Oster 5709, 5711, 5713 Food Steamer Instructions Guide

Oster 5709, 5711, 5713 Food Steamer

Safety Instruction

1. Use potholders when removing covers or handling hot containers to avoid steam burns.
2. To protect against shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or base unit in water or other liquids.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
4. Unplug from the outlet when not in use.
5. Unplug before putting on or taking off parts, and allow to cool before cleaning.
6. Return appliance to an authorized Oster® Service Center for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
8. Do not operate the appliance while empty or without water in the reservoir.
9. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
10. Do not use the appliance for anything er than its intended use.
11. Lift the ft and open the cover carefully to avoid scalding and allow water to drip into the steamer.
12. For safethe the ty, it is not recommended to use an electrical extension cord with this appliance.
13. Do not immerse the base unit in water or other liquids.
14. Use with a wall receptacle only.

FOR 120-V AND 127-V MARKETS ONLY

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug fits a polarised outlet only one way. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce the risk of electrical shock. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

Features

1. Lid
2. Rice Bowl
3. Upper Steaming Bowl
4. Lower Steaming Bowl Can Be Used As Egg Tray (Not available on Model 5709)
5. Drip Tray
6. Removable Heating Element Sleeve
7. Heating Element
8. Base Unit
9. Water Inlet
10. Timer
11. Light

Before First Use

• Remove any labels or stickers from the appliance.
• Wash the lid, rice bowl, the upper steaming bowl, lower steaming bowl, drip tray, and heating element sleeve in warm, soapy water before first use, then rinse and dry carefully.
• The heating element sleeve must be installed around the heating element for proper operation.
• Wipe the inside of the water reservoir with a damp cloth.

Function

Removable Heating Element Sleeve

Included is a removable heating element sleeve. Before cooking, when this sleeve is placed around the heating element, the steam function will automatically produce steam in 35 seconds. Do not operate the steamer without the heating element sleeve.

Using Your Steamer

Place the unit on a flat, sturdy surface with adequate clearance (i.e., do not place under wall cabinets). The steamer unit and components are not for use in ovens (microwave, convection , or conventional), or on a stove top.

Filling Water Reservoir

Fill the water reservoir with clean water only. Do not put any other liquids or add any salt, pepper, etc., to the water reservoir. Make sure the water does not exceed the HI fill level or go lower than the LO fill level as indicated inside the water reservoir. Then place the drip tray on the base.

Drip Tray

Or you can fill the water reservoir from the water inlet. There are MAX and MIN lines on the water box to indicate the water level. Even while food is still cooking, if the water box shows that the water level is low, you can add water accordingly to the water inlet without moving any of the steaming bowls.

Water Inlet

Upper or Lower Steaming Bowls

Place vegetables and vegetable foods without sauce or liquid into the steaming bowl. Arrange food in the center of the bowl. Try not to block the steam vents. You can use a lower steaming bowl as an egg tray by directly placing a total of 8 eggs on it. (Egg holding steaming tray not available on Model 5709).

For Double Tier or Three Tier Steamer

Cooking times are estimates and depend on the quantity, size, required degree of cooking, and temperature o,f food. Consider all the cooking time given in the timeslowing guide as suggested times for double-tier steaming. When the Oster Food Steamer is handling and removing hot components, use POTHOLDERS to avoid burns from
hot steam.

Rice Bowl

Place rice or other foods with sauce or liquid in the rice bowl. Place the ice bowl in the lower steaming bowl and cover with the lid. Plug into the wall outlet and the outlet. When food is well-cooked, unpluwell-cookedwell-cookedER SETTING (Maximum 75 Minutes)

Set the timer to the recommended cooking time (steaming times can be adjusted as per your experiment). The light turns on, and steam comes i,n 35 seconds. The light will turn off when cooking is completed, and I will give a signal bell.

Care & Cleaning

• Unplug the cord from the outlet. Before cleaning, allow the teamer to cool.
• Never immerse the Base, Cord, or Plug in water.
• Wash the lid, steaming bowl, rice bowl, and drip tray in hot, soapy water.
• Rinse and dry all parts, or wash on the top rack of the dishwasher.
• Clean the reservoir with Osthe ter Food Steamer soapy water, then wipe with, damp cloth.
• The steaming bowl and the rice bowl can be stored inside the upper steaming bowl with the top lid.
• In hard water areas, the scale may build up on the heating element.
• If the scale is allowed to accumulate, the steam could turn off before the food is cooked.
• Do not place the lid, steaming bowl, rice bowl, or drip tray in this procedure.
• Plug in and set the timer to 20 minutes. When the timer rings, unplug the cord from the outlet.
• Allow the unit to cool completely before emptying the water reservoir.
• Use cold water to rinse the water reservoir several times.

One-Year Limited Warranty

Sunbeam Products, Inc., doing business as Jarden Consumer So, or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) L, doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively, “JCS”) warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.

Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty. This warranty is valid for OSTER 126477-001-000 REVERSING MOTOR B, under the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. JCS dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter, modify,odiin fy or in any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair, or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the warranty does not cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes, canes, and tornadoes.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc., doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. If you have any other problem or claim in connection with this product, please write our Consumer Service Department.

Customer Service

• Ph: 1-800-33,4-0759
• Website: https://www.oster.com/

©2008 Sunbeam Products, Inc., doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All rights reserved.

FAQs

Q: How long does it take for the steamart?

Usually, 30 to 60 seconds after the unit is turned on, steam starts to form. For rapid heating, make sure the steaming bowls and lid are seated correctly.

Q: Can I use both steaming bowls at the same time?

Indeed! To cook many dishes at once, you can stack both bowls. Put delicate foods (like vegetables or fish) in the upper bowl and longer-cooking meals (like meats or grains) in the lower basin.

Q: Do I need to use oil or seasoning while steaming?

Although oil is not needed, you can add herbs, lemon slices, or spices to the water tray to subtly add flavour, or you can season food before steaming.

Q: Can I cook rice in this steamer?

Indeed! Make use of the rice bowl accessory that is offered. Place the bowl in the lower steaming tray, add 1 cup of rice and 1¼ cups of water, and cook for 25 to 35 minutes, depending on the type of rice.

Q: Can I put the steaming bowls in the dishwasher?

Indeed, the rice bowl, lid, and translucent steaming bowls are dishwasher safe (top rack only).
Always clean the base and water reservoir by hand.

Q: Is it safe to open the lid during steaming?

Because hot steam might burn people and release cooking heat, don’t open the lid in the middle of the cycle. Use oven mitts and open the lid away from your face if you have to inspect food.

Q: What should I do if I see mineral buildup or white spots inside?

Hard water deposits are the cause of it, which is typical. Regularly descaling using a 1:1 vinegar-water solution will ensure effective steam production.