Hitachi Living Systems HSTM300SS Instruction Manual page 10

How To Use Your Steamer
1. Place the power base on a stable surface, away from any objects which could be damaged by
steam. Place the tube over the heating element in the water tank.
2. Fill the water tank with cold water:
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Fill to the Max level for food requiring at least 13 minutes steaming time.
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Fill to the Min level for food requiring less than 13 minutes.
3. Place the juice collector on the base and check that it is level.
Caution: Don't add any salt, pepper, herbs, seasoning, wine, stock, or any liquid other than
water to the water tank.
4. Put the food into the steamer baskets and place the baskets on the power base.
5. Cover the top basket with the lid.
6. Plug the steamer into the mains outlet. The Power indicator will turn green.
7. Press the "Mode" button to choose a steam program: bread, rice, fish, chicken or vegetables.
The display shows the minimum steam time for the food type. To increase the steam time,
press the "Adjust" button.
8. Press the "On/Off" button to start the steamer. The Power indicator will turn red.
9. When steaming finishes, the steamer will beep. Remove the baskets immediately, using oven
gloves to prevent burns.
Note: To stop the steamer during operation, press the "On/Off" button for 2 seconds.
10. Unplug the steamer from the mains and allow it to cool down completely.
11. Empty the water tank and refill it with fresh water before each use.
Note: Be careful when removing the drip tray. While other parts of the unit may have cooled
down, water in the water tank and drip tray may still very hot.
Notes:
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Don't operate the steamer without the baskets and lid in place.
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While the steamer is operating, don't touch the base, lid, steamer baskets or rice pan unless
wearing oven gloves.