Black and Decker Handy Steamer Plus FoodRice HS90 User Manual

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MODEL HS90 

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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 electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or
base unit 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. Unplug before putting on or
taking off parts, and allow to...

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Do not place the unit directly under cabinets when operating
as this product produces large amounts of steam. Avoid
reaching over the Steamer when operating.
Always use hot pads during steaming to remove the Cover or
any part of the unit to avoid steam burns.
Steaming times will vary depending on desired doneness and
food quantity, size and arrangement. The cooking times in the
Steaming Guide are suggested times. You may want to
lengthen/shorten cooking times to suit your taste.
NOTE:  If the desired...

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Some water will remain in the Water Reservoir after the
Steamer has turned off; this is normal.
Do not use any Steamer parts in microwave or on any
cooking/heated surface.
How To Use
COOKING IN THE 
STEAMING BOWL
(See Steaming Guide for suggested
cooking times, techniques and water
fill levels.)
CAUTION:To avoid steam burns and
when checking foods while cooking,
use long handled utensils/tongs.
Always use potholders to remove
Cover. When removing the Cover, be
careful to lift Cover slowly.
Fill Water...

Place the foods to be steamed into
the Steaming Bowl. You may add
seasonings, such as lemon slices, fresh
dry herbs, seafood seasoning mix, etc.
to the food. 
Place the Cover on the Steaming Bowl.
Make sure the handles line up over
each other and the tabs fit properly into
the openings.
Put the Steaming Bowl onto the Base.
Plug the cord into an electrical outlet.
Set the Timer for the desired cooking
time. When the time is up, a bell will
ring, the Cooking Light will stop glowing
and the unit will...

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Fill Water Reservoir with cold tap water
to appropriate fill line. Do not use wine,
broth or other liquids.
Put Steaming Bowl onto the Base.
Add rice and water to Rice Bowl.
Place Rice Bowl with rice and water
into the Steaming Bowl. (Figure C)
Place the Cover on the Steaming Bowl.
Make sure the handles line up over
each other and the tabs fit properly into
the openings. Plug the unit into a
standard electrical outlet.
Set the Timer for the desired cooking
time. When the time is up, a bell will
ring,...

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Always place the Bowl Divider in the Steaming Bowl prior 
to the start of steaming (even if empty and food is to be 
added later.)
If steaming foods with different water levels, always use the
higher water level of the 2 foods. Refer to Steaming Guide for
water levels to use for each food.
Prepare foods as recommended in the Steaming Guide, but
generally quantities should be reduced to:
3 cups or less in Steaming Bowl
2 cups or less in Bowl Divider - largest position
1 1/4 cups or less in Bowl Divider...

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If food in the Bowl Divider is done first, remove Bowl Divider -
using potholder to grip hot handle - and continue cooking
other  food.
SUGGESTED FOOD COMBINATIONS
Carrots and Red Potatoes
Medium water level
1 1/2 cups carrots (1/8” thick slices)
4 potatoes, quartered
Place carrots in Bowl Divider, fully opened. Potatoes in Bowl.
Start together.  Set Timer for 30 minutes.  Stir both after 15
minutes.  Check doneness at 25 minutes.
Yield: 2-3 servings of both in 28-31 minutes.
Snow Peas and Yellow...

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Boneless Chicken Fillets and Cut Green Beans
Medium water level
1/2 lb. cut green beans (1 1/2 cups)
2 chicken fillets (each 1/4 lb., 3/4” thick)
Open Bowl Divider fully and fill with green beans.   Place
chicken fillets in Bowl.  Start together.  Set Timer for 30
minutes.  Stir beans after 15 minutes.  Check doneness at 
27 minutes.
Yield: 2 servings of both in 27-30 minutes
CAUTION:Allow steamer to cool before washing. Turn timer
to off. Unplug cord from outlet.
Bowls, Cover and Drip Tray:Immerse in...

When bell sounds and Cooking Light stops glowing, unplug
cord from outlet. Pour out vinegar solution and using a non-
abrasive plastic brush, scrub the Heater Element.
Rinse only
interior surfaces with fresh water.
Exterior of Base:Wipe Base and cord with a damp cloth,
then dry thoroughly. Never immerse Base in liquid or place
in dishwasher.
To maintain appearance of the exterior, avoid the use of
abrasive pads, brushes or cleansers.
NOTE:Steaming times will vary depending on desired
doneness and...