West Bend ELECTRIC STEAMER/RICE COOKER Care And Use Instructions Manual

Electric steamer/rice cooker

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TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND/OR

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use potholders when removing cover or handling hot containers.
To protect against electric shock, do not immerse base, its cord or plug in water or other liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning
the appliance.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any
manner.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
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, water or other hot liquids.
Always have timer set at OFF position, then plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect set timer to OFF position, then remove
plug from wall outlet.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Your food steamer/rice cooker needs no special care other than cleaning.
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SPECIAL NOTE
this booklet contains instructions for use of two different Steamer/Rice Cookers. One model features a timer and
includes a drip pan the second model features a signal light and does not include a drip pan. Be sure to follow the correct care and use
instructions for the particular model Steamer/Rice Cooker you have.
Electrical Cord and Plug Information
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug doesn't fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not
attempt to defeat this safety feature. CAUTION: your food steamer/ricer cooker has a longer cord for convenience. To reduce the
risk of personal injury or property damage, do not allow cord to drape or hang over the edge of countertop or tabletop where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. Do not allow children to be near or use this appliance without close adult
supervision.
WEST BEND
ELECTRIC STEAMER/RICE COOKER
Care and Use Instructions
WARNINGS IN THIS CARE AND USE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
For Household Use Only.
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Summary of Contents for West Bend ELECTRIC STEAMER/RICE COOKER

  • Page 1: Important Safeguards

    WEST BEND ELECTRIC STEAMER/RICE COOKER Care and Use Instructions TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND/OR WARNINGS IN THIS CARE AND USE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions Do not touch hot surfaces.
  • Page 2: General Cooking Tips

    GENERAL COOKING TIPS: Steaming/cooking times will vary depending on desired doneness, size and quantity of food being cooked. To prevent overcooking, set timer for the minimum time given in chart. Rest timer if necessary to complete cooking. For model with signal light, set a separate time to prevent overcooking.
  • Page 3: To Steam Foods

    Continue cooking until water is absorbed by rice. When done, remove rice bowl with pot holders and transfer to separate serving dish. Rice bowl can be set into inverted cover if desired. Unplug cord from outlet after cooking and allow appliance to cool before cleaning or removing water from base. HOW TO STEAM FOODS –...
  • Page 4: Fresh Vegetable Steaming Chart

    When time is up, unplug cord from outlet and allow base to cool. Pour liquid out of base and wipe inside with a damp soapy cloth, wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry. DO NOT use abrasive scouring pads, cleansers or household bleach to clean inside of base.
  • Page 5: Chicken/Frankfurters/Sausages Steaming Chart

    If included CHICKEN, FRANKFURTERS, SAUSAGES STEAMING CHART When steaming chicken, trim off fat and remove skin. Arrange in single layer with larger pieces toward outer edge of steam basket. Steam until well done and juices run clear. To steam pre-cooked frankfurters and sausages, pierce skin with fork several times to prevent splitting. Chicken, Weight or Water...
  • Page 6: Seafood And Fish Steaming Chart

    Peas, green 10 ounces 12-14 Arrange evenly; 16 ounces 17-19 stir halfway through cooking time. Spinach 10 ounces 25-30 Cover rice bowl with aluminum foil. Stir after 20 minutes. Squash, winter. 12 ounces 45-50 Cover rice bowl mashed with aluminum foil.
  • Page 7: Rice Cooking Chart

    If included RICE COOKING CHART When steaming rice, follow the rice chart for amounts of water and rice to use. Do not follow directions on package. Place rice and water into rice bowl, stir. Water must be added to rice bowl in order to cook rice. Position rice bowl into steaming basket for steaming.

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