Salton VS1447 Instruction Booklet

Instruction Booklet

Model VS1447

programmable steamer
& rice cooker

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 hazards, do not immerse cord, plugs, or
the appliance in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.

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

6. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

7. 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 appliance to the manufacturer for examination,
repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment. All servicing, other
than cleaning, should be performed by an authorized service
representative. See Warranty section.

8. The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by Salton
may cause hazards.

9. Do not use outdoors.

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

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

12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot liquids.

13. Prior to connecting or disconnecting plug from wall outlet, turn any
control to “off”.

14. This appliance is for Household Use Only. Do not use appliance for
other than its intended use.

15. Do not leave unit unattended while in use.

16. CAUTION: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam

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

17. This appliance generates steam – do not operate uncovered.

18. Use oven mitts or potholders when removing Trays, Rice Bowl or
Cover during operation.

19. Always open the Cover away from your face to avoid escaping
steam.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fi t in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fi t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fi t, contact a qualifi ed electrician. Do not modify the
plug in any way.

DESCRIPTION OF PARTS

1. Cover

2. Rice Bowl

3. Steaming Bowl (3.5 L/Q)

4. Steaming Bowl (2 L/Q)

5. Drip Tray

6. Water Refi ll Tray

7. Base/Water Reservoir

8. Water Level Window

9. Display Window

10. Preprogrammed Buttons
a. Vegetables
b. Fish
c. Chicken
d. Rice
e. Shrimp
f. Eggs

11. Manual Timer

12. Start/Off Button

MAX

MIN

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

12

9

11

10a

10b

10e

10f

10c

10d

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BEFORE FIRST USE

Wash the Cover, Steaming Bowls, Rice Bowl and Drip Tray in soapy
water. Rinse and dry. Wipe the Base with a damp cloth. NEVER
immerse the Base in water or any other liquid.

HOW TO USE

Steaming Bowls

The Steaming Bowls have numbers marked on the handles. The #1
Bowl fi ts on the bottom layer, #2 in the middle and #3, the 2 L/Q size, on
the top. The Steaming Bowls must be used in this order to properly fi t
on the Base.

How to Steam

1. Place the Steamer on a level surface close to a 120 volt A.C. outlet.

NOTE: Do not place under wall cabinets.

2. Fill the Water Reservoir with the maximum amount of cold water (See

marking on Water Level Window. The maximum amount of water is

1.1 L/Q). Any excess water can be emptied out at the end of the
steaming cycle. DO NOT allow water to go below the MIN marking in
the Water Level Window.
NOTE: If more than 60 minutes of steaming is required or if water
is not visible in the Water Level Window you can add water, without
removing the Steaming Bowls. Pull out the Water Refi ll Drawer
located in the Drip Tray and pour water into the tray. Do not fi ll past
the MAX mark on the Water Level Window.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

a) Do not add salt, pepper, seasonings, etc. or liquids other than
water to the Base.
b) DO NOT ALLOW THE STEAMER TO RUN OUT OF

WATER AS THE COOKING AND KEEP WARM CYCLES
WILL AUTOMATICALLY STOP.

3. Place the Drip Tray over the Base/Water Reservoir.

4. Place the Steaming Bowl(s) on the Drip Tray. (See the Steaming Bowl

section for the correct order.)

5. Plug unit into wall outlet. “00” will be displayed in the Display

Window.

6. There are 6 preprogrammed cooking programs available. Please

see the chart. Choose the desired program by pressing the Program
Button. The manual setting can also be used to set a steaming cycle
between 1 and 99 minutes. To increase the time press the Manual
Button repeatedly until you reach the desired time.

7. Press the Start/Off Button. The word ‘COOK’ and a pot icon will

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appear in the Display Window when the cycle has started. The
steamer will begin to heat and the pre-set time will appear in the
Display Window and begin to countdown in minutes.

8. The Steamer will beep once, indicating that the pre-programmed

cooking time is complete. The Steamer will automatically switch
to the 60 minute Keep Warm setting. The words ‘Keep Warm’ will
appear in the Display Window. IMPORTANT: DO NOT ALLOW THE

STEAMER TO RUN OUT OF WATER AS THE COOKING AND KEEP
WARM CYCLES WILL AUTOMATICALLY STOP. (See the ‘Adding

Water During the Steaming/Keep Warm Cycle’ section).
CAUTION: The food steamer gets hot during use. Always use oven
mitts or pot holders when handling the Lid, Steaming Bowls, Rice
Bowl and Drip Tray.
CAUTION: When removing the Lid, grasp the handle and slowly lift
the Lid so that escaping steam fl ows away from your hands, arms
and face. Allow steam to escape before setting the Lid aside.

9. At any time if you wish to stop the steaming process before the end

of the elapsed time, press the Start/Off Button.

Insuffi cient Water

If the water in the Water Reservoir has completely evaporated the
cooking process or the Keep Warm cycle will automatically stop.
Unplug the food steamer. Allow to cool for approximately 15 minutes
then add more water to the Water Reservoir to continue steaming.

Adding Water During the Steaming/Keep Warm Cycle

If more than 60 minutes of steaming is required or if water is at the
minimum mark in the Water Level Window you can add water, without
removing the Steaming Bowls. Pull out the Water Refi ll Drawer located
in the Drip Tray and pour water into the tray. Do not fi ll past the MAX
mark on the Water Level Window.

PREPROGRAM Type of food

Preprogrammed Time
(in minutes)

Prawns 15
Eggs 21
Fish 23
Vegetables 25
Chicken 35
Rice (Brown) 45
Timer Manual timer setting

1 – 99 minutes