Important and useful information
Temperature
The maximum temperature in the steam oven is 212° F / 100° C. Most types of food can be cooked at this temperature. Some more delicate types of food, such as berries, must be cooked at lower temperatures, otherwise they will burst. More information is provided in the relevant chapters.
Cooking time
In general, the cooking times for cooking with steam are the same as for cooking food on a cooktop. More information about any factors that may affect the cooking time is provided in the following chapters.
The quantity of food does not affect the cooking time. 1 lb of potatoes will take the same time to cook as ½ lb.
The cooking times given in the charts are guidelines only. We recommend selecting the shorter cooking time to start with, additional time can be added if necessary.
Cooking with liquid
When cooking with liquid, only fill the cooking pan 2/3 full to prevent the liquid from spilling when the cooking container is removed from the oven.
Your own recipes
Any food and recipes which are prepared in a pot or a pan can also be cooked using steam. The cooking times in the steam oven will be the same. Please note that food will not brown when cooked with steam.
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