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Using Your Steamer/Rice
Cooker to Cook Rice
1Only measure rice with the enclosed measuring cup. For best results rinse measured rice until the water becomes relatively clear (see “Helpful Hints” section for details).
2Place rinsed rice in the pot, add water. For 7 cups of uncooked rice (yields 14 cups of cooked rice), measure 7 full scoops of rice, using the rice measure included with your unit. Add to the Steamer/Rice Cooker Pot.
3Add water to the 7 cup line on the inside of the pot. Always add the rice to the pot BEFORE adding the water to the pot. The water level marked on the inner pot is based upon having rice added already.
4Place the pot in the Steamer/Rice Cooker.
5Close the outer lid. The lid is properly closed when it clicks.
6Plug in and immediately press the switch down to “Cook”. The “Cook” indicator light will illuminate to indicate the rice is cooking.
7The Steamer/Rice Cooker will automatically switch to “Keep Warm” when the cooking process has completed. The Keep Warm function will continue until the unit is unplugged.
8Open the Steamer/Rice Cooker by pressing the release button on the handle. Be sure to open the lid facing away from you to avoid any hot steam.
9Remove and clean the condensation collector after every use.
Using Your Steaming Trays
Using the Inner Tray only
1Pour 1 cup of water into the Inner Pot.
2Place Inner Pot in the Rice Cooker Housing and place the Inner Steaming Tray inside the pot.
3Add ingredients to Steaming Tray (see “Steaming Chart” in this manual for suggested cooking times).
4When using the Inner Steaming Tray it is not necessary to use the Glass Lid, simply use the Rice Cooker Lid. The Lid is properly closed when it clicks.
5Plug in and immediately press the switch down to “COOK”. The “COOK” indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the steaming process has started.
6Time the cooking manually as the unit will automatically switch to “KEEP WARM” should the water evaporate.
Using Multiple Trays
When using more than one tray to steam you must use the Glass Lid that comes with your steamer.
1Place 1 cup of water into the Inner Pot for each Steaming Tray used. For example, if using all three trays (1 inner that nests inside the rice pot, and two stacking) place 3 cups of water into the inner pot.
2Add ingredients to Steaming Trays (see “Steaming Chart” in this manual for suggested cooking times). Place the ingredients with the least amount of cooking time required on top and place the Glass Lid on the tray.
3Plug in and immediately press the switch down to “COOK”. The “COOK” indicator light will illuminate to indicate steaming process has started.
4Time the cooking manually as the unit will automatically switch to “KEEP WARM” should the water evaporate.
Steaming is one of the oldest ways to cook foods. It has been around for many thousands of years and is both healthful and economical. Steamed fruits and vegetables are highly regarded among chefs for their color, texture and flavors that are far superior to other cooking methods such as boiling or blanching. This is because steaming is a very gentle way to cooking.
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