Avoid reaching over the Steamer when operating. Always use hot pads during steaming to remove the Cover or any part of the unit to avoid steam burns.
Steaming times will vary depending on desired doneness and food quantity, size and arrangement. The cooking times in the Steaming Guide are suggested times. NOTE: If the desired cooking time is less than 15 minutes, first turn the Timer past 15 minutes and then turn to desired cooking time Altitude affects the temperature at which water boils.
Thus in higher altitudes longer cooking times may become necessary. Always use potholders to remove Cover. When removing the Cover, be careful to lift Cover slowly. Fill Water Reservoir with cold tap water to appropriate fill line. Do NOT use beer, red wine, oil, spice extracts i. Hold the Drip Tray by the handle and place it into the Base.
If you choose, save these juices for gravies, sauces, soup stock, etc. You may add seasonings, such as lemon slices, fresh dry herbs, seafood seasoning mix, etc. Place the Cover on the Steaming Bowl. Make sure the handles line up over each other and the tabs fit properly into the openings. Put the Steaming Bowl onto the Base. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet. Set the Timer for the desired cooking time.
When the time is up, a bell will ring, the Cooking Light will stop glowing and the unit will automatically shut off. NOTE: If the desired cooking time is less than 15 minutes, first turn the Timer past 15 minutes and then turn to desired cooking time.
Figure B When cooking has been completed, unplug cord. Promptly remove Steaming Bowl from Base and place on inverted Cover. Steaming Bowl Carefully remove the Drip Tray by the handles. Contents will be hot. Do not use wine, broth or other liquids. Put Steaming Bowl onto the Base. Add rice and water to Rice Bowl. Place Rice Bowl with rice and water into the Steaming Bowl.
Plug the unit into a standard electrical outlet. Unplug cord. Remove the Cover carefully to prevent water on it from dripping into the rice. Base Using potholders, carefully lift the Rice Bowl by its handles. NOTE: The Rice Bowl can also be used for cooking vegetables with sauces, poaching chicken or fish in liquids, reheating foods like casseroles or foods with sauces. The Bowl Divider can be opened to cover half the Steaming Bowl for cooking 2 to 3 servings Figure D or reduced to cover only a fourth of the Bowl for 1 or 2 servings.
You can add a second food after the first one has steamed for a while; you can also remove the Bowl Divider before food in the Steaming Bowl is done.
Here are some basic guidelines for using the Bowl Divider feature. If steaming foods with different water levels, always use the higher water level of the 2 foods.
Refer to Steaming Guide for water levels to use for each food. Reserve smaller food amount for Bowl Divider. Foods can be started at the same time, or 1 food started in the Steaming Bowl, or Bowl Divider, and the second one added 5 or 10 minutes later.
Stir vegetables every minutes; after minutes for vegetables that cook in 15 minutes or less. This promotes more even cooking. Check doneness of vegetables often. Generally they will take a little longer than when the Bowl Divider is not used, but not always.
Time will depend upon the amount and size of the food pieces. Potatoes in Bowl. Start together. Set Timer for 30 minutes. Stir both after 15 minutes. Check doneness at 25 minutes. Yield: servings of both in minutes. Squash in Bowl. Set Timer for 19 minutes. Stir after 7 minutes.
Check snow peas after 14 minutes; remove Divider when done. Cook squash until crisp and tender. Add cauliflowerets and steam 10 minutes. Add zucchini; stir after 5 minutes; cook 3 minutes more. Check doneness of both after 18 minutes. Place chicken fillets in Bowl. Stir beans after 15 minutes. Check doneness at 27 minutes.
Turn timer to off. Unplug cord from outlet. Rinse thoroughly. Dry all parts. May be washed in a dishwasher. Use a non-abrasive plastic brush or mesh scouring pad to clean the interior.
Do not use abrasive scouring pads or abrasive cleaners to clean any part of the Steamer. Thoroughly rinse with clean, hot water to remove all traces of detergent. Special Care For Heater Element: After a period of use, the Heater surface may become coated from mineral deposits left by water. Severe build-up should be treated by heating vinegar in the Water Reservoir. Do not use household bleach. When cleaning, follow this procedure: Do not cover Base with any Steamer parts while cleaning.
Plug unit into electrical outlet and turn Timer ON for approximately 20 minutes. Do not allow solution to boil over or spill onto exterior surfaces.
Pour out vinegar solution and using a nonabrasive plastic brush, scrub the Heater Element. Rinse only interior surfaces with fresh water. Exterior of Base: Wipe Base and cord with a damp cloth, then dry thoroughly.
Never immerse Base in liquid or place in dishwasher. To maintain appearance of the exterior, avoid the use of abrasive pads, brushes or cleansers. The times suggested in the Steaming Guide are total cooking times, starting when the Timer is turned ON.
While the majority of foods cook in much less than 75 minutes, longer cooking times may require adding additional water to the Water Reservoir. Remember to reset the Timer. Watch food to avoid overcooking. When a Foil Cover is Used Over the Rice Bowl Some foods that are steamed in the Rice Bowl need an aluminum foil cover to prevent excess moisture from getting into the food.
Foods that need a foil cover are specified in the Steaming Guide. Place the length over Bowl and across the handles; press length down and against outside of handles.
Extend width of foil just beyond opposite sides of Bowl; leave a little space between foil and edge of Bowl. Use crisp, firm vegetables. Select uniform foods or cut pieces as evenly as possible. Use amounts as recommended in the Steaming Guide. Stirring is recommended when steaming some foods. Use a long handled spoon to stir. Steam foods until just crisp, tender for best flavor and food value. Season vegetables after steaming. Time Minutes 1 lb. Carrots 1 lb. Potatoes, Whole Red 1 lb. Time Minutes Tips Spinach 1 lb.
Squash Summer Yellow and Zucchini 1 lb. Stir after 9 mins. Yield about 3 cups. Foods listed are not packaged in butter or a sauce; most are placed directly into the Steaming Bowl. Do not thaw before steaming. Frozen vegetables may be very icy; some are a solid block when removed from the package. Use a long handled fork or spoon to separate or stir foods. Mashed, frozen vegetables, like winter squash, are placed in the Rice Bowl, then the Steaming Bowl and should be covered with a piece of aluminum foil during steaming.
See instructions for using a foil cover. Frozen Vegetables Pkg. Time Minutes Tips Asparagus Cut 2 pkgs. Spears 2 pkgs. Lima, Baby 2 pkgs. Time Minutes Broccoli Chopped 2 pkgs. Spears 1 pkg. Brussels Sprouts 2 pkgs. Carrots Baby, Whole 2 pkgs.
Cauliflower 2 pkgs. No ounces Yes Med Corn Cut 2 pkgs. Mixed Vegetables 1 pkg. Peas Green 1 pkg. Sugar Snap 1 pkg. Spinach Cut Leaf 1 pkg. Squash Winter, Mashed 2 pkgs. Cover Rice Bowl with foil. Lift foil from Rice Bowl; be careful of steam. Replace foil; replace Steaming Bowl on Base to continue steaming. Clean and prepare fresh seafood and fish, as appropriate, before steaming. Most seafood and fish cook quickly. Steam in small quantities, or in amounts as specified. Clams tend to open at different times during steaming.
To avoid overcooking, watch the shells. Tap the exterior of Cover to improve visibility as steam forms on inside of Steaming Bowl. Use tongs to remove shells when opened; be careful as the steam is hot. Replace Cover after opened shells are removed.
Fish fillets may be steamed in the Rice Bowl. See the procedure provided for poached fillets. Adjust steaming times, as necessary. Use a long handled spoon. Wash and dry fillets. Spread onion mixture evenly down meaty side of fillets. Roll up and position in Rice Bowl in single layer with end side down. Cover Bowl with foil. Serve with rice, spooning seasoned fish juices over rice. Steam until opaque and flesh flakes easily.
Follow basic procedure for fish steaks. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet. Set the Timer for the desired cooking time. When the time is up, a bell will ring, the Cooking Light will stop glowing and the unit will Do not use wine, broth or other liquids. Put Steaming Bowl onto the Base. Add rice and water to Rice Bowl. Place Rice Bowl with rice and water into the Steaming Bowl. Plug the unit into a standard electrical outlet. When the time is up, a bell will ring, If steaming foods with different water levels, always use the higher water level of the 2 foods.
Refer to Steaming Guide for water levels to use for each food. Potatoes in Bowl. Start together. Set Timer for 30 minutes. Stir both after 15 minutes. Check doneness at 25 minutes. Yield: servings of both in minutes. Snow Peas and Yellow Place chicken fillets in Bowl. Stir beans after 15 minutes. Check doneness at 27 minutes. Turn timer to off. Unplug cord from outlet. Bowls, Cover and Drip Tray:Immerse in When bell sounds and Cooking Light stops glowing, unplug cord from outlet.
Pour out vinegar solution and using a non- abrasive plastic brush, scrub the Heater Element. Rinse only interior surfaces with fresh water. Exterior of Base:Wipe Base and cord with a damp cloth, then dry thoroughly.
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