Hamilton Beach 37537 Use & Care - Page 4

840182400 ENnv03.qxd:Layout 1 6/17/09 3:42 PM Page 4 How to Steam BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash lid, rice bowl, steaming and drip trays, and removable collar in warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly. Wipe interior of water reservoir with a damp, nonabrasive cloth. Never operate steamer without water in the reservoir, or use a liquid other than water for cook- ing purposes, since this may damage the unit. 1 2 3 Fill water reservoir to MAX line. b OR a 4 c 5 6 7 Steaming bowls may be used three ways: • 1 single steaming bowl, see (a) above • 2 multitiered steaming bowls together but separate compartments; place larger food in the lower steam bowl, see (b) above • 2 steaming bowls with removable divider removed for larger foods, see (c) above 4 To cook rice: Ensure water reservoir is filled to MAX line. Place rice and water into rice bowl; then insert rice bowl into lower steaming bowl. A good ratio for cooking rice is 2 parts water to 1 part rice.