User manual HITACHI HIFAX 110M

[. . . ] DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and inter-connections 9. between the pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug before making or changing connections. DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment. [. . . ] Mode: press to select your desired program (bread, rice, fish, chicken breast, or vegetables). Adjust: press to increase the steaming time (up to 59 minutes) Hr/Min: the steamer can start automatically after a set time (up to 12 hours, 59 minutes). Press this button to switch between "hour" and "minute" and then press the "Adjust" button to set the start time. Power indicator: displays different colours to show the steamer status: · steady green: standby mode · flashing green: automatic start time is counting down · red: steaming in progress Display: shows the steaming mode and time. 2. 3. 4. steam bread steam rice steam fish 5. steam chicken breast steam vegetables 6. Assembling the Steamer Baskets You assemble each steamer basket by attaching a steamer plate to a support. Make sure the plate is facing upward. 2. Insert one end of the plate into the support slot first. 3. Use one hand to lift the other end of plate to about 2cm. 4. Use other hand to push the end of the plate down and into the slot, then release. 5) The steamer basket assembly is complete. Cleaning Before First Use 1. Wash the steamer plates and supports, lid, juice collector and rice pan in hot soapy water, rinse and dry completely. Note: The flow marks on the steamer plates' surface are not a defect and they will not affect the cooking quality, cooking time or the functionality of the plates. Operate the steamer as described in "How to Use Your Steamer" on the next page, filling the water tank to the Max level with cold water. Place the empty baskets and lid on the power base. When the water is boiling, press the "On/Off" button for 2 seconds to switch off. Place the basket on the power base and put the lid on. We recommend that you put the largest pieces of food in the lowest basket. Stack the baskets on the power base and put the lid on. The baskets can be placed on the power base in any order. Using the Rice Pan · Place the rice and water in the rice pan. · Place the rice pan in steamer basket. · Place the basket on the power base and put the lid on. Notes: · You can put different foods in the baskets, but since steam will drip from the upper layer, make sure their flavours complement each other. When steaming meat and vegetables, always place the meat in the lowest basket so that gravy can't drip onto other food. · If you are cooking food with different cooking times, place the food that requires the longest cooking time in the lowest basket and start cooking it first. When the timer reaches the setting for the next basket of food, remove the lid using oven gloves or a cloth and add the basket to the stack on the power base. [. . . ] Pour warm water into the water tank, rinse thoroughly and discard the water, then dry with a soft cloth. All parts except the water tank can be cleaned in a dishwasher; however, continual cleaning in a dishwasher may result in a slight loss of polish. The power cord can be wound under the bottom of the power base. · Descaling the Water Tank After about 2-3 months' use, some chemical deposits may build up in the water tank or on the heating element, depending on the hardness of the water. It is essential to descale the water tank regularly to prolong the product life. [. . . ]