Food Steamer - How to Clean
Cleaning
- Unplug the unit and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
- Steaming Basket, Rice Bowl, Lid and Drip Tray: Hand wash with warm water and dish soap. Rinse and dry thoroughly. These parts can also be washed in the dishwasher, top rack only.
- Water Reservoir: Hand wash with warm water and dish soap. Use a non-abrasive plastic brush or mesh scouring pad to clean the interior. Rinse thoroughly with clean, warm water. Do not immerse base in water.
- Unit Base Exterior: Wipe base with a damp cloth then dry thoroughly. Never immerse the base in liquid or place in the dishwasher.
Important: Do not use bleach, abrasive pads or cleaners to clean any part of the unit.
Descale
Mineral deposits left by hard water can clog your unit and cause steam to stop before food is cooked. Descaling with vinegar is recommended every 3 months. How often your unit will need to be descaled with vinegar depends upon your usage and water hardness.
- Fill water reservoir to the Max level with white vinegar. - Important: Do not use any other chemical or commercial descaler.
- Make sure the drip tray, steaming bowl and lid are in place.
- Plug unit into wall outlet.
- Set timer to 25 minutes. - Important: If vinegar begins to boil over the edge of the unit base, unplug the unit and turn off the timer. Reduce amount of vinegar.
- Once you hear the bell ring, unplug the unit and let it cool completely.
- Pour out vinegar from water reservoir and rinse reservoir several times with warm, soapy water.
