[. . . ] SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, certain basic safety precautions must be followed, including the following: - Read all of the instructions before using the appliance. [. . . ] - Avoid any knocks to the base; otherwise, the bowl may be dented by the knocks with the resulting impairment of the steamer's performance. Do not store the appliance in an atmosphere with corrosive gases or in a damp place. - Position the bowl properly, then insert the steamer plug in the socket; remove the plug before lifting off the bowl. If the steamer is overfilled, boiling water may be expelled out of the steamer. - Wait until the water starts boiling and then add the desired quantity of rice or vegetables, using the measuring cup provided by the manufacturer (14). - The time required to cook the rice is 10 minutes with the switch in the "steam" setting, plus another 10 minutes with the lid closed and the switch in the "warm" setting. [. . . ] - The time required to cook the rice is 10 minutes with the switch in the "steam" setting, plus another 10 minutes with the lid closed and the switch in the "warm" setting. [. . . ]