Euro Pro Electric Steamer KS315 User Manual

THREE-TIER FOOD STEAMER  
OWNER'S MANUAL  
Model KS315  
120V., 60Hz., 1000 W.  
EURO-PRO Operating LLC  
Boston, MA 02465  
Tel.: 1 (800) 798-7398  
 
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR THREE-TIER FOOD STEAMER  
Warning: The steamer base should  
never be immersed in water.  
Using the Food Steamer  
Your food steamer comes equipped with  
three steamer baskets. You may use just  
one at a time or all three together.  
• The steamer baskets can be assembled  
in any order on the steamer base.  
• After filling the water reservoir with water  
and placing the drip pan on the steamer  
base, place the first steamer basket on  
the drip pan. Place the food that you wish  
to be steamed in the steamer basket. We  
recommend that you place the largest  
pieces of food that take the longest to  
cook on the lower basket. Also, the food  
will steam more evenly if there is only one  
layer of food.  
• If you wish to use more than one steamer  
basket, attach one of the stacking rings  
on the bottom of the second steamer  
basket making sure that it snaps in place.  
• If you wish to use the third steaming  
basket also, attach the second stacking  
ring on the bottom of the third steaming  
basket on place over the second steaming  
basket.  
Caution: Make sure that the steamer  
base is unplugged from power source  
before attaching or removing any  
accessory.  
Important: Do NOT operate the appliance  
with the water reservoir empty as it could  
damage the appliance.  
Before Using the Food Steamer  
• Remove the appliance from its packaging  
and unpack all the accessories.  
• Wash the steamer lid, rice bowl, steaming  
baskets and the drip pan with warm,  
soapy water. You can wash these parts is  
a dishwasher but ONLY on the top rack.  
Rinse and dry well. all parts should be dry  
before mounting on the steamer base.  
• Wipe the steamer base with a damp cloth.  
Do NOT immerse in water.  
Assembling the Food Steamer  
• Place the steamer base on a flat, stable  
heat resistant surface, away from any  
objects or cabinets that could be  
damaged by steam. Do not place on a  
dining room table or table cloth as the  
heat might damage the surface.  
• Pour 6 cups (1.5 L.) of cold water into the  
water reservoir. Do NOT overfill. (Fig. 1)  
• Place the drip pan on the steamer base  
and ensure that it is level. (Fig. 2)  
• If you do not wish to use more than one  
steaming basket, place the steamer lid on  
the steaming basket.  
• Plug the appliance into an electrical outlet.  
• Turn the timer to the desired cooking time.  
The maximum cooking time on the timer  
is 60 minutes. The unit will start steaming  
after approximately 6 minutes.  
Condensation during steaming is normal.  
• The Power ON Light will come when the  
timer is set.  
• When the cooking time is up, the timer  
will ring and the light will go off.  
• Use ONLY steaming accessories supplied  
with this unit.  
7. 60-Minute Timer  
8. Power "On" Light  
9. Water Level Indicator  
10.Water Reservoir  
11.Easy Fill Spout  
1. Steamer Lid  
2. Rice Bowl  
3. Steaming Baskets (x3)  
4. Stacking Rings (x2)  
5. Drip Pan  
6. Steamer Base  
Using the Rice Bowl  
Fig. 1  
Place one of the steamer baskets on  
the steamer base.  
Place 1 cup (250 ml) of rice and 10 oz  
(300 ml) of water in the rice bowl.  
Place the rice bowl on the steamer  
basket and cover the steamer.  
Set timer for approximately 32 minutes,  
depending on your taste.  
Technical Specifications  
Voltage:  
Power:  
120V., 60Hz.  
1000 Watts  
Fig. 2  
Caution: Always lift steamer lid away  
from you to prevent scalding. Always  
use oven mitts or potholders when  
removing the steamer lid or steaming  
baskets from the appliance.  
Caution: Never put any seasonings or  
liquids other than water into the water  
reservoir.  
Illustrations may differ from actual product.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Using the Food Steamer (cont.)  
Cleaning Your Food Steamer (cont.)  
Useful Hints & Tips  
Adding More Water During Cooking  
These parts may also be washed on  
the top rack of the dishwasher in a  
light cycle. Please note though that  
continual use of a dishwasher may  
result in a slight loss of exterior gloss  
and dulling of the steaming baskets.  
Empty and clean the water reservoir  
after each use.  
Do not immerse the steamer base in  
water. Fill the water reservoir with  
warm, soapy water and wipe with a  
cloth. Rinse thoroughly.  
Important: If steaming food for a long  
period of time, check the that there is  
water in the water reservoir though the  
water level indicator. If the water level is  
low, add water through the easy fill  
spout in the rear of the appliance.  
For recipes with long cooking times,  
set the timer and add more water as  
needed through the filling spout in the  
rear of the unit. See illustration below.  
When refilling, always turn the timer to  
the OFF position and unplug the  
appliance first.  
Add sufficient warm water, making sure  
that you do not overfill past the MAX  
level on the water level indicator.  
Turn the timer back on to the desired  
amount of time and continue steaming  
your food.  
• You can reduce cooking times by  
filling the water reservoir with warm  
water.  
• Do not pack the steaming baskets too  
tightly with food. Leave some space  
for the steam to circulate as much as  
possible.  
• The time required to steam may vary  
depending on the size of the pieces of  
food, the space left between items, the  
quality of the food used and individual  
tastes. For best results, use pieces of  
food of approximately the same size. If  
the pieces are of different sizes, layer  
the pieces putting the smallest pieces  
on top.  
• If you are steaming large quantities of  
food, remove the steamer lid halfway  
through the steaming process, stir the  
food and then replace the steamer lid.  
• You can use the water collected in the  
drip pan to make soups, sauces, etc.  
• Do not add salt or any other  
seasonings to the food until after the  
steaming process is completed.  
Seasoning the food before steaming  
may cause damage to the appliance.  
• Never steam frozen meat, poultry or  
seafood. Always allow to thaw first.  
• The rice bowl is ideal for steaming  
other foods such as fruit, puddings,  
quick breads, etc.  
Using Two or More Steaming Baskets  
• Always place the largest pieces or  
food that takes longer to cook on the  
lowest steaming basket.  
• You may place different foods in the  
steamer baskets, but as condensation  
will drip from the upper steaming  
basket to the lower ones, be sure that  
the flavors complement each other.  
• If steaming meat or poultry, always  
place these in the lower steaming  
basket so that the juices from the  
meat or seafood does not drip onto  
other foods.  
Warning: To prevent scalds or burns,  
use oven mitts or potholders when  
removing the lid or the steaming  
baskets as hot steam will escape.  
Remove the lid slowly with the inside  
of the lid pointing away from you and  
let the steam escape slowly. Hold the  
lid over the appliance to allow the  
condensation to drain into the  
Wipe the steamer base with a damp  
cloth.  
Descaling the Water Reservoir  
steamer.  
After using the appliance several times in  
hard water areas, scale deposits may build  
up on the heating element and the inside  
surface of the water reservoir. This is a  
normal occurrence and the degree of  
buildup will depend on the hardness of the  
water in your area. It is essential that the  
food steamer is descaled regularly to  
maintain good steam production and to  
prolong the life of the appliance.  
Do not reach into the food steamer  
while the appliance is still steaming. If  
you need to check on the cooking  
progress or to stir, use a wooden or  
plastic utensil with a long handle.  
• To avoid food from becoming  
overcooked, remove the steaming  
basket immediately using pot holders  
or oven mitts and place on a plate. If  
you used the rice bowl, remove this  
carefully holding it by the sides or if  
necessary, use a kitchen utensil with  
long handles.  
• After you have finished using the  
appliance, unplug it from the electrical  
outlet and allow it to cool completely  
before cleaning.  
Thermostat  
This appliance is equipped with a  
protective thermostat. If the water  
reservoir runs out of water during  
steaming, the appliance will automatically  
turn OFF. To turn the unit back on, unplug  
from electrical outlet. Refill the water  
reservoir with cold water and let the unit  
cool down for approximately 8-10 minutes.  
Once the unit is cool, re-plug in the  
appliance and set the timer to the desired  
amount of cooking time.  
Fill the water reservoir with 6.5 oz  
(200 ml) vinegar to 27.5 oz. (800 ml)  
water. Do not use other chemical or  
descaling products. Do not overfill the  
water reservoir.  
Do not place the drip pan or any other  
accessory on top of the steamer base  
during this procedure.  
Let the unit stand with the vinegar and  
water solution overnight. Then empty.  
Rinse several times with cold water  
and dry thoroughly before storing.  
Warning: Be careful when removing the  
drip pan because it will have hot water in  
it.  
Cleaning Your Food Steamer  
Storing Your Food Steamer  
NEVER IMMERSE THE STEAMER  
BASE, POWER CORD OR PLUG IN  
WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.  
Unplug appliance from electrical  
outlet and let cool completely before  
cleaning.  
Before storing your food steamer, allow  
the unit to cool completely and clean the  
water reservoir and steaming baskets. All  
parts must be thoroughly dry before  
storing. Store the food steamer in a dry  
location with the electrical cord wound  
into a coil and secured with a twist tie.  
Do not use abrasive cleansers when  
cleaning this appliance.  
Do not clean the steamer baskets rice  
bowl or steamer lid with the abrasive  
side of a sponge or pad.  
Wash all parts except the steamer  
base in warm liquid with a  
dishwashing liquid. Rinse and dry  
thoroughly.  
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STEAMING CHARTS  
STEAMING CHARTS  
Note: All of the cooking times listed below in the steaming chart are ONLY suggestions.  
The time required to steam various foods may vary depending on the size of the  
pieces of food, the space left between items, the quality of the food used and  
individual tastes. Watch food to avoid overcooking.  
Note: All of the cooking times listed below in the steaming chart are ONLY suggestions.  
The time required to steam various foods may vary depending on the size of the  
pieces of food, the space left between items, the quality of the food used and  
individual tastes. Watch food to avoid overcooking.  
Cook rice and required quantity of liquid together in the rice bowl.  
Fish is done when it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.  
VEGETABLE STEAMING CHART  
STEAMING  
TIMES  
(minutes)  
RICE STEAMING CHART  
FOOD  
QTY  
4 med  
1 lb.  
NOTES  
STEAMING  
Rice  
QTY  
Liquid  
TIMES  
NOTES  
(minutes)  
Artichokes, Whole  
Asparagus  
40-45  
Cut off base  
Stir halfway  
through cooking  
time  
Parboiled Long  
Grain Rice  
1 1/4 cups  
water  
1 cup  
30 min.  
Lie flat in  
steaming basket  
13-15  
spinach  
Stir halfway  
through cooking  
time  
Baby Sweet Corn  
8 oz.  
30-35  
FISH & SEAFOOD STEAMING CHART  
STEAMING  
TIMES  
(minutes)  
Stir halfway  
through cooking  
time  
FOOD  
QTY  
NOTES  
Beans  
Green/Yellow  
1 lb.  
1 lb.  
1 lb.  
35  
Fish is cooked  
when it is opaque  
and flakes easily  
with a fork.  
Use only the  
florets  
Fish, fillets  
1/2 lb.  
9-13  
Broccoli, pieces  
Brussel Sprouts  
10-12  
25-30  
Stir halfway  
through cooking  
time  
Lobster meat will  
be opaque when  
done. Cook  
longer if  
necessary.  
Lobster Tails  
2 tails  
1/2 lb.  
20-22  
Stir halfway  
through cooking  
time  
Carrots  
1 lb.  
1 lb.  
12-15  
10-14  
Stir halfway  
through cooking  
time. Meat will be  
opaque and flaky  
when done.  
Scallops  
10-12  
Stir halfway  
through cooking  
time  
Cauliflower, pieces  
Shrimp will be  
opaque when  
done. Cook  
longer if  
Turn each ear  
over halfway  
through cooking  
time  
Shrimp  
1/2 lb  
10-15  
15-18  
Corn on the Cob  
2-3 ears  
1 lb.  
20-25  
13-15  
necessary.  
Potatoes  
Small or cut in  
pieces  
Turn halfway  
through cooking  
time  
Fish is cooked  
when it is opaque  
and flakes easily  
with a fork.  
Salmon Steak  
1/2 - 1 lb  
spinach  
Spinach  
1/2 lb.  
1 lb.  
6-8  
Stir halfway  
through cooking  
time  
Squash, pieces  
10-13  
Stir halfway  
through cooking  
time  
Zucchini, pieces  
1 lb.  
10-13  
spinac  
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Model KS315  
ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
EURO-PRO Operating LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in material and  
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase when utilized for normal  
household use.  
If your appliance fails to operate properly while in use under normal household conditions within the  
warranty period, return the complete appliance and accessories, freight prepaid Fot customer  
EURO-PRO Operating LLC to be defective in material or workmanship, EURO-PRO Operating LLC  
will repair or replace it free of charge. Proof of purchase date and $12.95 to cover shipping and  
handling must be included.*  
The liability of EURO-PRO Operating LLC is limited solely to the cost of the repair or replacement of  
the unit at our option. This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts and does not apply to any  
unit that has been tampered with or used for commercial purposes. This limited warranty does not  
cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, negligent handling or damage due to faulty packaging or  
mishandling in transit.  
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the unit and excludes all other legal and/or  
conventional warranties. The responsibility of EURO-PRO Operating LLC if any, is limited to the  
specific obligations expressly assumed by it under the terms of the limited warranty. In no event is  
EURO-PRO Operating LLC liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature  
whatsoever. Some states do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential  
damages, so the above may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from  
state to state.  
*Important: Carefully pack item to avoid damage in shipping. Be sure to include proof of  
purchase date and to attach tag to item before packing with your name, complete address  
and phone number with a note giving purchase information, model number and what you  
believe is the problem with item. We recommend you insure the package (as damage in  
shipping is not covered by your warranty). Mark the outside of your package “ATTENTION  
CUSTOMER SERVICE”. We are constant;y striving to improve our products, therefore the  
specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice.  
OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION CARD  
Please fill out and mail the product registration card within ten (10) days of purchase. The  
registration will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification. By  
returning this card you acknowledge to have read and understood the instructions for use, and  
warnings set forth in the accompanying instructions.  
RETURN TO EURO-PRO Operating LLC, Boston, MA 02465  
Model KS315  
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