West Bend 86604CF, L5765 User Manual

Instruction Manual
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Important Safeguards...............................................................................................2
Operating Precautions..............................................................................................3
Assembling Your Steamer........................................................................................4
Cleaning Your Steamer............................................................................................ 7
Cooking Tips ............................................................................................................ 7
Steaming Guide .......................................................................................................8
Recommended Cooking Temperatures..................................................................12
Warranty.................................................................................................................13
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions and warnings.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:
Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use
instructions in this manual.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric
parts in water or other liquids.
Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
Unplug the appliance from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or if the appliance is dropped or damaged in an y manner. If you experience any problems with your appliance, unplug it immediately from the electrical outlet. For service information see warranty page.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Focus Electrics, LLC
may cause injuries.
Do not use this appliance outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electrical burner, or in a heated oven.
Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids.
To disconnect, turn unit to “OFF”, then remove plug from wall outlet.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
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 into 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.
Do not preheat the heating base.
For household use only.
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To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions and warnings.

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

Use hot pads or oven mitts if you lift or carry the electrical base, baskets or
cover when it is hot.
Be extremely cautious of steam when removing cover. Lift cover slowly,
directing steam away from you and let water drip into steamer.
Do not operate appliance while empty or without water in the reservoir.
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are availabl e and
may be used if care is exercised in their use. While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, the marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over.
Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.
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ASSEMBLING YOUR STEAMER

Cover

Rice Bowl

Separator Ring Food Basket

Drip Tray

Heating Base

USING YOUR STEAMER

Before using for the first time, wash baskets, rice bowl, drip tray, separator rings and cover using warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Wipe the surfaces of the heating base with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasive cleaning products.
Cook Time – Maximum 90 minutes cooking time and 12 hour delay cycle.
STEAMER ICONS
“OFF” “START/STOP” “STEAM” “STEAM TIME” “WARM”
The
display
when first
plugged in.
Starts and
stops the
steamer.
Indicates
the
steaming
time.
Adjust the
steaming
time up.
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Adjust the
steaming
time down.
Indicates
steamer is
in keep
warm
mode.
“SET DELAY” “SET” “HOURGLASS” “ADD WATER”
Press to set the delayed
steaming time.
Indicates the
delayed
steaming time.
Indicates how long the
timer has to count
down to 0:00
Indicates the steamer
does not have enough
water to complete the
steaming cycle.
STEAMING
1. Place the heating base on a dry, level, heat resistant surface, away from any edge. Note: As food cooks, steam will come out of appliance. To prevent possible damage, do not place steamer directly under cabinets.
2. Add cold water to the desired level or as shown in the cooking chart. Note: Never start the steamer without water or with water below the “MIN” line or above the “MAX” line.
3. Place the drip tray in the heating base. Note: The drip tray must always be used when steaming foods or cooking rice.
4. Place food items in the food baskets or rice bowl. Place the food basket on top of the drip tray making sure the drip tray and food basket are aligned properly. If you are using multiple food baskets, lay a separator ring on top of the bottom food basket and snap the second food basket in place. Make sure the separator ring is completely snapped on to the upper basket and all baskets line up properly. If using the second and third baskets repeat this procedure. If you are using the rice bowl, place the rice bowl inside any of the food baskets being used. Always place the cover on the top basket being used.
5. Plug the cord into a 120 volt, AC electric outlet only. The appliance will beep and display a cooking time of 10 minutes and the display will read “OFF.” Note: If the steamer is left idle for 5 minutes or more, the digital display will turn off. Press any button on the steamer to reactivate the display.
Pressing the “STEAM TIME” buttons will adjust the steaming time up or down between 00 and 90 minutes. Note: Hold either button down to scroll quickly. See the steaming chart for approximate cooking times.
6. When the timer is at the desired steaming time, press the “START/STOP” appear in the display to indicate steaming has begun. steaming, press the “START/STOP”
button to begin steaming. The “STEAM” icon will
To cancel
button again.
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KEEP WARM - After the steaming time has elapsed, an audible beep will sound 5 times and the “STEAM” icon will disappear. The steamer will enter a 1 hour keep warm mode indicated by a “WARM” icon and “00” in the display. During the keep warm mode, the steamer will periodically turn off and on to maintain food at serving temperature. When the keep warm mode is finished, the steamer will beep and “OFF” and “10” will appear in the display.
If you want to cancel the “WARM” cycle, press the “START/STOP” button.
DELAY COOKING
1. Follow steps 1 - 4 from the “STEAMING” directions. Note: Do not press the “START/STOP” button.
2. Press the “SET DELAY” button. The “SET” icon and 6:00 will be displayed.
3. Pressing the “STEAM TIME” buttons will adjust the delay time up or down between 00 and 12 hours. Note: Hold either button down to scroll quickly.
4. Press the “SET DELAY” button to accept the delay time. Once the button is pressed, the hourglass icon will be displayed which means the timer is counting down to 0:00. When the timer reaches 0:00, the unit will beep once and start the steaming cycle.
If you decide to change the delay time after it has been set, press the “SET DELAY” button and you will be back in “SET” mode. After changing the delay time, be sure to press “SET DELAY” again to start the timer.
If you decide to change the steam time when in the delay mode, press the “START/STOP” button and you will be back in the steam timer mode. Note: The delay timer will have to be reset after you change the steam time.
ADD WATER ALARM – when the steamer is out of water or the water level is too low to complete the steaming cycle, the steamer has a self­protection feature that will stop the steaming operation. An audible beep will sound for 50 seconds and the “ADD WATER” icon will appear in the display.
If this happens, push any button to stop the alarm. The steam time and “OFF” will appear in the display. Add cold water through the drip tray handles or remove the drip tray and add cold water directly into the heating base. Allow a few seconds for the heater to cool down. Start the steamer up again by pushing “START/STOP” button; the steamer will resume the cycle. If the steamer goes back into the alarm mode, let the steamer cool down for a longer period of time and push the “START/STOP” button again.
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CLEANING YOUR STEAMER

1. Unplug the cord from the electrical outlet. Allow the steamer and all accessories to cool completely before cleaning. Note: Never immerse the heating base, cord or plug in water or in a dishwasher.
2. Wash the food baskets, rice bowl, drip tray, separator rings and cover using warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. These parts may also be cleaned in a dishwasher, top rack only. Note: Do not use the heat setting to dry.
3. Clean the inside and outside of the heating base with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Note: Do not use abrasive cleaning products.
4. Mineral deposits may build up on the steamer heater over time. When you see a white coating on the heater, perform the following steps to descale and extend the life of your steamer.

1. Fill the heating base with two cups of vinegar and one cup of cold water.

2. Put the drip tray in place, set the timer for twenty minutes and press
“START/STOP” to begin steaming.
3. When the steamer turns off, let it cool completely and rinse the water
reservoir with cold water being careful not to get water on the outside or bottom of the heating base.
4. Dry thoroughly.
STORAGE – Your steamer’s food baskets nest for easy storage. Remove the separation rings between the baskets and place baskets inside one another.

COOKING TIPS

Altitude and water type affect the temperature at which water boils which affects cooking time. As you cook with this appliance, adapt times and measurements to your own personal tastes.
Cut food into uniform pieces and arrange evenly in food baskets for even cooking.
Do not thaw frozen vegetables before steaming. Stir halfway through the steaming time for best results.
Items will continue to cook slightly during the “Warm” mode, so adjust accordingly.
Do not pack food into the baskets as this limits the flow of steam.
If steaming items for more than 60 minutes, you may have to add water during
the steaming cycle.
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STEAMING GUIDE

These steaming times are for the bottom basket filled to the capacity listed in the chart. Items will cook faster in the bottom basket. If you are cooking with multiple baskets, or putting more food into the baskets than suggested, you may have to add extra steaming time. The water level does not have to be precise. The following levels are suggested to provide enough water for the recommended steaming times.
Note: The drip tray must always be used.
Fresh
Vegetables
Artichokes,
whole
Asparagus,
spears Beans,
green/wax
Beets 1 lb. 24-28 Middle
Broccoli,
spears
Brussels
Sprouts
Cabbage 1 head 23-27
Carrots,
sliced or
whole
Cauliflower 1 lb. 16-20 Middle Place evenly in basket.
Celery 1 lb. 17-21 Middle Cut into ¼ inch pieces.
Corn on the
Cob
Mushrooms,
whole
Amount
4 whole. 30-34 MAX
1 lb. 13-17 Middle Place evenly in basket.
1 lb. 16-20 Middle Place evenly in basket.
1 lb. 16-20 Middle Place evenly in basket.
1 lb. 20-24
1 lb. 25-29
Up to 6
ears per
basket
1 lb. 11-15 Middle Place evenly in basket.
Approximate
Time (minutes)
28-32 MAX
Water
Level
Between
Middle
and MAX
Between
Middle
and MAX
Between
Middle
and MAX
Preparation
Trim stem; remove
loose outer leaves, cut
1 inch off top.
Cut and place evenly
in basket.
Remove outer leaves
and place evenly in
basket.
Cut whole head into 8
equal pieces.
Place evenly in basket.
Remove husk. Place
evenly in basket.
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Fresh
Vegetables
Okra 1 lb. 18-22 Middle Place evenly in basket.
Onions,
quartered
Parsnips 1 lb. 10-14 Middle Place evenly in basket.
Peas in pod 1 lb. 12-16 Middle Place evenly in basket.
Peppers,
green or red
Potatoes, red,
baking or
sweet
Potatoes,
whole
Rutabaga 1 lb. 28-32
Spinach 1 lb. 10-14 Middle Place evenly in basket. Squash,
Summer,
Yellow,
Zucchini
Turnips 1 lb. 20-24 Middle
Frozen Vegetables
All – Corn,
Carrots,
Green Beans,
Broccoli,
Peas, Brussel
Sprouts
Vegetables in
sauce
Amount
1 lb. 12-16 Middle Place evenly in basket.
1 lb. 12-16 Middle Place evenly in basket.
1 lb. 38-42 MAX
6 potatoes 50-54 MAX
1 lb. 14-18 Middle Cut into ¼ inch pieces.
1 lb. 16-20 Middle
1 lb. 16-20 Middle
Approximate
Time (minutes)
Water
Level
Between
Middle
and MAX
Preparation
Cut in half and place
cut side down or cut in
¼ inch slices.
Pierce skin with fork
several times and place
evenly in basket.
Dice and place evenly
in basket.
Slice and place evenly
in basket.
Place evenly in basket.
Stir halfway through
steaming cycle.
Put in rice bowl with
recommended water
stated on package.
Mix halfway through
steaming cycle.
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Rice/Grains/
Pasta
White, 1 cup dry 33-37 MAX
Brown, 1 cup dry 40-44 MAX
Barley 1 cup dry 40-44 MAX
Pasta 1 cup dry 38-42 MAX
Eggs
Hard Boiled Up to 12 16-20 Middle Place evenly in basket.
Soft Boiled Up to 12 8-10 Middle Place evenly in basket.
Seafood and Fish
Clams, Fresh
in shell
Crab legs,
claws
(cooked)
Lobster tails
(uncooked)
Mussels, in
shell
Oysters, in
shell
Scallops,
thawed
Amount
1 lb. 12-16 Middle
1 lb. 15-19 Middle Steam until hot.
1 lb. 18-22 Middle
1 lb. 16-20 Middle
1 lb. 13-17 Middle
1 lb. 13-17 Middle
Approximate
Time (minutes)
Water
Level
Preparation
Mix 1 cup rice with 1½
cups water and desired
seasoning in rice bowl.
Mix 1 cup rice with 1½
cups water and desired
seasoning in rice bowl.
Mix 1 cup barley with
1½ cups water in rice
bowl.
Mix 1 cup pasta with
1½ cups water in rice
bowl.
Clean, soak shells.
Cook until shells are
open.
Remove underside of shell. Place in steam
basket shell side down.
Steam until flesh is
opaque and shell is
reddish in color.
Clean shells. Cook
until shells are open
and flesh turns tannish
in color.
Clean shell. Cook until
shells are opened and
juices bubble.
Rinse scallops. Steam
until opaque in color.
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Seafood and
Fish
Shrimp, in
shell frozen
Shrimp in
shell, thawed
Fish Fillets 1 lb. 18-22 Middle
Fish Steaks 3 lbs. 23-27 Middle
Poached fish
in rice bowl
Other Foods
Beans
Oatmeal 1 cup dry 8-12 Middle
Dinner Rolls Up to 6 2-4 Middle
Tortillas, soft Up to 6 2-4 Middle
Leftovers 1-2 cups 11-15 Middle
Amount
1 lb. 13-17 Middle
1 lb. 10-14 Middle
1 lb. 22-26 Middle
1 cup dry
beans
Approximate
Time (minutes)
60-120
depending on
type of bean
Water
Level
Max (you
may need
to add
water
during the
cooking
cycle)
Preparation
Place evenly in
basket. Cook until
shrimp is opaque in
color.
Place evenly in
basket. Cook until
shrimp is opaque in
color.
Season and place evenly in basket –
cook until fish flakes
easily.
Season and place evenly in basket –
cook until fish flakes
easily.
Place in rice bowl with
desired seasoning and butter. Cover
rice bowl with foil.
Mix 1 cup beans with 1½ cups water in rice bowl – cook until soft.
Mix 1 cup oatmeal
with 1¾ cups water in
rice bowl.
Place evenly in
basket.
Place evenly in
basket.
Place in rice bowl and
cover with foil until
warm.
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Meat - Amount
When cooking meats always check the internal temperatures with a meat thermometer. Make sure meat is thoroughly cooked to required temperatur e before consuming. See recommended cooking temperatures on the following chart.
Chicken
Breast,
boneless
Chicken
Breast, split
with bone Drumstick
and Thighs
with bone
Hot Dogs Up to 24 8-12 Middle Pierce skin and place
Precooked
Sausage
1 lb. 20-24 Between
1 lb. 39-44 Max Place flesh side
1 lb. 30-34 Max Steam until juices run
Up to 12 10-14 Middle Pierce skin and place
Approximate
Time (minutes)
Water Level Preparation
Steam until juices run
Middle
and Max
clear.
down, steam until
juices run clear.
clear.
evenly in basket.
evenly in basket.

RECOMMENDED COOKING TEMPERATURES

Food Type
Beef, Veal, Lamb, Pork Ground 160°F (71°C)
Beef Veal, Lamb
Beef, Veal, Lamb
Beef, Veal, Lamb
Chicken, Turkey Ground 165°F (74°C)
Whole Poultry All Types 180°F (82°C)
Poultry Breasts, Roasts 170°F (77°C) Fresh Pork Medium 160°F (71°C) Fresh Pork Well Done 170°F (77°C)
Ham Cooking Required 160°F (71°C) Ham Fully Cooked 140°F (60°C)
Egg Dishes All Types 160°F (71°C)
Stuffing In Bird 165°F (74°C)
Leftovers All Types 165°F (74°C)
Roasts Legs, Chops –
Medium Rare
Roasts Legs, Chops –
Medium
Roasts Legs, Chops –
Well Done
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Minimum Internal
Temperature
145°F (63°C)
160°F (71°C)
170°F (77°C)
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