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If foods with different cooking times are being steamed start the food with the longest cooking time in the lower bowl. If steaming meat, fish or poultry together with vegetables, always place the meat, fish or poultry in the lower bowl so that juices from raw or partially cooked meat cannot drip onto other foods.
Steam tube usage
•To equalise cooking times in all tiers, use the steam tube.
•Only use when you want to steam a large quantity of 1 type of food.
1Put the mantle around the heater.
2 Fit the drip tray.
3 Fit the steaming tube to the drip tray (as shown in the diagram).
4 Place the bottom tray over the steam tube and align the tube to the hole in the bottom of the tray.
5 Fit the clear ring.
6 Arrange the food within the tier.
7 Fit the other tiers in the same way.
8 Refer to the cooking guide and set the timer for the desired time.
9 After the set time the bell will ring and the steamer will switch off automatically.
10Using oven gloves or a cloth promptly remove the steaming bowls.
Refilling reservoir
If steaming for a long period it may be necessary to add extra water.
Fill with water through the ‘add water hole’ by using a suitable filling jug.
Cooking rice
The steamer comes with a container that allows you to cook rice to perfection.
1Add rice and water to the rice bowl in equal proportions.
2Place the rice bowl with rice and water into a steaming tray, without steam tube fitted.
3Proceed as described previously for steaming.
Useful hints and tips
•Always ensure meat is placed below other food types.
•Steaming times stated in the cooking guide are only a guide. Times may vary depending on size of the food pieces, spacing of the food in the steamer bowl, quantity of food, freshness of food and personal preference. As you become familiar with the steamer, adjust the cooking times as necessary.
•A single bowl of food steams faster than with 2 or 3 bowls in use. Therefore, the cooking time for a larger quantity of food will be longer.
•For best results, be sure pieces of food are similar in size. If pieces vary in size and layering is required, place smaller pieces on top.
•Do not crowd food in the steaming bowl or rice bowl. Arrange the food with spaces between pieces to allow for maximum steam flow.
•Always use the drip tray to prevent drips splashing.
•Never steam meat, poultry or seafood from frozen. Always completely thaw first.
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