Euro-Pro THREE-TIER KS315 - Manual (Page 3)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR THREE-TIER FOOD STEAMER
Technical Specifications
Voltage: 120V., 60Hz.
Power: 1000 Watts
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1. Steamer Lid
2. Rice Bowl
3. Steaming Baskets (x3)
4. Stacking Rings (x2)
5. Drip Pan
6. Steamer Base 7. 60-Minute Timer
8. Power "On" Light
9. Water Level Indicator
10. Water Reservoir
11. Easy Fill Spout
Illustrations may differ from actual product.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Warning: The steamer base should
never be immersed in water.
Caution: Make sure that the steamer
base is unplugged from power source
before attaching or removing any
accessory.
Important: Do NOT operate the appliance
with the water reservoir empty as it could
damage the appliance.
Before Using the Food Steamer
• Remove the appliance from its packaging
and unpack all the accessories.
• Wash the steamer lid, rice bowl, steaming
baskets and the drip pan with warm,
soapy water. You can wash these parts is
a dishwasher but ONLY on the top rack.
Rinse and dry well. all parts should be dry
before mounting on the steamer base.
• Wipe the steamer base with a damp cloth.
Do NOT immerse in water.
Using the Food Steamer
Your food steamer comes equipped with
three steamer baskets. You may use just
one at a time or all three together.
• The steamer baskets can be assembled
in any order on the steamer base.
• After filling the water reservoir with water
and placing the drip pan on the steamer
base, place the first steamer basket on
the drip pan. Place the food that you wish
to be steamed in the steamer basket. We
recommend that you place the largest
pieces of food that take the longest to
cook on the lower basket. Also, the food
will steam more evenly if there is only one
layer of food.
• If you wish to use more than one steamer
basket, attach one of the stacking rings
on the bottom of the second steamer
basket making sure that it snaps in place.
• If you wish to use the third steaming
basket also, attach the second stacking
ring on the bottom of the third steaming
basket on place over the second steaming
basket.
• If you do not wish to use more than one
steaming basket, place the steamer lid on
the steaming basket.
• Plug the appliance into an electrical outlet.
• Turn the timer to the desired cooking time.
The maximum cooking time on the timer
is 60 minutes. The unit will start steaming
after approximately 6 minutes.
Condensation during steaming is normal.
• The Power ON Light will come when the
timer is set.
• When the cooking time is up, the timer
will ring and the light will go off.
• Use ONLY steaming accessories supplied
with this unit.
Assembling the Food Steamer
• Place the steamer base on a flat, stable
heat resistant surface, away from any
objects or cabinets that could be
damaged by steam. Do not place on a
dining room table or table cloth as the
heat might damage the surface.
• Pour 6 cups (1.5 L.) of cold water into the
water reservoir. Do NOT overfill. (Fig. 1)
• Place the drip pan on the steamer base
and ensure that it is level. (Fig. 2)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Caution: Never put any seasonings or
liquids other than water into the water
reservoir.
Using the Rice Bowl
• Place one of the steamer baskets on
the steamer base.
• Place 1 cup (250 ml) of rice and 10 oz
(300 ml) of water in the rice bowl.
• Place the rice bowl on the steamer
basket and cover the steamer.
• Set timer for approximately 32 minutes,
depending on your taste.
Caution: Always lift steamer lid away
from you to prevent scalding. Always
use oven mitts or potholders when
removing the steamer lid or steaming
baskets from the appliance.