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USING THE VEGETABLE STEAMING RACK
1.Prepare vegetables. (See VEGETABLE STEAMING GUIDE below.)
2.Place inner pot of rice cooker inside outer pot, and set steaming rack on bottom of inner pot.
3.Add water to inner pot, making sure that it does not cover steaming rack.
4.Arrange vegetables on steaming rack. (If steaming vegetables such as green beans
or mushrooms, take care to arrange them so that they do not fall through rack into the water.)
5.Cover and plug in unit.
6.Push down on COOK lever. COOK light will go on and vegetables will begin to steam. Steaming times will vary greatly, depending on vegetable type, quantity and quality, as well as personal preferences. As a rule of thumb, however, bear in mind that items like bean sprouts or pea pods, or vegetables that are served sliced or shredded such as mushrooms, carrots
or shredded cabbage, will take the shortest amount of time (less than 10 minutes, and usually less than 5). Vegetables of greater size and density, such as asparagus, broccoli and cauliflower will take longer (up to
or more).
7.Test occasionally to see if desired doneness has been reached.
8.When vegetables are done, unplug unit. Remove cover and using tongs, place vegetables in serving dish. Serve immediately.
NOTE: When lifting cover during steaming process, be sure to hold it so that hot steam is directed away from face, hands and body.
IF UNIT COMES WITH STEAMING TRAY:
Steaming tray may be used to cook a variety of vegetables. Before using, make sure unit is unplugged. To use:
1.Fill inner pot of rice cooker with water (approximately
2.Place vegetables to be cooked in center of steaming tray. Try as much as possible not to block steam vents.
3.Place steaming tray inside inner pot. Lip on steaming tray will fit easily on rim of pot. Cover. Do not operate without cover in place.
4.Plug in unit. The WARM light will immediately go on. Begin cooking by pushing down on the cook lever located on front of unit. The WARM light will go off, and the COOK light will go on.
NOTE: Cook lever will not work unless inner pot is in place and filled with water. If steaming tray is removed for any reason, water in inner pot will still continue to heat. However, if inner pot and steaming tray are BOTH removed, the unit will automatically stop heating, the COOK light will go off, and the WARM light will go on again to indicate that unit is still plugged in.
As vegetables heat, check from time to time to see if they have achieved desired level of doneness. NOTE: When checking vegetables while they are cooking, be sure to tilt lid so that steam released flows away from hands, face and body. Steaming times will vary greatly, depending on type, quantity and quality of vegetables being cooked.
5.When vegetables have finished cooking, turn unit off by pushing upward on switch on front of unit. Unplug unit.
6.Remove cover, once again avoiding contact with steam. Using a pair of tongs, lift vegetables from tray and place them in serving dish. Serve immediately.
VEGETABLE STEAMING GUIDE
1.Clean vegetables thoroughly. Cut off stems, peel or chop, if necessary. Smaller pieces steam faster than larger ones.
2.Quantity, quality, freshness and size/uniformity may affect steam timing. Adjust water amounts and cooking time as desired.
3.Frozen vegetables should be steamed without thawing, in order to lock in flavor and nutrients.
4.Frozen vegetables should be separated or stirred after
POINTS TO REMEMBER
•Before using for the first time, wash rice cooker. Read the Care and Cleaning Instructions in this manual.
•Do not turn on rice cooker when empty of water.
•Avoid placing unit under any wall cabinets when operating, as much steam is generated. Avoid reaching over the unit when it is operating.
•Use clean water to fill water reservoir before each use. Do not use wine, broth or other liquids. Do not add anything to water.
•Cooking times are estimates and depend on the quantity, size, desired degree of doneness and temperature of food.
•Cooking times may lengthen/shorten according to personal taste.
•Use hot pads or oven mitts when removing the lid from the rice cooker. Open the lid carefully to allow steam to escape safely.
•A bit of water may remain in water reservoir after the rice cooker is turned off. This is normal.
•Do not use any parts in microwave or on any cooking/heated surface.
•Unplug after cooking.
•Allow the unit to cool before cleaning.
CARE AND CLEANING
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Never open or remove bottom cover of unit. Do not try to repair appliance yourself. Refer it to qualified personnel if servicing is needed.
UNPLUG CORD FROM OUTLET. BEFORE WASHING, ALLOW RICE COOKER TO COOL.
Never immerse outer pot in water.
TO CLEAN INNER POT, STEAMING RACK, COVER, MEASURING CUP AND RICE PADDLE:
•Wash in hot, soapy water; rinse and dry all parts, OR wash on top rack of dishwasher.
•Do not use abrasive cleaners.
TO STORE: Unplug unit; store in its box in a clean, dry place. Never store it while it is hot or still plugged in. Make sure to clean before storing. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance. Do not put any stress on the cord where it enters the unit, as it could cause the cord to fray and break.
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