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Black & Decker HS800 Use And Care Book Manual

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LEASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO
Flavor Scenter
Handy Steamer
Food/Rice Cooker
Vaporizadora/Arrocera
Étuveuse à rehausseuse de saveurs
SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK
CONSERVER CE GUIDE D'ENTRETIEN ET D'UTILISATION
(English, see page 2)
(Español, consulte la pagína 12)
U.S.A./CANADA 1-800-231-9786
MEXICO 9-1-800-50833
http://www.householdproductsinc.com
MODEL/MODELO/MODÈLE HS800
™
(Français, à la page 22)
QUESTIONS?
PREGUNTAS?
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  • How do I use the Black & Decker HS800 rice cooker?

    To use the rice cooker, first fill the Water Reservoir with cold tap water to the appropriate fill line. When cooking in the Rice Bowl, add rice, herbs, seasonings, and water directly to the Bowl, then fill the water Reservoir to the appropriate line. Place the Steaming Bowl onto the Base and place the Rice Bowl with contents into the Steaming Bowl. Plug in the unit and set the Timer for the desired cooking time. The unit will automatically shut off when the time is up and the cooking Light goes out.

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  • Can I cook brown rice in the Black & Decker HS800 rice cooker, and how?

    Yes, you can cook brown rice. For 1/2 cup of regular, long, or short grain brown rice, add 2/3 cup of water to the Rice Bowl and fill the Water Fill Line in Base to the "Hi" line. The approximate cooking time is 42-44 minutes. For 1 cup of brown rice, add 1 1/2 cups of water and set the Water Fill Line in Base to "Hi", cooking for 50-52 minutes. For 1 1/2 cups of brown rice, add 1 3/4 cups of water and set the Water Fill Line in Base to "Hi", cooking for 61-63 minutes. Always check doneness and consistency at the minimum time and stir as needed.


    For more information, see page 10 of the manual.
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  • What is the recommended water to rice ratio for the Black & Decker HS800?

    The recommended water to rice ratios vary by rice type and quantity:

    • For 1/2 cup of Brown Rice, use 2/3 cup of water.
    • For 1 cup of Brown Rice, use 1 1/2 cups of water.
    • For 1 1/2 cups of Brown Rice, use 1 3/4 cups of water.
    • For 1/2 cup of White Rice, use 3/4 cup of water.
    • For 1 cup of White Rice, use 1 1/2 cups of water.
    • For 1 1/2 cups of White Rice, use 1 3/4 cups of water.
    • For 1/2 cup of Parboiled White Rice, use 1 cup of water.
    • For 1 cup of Parboiled White Rice, use 1 3/4 cups of water.
    • For 1 1/2 cups of Parboiled White Rice, use 2 cups of water.

    For more information, see page 10 of the manual.
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  • What is the best way to clean the Black & Decker HS800 rice cooker?

    First, unplug the unit and allow the Steamer to cool before washing.

    • Bowls, Cover, and Drip Tray: Wash in hot, sudsy water. Rinse and dry all parts. They may also be washed in a dishwasher.
    • Water Reservoir (Interior of Base): Pour hot, sudsy water into the Water Reservoir. Use a non-abrasive plastic brush or mesh pad to clean the interior. Rinse with clean, hot water.
    • Special Care for Heater Element: After the heater surface may discolor, do not cover the Base with any Steamer parts while cleaning. To clean, pour vinegar into the Base to the “Hi” fill line, plug the unit in, and turn the Timer ON for approximately 20 minutes. Do not allow the solution to boil over or spill onto exterior surfaces. When the bell sounds and the cooking Light goes out, unplug, pour out the vinegar solution, and use a non-abrasive brush to scrub the Heater Element. Rinse with fresh water.
    • Exterior of Base: Wipe the Base and cord with a damp cloth, then dry thoroughly. Never immerse the Base in liquid or place it in a dishwasher. Do not use bleach, abrasive pads, or abrasive cleaners to clean any part of the Steamer.

    For more information, see page 5 of the manual.
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  • How long does it take for the Black & Decker HS800 to cook white rice?

    The cooking time for white rice depends on the quantity:

    • For 1/2 cup of White Rice, it takes approximately 29-32 minutes.
    • For 1 cup of White Rice, it takes approximately 37-41 minutes.
    • For 1 1/2 cups of White Rice, it takes approximately 41-45 minutes.

    For more information, see page 10 of the manual.
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  • What is the maximum capacity of the Black & Decker HS800 rice cooker?

    The maximum capacity for cooking rice is 1 1/2 cups of Brown Rice, yielding about 4 1/2 cups, or 1 1/2 cups of White Rice, yielding about 4 1/2 cups, or 1 1/2 cups of Parboiled White Rice, yielding about 5 cups.


    For more information, see page 10 of the manual.
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  • What accessories are included with the Black & Decker HS800 rice cooker?

    The Black & Decker HS800 includes the following parts:

    • Cover with Tabs
    • Rice Bowl
    • Steaming Bowl
    • Drip Tray
    • Steaming Guide (on back of unit)
    • Base
    • Light
    • Timer
    • Flavor Scenter Screen
    • Water Reservoir with Fill Marks
    • Heater Element

    For more information, see page 3 of the manual.
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  • Page 1 CONSERVER CE GUIDE D’ENTRETIEN ET D’UTILISATION Flavor Scenter ™ Handy Steamer Food/Rice Cooker (English, see page 2) Vaporizadora/Arrocera (Español, consulte la pagína 12) Étuveuse à rehausseuse de saveurs (Français, à la page 22) U.S.A./CANADA 1-800-231-9786 QUESTIONS? MEXICO 9-1-800-50833 PREGUNTAS? http://www.householdproductsinc.com MODEL/MODELO/MODÈLE HS800...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: I Read all instructions. I Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use pot holders when removing cover or handling hot containers to avoid steam burns. I To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or base unit in water or other liquid.

  • Page 3: Cooking In The Steaming Bowl

    1. Cover with Tabs 2. Rice Bowl 3. Steaming Bowl 4. Drip Tray 5. Steaming Guide (on back of unit) 6. Base 7. Light 8. Timer 9. Flavor Scenter Screen 10. Water Reservoir with Fill Marks 11. Heater Element POLARIZED This appliance has a polarized plug—one blade is wider than the PLUG other.
  • Page 4 2. Hold the Drip Tray by the handle and place Drip Tray it into the Base. (Figure A) 3. Place herbs in the Flavor Scenter Screen for added flavor. (Figure B) (See “Flavor Scenter Tips”). You may use the Drip Tray without adding herbs to the Flavor Scenter if you prefer.

  • Page 5: Flavor Scenter Tips

    8. The Rice Bowl can also be used for cooking vegetables or other foods with sauces, poaching chicken or fish in liquids, or reheating foods like casseroles. 9. Use pot holders, when lifting the Steaming Bowl, Drip Tray, or Rice Bowl by its handles after steaming.

  • Page 6: Steaming Table

    STEAMING NOTE: Suggested steaming times will vary depending on desired doneness and quantity used; lengthen/shorten cooking times to suit GUIDE your taste. The times suggested are total cooking times, starting when the Timer is turned ON. FRESH VEGETABLES Weight for vegetables in the Guide is before they are trimmed, peeled, or cleaned. Cut pieces evenly.

  • Page 7: Frozen Vegetables

    Suggested Flavorings for Weight/or Water Flavor Scenter Approx. Fresh Number Fill Line (use 1/2 -1 tsp. Time Tips and Vegetables Pieces in Base dried herbs/spices) (minutes) Comments Cauliflower Medium rosemary 16-18 Trim; remove core. – whole head size (about basil Center in Steaming Bowl.
  • Page 8 Suggested Flavorings for Weight/or Water Flavor Scenter Approx. Frozen Number Fill Line (use 1/2 -1 tsp. Time Tips and Vegetables Pieces in Base dried herbs/spices) (minutes) Comments Beans, 1 bag caraway seed 12-13 Stir after 10 mins. – Green/wax (16 ozs.) dill seed cut or whole 450 g savory...
  • Page 9 Suggested Flavorings for Type of Weight/or Water Flavor Scenter Approx. Seafood, Number Fill Line (use 1-3 tsp. Time Tips and Fish Pieces in Base dried herbs/spices) (minutes) Comments Fish Fillets 1/2 lb./.23 kg dry mustard Spray bottom of Steaming Bowl (Fresh, or (1/4”...
  • Page 10 RICE Use a measuring cup to measure the rice and water that are combined in the Rice Bowl. Check doneness and consistency of rice at minimum time specified and stir. For flavored rice, use beef, chicken, or vegetable broth instead of the suggested amount of water that is combined with rice.

  • Page 11: Need Help

    Need Help? SERVICE Service, if necessary, must be performed by a Black & Decker Company-Owned or Authorized Household Appliance Service Center. OR REPAIR The Service Center nearest you can be found in the yellow pages of your phone book under “Appliances-Small-Repairing.” If mailing or shipping your Can Opener, pack it carefully in any sturdy carton with enough material to prevent damage.

  • Page 12: Instrucciones De Seguridad

    INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Cuando se usan aparatos electrónicos, para reducir el riesgo de incendio, choque eléctrico, y/o lesiones personales, deben tomarse algunas precauciones incluyendo las siguientes: I Por favor lea todas las instrucciones. I No toque las superficies calientes; use las agarraderas o las perillas. Para evitar las quemaduras de vapor, utilice agarraderas de cocina para retirar la tapa o cuando toque recipientes calientes.

  • Page 13: Cómo Usar

    1. Tapa con guías 2. Arrocera 3. Recipiente vaporizador 4. Colector de jugos 5. Guía para vaporizar (detrás de la unidad) 6. Base 7. Luz 8. Control de tiempo 9. Infusor para el sabor 10. Depósito con niveles para el agua 11.
  • Page 14 2. Sujete el colector por la asa y colóquelo Colector de jugos sobre la base. (Ilus. A) 3. Coloque las hierbas o las especies dentro del infusor para acentuar el sabor. (Ilus. B) (consulte “Consejos para usar el infusor”). Si no lo desea, no es necesario agregar hierbas al infusor.

  • Page 15: Cuidado Y Limpieza

    8. La arrocera también puede ser utilizada para cocinar vegetales u otros alimentos con salsas, para guisar pollo o pescado con caldo, o para recalentar alimentos ya prepara- dos como las cacerolas. 9. Después de vaporizar, sujete siempre con agarraderas el recipiente vaporizador, el colector y la arrocera.

  • Page 16: Guía Para Vaporizar

    GUÍA PARA NOTA: El tiempo para vaporizar puede variar de acuerdo con su VAPORIZAR gusto y con las cantidades. La cantidad de tiempo sugerida a con- tinuación ha sido estimada desde el momento que se ajusta el con- trol de tiempo a la posición para comenzar (ON). VEGETALES FRESCOS El peso que se ha especificado en la guía, es el de los vegetales antes de haber sido lavados, pelados o cortados.
  • Page 17 Sugerencias de sabores para el infusor Tiempo Vegetales (use de 1/2 a 1 cdta. (apr. en frescos Peso/cantidad Nivel del agua hierbas/especies secas) minutos) Consejos Coliflor Mediana de Bajo romero 16-18 Recorte; quite el tallo – cabeza ⁄ lbs. albahaca Coloque en el centro del entera alcaravea...
  • Page 18 Sugerencias de sabores para el infusor Tiempo Vegetales (use de 1/2 a 1 cdta. (apr. en congelados Peso/cantidad Nivel del agua hierbas/especies secas) minutos) Consejos Brócoli 1 bolsa Bajo 1-2 dientes de ajo 16-18 Separe y remueva a los – Recortes (16 onz.) semilla de ají...
  • Page 19 Sugerencias de sabores Tipo de para el infusor Tiempo mariscos o (use de 1/3 cdta. (apr. en pescado Peso/cantidad Nivel del agua hierbas/especies secas) minutos) Consejos Filetes de 1/2 lb. Bajo mostaza seca Antes de colocar los filetes, pescado (1/4" de gruesos) pimienta inglesa rocíe el fondo del recipiente con (fresco o...
  • Page 20 ARROZ Mida con cuidado el arroz y el agua y combínelos en la arrocera. Remueva el arroz cuando el control indique la cantidad mínima de tiempo sugerida a continuación. Para el arroz sazonado, substituya el caldo de res o de pollo, o el consomé por agua. Agregue sal, pimienta, sazón, mantequilla o margarina.

  • Page 21: Necesita Ayuda

    ¿ Necesita ayuda? SERVICIO O Si necesita ayuda, acuda a un centro de servicio autorizado o pro- pio de Black & Decker. Puede encontrar un centro cercano a Ud. REPARACIONES buscando en las páginas amarillas de la guía telefónica bajo, “Reparación de enseres menores”...

  • Page 22: Importantes Mesures De Sécurité

    IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ Lorsqu’on utilise un appareil électrique, il faut toujours respecter certaines règles de sécurité fondamentales, notamment les suivantes. I Lire toutes les directives. I Éviter de toucher aux surfaces chaudes. Prendre l’appareil par les poignées ou les boutons. Toujours utiliser des poignées lorsqu’on retire le couvercle ou qu’on manipule un récipient chaud afin d’éviter les brûlures dues à...
  • Page 23 1. Couvercle avec pattes d’attache 2. Bol pour le riz 3. Bol de cuisson à l’étuvée 4. Lèchefrite 5. Guide de cuisson (à l’arrière de l’appareil) 6. Socle 7. Témoin de fonctionnement 8. Minuterie 9. Tamis de la rehausseuse de saveurs 10.
  • Page 24 2. Saisir la lèchefrite par ses poignées et la Lèchefrite placer dans le socle (figure A). 3. Placer des herbes dans la rehausseuse de saveurs à tamis pour relever le goût des aliments (figure B). (Consulter la rubrique relative aux conseils pratiques.) On peut également se servir de la lèchefrite sans ajouter des herbes dans la rehausseuse de saveurs.

  • Page 25: Nettoyage

    8. On peut également utiliser le bol pour le riz afin de préparer des légumes, d’autres aliments avec des sauces, du poulet ou du poisson dans des liquides ou pour réchauffer des aliments en casserole. 9. Prendre des mitaines ou des poignées pour retirer le bol de cuisson à l’étuvée, la lèchefrite ou le bol pour le riz après la cuisson à...

  • Page 26: Légumes Frais

    NOTE : Ne pas nettoyer les composants de l’étuveuse avec un javellisant, un tampon abrasifs ou tout produit abrasif. NOTE : Le temps de cuisson varie selon le type de cuisson voulu GUIDE DE ainsi que la quantité d’aliments à cuire. Le guide de cuisson donne CUISSON des suggestions qui peuvent être modifiées au goût.
  • Page 27 Poids ou Assaisonnement Temps Légumes nombre de Niveau suggéré (de 1/2 approx. frais morceaux d’eau à 1 c. à thé séché) (min) Directives Chou 0,45 kg (1 lb) Graines de coriandre, De 14 à 16 Couper les feuilles du (environ la graines de céleri, dessus et le coeur.

  • Page 28: Poissons Et Fruits De Mer

    LÉGUMES CONGELÉS Le temps indiqué correspond à celui nécessaire pour la cuisson du contenu des paquets indiqués. NE PAS LES DÉCONGELER avant de les faire cuire. Poids ou Assaisonnement Temps Légumes nombre de Niveau suggéré (de 1/2 approx. congelés morceaux d’eau à...
  • Page 29 Type de poisson - Poids ou Assaisonnement Temps fruits de nombre de Niveau suggéré (de 1 approx. morceaux d’eau à 3 c. à thé séché) (min) Directives Coquilles 0,23 kg (1/2 lb) Estragon, De 8 à 10 Disposer sur une couche, St-Jacques écalées persil,...
  • Page 30 POULET ET SAUCISSES Poids ou Assaisonnement Temps Poulet et nombre de Niveau suggéré (de 2 approx. saucisses morceaux d’eau à 3 c. à thé séché) (min) Directives Poulet Dans tous les cas, étuver (peau et gras jusqu’à ce que le jus de enlevés) cuisson soit transparent et que la chair soit blanche...
  • Page 31 AUTRES ALIMENTS Poids ou Assaisonnement Temps Autres nombre de Niveau suggéré (de 1/2 approx. aliments morceaux d’eau à 1 c. à thé séché) (min) Directives Oeufs Maximum de 12 Moyen Aucun recommandé Placer les oeufs sur ou près – gros, (Les saveurs ne des trous de vapeur.
  • Page 32 Household Products Limited de México S. de R.L. de C.V. 650W 120V~ 50/60Hz Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. NOM Approved Product made in People’s Republic of China Copyright © 1991 -1999 Household Products, Inc. Pub. No. 168633-38-RV01 Printed in People’s Republic of China Enlistado por Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

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