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5. Plug into wall outlet. Do not operate the appliance without the Steaming Bowl and lid in place. 

6. Set timer for the recommended time. The Indicator Red Light will light up. Steaming will begin 
in less than a minute. 

Condensation during steaming is normal

NOTE: The timer operates regardless of whether the unit is plugged into the electrical 
outlet or not. Be sure the indicator light is on when setting the timer. 
 
WARNING: During use do not touch the base, steamer bowls, or lid as they get very hot. 
Always use oven mitts when handling the steamer. 
 

7. When steaming is complete, the timer will turn the steamer OFF automatically. 

8. When you have finished using the appliance, unplug from the wall socket and leave to cool 
completely before removing any parts. 

9. Do not use the cooker without water. 
 

Useful Hints: 

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  For high altitude cooking, steaming times may need to be increased. Exact times vary by 

location. 

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  Steaming times stated in the charts and recipes are only a guide. Times may vary depending 

on the size of food pieces, spacing of the food in the Steamer Bowl, freshness of food, and 
personal preference. As you become familiar with the Steamer, adjust cooking times. 

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  A single layer of food steams faster than several layers. Therefore, the cooking time for a 

larger quantity of food will be increased. For example, 1 kg of broccoli florets will need longer 
to steam than 500g.  

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  For best results, be sure pieces of food are similar in size. If pieces vary in size and layering is 

required, place smaller pieces on top. 

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  Do not crowd food in the Steaming Bowl. Arrange the food with spaces between pieces to 

allow for maximum steam flow. 

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  When steaming large quantities of food, remove lid about halfway through the steaming 

process and turn pieces using a long handled utensil, protecting your hands from the steam 
with oven mitts. 

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  Do not add salt and seasoning to the Steaming Bowl until after Cooking. This is to avoid 

possible damage to the heating element located in the Water Reservoir. 

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  Never steam meat or poultry from frozen. Always thaw completely first. 

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  All the times stated in the ‘Steaming Charts and Recipes” are based on the use of cold water in 

the Water Reservoir. 

 
Using two Steaming bowls 

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  Always place the largest pieces of food with the longest Cooking time in the lower bowl. 

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  You may place a different food in the stacking and lower bowls, but as condensation will drip 

from the stacking bowl be sure the flavours compliment each other. 

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  If steaming meat or poultry and vegetables, always place the meat or poultry in the lower bowl 

so that juices from raw or partially cooked meat cannot drip onto other foods. 

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Steaming times for food in the stacking bowl are usually slightly longer so allow an 
extra 5 minutes. 

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  If foods with different cooking times are being steamed, start the food with the longest cooking 

time in the lower bowl. Then when the remaining steaming time reaches that of food with the 
shortest cooking time, carefully remove the lid with oven mitts and place the stacking basket on 
top. Cover with lid and continue cooking. 

 

Storage and Maintenance 

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  Allow appliances to cool completely before storing. Store Food Steamer in a dry location such 

as on a table top or counter top, or in a cupboard shelf. Wind the electrical cord into a coil and 
secure with a twist fastener. 

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  Other than the recommended cleaning no further user maintenance should be necessary. 

 

Summary of Contents for XJ-92214/II

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...ctrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be observed including the following Read all instructions product labels and warnings before using your Food Steamer Save these instructions Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials Avoid hot steam rising from top of Steamer at all times when in use Do not reach over appliance while it...

Page 3: ...MER BASE UNIT holds water for steaming Do not use any other type of liquid other than water in the water reservoir e The TIMER operates up to 60 minutes and shuts the unit OFF when cooking time expires f The INDICATOR RED LIGHT illuminates when Steamer unit is ON FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY COOKING WITH YOUR FOOD STEAMER 1 Place the appliance on a stable level surface away from walls and overhanging cu...

Page 4: ...en pieces to allow for maximum steam flow When steaming large quantities of food remove lid about halfway through the steaming process and turn pieces using a long handled utensil protecting your hands from the steam with oven mitts Do not add salt and seasoning to the Steaming Bowl until after Cooking This is to avoid possible damage to the heating element located in the Water Reservoir Never ste...

Page 5: ...tch the timer off Reduce the quantity of vinegar slightly When the unit stops after 20 25 minutes unplug from the wall socket and allow cooling completely before pouring out vinegars Rinse the Water reservoir several times with cold water Do not immerse the base in any liquid Clean other steamer parts as directed below TO CLEAN YOUR FOOD STEAMER Before its first use be sure to clean all parts of t...

Page 6: ... has the advantage of allowing all the fat to drip away during cooking Due to the gentle heat only choose tender lean cuts of meat and trim off all fat Steam in Steam Bowl for best results Serve steamed meat and poultry with the sauce of your choice to flavour or marinate before steaming Thoroughly cook all food before serving Pierce with a knife or skewer to check that the centre is cooked and ju...

Page 7: ...aks Cod Salmon 4 steaks Max 15 18 min Clams Fresh Layer shells for maximum steam flow Steaming is done when shells are completely open 1 lb Max 10 20 min Lobster Tails Fresh Meat will be opaque when done Cook longer if necessary 1 or 2 tails Max 16 19 min Mussels Fresh Steaming is done when shells completely open 1 lb Min 6 12 min Oysters Fresh Steaming is done when shells completely open 6 Max 10...

Page 8: ...pasta 1 small knob of butter Salt and pepper Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl add the chicken coat well and cover the bowl refrigerate for at least 30 minutes Wrap the chicken fillets into individual foil parcels and put in the bottom basket Put the fresh pasta in the second basket and put the lid on Steam for 20 to 25 minutes toss the pasta in the salt and pepper with a little butter and se...

Page 9: ...er Reservoir to Max level Steam for 60 minutes Stir once while cooking Garnish with sliced almonds VEGETABLES VEGETABLES AU GRATIN 1 cup raw carrots 1 cup celery cup butter or margarine cup grated cheddar cheese 2 raw baking potatoes Salt and pepper to taste 4 servings Peel the vegetables and cut them into 1 inch pieces Place in Steaming Bowl Fill Water Reservoir to Max level Steam for 15 minutes ...

Page 10: ...he cream and steam for 2 3 minutes uncovered Drizzle pears with chocolate sauce and serve STEWED APPLES WITH CINNAMON 4 apples cup sugar Cinnamon to taste 4 servings Peel and core the apples Cut them into quarters Place the apples in the Steaming Bowl and sprinkle with cinnamon Fill Water Reservoir to Max level Steam for 20 minutes Remove the apples and mash them with a fork until blended Stir in ...

Page 11: ...gg teaspoon salt Combine flour sugar baking powder baking soda and salt Add bananas margarine milk and egg Pour into greased and floured 8 x 4 loaf pan Cover pan with aluminium foil to prevent water from entering Be sure the foil creates a tight seal around the pan Fill Water Reservoir to Max level Place pan in Steaming Bowl Steam for 60 minutes Steamed Chocolate Pudding 150ml single cream 150ml m...

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