaming Bowls

Multi-Tiered Steaming

Step 3

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HOW TO CLEAN YOUR FOOD STEAMER

• Unplug cord from outlet. Before cleaning, allow Steamer

to cool.

• Never immerse the Base, Cord or Plug in water.

• Empty the drip tray and the water reservoir.

• Wash lid, steaming bowl and drip tray in hot, soapy water.

Rinse and dry all parts, or wash on top rack of dishwasher.

• Clean reservoir with soapy water then wipe with damp cloth.

• Do not use abrasive cleaners

• The lower steaming bowl can be stored inside the upper

steaming bowl with the lid on top.

• In hard water areas, the scale may build up on the heating

element. If scale is allowed to accumulate, the steam could turn
off before the food is cooked. So, after 7-10 uses, pour 3 cups
clear vinegar into the water reservoir then fill with water up to
the “MAX” level. Do not place lid, steaming bowl and drip tray
in this procedure.

• Plug in and set timer to 20 minutes. When the timer is

complete, unplug cord from outlet. Allow the unit to cool
completely before emptying the water reservoir. Use cold
water to rinse the water reservoir several times.

HOW TO USE YOUR FOOD STEAMER

TIMER SETTING (MAXIMUM 60 MINUTES)

Set the timer to the recommended cooking time (experiment with
adjusting steam times to achieve your desired results). The light
turns on and steam will begin to generate. The light will turn off
when cooking is completed and the timer will give a signal bell.

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REHEATING

BREADS AND LEFTOVERS

1. Do not wrap or cover when reheating breads.

2. For leftovers, reheating times are based on foods

at refrigerator temperatures.

3. Experiment with your own leftovers.

1. Clean the vegetables thoroughly. Cut off stems; trim, peel or

chop if necessary. Smaller pieces steam faster than larger ones.

2. Quantity, quality, freshness, size/uniformity and temperature of

frozen food may affect steam timing. Adjust water amounts
and cooking time as desired.

3. Frozen vegetables should not be thawed before steaming.

4. The frozen foods should be separated or stirred after 10-12 minutes.

Use a long-handled fork or spoon to separate or stir foods.

VEGETABLES