baking times. If using a recipe meant for a traditional oven begin checking for doneness at least 10 minutes before recommended time.
The Bake Steam function allows you to create tender and browned braised dishes. Place
The Bake Steam function allows you to bake
Roast vegetables like peppers and tomatoes on the Bake Steam function. Place vegetables with a little to no oil directly on baking tray in the lower or middle rack position. Most vegetables will be nicely roasted in about 30 minutes at a minimum of 400°F.
Bake Steam keeps leftovers moist. When reheating, put leftovers in the middle rack position uncovered and set oven to 250°F for about 20 minutes.
Steam
The highest temperature (210°F) on the Steam function should be used for all traditional steaming tasks like vegetables, seafood and other proteins. See Steam Cooking Chart page 10 for steaming suggestions and times.
For all vegetable/protein steaming we recommend placing item to be steamed on the broiling/steaming rack fitted into the baking pan.
When steaming seafood we recommend placing a small amount of wine or other aromatic liquid on the bottom of the baking pan to infuse flavor.
The lowest temperature (100°F) on the Steam function is ideal for bread proofing. Allow dough to complete at least one rise at room temperature. Shape dough and place on the baking pan lined with parchment and then put directly in the oven in the lower rack position. Set in oven for a minimum
of 20 minutes and up to ½ hour on 100°F to proof. Once time elapses, switch oven to Bread function and set temperature and time, indicated by recipe.
Some baked goods can be steam/baked or steamed and then convection baked, such as pretzels and bagels.
The Steam function can also work to clean the interior of your steam oven. Run oven on default setting to (210˚ F for 30 minutes) to loosen grease or food residue. Once cycle is complete, wipe the interior clean with a cloth.
Broil and Broil Steam
For your convenience we have two different rack positions for Broil/Broil Steam, refer to page 5 for reference.
The lower broil position is best suited for thicker foods like steaks, chops and larger fish fillets as well as top browning of dishes like nachos and casseroles.
The upper broil position is for thin foods like smaller seafood and thin fillets.
When positioning foods to broil make sure they are not touching the heating elements as they can burn very easily.
We recommend leaving the oven door slightly ajar when broiling.
Broil Steam is great for steam roasting foods like seafood, fish, chicken parts and vegetables.
Super Steam
Steam plus the additional heat of the bottom element is the ideal setting for perfect rice. The ratio we use for white rice to water is 2 cups to 2¼ cups. Simply combine rice and water in an ovenproof dish and cover. Put in oven with the rack in the lower position set to Super Steam at 300˚F. White rice takes about 25 to 30 minutes from start to finish. Brown rice takes about 40 minutes using 2½ cups water for 2 cups of rice. All rice should rest about 10 to 15 minutes covered before fluffing and serving.
Super Steam also does a great job with
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