Oster Steamer 5711 Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

• DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Use potholders when removing cover or handling hot containers to avoid steam burns.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or base unit in water or other liquids.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use. Unplug before putting on or taking off parts, and allow to cool before cleaning.
• DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to an Authorized Oster® Service Center for examination, repair or adjustment.
• DO NOT use outdoors.
• DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• DO NOT operate appliance while empty or without water in the reservoir.
• DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot food or water or other hot liquids.
• DO NOT use appliance for other than intended use.
• Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding and allow water to drip into steamer.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by this appliance manufacturer may cause hazards.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

• This appliance is intended for household use only.
• Make sure the voltage in your outlet is the same as the voltage indicated on the appliance's rating label.
• The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a long cord.
• For safety it is not recommended to use an electrical extension cord with this appliance.
• DO NOT immerse base unit in water or other liquids.
• Use with wall receptacle only.

FOR 120 & 127 VOLTS WITH TWO FLAT PINS ONLY
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug fits a polarized outlet only one way. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce the risk of electrical shock. 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 defeat this safety feature.

THIS UNIT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

1. Lid
2. Rice Bowl
3. Upper Steaming Bowl
4. Lower Steaming Bowl Can Be Used As Egg Tray
5. Drip Tray
6. Removable Heating Element Sleeve
7. Heating Element
8. Unit Base
9. Water Inlet
10. Timer
11. ON Indicator-Light

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR FOOD STEAMER FOR THE FIRST TIME

BEFORE THE FIRST USE:

• Make sure the voltage in your outlet is the same as the voltage indicated on the appliance's rating label.
• Remove any labels or stickers from appliance.
• Thoroughly wash lid, rice bowl, upper steaming bowl, lower steaming bowl, drip tray and heating element sleeve in warm, soapy water before first use, then rinse and dry carefully. The heating element sleeve must be installed around the heating element for proper operation.
• Wipe the inside of the water reservoir with a damp cloth.

INSTANT STEAM FUNCTION
Included is a removable heating element sleeve. Before cooking, when this sleeve is placed around the heating element, the steam function 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 for the cleaning of the heating element. On the heating element sleeve, there is a small indentation (cut) which should face downward when placed back on the heating element.

REMOVABLE HEATING ELEMENT SLEEVE

USING YOUR STEAMER

Place unit on a flat, sturdy surface with adequate clearance (i.e., do not place under wall cabinets). The steamer unit and components are not for use in ovens (microwave, convection or conventional) or on stovetop.

(Step 1A) Fill water reservoir with clean water only. Do not put any other liquids or add any salt, pepper, etc., in the water reservoir. Make sure the water does not exceed the HI fill level or go lower than the LO fill level as indicated inside the water reservoir. Then place the drip tray on the base. (Step 1B) Or you can fill the water reservoir from the water inlet. There are MAX and MIN lines on the water box to indicate the water level.

FILLING WATER RESERVOIR

DRIP TRAY

Even while food is still cooking, if the water box shows that the water level is low, you can add water accordingly to the water inlet without moving any of the steaming bowls. (Step 2)

WATER INLET

NOTE: WATER SHOULD NEVER GO LOWER THAN LO (MIN) LINE.

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. You can use lower steaming bowl as an egg tray by directly placing a total of 8 eggs on it.

UPPER OR LOWER STEAMING BOWLS

FOR DOUBLE TIER OR THREE 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.

MULTI-TIERED STEAMING

USING THE RICE BOWL
Place rice or other foods with sauce or liquid in rice bowl. Place rice bowl in the lower steaming bowl and cover with the lid. Plug into wall outlet and set timer. When food is well cooked, unplug unit.

TIMER SETTING
(Maximum 75 Minutes)

Set the timer to the recommended cooking time (steaming times can be adjusted as per your experiment). The light turns on and steam comes in 35 seconds. The light will turn off when cooking is completed and the timer will give a signal bell.

RICE BOWL

CARE AND CLEANING

• 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. If there is a small amount of water remaining inside the water box, you can just turn the unit upside down and water will come out from the water inlet.
• Wash lid, steaming bowl, rice 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 and the rice 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 HI level. Do not place lid, steaming bowl, rice bowl and drip tray in this procedure.
• Plug in and set timer to 20 minutes. When the timer rings, unplug cord from outlet. Allow the unit to cool completely before emptying the water reservoir. Use cold water to rinse the water reservoir several times.

REHEATING: BREADS AND LEFTOVERS

1. Do not wrap or cover when reheating breads.
2. For leftovers, reheating times are based on foods at refrigerator temperatures.
3. When reheating leftovers in the rice bowl, always spread leftovers evenly in RICE BOWL and use aluminum foil to cover.
4. Experiment with your own leftovers.

RICE AND GRAINS:

1. There are many types of rice. Follow specific directions for variety used.
2. Accurately measure rice and water then combine in rice bowl. Pour specified amount of water in water reservoir. Cover and steam.
3. For softer rice, increase by 1–2 tablespoons the water mixed with rice by the specified amount of water on the chart. For firmer rice decrease water mixed with rice by the same amount.
4. Check doneness and consistency of rice at minimum time specified for each type, stirring rice at the same time.
5. When checking/stirring rice, be careful not to drip the condensate into the rice bowl which would reduce the quality and flavor of the steamed rice.
6. Use only clean water in water reservoir
7. Rice may be seasoned with salt, pepper or butter after steaming.

VEGETABLES:

1. Clean the vegetables thoroughly. Cut off stems; trim, peel or chop if necessary. Smaller pieces steam faster than larger ones.
2. quantity, quality, freshness and size/uniformity, temperature of frozen food, may affect steam timing. Adjust water amounts and cooking time as desired.
3. Frozen vegetables should not be thawed before steaming.
4. Some frozen vegetables should be placed in the rice bowl and covered with a piece of aluminum foil during steaming. The frozen foods should be separated or stirred after 10-12 minutes. Use a long-handled fork or spoon to separate or stir foods.

FISH AND SEAFOOD:

1. The steaming times listed in the chart are for fresh, frozen or fully thawed seafood and fish. Before steaming, clean and prepare fresh seafood and fish.
2. Most fish and seafood cook very quickly. Steam in small portions or in amounts as specified.
3. Clams, oysters and mussels may open at different times. Check the shells to avoid overcooking.
4. You may steam fish fillets in the RICE BOWL. Serve steamed seafood and fish plain or use seasoned butter or margarine, lemon or favorite sauces.
5. Adjust steaming times accordingly.

MEATS:

EGGS:

©2008 Sunbeam Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Distributed by Sunbeam Latin America, LLC,
5200 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 470, Miami, FL 33126.
One year limited warranty – please see insert for details.

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