SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•
To prevent burns form escaping hot
steam, always use oven mitts or
potholders when removing the
steamer lid or steaming baskets
from the appliance.
•
Always remove the steamer lid
slowly with the inside of the steamer
lid facing away from you and let the
steam escape gradually. Hold the
steamer lid over the appliance to
allow the condensation to drain into
the steamer.
•
Do not
reach into the appliance
when the appliance is steaming. To
check the cooking progress or to stir
ingredients, use a long wooden or
plastic utensil.
•
Do not
use metal utensils, as they
may scratch or damage surfaces.
Use
ONLY
plastic or wooden
utensils.
•
Do not
touch hot surfaces with bare
hands.
•
A small amount of water will remain
in the water reservoir after the
steamer has stopped; this is normal
and helps extend the life of the
appliance.
NEVER
run the
appliance without first adding water
into the water reservoir.
•
Do not
use any liquid other than
water in the water reservoir .
•
Do not
add any seasonings, herbs,
spices or anything else into the
steaming liquid.
•
Use this appliance only on a heat-
resistant surface such as tile,
formica or any other surface
protected with a heat-resistant finish.
•
Fill the water reservoir with water
before plugging the appliance in an
electrical outlet otherwise the
appliance may be damaged.
•
Do not
place any parts in a
microwave.
WARNING
:
To prevent injuries always follow basic safety precautions when
using the food steamer.
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STEAMING CHARTS
VEGETABLE STEAMING CHART
FOOD
QTY
STEAMING
TIMES
(minutes)
NOTES
Artichokes, Whole
4 med
40-45
Cut off base
Asparagus
1 lb.
13-15
Lie flat in
steaming basket
Baby Sweet Corn
8 oz.
30-35
Stir halfway
through cooking
time
Beans
Green/Yellow
1 lb.
35
Stir halfway
through cooking
time
Broccoli, pieces
1 lb.
10-12
Use only the
florets
Brussel Sprouts
1 lb.
25-30
Stir halfway
through cooking
time
Carrots
1 lb.
12-15
Stir halfway
through cooking
time
Cauliflower, pieces
1 lb.
10-14
Stir halfway
through cooking
time
Corn on the Cob
2-3 ears
20-25
Turn each ear
over halfway
through cooking
time
Potatoes
Small or cut in
pieces
1 lb.
13-15
Turn halfway
through cooking
time
Spinach
1/2 lb.
6-8
Squash, pieces
1 lb.
10-13
Stir halfway
through cooking
time
Zucchini, pieces
1 lb.
10-13
Stir halfway
through cooking
time
spinach
Note:
All of the cooking times listed below in the steaming chart are
ONLY
suggestions.
The time required to steam various foods may vary depending on the size of the
pieces of food, the space left between items, the quality of the food used and
individual tastes. Watch food to avoid overcooking.
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