Ok, This may seem like a dumb question, LOL, but how the heck do you use that little steamer??? does it just sit inside the pan with a little water?
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Not a dumb question at all. Yes, you do use it with a little water and when you are ready to grab the metal circle to take the steamer out of the pot please becareful and use a fork or something that will hold in place, it will slowly expand all the way out. I use it for my vegetable and pasta dishes.
377409
Yes...that's what you do, except are you really going to use that antique steamer with metal feet in your new pots---that you should never use anything metal in/on? Hmmm.
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I don't use it but yes, you are right - you fill the pan with a half an inch of water, then put the steamer inside, it has 3 metal legs about 3/4 of an inch long so it doesn't touch the bottom of the pan. Put the veggies in the steamer and boil the water.
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http://youtu.be/gLeAvmEJCqE Here is a YouTube video that mite help with how to use a fold out steamer. Happy Cooking
1968673
This unit is rather large & sort of bulky....i just got one the other day, and i still have lots of questions...i assembled it, and filled it with some water & waited until the light came one & tried it out, but i don't think i had the right attachment....i too would like to know how hot the steam gets & what all can i use this on? i thought it might be good to clean some of our grandson's toys, etc...i think i'll call the info number this week....
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I just had the same issue with the steamer not working after a few uses. I did what others suggested by blowing air into hole using an ear syringe and it worked. Note that some people mentioned blowing air into the hole on the water tank. I tried that but it didn't work. Instead, I needed to blow air into the hole on the unit itself, i.e. the hole into which the water from the tank feeds into.
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This is NOT a dry steamer? You will need to put the rice in a inner pot & put water in the cooker in order to cook/steam. You could do anything with this rice cooker really.
1648972
I use mine as a replacement for an old steamer... I haven't had any problems with mine...
1727723
you can't use essential oil in this steamer...this is just a plain one...you will ruin it if you do...
742009
Yes, must have a sauce pan under this steamer insert. The pan will provide the boiling water and steam for the food above, in this steamer insert.
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I am not really sure because I found the steamer to be too heavy to hold up and use. Maybe using less water might have helped but I gave it away. Don't know what happened to it after that.
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yes you can leave it in while not in use. its a great steamer btw and im very happy with it. i highly recommend it.
179855
You'd still have to scrub it pretty hard while you use the steamer, but eventually it would probably come off. I wish I could tell you that it would be easier.
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I have this same problem. Also, my steamer got clogged and I can't seem to get it unclogged. Does yours spew steam from like, below where the filter sits when you turn it off from steam? I think there's something wrong...
262187
This is the best steamer I have ever used. I steam every thing and anything to perfection and it is just the right size. So easy to clean also. Just follow the instructions and guide. Love it.
754381
Yes. The pan need to be deep enough to that you can put water up to the water line marked on the outside of the steamer. It works great.
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In order for it to steam, the receptacle has to be filled with water, the switch on the front of the mop has to be flipped to "steam," and the plate the mop pads velcro to must be attached. If you've taken all of these steps, check the outlet where it is plugged in (when I clean at work, only two outlets out of four actually function!). If it still doesn't work, you may have a defective machine. Hope this helps.
1854168
I would call Electrolux, my steamer is in the shop right now. It was not getting hot enough, & Electrolux had me bring it to a repair shop. Maybe they can help you?
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All your food will taste like fish, because the drippings go down in the water reservoir, this is the worst steamer I have ever seen if you already own it throw it away and buy a Black and Decker, it has a reservoir to catch the drippings. hope this helped!
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You add the boiling water to the lower pan, it doesn't really steam, the hot water keeps the food warm. I was happy with it.