Rice Cooking Guide continued
3.Place the removable cooking bowl with steaming tray into the cooking body and cover with the glass lid.
4.Plug into a 230V or 240V power outlet and then switch on. The amber ‘WARM’ light will illuminate.
5.Push the selector lever down to begin to cook. The red ‘COOK’ light will illuminate.
6.When cooking is complete, remove food.
NOTE: There will only be one light on at a time ie amber for ‘Warming’ or red for ‘Cooking’
If further cooking is required, ensure sufficient water or stock is in the removable cooking bowl.
7.When finished cooking, turn the rice cooker off at the power outlet and then unplug. Then remove the steaming tray and serve. Allow the rice cooker to cool before cleaning.
WARNING: Always lift the lid away from you to avoid the head of the steam escaping from under the lid.
Hints and Tips for
Steaming Vegetables
•Smaller pieces will steam faster than larger ones.
•Try to keep vegetables to a standard size to ensure even cooking.
•Ensure that not all the steamer holes are covered by food to prevent overflow during steaming.
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•Fresh or frozen vegetables may be steamed.
•If steaming frozen vegetables, do not thaw first.
•Do not allow water or stock to touch the tray or food.
•Check liquid level occasionally. Add more hot water if further steaming is required.
•Always lift the lid away from you to avoid the spurt of steam escaping from under the lid.
Hints and Tips for Steaming Fish and Seafood
•Season fish with fresh herbs, onions, lemon etc.
•Ensure fish fillets are in a single layer and not overlapped.
•Fish is cooked when it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in colour.
Hints and Tips for
Steaming Poultry
•Select pieces of poultry of a similar size for even cooking.
•Arrange a single layer if possible, to facilitate even cooking.
•Remove visible fat and skin.
•Check poultry is cooked by piercing the thickest part of the poultry. If the juices run clear it is cooked.
Vegetables
The size and shape of vegetables may call for adjustments. If you want softer vegetables, allow extra cooking time.
WARNING: Do not allow the removable cooking bowl to boil dry.
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