Salton RHST3 User Manual

instructions and warranty

3 tier digital
stainless steel steamer

model RHST3

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. Read all instructions.

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

3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs
or steamer 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.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any
manner. Contact Consumer Service for 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 electric burner, or in a
heated oven.

11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

12. To disconnect, press START/OFF button, then remove the plug
from wall outlet.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This product is for household use only

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Additional Important Safeguards

CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping

steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent
the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage
to property.

1. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety
instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance. All users of
this appliance must read and understand this instruction manual
before operating or cleaning this appliance.

2. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water,
unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into
the water!

3. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on
all sides for air circulation. Do not operate this appliance while it is
touching or near curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels or
other flammable materials.

4. To reduce the risk of fire, do not leave this appliance unattended
during use.

5. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately
unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning
appliance!

6. The cord to this appliance should only be plugged into a 120V AC
electrical wall outlet.

7. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.

8. Do not use the food steamer if the drip tray or steamer base, or if
any steamer bowl is cracked or damaged.

9. Make sure the food steamer is unplugged and the steaming water has
cooled before transporting or cleaning.

10. Never plug the food steamer in until you: snap the steam ring into
position around the heat element. Next, fill the steamer base with
water and then place the drip tray inside the steamer base.

11. To avoid burns, keep hands and face clear of the lid’s steam vents
during cooking.

WARNING: Steam is hot and can cause burns. Keep hands and face

away from vents in the lid. Use protective oven mitts to remove
steamer bowls from the base and to lift the lid. When removing
the lid after steaming, always tilt lid away from your face to avoid
burns caused from steam.

12. The steamer base and components are not for use in ovens
(microwave, convection or conventional) or on stove-top.

CAUTION: While steaming, make sure the food steamer is placed in a

secure area that will not be bumped or pushed or disturbed in any
manner.

13. Make sure the bottom (B) steamer bowl is securely sitting in position
on the steamer base. Make sure the bottom of every stacked bowl is
securely locked into the tabs and grooves along the top rim of the
steamer bowl below it, and that the food is contained and evenly
distributed within each bowl. Make sure the lid is properly affixed
before pressing the START/OFF button to begin steaming.

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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 in
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.

short cord instructions

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Do not use an extension cord with this product.

plasticizer warning

CAUTION: To prevent plasticizers from migrating from the

finish of the countertop or tabletop or other furniture, place
NON-PLASTIC coasters or placemats between the appliance
and the finish of the countertop or tabletop.

Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken, permanent blemishes
may occur or stains can appear.

electric power

If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your
appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a
separate electrical circuit from other appliances.

getting to know your Russell Hobbs®
3 tier digital steamer

product may vary slightly from illustrations

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lid
(P/N 22557)

steam holes

top (T) steamer bowl
(P/N 22559)

middle (M) steamer bowl
(P/N 22560)

bottom (B) steamer bowl
(P/N 22561)

rice cooking
bowl
(P/N 22558)

steamer bowl
handle

water
fill hole

water
fill hole

drip tray
(P/N 22562)

water

level lens
cord storage
on bottom
(not shown)

indicator
light

steamer base with
heat element

control panel with
LCD digital display

steamer base
carry handle

Herbs Tray

removable
steam ring
(P/N 22563)

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before using for the first time

IMPORTANT: Never place lid, rice cooking bowl, steamer bowls or drip

tray on a hot stove or in a microwave.

Before using your 3 tier digital steamer for the first time, we suggest
you become familiar with all of its parts. Read all instructions and
cautions carefully.

1. Unpack your food steamer and accessories. Remove any labels from
the outer stainless steel surfaces.

2. Before steaming foods, clean lid, rice cooking bowl, steamer
bowls and drip tray in mild dishwashing detergent. Rinse thoroughly
and dry.

CAUTION: Do not immerse cord, plug, or steamer base with heat

element in water or other liquids.

3. We recommend placing a large heat-resistant tray, protective mat or
kitchen towel on your countertop to serve as a resting area to place
steamer bowls when checking cooking progress.

operating instructions

1. Make sure the steamer is unplugged.

2. Place unit on a flat sturdy surface with adequate clearance.
Keep children away from the steamer.

3. Place the steam ring around the heat element. The 3 holes in the
steam ring fit over 3 tabs on the floor of the steamer base. Press
down firmly until the steam ring snaps into position.

4. Place the drip tray onto the steamer base making sure that it fits
correctly onto the base and it is level. Both water fill holes in the
drip tray handles will fit perfectly into the steamer base handles.
With a measuring cup or any spouted vessel, fill the steamer base to
the MAX mark (5 cups) on the water level lens. Other liquids, such
as wine or broths and additional ingredients such as salt, pepper or
spices may be added to the water. When cooking is completed,
finish seasoning steamed food to taste. This amount of water/liquid
will steam for about 1 hour.

5. To enhance the flavor of steamed foods, add fresh or dried herbs,
spices or fresh ginger to the herb tray in the center of the drip tray.

NOTE: When steaming foods for longer than 1 hour, it may be

necessary to refill the steamer base during steaming. Use a
spouted vessel and add water through either water fill hole.

6. There are 3 steamer bowls. Use the markings on the steamer bowl
handles to identify the bottom (B), middle (M), and top (T) steamer
bowls and their positions. (See illustrations on next page.)
Place foods to be cooked into the various steamer bowls.

7. The bottom of every stacked bowl locks into the tabs and grooves
along the top rim of the steamer bowl below it.

8. When using a single steamer bowl, use only the bottom (B) bowl.
When using 2 tiers (dual steamer bowls), use the bottom (B) bowl
and rest the middle (M) bowl with lid on top.

NOTE: It is important that food is contained and evenly distributed

within each bowl.

CAUTION: Make sure the bottom steamer bowl is securely sitting in

position on the steamer base. Make sure the bottom of every
stacked bowl is securely sitting inside the rim of the steamer
bowl below it, and that the food is evenly distributed within
each bowl.

CAUTION: While steaming, make sure the food steamer is placed in

a secure area that will not be bumped or pushed or disturbed in
any manner or where steam could damage upper cabinets,
curtains, etc.

CAUTION: ALWAYS REPLACE THE BOTTOM STEAMER BASKET ONTO

THE STEAMER BASE.

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middle (M)

bottom (B)
steamer bowls

2 tiers 1 tier

w/ rice cooking bowl

3 tiers

operating instructions (continued)

top (T)

middle (M)

bottom (B)
steamer bowls

bottom
(B)
steamer
bowl