Euro-Pro KS315W owner manual Safety Precautions, Steaming Charts, Vegetable Steaming Chart

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: To prevent injuries always follow basic safety precautions when using the food steamer.

• To prevent burns form escaping hot	• A small amount of water will remain
steam, always use oven mitts or	in the water reservoir after the
potholders when removing the	steamer has stopped; this is normal
steamer lid or steaming baskets	and helps extend the life of the
from the appliance.	appliance. NEVER run the
• Always remove the steamer lid	appliance without first adding water
slowly with the inside of the steamer	into the water reservoir.
lid facing away from you and let the	• Do not use any liquid other than
steam escape gradually. Hold the	water in the water reservoir .
steamer lid over the appliance to	• Do not add any seasonings, herbs,
allow the condensation to drain into	spices or anything else into the
the steamer.	steaming liquid.
• Do not reach into the appliance	• Use this appliance only on a heat-
when the appliance is steaming. To	resistant surface such as tile,
check the cooking progress or to stir	formica or any other surface
ingredients, use a long wooden or	protected with a heat-resistant finish.
plastic utensil.	• Fill the water reservoir with water
• Do not use metal utensils, as they	before plugging the appliance in an
may scratch or damage surfaces.	electrical outlet otherwise the
Use ONLY plastic or wooden	appliance may be damaged.
utensils.	• Do not place any parts in a
• Do not touch hot surfaces with bare	microwave.
hands.

STEAMING CHARTS

Note: All of the cooking times listed below in the steaming chart are ONLY suggestions. The time required to steam various foods may vary depending on the size of the pieces of food, the space left between items, the quality of the food used and individual tastes. Watch food to avoid overcooking.

VEGETABLE STEAMING CHART

		STEAMING
FOOD	QTY	TIMES	NOTES
		(minutes)
Artichokes, Whole	4 med	40-45	Cut off base
Asparagus	1 lb.	13-15	Lie flat in
			steaming basket
			Stir halfway
Baby Sweet Corn	8 oz.	30-35	through cooking
			time
Beans			Stir halfway
	1 lb.	35	through cooking
Green/Yellow
			time
Broccoli, pieces	1 lb.	10-12	Use only the
			florets
			Stir halfway
Brussel Sprouts	1 lb.	25-30	through cooking
			time
			Stir halfway
Carrots	1 lb.	12-15	through cooking
			time
			Stir halfway
Cauliflower, pieces	1 lb.	10-14	through cooking
			time
			Turn each ear
Corn on the Cob	2-3 ears	20-25	over halfway
			through cooking
			time
Potatoes			Turn halfway
Small or cut in	1 lb.	13-15	through cooking
pieces			time
Spinach	1/2 lb.	6-8
			Stir halfway
Squash, pieces	1 lb.	10-13	through cooking
			time
			Stir halfway
Zucchini, pieces	1 lb.	10-13	through cooking
			time

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