Sanyo ECJ-HC100H Steaming, Place inner pot into the main unit, Press the Menu button to select

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STEAMING

Select the STEAMING menu to steam food. The cooking times in chart below are approximate and should be used as a guideline.

1 Add approximately 1 1/2 measuring cups (9.13oz/270ml) of water into the inner pot for steaming.

• Use the measuring cup provided.

• Always add a minimum of one measuring cup of water.

2Place inner pot into the main unit.

•Place the steaming plate in the inner pot.

•Place the food on the steaming plate.

3 Close the outer lid and insert power plug into electrical outlet.

4Press the MENU button to select

STEAMING.

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5 Set the steaming time using the MIN button.

• MIN button can be set for 8 - 58 minutes in 2-minute increments.

6Press the COOK/START button.

•The COOK lamp lights and steaming begins.

•The display will show the remaining steaming time.

•When the time set is reached, indicator beeps will sound and unit will switch to the KEEP WARM mode.

•Press KEEP WARM/OFF button and unplug the power cord after use.

Light

Remaining

Steaming Time

Light

•Some experimentation might be necessary to determine exact cooking

times based on personal preferences for cooked vegetable tenderness or firmness.

•When water has completely evaporated, indicator beeps will sound and the time remaining display

becomes . The KEEP WARM lamp will light and the unit will automatically switch from steaming to the KEEP WARM mode.

FOOD STEAMING CHART
Vegetable	Preparation		Quantity	Approx. Steaming Time
Artichokes	Cut in half		2-4	25-30 min.
Asparagus	Whole, stems trimmed		1 lb.	10-15 min.
Broccoli	Florets		1/2 lb.	10-15 min.
Beets	Peeled, cut into 1/4" slices		1 lb.	15-20 min.
Carrots	Cut, peeled		1 lb.	15-20 min.
Cauliflower	Florets		1 lb.	20-25 min.
Corn on the Cob	Husked, halved		2 med. ears	15-20 min.
Green Beans	Whole, trimmed		3/4 lb.	10-15 min.
Red Potatoes	Cut in half		1 lb.	25-30 min.
Snow Peas	Whole, trimmed		1/2 lb.	15-20 min.
Spinach	Leaves		1/2 lb.	8-10 min.
Sweet Potatoes or Yams	Cut in	1/2" pieces	1 lb.	20-25 min.
Zucchini	Cut in	1/4" rounds	1 lb.	10-15 min.
	Soft yolk (similar consistency		8	15 min.
Eggs	to soft-boiled)
	Hard yolk (similar consistency		8	23 min.
	to hard-boiled)

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