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 containing hot oil or other hot liquids. 12. To disconnect, press START/OFF button, then remove the plug from wall outlet. 13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This product is for household 1 Additional Important Safeguards Additional Important Safeguards 1. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance. All users of this appliance must read and understand this instruction manual before operating or cleaning this appliance. 2. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water, unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into the water! 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 flammable materials. 4. To reduce the risk of fire, 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 malfunctioning 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 food steamer if the drip tray or steamer base, or if any steamer bowl is cracked or damaged. 9. Make sure the food steamer is unplugged and the steaming water has cooled before transporting or cleaning. 10. Never plug the food steamer in until you: snap the steam ring into position around the heat element. Next, fill the steamer base water and then place the drip tray inside the steamer base. 11. To avoid burns, keep hands and face clear of the lid’s steam vents during cooking. WARNING: Steam is hot and can cause burns. Keep away from vents in the lid. Use protective oven steamer bowls from the base and to lift the the lid after steaming, always tilt lid away burns caused from steam. 12. The steamer base and components are (microwave, convection or conventional) CAUTION: While steaming, make sure the food secure area that will not be bumped manner. 13. Make sure the bottom (B) on the steamer base. Make securely locked into steamer bowl below distributed within before pressing OFF button 2 polarized plug polarized plug 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 finish of the countertop or tabletop or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC coasters or placemats between the appliance and the finish of the countertop or tabletop. Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken, permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear. electric power If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances. 3 getting to know your Russell Hobbs® 3 tier digital steamer getting to know your Russell Hobbs® 3 tier digital steamer rice cookingbowl (P/N 22558) steamer bowl lid (P/N 22557) steam holes top (T) steamer bowl(P/N 22559) handle middle (M) steamer bowl(P/N 22560) bottom (B) steamer bowl(P/N 22561) water water fill hole fill hole drip tray (P/N 22562) Herbs Tray indicator light removable steam ring(P/N 22563) steamer base carry handle water steamer base with level lensheat element control panel with cord storageLCD digital display on bottom (not shown) 4 before using for the first time IMPORTANT: Never place lid, rice cooking bowl, steamer bowls or drip tray on a hot stove or in a microwave. before using for the first time IMPORTANT: Never place lid, rice cooking bowl, steamer bowls or drip tray on a hot stove or in a microwave. 1. Unpack your food steamer and accessories. Remove any labels from the outer stainless steel surfaces. 2. Before steaming foods, clean lid, rice cooking bowl, steamer bowls and drip t...