Rival CKRVSTLM21 - OPERATING YOUR FOOD STEAMER; Using Steaming Bowls; Timer and Instant Steam; CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

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HOW TO CLEAN YOUR FOOD STEAMER
• Unplugcordfromoutlet.Beforecleaning,allowSteamertocool.
• NeverimmersetheBase,CordorPluginwater.
• Emptythedriptrayandthewaterreservoir.
• Washlid,steamingbowlanddriptrayinhot,soapywater.
Rinse and dry all parts, or wash on top rack of dishwasher.
• Cleanreservoirwithsoapywaterthenwipewithdampcloth.
• Donotuseabrasivecleaners
• Thelowersteamingbowlcanbestoredinsidetheupper
steaming bowl with the lid on top.
• Inhardwaterareas,thescalemaybuildupontheheating
element. If scale is allowed to accumulate, the steam could turn
off before the food is cooked. So, after 7-10 uses, pour 3 cups
clear vinegar into the water reservoir then fill with water up to
the“MAX”level.Donotplacelid,steamingbowlanddriptray
in this procedure.
HOW TO USE YOUR FOOD STEAMER
TIMER SETTING (MAXIMUM 60 MINUTES)
Set the timer to the recommended cooking time (experiment with
adjusting steam times to achieve your desired results). The light
turns on and steam will begin to generate. The light will turn off
when cooking is completed and the timer will give a signal bell.
INSTANT STEAM FUNCTION
Included is a removable heating element sleeve.
Whenthissleeveisplacedaroundtheheating
element, unit will automatically produce steam in
35 seconds. Do not operate the steamer without
the heating element sleeve.
PLEASE NOTE: The heating element sleeve may be removed to
allow cleaning of the heating element. On the heating element
sleeve, there is a small indentation (cut) which should face
downward when replaced on the heating element.
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TO USE UPPER OR LOWER STEAMING BOWL
(Step 3) Place vegetable, seafood or other foods without sauce
or liquid into the steaming bowl. Arrange food in center of bowl.
Try not to block steam vents.
FOR DOUBLE TIER STEAMER
Place the largest piece of food with longest cooking time in the
lower steaming bowl. Place lower bowl on top of drip tray and
base. Place the upper steaming bowl on top of the base unit, or
you can place upper steaming bowl directly on top of the lower
steaming bowl.
Cooking times are estimates and depend on the quantity, size,
required degree of cooking and temperature of food. Consider all
the cooking time given in the following guide as suggested times
for double tier steamer.
Whenhandlingandremovinghotcomponents,usePOTHOLDERS
to avoid burns from hot steam.
HOW TO USE YOUR FOOD STEAMER
Upper or Lower
Steaming Bowls
Multi-Tiered Steaming
Step 3