• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use potholders when removing cover or handling hot containers to avoid steam burns. •To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or base unit in water or other liquids. • Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. • Unplug from outlet when not in use. Unplug before putting on or taking off parts, and allow to cool before cleaning. • Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to an authorized Oster® Service Center for examination, repair or adjustment. • Do not use outdoors. • Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. • Do not operate appliance while empty or without water in the reservoir. • Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. • Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot food or water or other hot liquids. • Do not use appliance for other than intended use. • Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding and allow water to drip into steamer. • The use of accessory attachments not recommended by this appliance manufacturer may cause hazards. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS • This appliance is intended for household use only. • Make sure the voltage in your outlet is the same as the voltage indicated on the appliance’s rating label. • The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a long cord. • For safety it is not recommended to use an electrical extension cord with this appliance. • Do not immerse base unit in water or other liquids. •Use with 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 polarized 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. THIS UNIT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of an OSTER® Food Steamer! To learn more about OSTER® products, please visit us at FOOD STEAMER FEATURES 1 1. Lid 2. Rice Bowl 2 3 4 5 6 3. Upper Steaming Bowl 4. Lower Steaming Bowl Can Be Used As Egg Tray (Not available on Model 5709) 7 8 9 10 5. Drip Tray 6. Removable Heating Element Sleeve 7. Heating Element 8. Base Unit 9. Water Inlet 10. Timer 11. Light BEFORE THE FIRST USE • Remove any labels or stickers from appliance. • Thoroughly wash lid, rice bowl, 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. INSTANT STEAM FUNCTION 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. PLEASE NOTE: The heating element sleeve may be removed to allow cleaning of the heating element. On the heating element sleeve, there is a small indentation (cut) which should face downward when replaced on the heating element. USING YOUR STEAMER Place 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 stovetop. (Step 1A) Fill water reservoir with clean water only. Do not put any other liquids or add any salt, pepper, etc., in 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. (Step 1B) REMOVABLE HEATINGELEMENT SLEEVE STEP 1A STEP 1B FILLING WATER RESERVOIR 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. (Step 2) NOTE: WATER SHOULD NEVER GO LOWER THAN LO (MIN) LINE. TO USE UPPER OR LOWER STEAMING BOWL (Step 3) Place vegetable, seafood or other foods without sauce or liquid into the steaming bowl. Arrange food in center of bowl. Try not to block steam vents. You can use 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 Place the largest piece of food with longest co...