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GENERAL COOKING TIPS:
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Steaming/cooking times will vary depending on desired doneness, size and quantity of food being cooked. To prevent
overcooking, set timer for the minimum time given in chart. Rest timer if necessary to complete cooking. For model with signal
light, set a separate time to prevent overcooking.
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To prevent possible damage to cabinets from the steam emitted from appliance, do not pla ce appliance directly under cabinets.
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To prevent steam burns, always use potholders when removing cover and bowls from appliance. Use long-handled utensils when
checking for doneness of food and avoid reaching over appliance when cooking.
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Altitude affects the temperature at which water boils. Longer cooking times may be required at higher altitudes.
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Do not place any part of appliance in a microwave, conventional oven or on any cooking or heating surface.
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If you wish to stop cooking process before time expires on timer, simply turn timer to OFF position and unplug cord from outlet.
For model with signal light, unplug cord from outlet to stop cooking process.
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If setting timer for less than 15 minutes, you
must
first set timer to the 15-minute mark, and then turn back to the desired minutes.
This must be done to activate the timer and turn appliance on when cooking for less than 15 minutes.
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Always make sure there is sufficient water in the base for steaming or cooking. Do not allow base to boil dry. Add water to base
if necessary.
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After steaming or cooking, invert cover and use as a trivet for steam basket or rice bowl.
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Two water-level markings are featured on inside of base-identified as MIN and MAX. The MIN line represents 2 cups (16 oz.) of
water and the MAX line represents
4 cups (32 oz.). Normally, the MIN amount of water is needed for up to 30 minutes of
cooking. Fill with water to
MAX line for longer
cooking times, 30 to 60 minutes. Maximum time that can be set on timer is 60
minutes. To hasten cooking, use hot tap water rather than cold.
CLEAN BEFORE USING THE FIRST TIME
1.
Wash steam basket, rice bowl, cover and drip pan in hot soapy water, with a dishcloth, rinse and dry. These parts can also be
cleaned in an automatic dishwater, TOP RACK ONLY.
2.
Wipe out inside of base with a damp soapy cloth, wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry. Wipe outside of base with a damp cloth
if necessary.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse base, its cord or plug in water or other liquid.
Your food steamer/rice cooker is now ready to use.
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HOW TO STEAM FOODS
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See Diagram 2 For Parts Used to steam
For model that includes drip pan and timer.
1. Place base on dry, level, heat-resistant surface away from any edge. Pour water into base to the appropriate fill line (MIN or
MAX) for food being cooked, see chart pages 6-10. Only water can be used in base. Do not add salt, seasonings or any other
liquids to base. Position drip an in base making sure it is level.
2. Place food to be steamed in steam bas ket and place basket into base over drip pan.
3. Cover steamer and plug cord into 120 volt AC electric outlet ONLY. Set timer for recommended cooking time given in chart.
4. When time is up, timer will ring and steamer will automatically turn off. Remove cover with potholders, being careful of
escaping steam. Check doneness of food and remove if done. If not done, cover and reset timer for a few additional minutes.
Remember: When setting timer for less than 15 minutes, you must turn time to 15 minute mark and then back to the number of
minutes you wish to time. This must be done to activate timer and turn appliance on. After cooking, steam basket can be set into
inverted cover if desired. Season foods after steaming.
5. Unplug cord from outlet and allow appliance to cool completely before removing drip pan, cleaning or removing water from base.
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HOW TO COOK RICE
– See Diagram 3 For Parts Used To Cook Rice
For model that includes drip pan and timer.
1. Place base on dry, level, heat-resistant surface away from any edge. Pour water into base to the appropriate fill line (MIN or
MAX). See Rice Cooking chart page 11. Only water can be used in base. Do not add salt, seasonings or any other liquids to
base. Place steam basket into base. (NOTE: Drip Pan Is NOT Used When Cooking Rice).
2. Add recommended amounts of rice and water to rice bowl, see chart on page 11. Place rice bowl into steam basket, making sure
rice bowl is centered in bottom of steam basket.
3. Cover cooker and plug cord into 120 volt AC electric outlet ONLY.
Set timer for recommended cooking time given in chart.
4. When time is up, timer will ring and cooker will automatically turn off. Remove cover with potholders being careful of escaping
steam. Check doneness of rice. Remember: When setting timer for less than 15 minutes, you must first turn timer to 15 minute
mark and then back to the number of minutes you wish to time. This must be done to activate timer and turn appliance on.
