Hamilton Beach 37530Z User manual

Digital Steamer
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Vaporera Digital
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely
supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children unless they are supervised. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use pot
holders when removing hot containers.
5. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord,
plug, or base in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow
to cool before putting on or taking off parts. To unplug, grasp the
plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or
plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs
must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Contact
Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or
adjustment as set forth in the Limited Warranty.
8. Appliance may remain hot after unit is turned off.
9. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot
surfaces, including stove.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a
heated oven.
13. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot food, water, or other hot liquids.
14. To disconnect, turn OFF ( ) and then remove plug from wall
outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never
pull from the power cord.
15. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
16. Lift and open lid carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to
drip into the drip tray.
17. CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Cook only in removable bowls
and trays.
18. Do not place the unit directly under cabinets when operating as
this product produces large amounts of steam. Avoid reaching
over the product when operating.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons,
including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Other Consumer Safety Information
This product is intended for household use only.
wWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized
plug (one wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug fits
only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the
plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician
replace the outlet.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce
the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a
longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The
electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the
rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord
so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be
pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage
appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.

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Parts and Features
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1Lid
2#3 Steam Bowl (with removable bottom)
(on certain models)
3#2 Steam Bowl
(with removable bottom)
4Rice Bowl
5#1 Steam Bowl
(with removable bottom)
6Removable Drip Tray
7Heating Element
8Water Reservoir Window
9Base
10 Control Panel
11 Water Reservoir
12 Water Inlet Drawer
13 Handles
14 Egg Holder (holes in bottom of
trays are used to hold eggs)
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NOTE: Steam Bowls may
be used as an Egg Holder.
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NOTE: #3 Steam Bowl
is included with certain
models.

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Before first use: Wash Lid, Rice
Bowl, Steam Bowls, and Drip Tray, and
removable bottoms in warm, soapy
water.
Rinse and dry.
Wipe interior of Water Reservoir with a
damp, nonabrasive cloth.
Never operate Steamer without water
in Reservoir, or use a liquid other than
water for cooking purposes, since this
may damage the unit.
How to Steam
4. Steam Bowls may be used four ways:
• 1 single Steam Bowl. Place #1 Steam Bowl; see (a) above.
• 2 Steam Bowls together. Place #1 Steam Bowl on Base and top with
#2 Steam Bowl; see (b) above.
• Remove bottom from #2 Steam Bowl and/or #3 Steam Bowl for larger foods; see
(c or d) above.
5. To cook rice: Ensure Water Reservoir is
filled to MAX line. Place rice and water
into Rice Bowl; then insert Rice Bowl
into #1 Steam Bowl.
6. To hard-cook eggs: Place bottom in
bottom of #1 Steam Bowl with Egg
Holder side up. Stand eggs in Egg
Holder (maximum of 8 large eggs for
each Steam Bowl).
2. Place Removable Drip Tray securely
on Base.
1. Add cold water to MAX fill line on
Water Reservoir. 3. Add #1 Steam Bowl onto Removable Drip Tray.
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How to Steam (cont.)
7. Plug into outlet. Food Steamer will
beep when turned on. 8. Press (on/off) button to start
steaming cycle. 9. To adjust desired cooking time, press
up or down arrows. Maximum steam
time is 1 hour.
NOTE: If no adjustment is made to
cooking time, unit will begin steaming
after approximately 5 seconds.
10. Unit will beep when cooking time
is complete and will automatically
switch to WARM mode for up to 1
hour. WARM mode can be cancelled
at any time by pressing (on/off)
button.
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11. Unit beeps when turned off and
beeps again when unplugged.
NOTE: Unit will automatically shut off
after 1 hour of WARM time.
12. Using an oven mitt, carefully remove
Lid and food.
NOTE: Poultry, meat, fish or seafood
should always be placed in #1 Steam
Bowl to avoid dripping on food in lower
Steam Bowls.

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For Low Water:
1. Unit will beep, display will tell you
water is low, and LOW WATER
indicator light will come on.
2. To add water to Water Reservoir: Pull
out Water Inlet Drawer and gradually
fill Reservoir with water. Check Water
Reservoir Window to see water level.
MIN
MAX
1. Press (on/off) button and then up or
down arrows to set cooking time.
2. Press DELAY button. Display will flash
00:30 as default delay time. Minimum set
time is 30 minutes and maximum delay
time is 24 hours.
3. Press up or down arrows to set delay time. After approximately 5 seconds, display will show
selected delay time and unit will begin to count down. After delay time expires, Steamer will
switch to cooking mode and steam for selected cook time. NOTE: Delay Start should only be
used with non-perishable foods. Do not use Delay Start for steaming meat, fish, poultry, or
eggs. Follow USDA food safety guidelines. Visit foodsafety.gov for more information.
How to Set Delay Start Timer
NOTE: Raw meat should NEVER be cooked using
DELAY start timer. Visit foodsafety.gov for more
information on safe food handling.
• Cooking/steaming will begin once unit
has completed delay time countdown.
• Steamer will switch to WARM mode for
up to 1 hour after cooking ends.
• If water level in Steamer becomes
too low, it will switch OFF and flash
“– –.” Fill unit with water to MAX line;
then push (on/off) button to restart
Steamer. LOW WATER indicator light will
also illuminate.

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Steaming Chart Steamer cooking times (approximate) are based on steaming with cold water filled
to MAX Fill line. Steamer will switch to WARM after cooking time. Models with #3
Steam Bowl: Cooking time in all 3 Steam Bowls may need to be adjusted.
Food Item Weight/Amount Approximate Cooking Time
Asparagus, thin stalks 1 pound (454 g) 14–20 minutes
Whole carrots 1 pound (454 g) 18–25 minutes
Broccoli florets from 1 head 1/2 to 3/4 pound (227 g to 340 g) 18–22 minutes
Corn on the cob (stand up in 2 or 3 Steam Bowls) 6 medium 16–18 minutes
Green Beans 1 pound (454 g) 12–16 minutes
Squash, yellow and green, 1/2-inch (1.3-cm) thick slices 1 pound (454 g) 16–20 minutes
Whole small red potatoes 1 1/2 pounds (681 g) 28–32 minutes
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3 (5 oz. [142 g] each) 14–18 minutes
Salmon fillets 1 pound (454 g) 16–20 minutes
Salmon steaks 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) 18–22 minutes
Shrimp, deveined with tails (16/20 count) 1 pound (454 g) 11–15 minutes
Eggs, large 820–22 minutes
Long-grain white rice (cooked in Rice Bowl) 1 cup (237 mL) rice/1 cup (237 mL) water 32–35 minutes
Long-grain brown rice (cooked in Rice Bowl) 1 cup (237 mL) rice/1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups
(296 mL to 355 mL) water 67–70 minutes
Frozen dumplings (potstickers) 1 1/2-pound package (680 g) 8–12 minutes
Large fresh tamales (2 in each Steam Bowl) 635–40 minutes
Follow USDA food safety guidelines and visit foodsafety.gov for safe internal cooking temperatures.

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Care and Cleaning
1. Unplug and allow Food Steamer to cool completely.
2. Rice Bowl and Drip Tray are dishwasher-safe in top rack only. Wash Lid, Steam Bowls
and removable bottoms in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry. DO NOT use “SANITIZE”
setting when washing in dishwasher. SANITIZE cycle temperatures could damage your
product.
3. After every use, wipe Water Reservoir with a clean, damp nonabrasive cloth.
4. Wipe Base with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
To Remove Water and Mineral Deposits from Water Reservoir
1. Add 1 cup white vinegar plus cold water to MAX fill line.
2. Follow How to Steam steps without adding any parts.
3. Set time for 15 minutes, then remove any remaining water.
4. Cool completely, and wipe Water Reservoir with a clean cloth.
NOTE: Using filtered water will help reduce mineral deposits.
To Store Food Steamer
1. Cool Food Steamer completely and clean before storing. Ensure all water has been
removed from Water Reservoir; make sure Water Reservoir is completely dry before
storing.
2. Add Removable Drip Tray to Base, stack Steam Bowls inside each other on Drip Tray,
and add Rice Bowl. Top with Lid.
wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not immerse base in water or other liquid.
Troubleshooting
Drip Tray and/or Steam Bowls tilt/are unstable.
• Drip Tray installed incorrectly. Reorient Drip Tray and place #1 Steam Bowl first.
Unit will not turn on.
• Check to ensure unit is plugged in.
Steaming takes too long/little or no steam.
• Heating Element has accumulated deposits. Clean by putting 5 Tablespoons (74 mL)
white vinegar into Water Reservoir; then fill Water Reservoir with tap water to MIN line.
Turn unit on and set a timer for 5 minutes. Allow liquid to cool and then wash/dry all
pieces thoroughly.
Rice cooked in Rice Bowl is under/overcooked.
• Water level is too low, or Lid not placed on a Steam Bowl. Ensure only one Steam Bowl
is used. Ensure Lid is placed securely on Steam Bowl.
Unit does not shut off after steaming.
• Unit has switched to WARM mode. Turn Steamer off if desired, or allow unit to keep
food warm until ready to eat.
Food not cooked uniformly.
• Steam Bowl overcrowded with food. Leave enough space for adequate steam flow.
Food done in #1 Steam Bowl, but not done in #2 Steam Bowl or #3 Steam Bowl.
• Food cooks faster in #1 Steam Bowl. Always place longer-cooking food items in #1
Steam Bowl. Or, place one Bowl (with longer-cooking food) onto Base and let steam
first; then later add second Bowl with shorter-cooking food. Try not to block steam
holes.