Before using the first time
•Wash Lid, Steam Bowls and Expander Ring in warm soapy water, rinse and dry.
•Wipe Base with damp cloth and dry. Do NOT immerse Base in water or other liquid.
Hints and Operating Instructions
1.Do not exceed Maximum water level indicated on inside of Base Unit.
2.Do not operate your NESCO® Steam Cooker without water. This could damage the appliance and void your warranty.
3.Do not substitute wine, meat or vegetable stock or other liquid in place of water.
4.Place food in Steam Bowl. Add herbs or spices at end of cooking cycle.
5.For large food loads or multiple dishes, use both Upper and Lower Steam Bowls, dividing food evenly. The lower bowl will generally cook faster than upper bowl, place larger foods or longer cooking foods in the lower steam bowl. Use one steam bowl for smaller loads.
6.Always use Lid on Steam Bowl. Make sure handles of Lid are lined up with handles of Steam Bowl.
7.If both Steam Bowls are used, place Lower Steam Bowl on Base first, then Expander Ring, then Upper Steam Bowl and Lid.
8.Plug power cord into a standard 120 volt outlet. Indicator Light will be on while timer is set. When set time is done, light will turn OFF.
9.Turn Timer Dial to set the number of minutes required to cook the food load, based on the Cooking Guidelines on following pages.
10.When removing the Steam Bowl(s) use oven mitts to protect against burns from the hot steam. CAUTION: Use extreme caution when removing the Steam Bowl(s). Hot steam causes serious burns!
11.When cooking is complete, turn dial to “0” and unplug the appliance.
12.To serve, remove Lid and place under Steam Bowl. Bon Appetit!
Water amount guide that is added to Base.:
Minimum | 1/4 Cup / 60 mL | approx. 15 minutes cooking time |
Midline | 1 Cup / 250 mL | approx. 30 minutes cooking time |
Maximum | 2 Cups / 500 mL | approx. 60 minutes cooking time |
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