Proficook PC-MKM 1074, Instruction Manual

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Cooking with the blender
Cooking with the blender is suitable for food that does not need to be shred-
ded, e.g. sauces, soups, stew, jam.
Steaming with the simmering basket
If you want to steam foods such as potatoes, vegetables, or fruits, use the
simmering basket in the blender.
1. Fill the blender with ½ to 1 liter of water.
CAUTION:
Half a liter of water will be evaporated after approx. 30 minutes of
operation!
2. Set the steaming time: Refer to the table below and add approx. 10
minutes respectively. This is the time the water needs to come to a boil
and generate steam.
3. Select a temperature of 110 °C.
4. Select speed setting 1.
5. Press the START/STOP button to start.
Cooking with the steam attachment
If you want to steam different foods simultaneously, use the steam attach-
ment.
• Slightly grease the steam container and the insert to prevent foods such
as fish or meat from sticking to it.
• Cut food into pieces of the same size in order for them to cook evenly.
• Place food that requires a longer cooking time into the lower steam
container. Place food that requires a shorter cooking time into the upper
insert.
• Add spices or herbs to the water in the blender for additional taste. Do
not use any thickening agent for sauces when steaming. Those would
affect the cooking process.
• Follow steps 1 - 5 as described above.
Table with cooking times
The cooking times provided are for reference only. Times can vary depending on quantity, size, and consistency of foods.
Food Weight or amount in pieces Approximate time (minutes)
Vegetables
Artichokes, whole 4 whole pieces 30-32
Asparagus, heads 500 g 12-14
Beans
- green/waxed
- cut or whole
- thick beans
250 g
500 g
500 g, shucked
12-14
20-22
12-13
Beetroot 500 g, cut 25-28
Broccoli, flowers 500 g 20-22
Brussels sprouts 500 g 24-26
White cabbage 500 g, cut 16-18
Celery 250 g, sliced 14-16
Carrots 500 g, sliced 18-20
Cauliflower, whole 500 g 20-22
Corn on the cob 3-5 cobs 14-16
Eggplant 500 g 16-18
Champignons, whole 500 g 10-12
Onions 250 g, thinly sliced 12-14
Pepper, whole medium, up to 4 12-13
Potatoes (approx.) 500 g 30-32
Rutabagas 1 medium, diced 28-30
Spinach 250 g 14-16
Pumpkin 500 g 16-18
Beets 500 g, sliced 20-22
Fruits
Apples 500 g, pieces 10-15
Pears 500 g, pieces 10-15
Fish
Salmon fillet 500 g 12-15
Trout 2 pieces 15
Blue mussels in the shell 500 g 20
Meat
Beef in pieces / slices 500 g 30
Meatballs 500 g 25
Chicken breast fillet 250 g 20-25
Bockwurst 5 pieces 10-15
Stop operation
1. Turn off the device using the switch on the back of the device.
2. Unplug the mains plug from the wall socket.
3. Hold the blender by its handle and turn clockwise to remove it.
4. Unlock the lid or the steam attachment using the button on the handle.
5. Use the spatula to remove processed food from the blender or the steam
attachment.
6. Clean the parts used as described under “Cleaning”.