Toastess TVS682 User Manual

STAINLESS STEEL

FOOD STEAMER
& RICE COOKER

Instruction Booklet

Model: TVS682

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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 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.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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GROUNDED PLUG

To reduce the risk of electric shock this appliance has a grounded plug (2 blades
and 1 pin). If the plug does not fit fully into the electrical outlet contact a
qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way or use an adaptor.

DESCRIPTION OF PARTS

1. Cover

2. Rice Bowl

3. Steaming Bowls

4. Stainless Steel Steaming Tray (top & middle)

5. Stainless Steel Steaming Tray (bottom - small)

6. Drip Tray

7. Base/Water Reservoir

8. Control Panel
a) On/Off Button
b) Program Button
c) Cooking Time
d) Timer
e) Power Indicator Light
f) Display Window
g) Water Level Window

NOTE: 1 Steaming Tray is smaller than the other 2 (which are identical in size). The
smallest Steaming Tray should always be used on the Bottom level of the Food
Steamer right above the Drip Tray.
The Steaming Bowls are all identical in size and have a capacity of 4litres/quarts
per layer.

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BEFORE FIRST USE

Wash the Cover, Steaming Bowls, Rice Bowl, Steaming Trays, 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 can be used in different ways:

Single level (one bowl):

a. Use 1 each Steaming Bowl and Steaming Tray
b. Place food on Steaming Tray
c. Place Steaming Bowl over food
d. Place Steaming Tray with Steaming Bowl on the Drip Tray
e. Cover

Multiple level (2 or 3 bowls):
a. Place food on Steaming Trays NOTE: The items that need the longest

steaming time should be placed on the bottom level of the food steamer

b. Place the Steaming Bowls over food
c. Gently place one Steaming Tray with Steaming Bowl on the Drip tray and

place the second Steaming Tray over the top of the first Steaming Bowl

d. If you want to use the third level, repeat process above and place over the top

of the second Steaming Bowl

e. Cover

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 1.2 litre/quart.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT add salt, pepper, seasonings, etc. or liquids other
than water to the Base.

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

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

5. Plug unit into wall outlet. “0:00” will be displayed in the Display Window and
the Power Indicator light will be illuminated in green.

6. There are 5 cooking programs available. Please see the chart below. Choose
the desired program by pressing the Program Button.

NOTE:

You can increase the cook time up to 60 minutes in each program by pressing
the Cooking Time Button, but you cannot reduce the preset cooking time
shown under the following programs Rice, Fish, Poultry and Vegetable.

Cooking Program Egg, allows you to manually select the cooking time from
0 to 59 minutes. If you continue to push the Cooking Time Button past 59
minutes, the countdown will start again from 0 minutes.

7. Press the On/Off Button. The Power Indicator Light will change from green to
red. The steamer will begin to heat and the pre-set time will appear in the
Display Window and begin to countdown in minutes.

8. When cooking is completed the original cook time selected with will be
displayed in the Display Window and Steamer will beep once indicating that
the pre-programmed cooking time is complete. The Power Indicator Light will
change to green again.

CAUTION: The food steamer gets hot during use. Always use oven mitts
or pot holders when handling the Lid, Steaming Bowls, Steam Trays, Rice
Bowl and Drip Tray.

CAUTION: When removing the Lid, grasp the handle and slowly lift the side
that is away from you to allow steam to escape before setting the Lid aside. To
avoid burns, always hold the Lid so that escaping steam flows away from your
hands, arms and face.

9. At any time if you wish to stop the steaming process before the end of the
elapsed time, press and hold the On/Off button. The unit will beep and the
Power Indicator Light will change to green.

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