Before Using For The First Time; Operating Instructions - Bella 9.5QT Manual De Instrucciones

Before Using for the First Time

1. Carefully unpack the 2-tier food steamer
and remove all packing materials.
2. Wash the lid, rice bowl, the 3 steaming
bowls, and the drip tray in warm
soapy water or on the top rack of the
dishwasher.
3. Wipe the inside of the reservoir and
heating element with a damp cloth.
4. To assemble the steamer:
a. place the turbo ring over the heating
element large opening facing down
b. Hold the drip tray by the handles and
place it into the base.
c. For single layer steaming, align the
steaming bowl marked #1 onto the drip
tray and place the clear lid on top.
d) For steaming additional layers, place
the steaming bowl marked #2 and
#3 numerical wise securely onto the
steaming bowl #1.
NOTE: The lid and rice bowl provided will
work for both layers.

Operating Instructions

1. Place the unit on a flat, sturdy surface
with adequate clearance.
CAUTION: Do not place the unit under
wall cabinets.
2. Fill the water reservoir with cold tap water to the appropriate fill line (see figure 3). Do not exceed
the MAX line as overfilling will take longer to produce steam and prolong cooking time.
3. Using the assembly instructions mentioned under "before using for the first time" assemble the
steaming bowls and place the cover on the top layer and place the cover on the top layer.
4. Place the steaming bowl onto the base, plug the power cord into the wall outlet and set the timer to
the desire cooking time (max 60 minutes).
5. When the time expires, a signal bell will be heard and the power indicator light will turn off.
6. Use pot holders when handling the steaming bowl, drip tray or rice bowl during or after the
cooking process.
NOTE: Meat or fish should always be placed in the lower steaming bowl to avoid juices dripping on to the
lower layer.
TIPS: For extra flavor, add chicken broth or white wine to the water in the reservoir. Beer, red wine, oil,
extracts or fruit juices are not recommended as they may stain or damage the heater.
TIPS: You can also add herbs and spices to flavor healthy foods without adding salt. Try some suggested
flavors in the steaming guide.
IMPORTANT: Arrange food at the center of the bowl and try not to block the steam vents.
IMPORTANT: the steamer unit and components are not for use in microwave or conventional ovens, or on
the stove top.-
Figure 3
Water Level
Indicator
Base
Figure 2
1
Single layer steaming
7
Multi layer steaming
Maximum water level
Minimum water level
3
2
1