Toastess TVS347 User Manual

STAINLESS STEEL

FOOD STEAMER
& RICE COOKER

Instruction Booklet

Model: TVS347

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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.

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.

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 Toastess for examination, repair or adjustment.
See “Warranty” section.

7. The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by Toastess
may cause hazards.

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 liquids.

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

13. This appliance is for Household Use Only.

DO NOT use appliance for other

than its intended use.

14.

DO NOT leave unit unattended while in use.

15. CAUTION: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use.
Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires
or other damage to persons or property.

16. This appliance generates steam –

DO NOT operate uncovered.

17. Use oven mitts or potholders when removing Cover during operation.

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

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HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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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 will fit in 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 modify the plug in any way.

DESCRIPTION OF PARTS

1. Cover

2. Steaming Bowl Partitions (3)

3. Small Steaming Bowl #1 (3.4 litre/quart capacity)

4. Medium Steaming Bowl #2 (3.6 litre/quart capacity)

5. Large Steaming Bowl #3 (3.8 litre/quart capacity)

6. Bowl Separator Rings

7. Drip Tray

8. Water Refill

9. Base/Water Reservoir

10. Heating Element

11. Control Panel
a) Water Level Window
b) Display Window
c) Indicator Light
d) Program Button
e) ’+’ Button
f) ‘-‘ Button
g) Start/Off Button

12. Rice Bowl

BEFORE FIRST USE

Wash the Cover, Steaming Bowls, Rice Bowl, Partitions, Bowl Separators,
Removable Ring 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.

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HOW TO USE

Steaming Bowls

The Steaming Bowls can be used in different ways:

Single level (one bowl):

a. Use Steaming Bowl #1.
b. Place food in Steaming Bowl.
c. Place on the Drip Tray.
d. Cover.

Single level (2 or 3 bowls) for larger items (eg. Corn on the cob),
a. Place the Small Steaming Bowl #1 on the Drip Tray.
b. Place one of the Bowl Separator Rings on top of Bowl #1.
c. Remove the Steaming Bowl Partition from the Medium Steaming Bowl #2.
d. Place Steaming Bowl #2 on top of the Small Steaming Bowl #1. NOTE: If you

require additional height, add the second Bowl Separator Ring on Steaming
Bowl #2. Remove the Steaming Bowl Partition from Steaming Bowl #3 and

place Steaming Bowl #3 on top of Steaming Bowl #2.
e. Cover.
NOTE: To remove the Partition, place the Steaming Bowl upside down on
a flat surface. Gently push the long side of the Steaming Bowl outward
and the Partition will fall out.

Multiple level (2 or 3 bowls)

a. Place food in Steaming Bowls. NOTE: The items that need the longest steaming

time should be placed in the Small Steaming Bowl #1.
b. Place the Bowl Separator Ring over Steaming Bowl #1and place the Medium

Steaming Bowl on top of the Steaming Bowl #1.
c. If you want to use a third level add the Bowl Separator Ring and Steaming

Bowl #3.
d. Cover.

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How to Steam

1. Place 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). Any excess water can be emptied out at the end of
the steaming cycle. If more than 60 minutes of steaming is required and water
is not visible in the Water Level Window you can add water, without removing
the Steaming Bowls, by pouring through the openings in the Handles on either
side of the Drip Tray. DO NOT fill past the MAX mark on the Water Level
Window. NOTE: The maximum amount of water is 1.1 litre/quart.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT add salt, pepper, seasonings, etc. or liquids other than
water to the Base.

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

4. Place the Steaming Bowl(s) on the Drip Tray. NOTE: Steaming Bowl #1 must

be used on the bottom level, Steaming Bowl #2 in the middle and Steaming
Bowl #3 on the top level.

5. Plug unit into wall outlet. “00.00” will be displayed in the Display Window.

6. There are 8 cooking programs available. Please see the chart on page 6.

Choose the desired program number by pressing the ‘+’ or ‘-‘ Buttons.
Press the Start/Off Button. The pre-set time will be illuminated in the Display
Window and begin to countdown. The Indicator Light will be illuminated.

7. When the cooking time is completed ’00:00’ will be displayed in the Display

Window and Steamer will beep 4 times indicating that the pre-programmed
cooking time is complete.

8. To use the manual time setting, press the ‘-‘ Button and 8 will appear in the

Display Window. Press the Start/Stop Button and the left digit will be flashing.
Press the ‘+’ sign to set the time in increments of 10 minutes or press the ‘-‘
Button and the right hand digit will be flashing. Press the ‘+’ Button to
increase the time in one minute increments. Press the Start/Off Button and
the Indicator Light will illuminate and the time will begin to count down.
NOTE: The maximum amount of time that can be set is 60 minutes.

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