How to use your Steamer & Rice Cooker
?Place the unit on a flat, sturdy surface with adequate clearance (i.e., do not place under wall cabinets or on carpeting or other soft surfaces). The steamer and components are not for use in convection or conventional ovens, microwaves, or on a stovetop.
?Fill the water reservoir with clean, cold water only. Pour the water directly into the water tank only up to the maximum fill. Do not overfill. NOTE: do not use seasoning or any other liquid in the water tank. Use of liquids such as beer, red wine, oil and juice can corrode the unit and cause damage.
?Use fresh cold water with each use and check that the water is up to, but not past the maximum fill level. Best results can be achieved by filling to the Max level for food requiring 13 to 60 minutes of steam cooking and by filling to the Min level for food requiring less than 13 minutes of steam cooking. Refer to the steaming chart or your recipe for recommended steaming times.
?If cooking continuously and the water drops below the MIN level, add water by carefully removing the steamer basket. Use protective oven mitts when handling the steamer basket and be careful of the surge of steam that will result when the basket is lifted to refill the reservoir. If during cooking, there is no more water in the water tank, the appliance stops cooking as a safety measure.
?Do not let the water go below the “Min” level in the reservoir.
?Place the steaming basket on the reservoir.
?Clean and prepare your food.
?Place vegetables, seafood or other food without sauce or liquid into the steaming bowl. Arrange food in the center of the bowl. Avoid blocking steam vents.
?Place the lid on the steaming bowl.
?Plug the appliance in. Do not operate the appliance without the steaming basket and lid in place.
?Set the timer for the recommended cooking times (see table of recommended cooking times included later in this manual). The red indicator light will light up. The length of steaming time is subject to your own personal tastes: depending if you prefer crunchy (shorter steaming time) or softer, more
?The on/off light comes on and in less than a minute steaming begins. Condensation during steaming is normal.
?To stop the appliance ahead of set time, turn the timer to the zero position.
NOTE: The timer will operate regardless of whether the unit is plugged into the electrical outlet. Be sure the indicator light is on when setting the timer.
?When steaming is complete, the timer will turn the steamer OFF automatically.
?When finished using the appliance, unplug from the outlet and leave to cool completely before removing any parts.
?Do not use the steamer without water.
NOTE: Cooking times are estimates and depend on the quantity, size, desired degree of cooking and temperature of the food. Consider all of the cooking times given in the guide as suggested times when using the steamer. Use a Taylor Thermometer to check internal food temperature for doneness.
Using the Rice Bowl
?Place rice with the required amount of water, or other foods with sauce or liquid in the rice bowl. Place the rice bowl in the steaming basket and cover with the lid.
?Plug the appliance in.
?Set the timer for the recommended cooking time. ?When food is fully cooked to your taste, unplug the unit.
?After cooking, for best results, allow the rice to stand for 5 to 10 minutes with the lid on. Carefully open the lid, taking care to avoid escaping steam.
?Use a long handled utensil or rice paddle to mix the rice and allow steam to escape.
Using the Timer
?The maximum controlled time is 60 minutes. If you need to cook food longer than 60 minutes, you will need to check the water level, add water if needed and reset the timer.
?If setting the timer for less than 15 minutes, be sure to turn the knob PAST 15 minutes than back to your desired lower time.
?When the set time expires, the timer will ring and the steamer will turn off.
Removing food from the steaming bowls
·Lift the lid by the handle, making sure to avoid escaping steam to prevent burning your hands and arms.
·Allow water collected in the lid to drip back into the steaming bowl.
·Remove steam basket using the handles and oven mitts.
·Remove and serve food using long handled utensils to avoid injury.
· | NOTE: Use oven gloves or pot holders when handling steaming bowl, reservoir, lid, etc. | 5 |
