MasterChef MCSD3 User manual
3-Tier STainleSS STeel
DigiTal STeamer
Use and Care Guide
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THeSe inSTrUCTiOnS
impOrTanT SafegUarDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or
Steamer Base in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
Contact Consumer Service for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance contain-
ing hot oil or other hot liquids.
12. To disconnect, press the ON/OFF Button, then remove the plug
from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SaVe THeSe inSTrUCTiOnS
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aDDiTiOnal impOrTanT SafegUarDS
1. A person who has not read and understood all operating and
safety instructions is not qualied to operate this appliance. All
users of this appliance must read and understand this Use and
Care Guide before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water,
unplug it from the wall outlet immediately.
3. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and
on all sides for air circulation. Do not operate this appliance while it
is touching or near curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels,
or other ammable materials.
4. To reduce the risk of re, do not leave this appliance unattended
during use.
5. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately
unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunction-
ing appliance!
6. The cord to this appliance should only be plugged into a 120V AC
electrical wall outlet.
7. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.
8. Do not use the Digital Steamer if the Drip Tray, Steamer Base, or
Steamer Basket is cracked or damaged.
9. Make sure the Digital Steamer is unplugged and the steaming
water has cooled before transporting or cleaning.
10. Never plug the Digital Steamer in until you place the Drip Tray into
position around the Heating Element. Next, ll the Steamer Base
with water.
11. To avoid burns, keep hands and face clear of the Lid’s steam holes
during cooking.
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aDDiTiOnal impOrTanT SafegUarDS
12. The Steamer Base and components are not for use in ovens
(microwave, convection or conventional) or on a stove-top.
13.
Make sure the bottom of every stacked Steamer Basket sits
securely in the grooves along the top rim of the Steamer Basket
below it, and that the food is contained and evenly distributed
within each Basket. Make sure the Lid is properly afxed before
pressing the ON/OFF Button to begin steaming.
pOlarizeD plUg
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to t into a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician. Do
not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
SHOrT COrD inSTrUCTiOnS
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Do not use an
extension cord with this product.
plaSTiCizer Warning
CaUTiOn: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the nish of the
counter top or table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC
coasters or place mats between the appliance and the nish of the
counter top or table top.
eleCTriC pOWer
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appli-
ance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a separate
electrical circuit from other appliances.
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DigiTal STeamer
PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATIONS
1. Lid (P/N MCSD3-RP-LD)
2. Steam Holes
3. Rice Cooking Bowl
(P/N MCSD3-RP-RB)
4. Steamer Basket Handle
5. Steamer Containers (entire
set) (P/N MCSD3-RP-BK)
6. Water Fill Hole
7. Drip Tray (P/N MCSD3-RP-DT)
8. Water Level Lens
9. Polarized Plug
10. Steamer Base
(P/N MCSD3-RP-BA)
11. Control Panel with LCD
Digital Display
12. Heating Element
13. Removable Steamer Basket
Inserts - Pack of 3
(P/N MCSD3-RP-SP)
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Before using your Digital Steamer for the rst time, we suggest
you become familiar with all of its parts. Read all instructions and
cautions carefully.
1. Unpack your Digital Steamer and accessories.
2. Before steaming foods, clean Lid, Rice Cooking Bowl, Steamer
Baskets, Inserts and Drip Tray in mild dishwashing detergent.
Rinse thoroughly and dry.
3. We recommend placing a large heat-resistant tray, protective mat
or kitchen towel on your countertop to serve as a resting area to
place Steamer Baskets when checking cooking progress.
There are 3 Steamer Baskets and 3 interchangeable Removable
Steamer Basket Inserts.
1. To assemble, place a Steamer Basket at onto the counter top.
All Steamer Basket Inserts have 6 special cups to hold eggs in
position. The Insert must be ipped so the cups are facing up-
wards to hold eggs (in the shell) in place. Add Insert centered into
the bottom of the Basket.
2. Slide one of the Insert’s Tabs under the Base Tab at the bottom of
the Basket. With one side in position, now lock the opposite side of
the Insert into the Base.
3. Grasp the Basket with one
hand. With the your second
hand, press the Insert’s
Indented Tab and use the rst
hand to gently pull the wall of
the Basket out slightly, just
until the second Indented Tab
falls securely under the Base
Tab (see Figure 2).
Indented Tab
Base Tabs
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Single Basket. Use the FIRST
(I) Basket with the Steamer Basket
Insert and Lid.
Three Baskets. Use FIRST
(I), SECOND (II) and THIRD (III) Steamer
Baskets with Inserts and Lid.
Use FIRST (I) Basket
with Insert, add the SECOND
(II) Basket with NO Insert Add
THIRD (III) Basket with Insert.
Two Baskets. Use
FIRST (I) and SECOND (II)
Baskets with Inserts and Lid.
Use the FIRST (1) Basket with
the Steamer Basket Insert. Add the
SECOND (2) Basket with NO Insert to
create a Deep Steamer Basket for
artichokes or cauliower head.
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(see Figure 6). If you would like to
steam another tier, you may add
the THIRD (III) Steamer Basket.
(See Figure 7.)
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OperaTing inSTrUCTiOnS
1. Make sure the Digital Steamer is unplugged.
2. Place unit on a at sturdy surface with adequate clearance. Keep
children away from the Digital Steamer.
3. Place the Drip Tray onto the Steamer Base making sure that the
Tray is level. Both Water Fill Holes (in the Drip Tray Handles) will t
perfectly into the Steamer Base cutouts. With a measuring cup or
any spouted vessel, ll the Steamer Base to the MAX water line
(5 cups) on the Water Level Lens. This amount of water/liquid will
steam for approximately 1 hour.
4. There are 3 Steamer Baskets. Use the markings on the Steamer
Basket Handles to identify the FIRST (I), SECOND (II), and THIRD
(III) Steamer Baskets and their positions. Place foods to be cooked
into the various Steamer Baskets.
5. The bottom of every stacked Steamer Basket locks into the
grooves along the top rim of the Steamer Basket below it.
6. When using a single Steamer Basket, use only the FIRST (I) Basket
(See Figure 3.) When using 2 tiers (dual Steamer Baskets), use
the FIRST (I) Basket and rest the SECOND (II) Basket with the Lid
on top. (See Figure 4.)
nOTe: It is important that food is contained and evenly distributed
within each Basket.
7. Place the denser foods that need to cook the most in the FIRST (I)
Steamer Basket, closest to the steam. To ensure all pieces in the
Steamer Basket will be cooked within the same time frame, cut
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food in each Basket to a uniform size and distribute food evenly
throughout the Basket.
8. When cooking in multiple Steamer Baskets with foods requiring
various steaming times, place the food to be nished rst in the
THIRD (III) Steamer Basket.
9. When the Steamer Base, Drip Tray, Steamer Basket(s) and Lid are
properly set up, plug the unit into a 120V AC electric outlet.
10. Press the ON/OFF Button. The Digital Steamer will emit an audible
beep and the numbers “00:00” will appear in the LCD display.
11. Press the “SET” button and the the default steaming time of 20
minutes (00:20) and the word “STEAMER” will blink in the LCD
Display. To adjust steaming time, press the HOUR and MINUTE
Buttons. Pressing the MINUTE BUTTON once at a time, will
change the time in one-minute increments. Holding the MINUTE
BUTTON down will cause the time to increase rapidly to 59 and
then start over at 0. To set the timer for steaming of less than 20
minutes, press the Hour button twice and then press the Minute
Button to the desired time. When the desired steaming time has
been set, wait 5 seconds (do not press any buttons), the word
“STEAMER” will stop ashing, the ON/OFF Button will turn red and
the unit will begin to steam. The time on the Control Panel will
count down until it reaches 00:00.
nOTe: The maximum steaming time is 1 hour (60 minutes).
12. When cooking with multiple Steamer Baskets, set the Timer to
the shortest steaming time. When the rst steaming time is
reached, the Digital Steamer will beep 5 times, 00:00 will appear
in the display, and the ON/OFF Button will turn green. Press the
ON/OFF Button to turn the Digital Steamer off. Use protective
oven mitts to remove the Lid. Check the THIRD (III) Basket food for
desired doneness. If the THIRD (III) Basket’s food is nished
cooking, remove it and replace the LID onto the SECOND (II)
Steamer Basket.
13. Press the ON/OFF Button and follow steps 10 – 12 and set the
desired cooking time to begin steaming again. When the second
steaming time is reached, the Digital Steamer will beep 5 times,
00:00 will appear in the display, and the ON/OFF Button will turn
green. Press the ON/OFF Button to turn the Digital Steamer off.
Use protective oven mitts to remove the Lid. Check the SECOND
(II) Basket food for desired doneness. If the SECOND (II) Basket’s
food is nished cooking, remove it and replace the Lid onto the
FIRST (I) Steamer Basket.
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OperaTing inSTrUCTiOnS (CONT.)
14. While cooking in 2 or 3 tiers, it may become necessary to check
the food in the FIRST (I) (bottom) Steamer Basket. Using oven
mitts, carefully remove the stacked THIRD (III) and the SECOND (II)
Baskets with Lid and place onto a large heat-resistant tray,
protective mat or place onto a kitchen towel spread out over the
countertop.
Check food in the FIRST (I) Steamer Basket. If it still requires more
steaming time, replace the Steamer Baskets on top of the FIRST
(I) Steamer Basket. Make sure the Baskets are securely sitting in
position on top of each other and also on top the Steamer Base.
Check that the Lid is properly in position.
15. To adjust the cooking time, press the SET Button. The word
“STEAMER” will begin blinking in the display panel and the ON/OFF
Button will remain red. Adjust the cooking time using the HOUR
and MINUTE buttons. After 5 seconds (do not press any buttons),
the word “STEAMER” will stop blinking and the timer on the
Control Panel will count down until it reaches 00:00.
16. When cooking is complete, 00:00 will appear in the display, the
Digital Steamer will beep 5 times and the ON/OFF Button will turn
green. The Digital Steamer will automatically go into the Keep
Warm Mode for up to one hour and the timer will begin to count up
to one hour. After one hour, the Digital Steamer will beep 3 times
and power off.
17. Unplug and allow to cool before cleaning.
Place an outstretched kitchen towel, large heat-resistant
tray, or protective mat onto the counter next to the Digital Steamer.
This will become a useful surface to place Steamer Baskets when
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checking for doneness or removing Baskets from the stack.
WaTer DUring STeaming
1. If all the water in the water reservoir is used before the cooking
time is complete, the Digital Steamer will begin to beep to indicate
that you must add water in the base. Use a spouted vessel to add
water to either Water Fill Hole to rell the Steamer Base during
steaming.
2. Make sure that the water reaches the MAX water line. Add more
water as necessary.
3.
Using protective
oven mitts, remove Basket(s) and Lid. Using a heat-resistant long
handled ladle or spoon, remove the majority of the water from the
Drip Tray, making sure that the water level always remains close
to the MAX water line. Replace the Basket(s) with Lid and
continue cooking.
USing THe DelaY Time fUnCTiOn
Your Digital Steamer allows you to delay cooking for up to 12 hours and
59 minutes.
1. Press the “SET” button and the default steaming time of 20
minutes (00:20) and the word STEAMER will ash in the LCD
Display. To adjust steaming time, press the HOUR and MINUTE
Buttons until desired cooking time is selected.
2. Press the “SET” Button again and the numbers 00:00 and the
word “TIMER” will ash in the display. Press the HOUR and MIN-
UTE Buttons to select the desired delay time. After 5 seconds,
the word “TIMER” will stop ashing and will remain in the display
panel. This indicates the unit is in the delay time mode. The delay
timer will begin to count down and then automatically switch to
the set cook time and the Red ON/OFF Button will illuminate.
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TO STeam riCe
Use the Rice Cooking Bowl to prepare light and uffy rice: cook brown
or white rice, and even wild rice.
1. Add the rice and water amounts listed on the RICE STEAMING
CHART to the Rice Cooking Bowl. The amount of water will be less
than listed on the rice package because the Digital Steamer will
retain moisture.
2. Place the Rice Cooking Bowl into the FIRST (I) Steamer Basket.
Add NO MORE THAN 1 cup of rice + the amount of water and
other ingredients suggested on the RICE STEAMING CHART. The
amount of water will vary depending on the type of rice or grain.
3. Place the Steamer Basket securely in
steaming position over the Drip Tray
on the Steamer Base; then add the
Lid. (See Figure 8.)
4. Press the ON/OFF Button. Press the
SET button and the default steaming
time of 20 minutes (00:20) and the
word “STEAMER” will blink in the LCD
Display. Select the appropriate
cooking time suggested on the RICE
STEAM CHART that follows. When the desired steaming time has
been set, wait 5 seconds (do not press any buttons), the word
“STEAMER” will stop ashing, the ON/OFF Button will turn red and
the unit will begin to steam. The time on the Control Panel will
count down until it reaches 00:00.
5. Add more water to the Steamer Base as necessary.
6. When cooking is complete, 00:00 will appear in the display, the
Digital Steamer will beep 5 times and the ON/OFF Button will turn
green. The Digital Steamer will automatically go into the Keep
Warm Mode for up to one hour and the timer will begin to count up
to one hour. After one hour, the Digital Steamer will beep 3 times
and power off.
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HinTS fOr STeaming riCe
1. There are many types of rice. Follow specic directions for the
variety used.
2. For softer rice, increase the amount of water indicated in the
RICE STEAMING CHART by 1 to 2 tablespoons. For rmer rice,
decrease the amount of water added to the Rice Cooking Bowl by
1 to 2 tablespoons.
3. At the end of the suggested cooking time specied on the RICE
STEAMING CHART, use protective oven mitts to remove the Lid.
Always tilt Lid away from your face when removing to avoid burns.
Be careful not to allow condensed water to spill into the Rice
Cooking Bowl since this would reduce the quality and avor of the
steamed rice. Stir the rice in the Rice Cooking Bowl and check its
doneness and consistency.
4. Rice may be seasoned with salt, pepper, or butter after steaming.
7. Use protective oven mitts to remove the Lid. Always tilt Lid away
from your face when removing. If excess liquid remains in the Rice
Cooking Bowl after rice is done, then use a spoon or ladle to
remove the excess water, a little at a time. Replace the Lid and
Press the ON/OFF Button. Press the Set Button and select the
desired cooking time and allow the Digital Steamer to cook for an
additional 5 minutes.
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1. When placing food into the Steamer Baskets, make certain not to
block all of the Steam Holes in the Inserts. This is especially impor-
tant when cooking with multiple Steamer Baskets. There must be
adequate air circulation around the food to ensure even steaming
on all levels.
nOTe: When steaming large quantities of food, it may become neces-
sary to rearrange the food. Use protective oven mitts to remove the
Lid. Always tilt Lid away from your face when removing to avoid burns
caused from steam. Gently move food; then replace Lid immediately
when nished.
2. Experiment with various vegetables and combinations. Using the
recipes and the Cooking Guide supplied in this booklet, you may
experiment and adjust your cooking times to your personal taste.
3. Make sure that the water reaches the MAX water line. Add more
water as necessary.
riCe STeaming CHarT
White rice, short, regular,
long, or extra long grain 1 cup 1-1/4 cups 35 to 45 min.
Brown rice, regular, long,
or short grain 1 cup 1-1/4 cup 50 to 60 min.
Long grain & wild rice 1 cup 1-2/3 cups 55 to 60 min.
Rice mix (1 package) 5 to 7 oz. 1-2/3 cups 45 to 50 min.
*Approximate times are offered as guidelines only. Cooking times may vary.
nOTe: Do not remove Lid until ready to serve.
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1. Clean vegetables thoroughly. Cut off stems; peel or chop if
necessary. Smaller pieces steam faster than larger ones.
2. Quantity, quality, freshness and size/uniformity may affect steam-
ing times. Adjust steaming time as desired.
The times in the VEGETABLE STEAMING CHART (next page) are ap-
proximate. Set the Timer and check for doneness at the suggested
cooking time; continue cooking if necessary. The size and shape of the
food, as well as personal taste, may call for adjustments. If you want
softer vegetables, add more water if necessary, and steam for addi-
tional time. Do not allow the water in the Steamer Base to boil dry.
nOTe: Foods that steam in the THIRD (III) or SECOND (II) Basket(s)
may require additional cooking time.
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Artichoke, whole 3 medium, tops trimmed 50 to 55 min.
Asparagus, spears 1 lb. 20 to 25 min.
Beans, green/wax,
cut or whole 1 lb. 45 to 55 min.
Broccoli, spears
Florets
1/2 to 1 lb.
1/2 to 1 lb.
35 to 45 min.
20 to 25 min.
Brussels sprouts 1 lb. 25 to 30 min.
Cabbage, 1/8 wedges 1 head 45 to 50 min.
Carrots, 2-inch chunks 1 lb. 25 to 30 min.
Cauliower, chunks
Florets
1 medium head
1/2 to 1 lb.
35 to 40 min.
35 to 40 min.
Corn on the cob 3 small 35 to 45 min.
Mushrooms, whole 1 lb. 10 to 15 min.
Parsnips, whole 1 lb. 40 to 50 min.
Potatoes, new, whole 2 lb. 45 to 55 min.
Rutabaga, quartered 1 lb. 55 to 65 min.
Spinach 12 oz. 10 to 15 min.
Summer squash,
yellow and green zucchini,
1/2-inch slices
1 lb. 10 to 15 min.
Turnips, halved 1 lb. 45 to 60 min.
Winter squash, cut in half,
or to t in Basket, skin up 1 squash 30 to 50 min.
*Approximate times are offered as guidelines only. Cooking times may vary.
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1. The steaming times listed in the FISH STEAMING CHART are for
fresh or frozen (fully thawed) sh or shellsh. Before steaming,
clean and prepare fresh seafood.
2 . Use lettuce leaves under sh llets and sh steaks to catch some
of the juice and to make removing the sh easier.
3. Clams, oysters and mussels may open at different times. Check
the shells to avoid over-cooking.
4. Marinate sh to impart avors before cooking. Serve steamed
seafood plain or use seasoned butter or margarine, lemon or add
your favorite sauces after steaming.
5. Adjust steaming times accordingly to suit your personal taste.
nOTe: Foods that steam in the THIRD (III) or SECOND (II) Basket(s)
may require additional cooking time.
fiSH / SHellfiSH STeaming CHarT
Clams in shell, littlenecks
Cherrystones
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4
15 to 20 min.
20 to 25 min.
Crab, pre-cooked king crab,
legs/claws 620 to 25 min.
Lobster tails 220 to 30 min.
Oysters in shell 620 to 25 min.
Scallops, bay (shucked)
Sea (shucked)
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12
15 to 20 min.
15 to 20 min.
Shrimp, medium, in shell 12 5 to 10 min.
Fish, whole trout
Fillets
Steaks
2 small
3
2
15 to 20 min.
15 to 22 min.
20 to 25 min.
*Approximate times are offered as guidelines only. Cooking times may vary.
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STeaming CHarT
1. Place 1 raw egg into each custard cup coated with butter. Season
with salt and pepper, if desired. Place custard cup(s) into FIRST (I)
Steamer Basket.
2. Cover with Lid.
1. In a small bowl, beat 6 eggs together. Add 2 tablespoons milk and
seasonings.
2. Coat Rice Cooking Bowl with butter. Add egg mixture.
3. Stir eggs about halfway through cooking, when the eggs start to
set around the edge.
Chicken breasts,
boneless, skinless
4 boneless breasts or
1/2 cut up fryer 30 to 40 min.
Hot dogs 1 package 15 to 20 min.
Pre-cooked sausage 1 lb. 15 to 20 min.
Soft boiled 1 to 6 10 min.
Medium boiled 1 to 6 15 min.
Hard boiled 1 to 6 20 min.
Soft boiled 1 to 4 custard cups 10 to 15 min.
Medium boiled 1 to 4 custard cups 15 to 20 min.
Scrambled 620 to 25 min.
*Approximate times are offered as guidelines only. Cooking times may vary.
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USer mainTenanCe inSTrUCTiOnS
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user service-
able parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Contact a qualied appliance
repair technician if the product requires servicing.
Care anD Cleaning
1. Make sure the Steam is powered OFF.
2. Unplug and allow Digital Steamer, Drip Tray and water to cool
completely before cleaning.
3. Use the 2 Handles on the Drip Tray to carefully lift the Drip Tray
out of the Steamer Base. Raise it up high enough to clear the
Heating Element under the Drip Tray.
4. Inserts and Drop Tray are top rack dishwasher-safe or they can be
washed by hand in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly. Dry the
Steamer Base and all accessories after each cleaning.
5. Clean the outside of the Digital Steamer with a soft, damp cloth.
TO STOre
Unplug the Digital Steamer from the wall outlet and clean all parts. Be
sure all parts are dry before storing; then nest the parts inside each
other for easy storage.
1. With the Steamer Basket Inserts removed, nest the FIRST (I) and
SECOND (II) Steamer Baskets inside the THIRD (III) Basket. Add
the 3 Steamer Basket Inserts and then the Rice Cooking Bowl.
Place the Lid on top to store.
2. Store Digital Steamer in its box or in a clean, dry place. Never
store it while it is hot, wet or still plugged in.
DeSCaling
We recommend that you descale your Digital Steamer after every 7 to
20
10 uses. Mineral deposits can form a coating on the Drip Tray, Heating
Element, and in the Steamer Base. This can cause longer steaming
times and possibly an off avor in the foods.
1. Follow instructions outlined the CARE AND CLEANING section of
this Owner’s Manual.
2. Make sure the Digital Steamer is unplugged and completely cool.
3. Add 3 cups of warm water into the Steamer Base. Add 1/4 cup
white vinegar into the Steamer Base. Then add enough warm
water to ll the Steamer Base to the MAX water line.
4. Allow the vinegar/water solution to soak in the Steamer Base for
30 minutes. After this soaking period, scrub as needed with a
nylon scrubber. Pour out the vinegar/water solution.
5. Using fresh, cold water, rinse the Steamer Base and Drip Tray
several times. Hand wash thoroughly to remove all traces of the
vinegar.
6. Wipe the Digital Steamer’s exterior with a damp cloth.
OperaTing inSTrUCTiOnS (CONT.)
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