10
STEAMING FOOD
General Information
Keep the glass lid on while cooking or steaming food, unless the recipe or chart especially
calls for the lid to be removed. By removing the glass lid unnecessarily, the steam escapes
and valuable cooking time is lost. If you must remove the lid to stir the contents or add an
ingredient, have the rice paddle ready, add the ingredient and stir quickly, replacing the glass
lid as quickly as possible.
Using the Wire Cooking Rack to Steam Foods
1.
Using a liquid measuring cup, add 1-1/4 cups (10 ounces) of water to the cooking pot.
2.
Place the wire cooking rack on the bottom of the cooking pot.
3.
Place the vegetables directly on to the wire cooking rack. Replace the glass lid.
4.
Replace the cooking pot back into the heating body and rotate slightly to ensure that the
pot is well seated on the heating plate/thermostat assembly.
5.
Plug into the electrical outlet and press the Selector lever down to the “
COOK
” mode.
The
COOK
light will illuminate and the cooking process will begin as soon as the light is
illuminated.
6.
The times in the cooking chart are approximate. Set a timer and check whether the
vegetables are cooked completely at the suggested cooking time; continue cooking if
necessary. The size and shape of the food as well as personal taste may call for
adjustments. If you prefer softer vegetables, add more water if necessary, and steam for a
longer time. Do not allow the water in the cooking pot to boil dry.
7.
At the end of the cooking time, raise the Selector lever to “
POWER/READY
” and
unplug the cooker from the electrical outlet.
8.
Use the rice paddle provided or any other non-metallic long handled utensil to remove the
vegetables from the cooker. Allow the cooker to cool down completely before cleaning.
