Hamilton Beach Introduction

The Hamilton Beach Digital Food Steamer 37530 is a versatile kitchen appliance designed for healthy cooking. It allows you to steam a variety of foods, including vegetables, seafood, and poultry, while preserving essential nutrients and flavors. With a generous capacity and multiple steaming bowls, you can prepare complete meals in one go. The digital controls make it easy to set cooking times, and the automatic warm feature ensures your food stays ready to serve. This steamer is priced around $49.99.

Parts and Features

NOTE: Both the upper and lower steam bowls may be used as an egg tray.

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Specifications

Food Steamer 37530 comes with several key features that make it stand out:

Digital touchscreen control for easy operation
Three-tiered steaming with two large 16-cup capacity trays
Delay start timer up to 12 hours
Automatic shut-off for safety and convenience
Easy-to-clean dishwasher-safe parts
Compact design with a built-in water reservoir

Description

This food steamer has a sleek and small design that will fit comfortably in most kitchens. The three-tiered steaming method allows you to cook numerous foods at once, saving time and effort. The digital touchscreen interface allows you to easily choose the required cooking time and delay start, ensuring your food is ready just when you need it. The automatic shut-off mechanism provides an additional degree of safety by turning off the steamer after the cooking cycle is complete.
The steamer's components are designed to be easy to clean; most are dishwasher-safe, making post-meal cleanup a pleasure. With its various capabilities and user-friendly design, the Hamilton Beach Digital Food Steamer 37530 is a perfect choice for anybody wishing to adopt healthy cooking habits into their daily routine.

How to Steam

BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash lid, rice bowl, steaming and drip trays, and removable bottoms in warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly.

Wipe interior of water reservoir with a damp, nonabrasive cloth.
Never operate steamer without water in the reservoir, or use a liquid other than water for cooking purposes, since this may damage the unit.

Fill water reservoir to MAX line.
Steaming bowls may be used three ways:
- 1 single steaming bowl. Place bowl number 1; see (a) above.
- 2 steaming bowls together. Place bowl 1 on base and top with bowl 2; see (b) above.
- Remove bottom from bowl 2 (upper bowl) for larger foods; see (c) above.
To cook rice: Ensure water reservoir is filled to MAX line. Place rice and water into rice bowl; then insert rice bowl into lower steaming bowl.
To hard-cook eggs: Place bottom in bottom of bowl with egg holder side up. Stand eggs in egg holder (maximum of 8 large eggs).
Product will beep when plugged in and turned on.
Press ON/OFF () button to initiate steaming cycle.
To adjust the desired cooking time, press the up or down arrows. Max steam time is 1 hour.
NOTE: If no adjustment is made to cooking time, the unit will begin steaming after approximately 5 seconds.
The unit will switch to WARM mode for up to 1 hour. The WARM mode can be cancelled at any time by pressing the ON/OFF () button.
Unit beeps when turned off and beeps again when unplugged.
NOTE: Unit will automatically shut off after 1 hour of keep warm time.

For Low Water:

Unit will beep, display will tell you the water is low, and the LOW WATER light will come on. To Add Water: Pull out water drawer and gradually fill with water. Check the viewing window to see water level.

NOTE: Raw meat should NEVER be cooked using Delay Start Timer. Visit https://www.foodsafety.gov for more information on safe food handling.

Cooking/steaming will begin once the unit has completed the delay time countdown.
The steamer will switch to WARM mode for up to 1 hour after cooking ends.
If the water level in the steamer becomes too low, it will switch OFF and flash “– –.” Fill the unit with water to the MAX line; then push the ON/OFF ( ) button to restart the steamer. The LOW WATER indicator light will also illuminate.

How to Set Delay Start Timer

Press ON/OFF () button and then up or down arrows to set cooking time.
Press DELAY button. The display will flash 00:30 as the default delay time.
Minimum set time is 30 minutes and maximum delay time is 24 hours.
Press up or down arrows to set delay time. After approximately 5 seconds, the display will show the selected delay time and the unit will begin to count down. After the delay time expires, steamer will switch to cooking mode and steam for selected cook time.

Steaming Chart

Steamer Cooking Times (approximate) are based on steaming with cold water filled to the MAX Fill line. Steamer will switch to WARM after cooking time.

FOOD ITEM	WEIGHT/NUMBER	APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME
Asparagus, thin stalks	1 pound (454 g)	14–20 minutes
Baby Carrots	1 pound (454 g)	18–25 minutes
Broccoli Flowerettes from 1 head	1/2 to 3/4 pound (227 g to 340 g)	18–22 minutes
Cauliflower Flowerettes from 1 head	1 to 1 1/4 pounds (454 g to 567 g)	18–22 minutes
Corn on the Cob, halved	4 ears	18–22 minutes
Green Beans	1 pound (454 g)	12–16 minutes
Sugar Snap Peas	1 pound (454 g)	13–18 minutes
Squash, yellow and green, 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) thick slices	1 pound (454 g)	16–20 minutes
Whole Small Red Potatoes	1 pound (454 g)	28–32 minutes
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts	3 (5 oz. [142 g] each)	14–18 minutes
Hot Dogs	8	12–15 minutes
Salmon Steaks, 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick	1 1/2 pounds (680 g)	18–22 minutes
Salmon Fillet	1 pound (454 g)	16–20 minutes
Swordfish Steak, 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick	1 1/2 pounds (680 g)	16–20 minutes
Tilapia Fillets	1 pound (454 g)	13–17 minutes
Little Neck Clams or Steamers	1 pound (454 g)	15–19 minutes
Shrimp, deveined with tails (16/20 count)	1 pound (454 g)	11–15 minutes
Lobster Tail, 4 to 5 oz.	4 (4 to 5 oz. [113 g to 142 g] each)	18–22 minutes
Eggs, large	8	20–22 minutes
Long-Grain White Rice	1 cup (237 ml) rice/1 cup (237 ml) water	32–35 minutes
Long-Grain Brown Rice	1 cup (237 ml) rice/1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups (296 ml to 355 ml) water	67–70 minutes

Setup Guide

To get started with your Hamilton Beach Digital Food Steamer 37530:

Assemble the steamer by placing the trays onto the base unit.
Fill the built-in water reservoir with fresh water.
Place your food items on the trays.
Set the desired cooking time using the digital touchscreen control.
Optionally, use the delay start feature to schedule your meal preparation.
Press start and let the steamer do the work.

Follow these simple steps to ensure a smooth and efficient cooking experience.

Cleaning

WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard.
Do not immerse base in water or other liquid.

Unplug unit and allow all parts to cool completely.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

Read all instructions.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use pot holders when removing hot containers.
To protect against a risk of electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug, or base in water or other liquid.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or an electric burner, or in a heated oven.
Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot food, water, or other hot liquids.
To disconnect, turn unit OFF ( ) and then remove plug from wall outlet.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into the steam bowl.
Do not place the unit directly under cabinets when operating as this product produces large amounts of steam. Avoid reaching over the product when operating.
Vessel may remain hot after unit is turned off.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.
WARNIN: Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM	PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Drip tray and/or steaming bowls tilt/are unstable.	Drip tray installed incorrectly. Reorient the drip tray and placetray 1 first.
Unit will not turn on.	Check to ensureunit is pluggedin.
Steaming takes too long/little or no steam.	Heating element has accumulated deposits. Clean by putting5 Tablespoons (74 ml) whitevinegar into water reservoir; then fill water reservoir with tap water to the MIN line. Turn unit on and set timer for 5 minutes. Allow liquid to cooland then wash/dry all piecesthoroughly.
Rice cooked in rice bowl isunder/overcooked.	Water level is toolow, or lid notplaced on steambowl. Ensure only onesteaming bowl is used.Ensure lidis placed securely on steambowl.
Unit does not shut off after steaming.	Unit has switched to Keep Warm mode.Turn steamer off if desired, or allowunit to keep food warm until ready to eat.
Food not cooked uniformly.	Steaming bowl overcrowded with food. Leave enough space for adequate steam flow.
Food done in bottom tray, but not done in top tray.	Food cooks faster in bottom tray. Always place the longer cooking food items in lower tray. Or, place one tray (with the longercooking food) onto the baseand let steam first; then later add the second tray with the shorter cookingfood. Try not to blocksteam holes.

Hamilton Beach Digital Food Steamer 37530 Pros & Cons

Pros

Easy-to-use digital interface
Three-tiered steaming capacity
Delay start feature for convenient meal planning
Automatic shut-off for added safety
Dishwasher-safe parts for easy cleaning

Cons

Customer Reviews

Customer reviews highlight the ease of use and effectiveness of the Hamilton Beach Digital Food Steamer 37530. Many users appreciate the convenience of the delay start feature and the ability to cook multiple items at once. However, some users have noted that the steamer's capacity could be larger and that there may be durability issues after extended use.

Warranty

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase in Canada and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value.

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