Toastmaster TMFS4401 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Model No. TMFS4401

Toastmaster

3-TIER FOOD STEAMER

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, turn the Timer Control Dial to the OFF position (0), 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

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 Owner’s 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 Basket 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 place the Steam Ring into position around the Heating 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 holes during cooking.

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

face away from steam holes in the Lid. Use protective oven mitts to remove Steamer Baskets 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 a 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 FIRST (1) Steamer Basket is securely sitting in

steaming position — over the Drip Tray, on the Steamer Base.

Make sure the bottom of every stacked Steamer Basket sits securely in the grooves along the top rim of the Steamer Basket below it, and that the food is contained and evenly distributed within each Basket. Make sure the Lid is properly affixed before turning the Timer Control Dial to begin steaming.

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 counter top or table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC coasters or place mats between the appliance and the finish of the counter top or table top.

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.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Toastmaster®TMFS4401 3-Tier Food Steamer. Never boil another vegetable! Steaming helps preserve vitamins and mineral content, color, and flavor, without using fat. The 60-minute timer allows you to prepare foods effortlessly.

Steaming fish produces delicate, moist and tasty results. The three (3) Steamer Baskets with removable Inserts, allow you to create entire meals in one easy-to-use and easy-to-clean, versatile Food Steamer. Use the Rice Cooking Bowl to steam rice perfectly every time.

Be creative: steam eggs, fresh fish, clams, mussels, fresh or frozen vegetables, hot dogs, sausages, dumplings, leftovers and more!

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

TOASTMASTER

PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATIONS

3-TIER STEAMER

5. THIRD (3) Basket

6. SECOND (2) Basket

7. FIRST (1) Basket

8. 8.

10.

11.

12.

13. 14.

1. Lid (P/N 22758)

2. Steam Holes

3. Rice Cooking Bowl (P/N 22759)

4. Steamer Basket Handle

5. THIRD (3) Steamer Basket

(P/N 22763)

6. SECOND (2) Steamer Basket

(P/N 22762)

7. FIRST (1) Steamer Basket

(P/N 22761)

8. Water Fill Hole

15.

9. Drip Tray (P/N 22760W)

10. Removable Steam Ring (P/N 22764)

11. Water Level Lens

12. Polarized Plug

13. Steamer Base

14. Indicator Light

15. Timer Control Dial

16. Cord Storage on bottom (not shown)

17. Heating Element

18. Removable Steamer Basket Inserts (P/N 22765)

Removable Steamer

Basket Insert

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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

IMPORTANT: Never place Lid, Rice Cooking Bowl, Steamer

Baskets or Drip Tray on a hot stove or in a microwave.

Before using your 3-Tier Food 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.

2. Before steaming foods, clean Lid, Rice Cooking Bowl, Steamer Baskets, Inserts and Drip Tray in mild dishwashing detergent. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

CAUTION: Do not immerse cord, plug, or Steamer Base with

Heating 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 Baskets when checking cooking progress.

REMOVABLE STEAMER BASKET INSERT ASSEMBLY

There are 3 Steamer Baskets and 3 interchangeable Removable Steamer Basket Inserts.

1. To assemble, place a Steamer Basket flat onto the counter top. All Steamer Basket Inserts have 6 special cups to hold eggs in position. The Insert must be flipped so the cups are facing upwards to hold eggs (in the shell) in place. Add Insert centered into the bottom of the Basket.

2. Slide one of the Insert’s Tabs under the Base Tab at the bottom of the Basket. With one side in position, now lock the opposite side of the Insert into the Base.

3. Grasp the Basket with one hand. With the your second hand, press the Insert’s Indented Tab and use the first hand to gently pull the wall of the Basket out slightly, just until the second Indented Tab falls securely under the Base Tab (see Figure 2).

Indented Tab

Base Tabs

Figure 2

STEAMER BASKET CONFIGURATIONS

Figure 3 Use the FIRST (1)

Basket with the Steamer Basket Insert and Lid.

Figure 4 Dual Baskets. Use

FIRST (1) and SECOND (2) Baskets with Inserts and Lid.

Figure 5 Use FIRST (1), SECOND (2)

and THIRD (3) Steamer Baskets with Inserts and Lid.

Figure 7 Use FIRST (1) Basket with

Insert, add the SECOND (2) Basket with NO Insert. Add THIRD (3) Basket with Insert.

Figure 6 Use the FIRST (1) Basket

with the Steamer Basket Insert. Add the SECOND (2) Basket with NO Insert to create a Deep Steamer Basket for artichokes or cauliflower head.

NOTE: Removable Inserts allow

you to stack 2 Steamer Baskets together for larger, deeper foods (see Figure 6). If you

would like to steam another tier, you may add the THIRD (3) Steamer Basket. (See Figure 7)

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