Cleaning And Storage; Descaling The Steamer - Cuisinart STM-1000A Series Instruction And Recipe Booklet

10. Water needed" signal
When there is not much water in the tank, the
icon appears and an audible warning sounds
every 30 seconds. When the tank is empty, the
appliance stops operating, the icon
flashing and a continuous audible warning sounds
until the tank is filled.
• Fill the tank (as explained above) and press
to re-start the cooking.
11. Remove Food When Ready to Serve
Use oven mitts to remove lid, lifting the
side farthest from you, allowing any excess
moisture to drip back in the pot and allowing
steam to escape away from you.
Caution: Be careful when removing lid from
glass pot after cooking has completed as hot
steam vapour will escape. Lift lid from farthest
side from you slowly.
12. After Cooking Is Complete
• Remove plug from power outlet.
• Allow water in steaming pot to cool completely
before emptying.
• During cooking cycle, condensation causes
hot water to accumulate in the steamer base.
Empty carefully when cooled.
• Follow cleaning instructions below.
CLEANING AND
STORAGE
Always unplug the steamer from electrical outlet
and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
Before first use and after each use, clean each
part thoroughly.
Wash all parts except the steamer base in warm,
soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly. The
steaming pot, tray and lid can also be cleaned on
the top rack of a dishwasher.
Do not use chlorine bleach or abrasive cleaners
on any part of the steamer.
Never put the steamer base in dishwasher or
immerse it in water. The base can be wiped with a
damp cloth to remove residue.
To clean the inner area of the steamer base where
the steaming pot sits, sprinkle a clean, damp
sponge with a teaspoon of baking soda, and wipe
carefully. Wipe again with a clean, damp sponge.
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Empty Water Release Drain over a kitchen sink
before storing the unit. Water Release Drain is
located below the Water Reservoir on back of
unit.
Store your steamer in a dry place, out of the reach
of children.
DESCALING THE
STEAMER
After several months of use, calcium deposits
may build up in the steam tube of your steamer.
This process is normal. You should descale
regularly to maintain maximum steam production
and extend the life of your steamer.
To descale: Fill the water reservoir to the
maximum level with equal parts of water and
white vinegar (not cider or wine vinegar).
Plug the unit into an electrical outlet. The
steaming pot and lid should be in place. Set
timer for 60 minutes and begin steaming.
When the timer sounds, unplug and allow to cool
completely before pouring out vinegar solution.
Rinse the water reservoir, steaming pot and lid
several times with fresh, cold water.
Fill the reservoir with cold water and place on
unit. Set timer for 30 minutes and begin steaming
to remove any residual vinegar from the steamer.
We also recommend using the descaling method
to clean the steamer after steaming seafood.
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