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SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK

Handy Steamer Plus

Food Steamer/Rice Cooker

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800-231-9786

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Monday  -  Friday 8:15 a.m.  -  5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

MODEL HS90

Содержание Handy Steamer Plus HS90

Страница 1: ...SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK Handy Steamer Plus Food Steamer Rice Cooker 800 231 9786 QUESTIONS Please call us TOLL FREE Monday Friday 8 15 a m 5 00 p m Eastern Time MODEL HS90 ...

Страница 2: ...iance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner Return appliance to an authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment The use of accessory attachments not recommended by this appliance manufacturer may cause hazards Do not use outdoors Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces Do not place on o...

Страница 3: ...ted times You may want to lengthen shorten cooking times to suit your taste NOTE If the desired cooking time is less than 15 minutes first turn the Timer past 15 minutes and then turn to desired cooking time Altitude affects the temperature at which water boils Thus in higher altitudes longer cooking times may become necessary 1 Cover with tabs 2 Rice Bowl 3 Steaming Bowl with handle openings 4 Dr...

Страница 4: ...emoving the Cover be careful to lift Cover slowly Fill Water Reservoir with cold tap water to appropriate fill line For added flavor you may add lemon juice chicken broth white wine and herbs spices to the water in the Reservoir Do NOT use beer red wine oil spice extracts i e vanilla or fruit juices in the Reservoir Hold the Drip Tray by the handle and place it into the Base Figure A NOTE The Drip...

Страница 5: ...ll stop glowing and the unit will automatically shut off NOTE If the desired cooking time is less than 15 minutes first turn the Timer past 15 minutes and then turn to desired cooking time The Cover can be turned over with the top facing downward and used as a trivet base for resting the Steaming Bowl Figure B When cooking has been completed unplug cord Promptly remove Steaming Bowl from Base and ...

Страница 6: ...the unit will automatically shut off When cooking has been completed carefully remove Steaming Bowl from Base Unplug cord Remove the Cover carefully to prevent water on it from dripping into the rice Using potholders carefully lift the Rice Bowl by its handles NOTE The Rice Bowl can also be used for cooking vegetables with sauces poaching chicken or fish in liquids reheating foods like casseroles ...

Страница 7: ... Divider Foods can be started at the same time or 1 food started in the Steaming Bowl or Bowl Divider and the second one added 5 or 10 minutes later Stir vegetables every 10 15 minutes after 7 8 minutes for vegetables that cook in 15 minutes or less This promotes more even cooking Check doneness of vegetables often Generally they will take a little longer than when the Bowl Divider is not used but...

Страница 8: ...ash Low water level 1 4 lb snow peas about 1 1 4 cups 2 cups squash 1 4 thick slices Place snow peas in Bowl Divider fully opened Squash in Bowl Start together Set Timer for 19 minutes Stir after 7 minutes Check snow peas after 14 minutes remove Divider when done Cook squash until crisp and tender Yield 2 3 servings of both in 14 19 minutes Cauliflower and Zucchini Medium water level 1 1 4 cups ca...

Страница 9: ... WATER into Water Reservoir Use a non abrasive plastic brush or mesh scouring pad to clean the interior Do not use abrasive scouring pads or abrasive cleaners to clean any part of the Steamer Thoroughly rinse with clean hot water to remove all traces of detergent Special Care For Heater Element After a period of use the Heater surface may become coated from mineral deposits left by water Severe bu...

Страница 10: ...eaming Guide are total cooking times starting when the Timer is turned ON While the majority of foods cook in much less than 75 minutes longer cooking times may require adding additional water to the Water Reservoir Remember to reset the Timer Also when using the Lo fill line and if the unit shuts off just short of your desired doneness just add 1 2 cup water and reset the Timer Watch food to avoi...

Страница 11: ...Guide is the purchased weight of the food before it is trimmed peeled or cleaned Freshness size uniformity and quantity will affect steaming time and quality of results Use crisp firm vegetables Select uniform foods or cut pieces as evenly as possible Use amounts as recommended in the Steaming Guide Stirring is recommended when steaming some foods Use a long handled spoon to stir Steam foods until...

Страница 12: ...aining in second layer Use tongs to remove from Steaming Bowl For thinner spears reduce cooking time Stir after 15 mins Yield 4 cups Stir after 15 and 25 mins Yield about 5 1 2 cups Trim to 4 lengths from top of head to stem Stems should be about 1 4 3 8 in diameter Arrange over Steaming Bowl surface Yield about 4 1 2 cups Trim to 4 lengths from top of head Stems should be 1 4 3 8 in diameter Laye...

Страница 13: ...ng Cut flowerets to about 2 diameter Layer loosely Stir after 15 mins Yield about 4 1 2 cups Cut or break whole ears into pieces Arrange vertically stand on end around sides of Steaming Bowl Remove with tongs Break off ends remove strings and wash Spread over Steaming Bowl surface Stir after 7 mins Yield about 2 cups Cut across width of pepper at stem end carefully remove seeds and membranes Wash ...

Страница 14: ... some are a solid block when removed from the package When possible break up separate frozen pieces before adding them to Steaming Bowl These foods should be separated stirred after 10 12 mins or at the time suggested in the Steaming Guide Use a long handled fork or spoon to separate or stir foods Mashed frozen vegetables like winter squash are placed in the Rice Bowl then the Steaming Bowl and sh...

Страница 15: ... 16 ounces Squash 2 pkgs Yes No Hi 47 52 Winter Mashed 12 ounces Separate with long handled fork after 15 mins stir after 15 and 20 mins Separate pieces as possible layer loosely Separate pieces as possible Stir gently after 15 20 and 24 mins Stir gently after 15 and 20 mins Stir after 15 and 20 mins When serving sprinkle with ginger or dry mustard if desired Stir after 15 and 20 mins Flavor with ...

Страница 16: ... Fill Line Time Seafood Fish Amount Bowl Tray In Base Minutes Tips Clams 1 dozen No Yes Lo 11 16 Littlenecks Cherrystones in shell fresh up to 2 across Steamers Longnecks 1 dozen No Yes Lo 9 16 fresh in shell up to 2 3 4 across 2 dozen No Yes Lo 9 18 in shell up to 2 3 4 across Scallops fresh 1 lb No Yes Lo 12 14 Bay shucked Sea 1 lb No Yes Lo 12 15 shucked up to 3 4 thick Shrimp Large No Yes Lo 1...

Страница 17: ...que and flesh flakes easily Gently remove with spatula Combine 3 tbs lemon juice 2 tbs melted butter or margarine 1 small chopped onion 4 sprigs chopped parsley 1 chopped clove garlic and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Wash and dry fillets Spread onion mixture evenly down meaty side of fillets Roll up and position in Rice Bowl in single layer with end side down Cover Bowl with foil Serve with rice spoon...

Страница 18: ...pieces 1 3 4 2 lbs No Yes Hi 37 41 4 pieces Poached Chicken 1 1 1 4 lbs Yes No Med 32 35 Breast boneless 4 pieces skinless fillets 3 4 1 at thickest part Poaching Liquid for Chicken 1 cup water 1 1 2 teaspoon instant chicken flavored bouillon granules 1 2 teaspoon dried minced onion 1 2 teaspoon dried basil savory marjoram or thyme 1 8 teaspoon black pepper Salt to taste Combine ingredients in Ric...

Страница 19: ...ce in Steaming Guide not on the package for each kind of rice Wild rice other than in a package mix with whole rice does not cook effectively using steam Accurately measure the rice and water that are combined in the Rice Bowl Measure water using a liquid measuring cup Level rice in a dry measuring cup Fig F Stir rice and water Place Rice Bowl into Steaming Bowl for steaming Consistency of rice ca...

Страница 20: ...in 1 1 2 cups 2 cups No Hi 53 55 2 1 2 cups 3 cups No Hi 61 63 Long Grain and Mix 1 2 3 cups No Hi 57 59 Wild Rice Mix Regular 6 oz pkg Two 6 oz pkgs Mix 3 cups No Hi 67 68 Fast cooking Mix 1 1 2 cups No Lo 22 24 6 1 4 oz pkg Two 5 2 oz or Mix 3 1 3 cups No Med 36 38 6 25 oz pkgs Brown Rice UNCLE BEN S 2 cups 2 cups No Lo 24 25 Brand MINUTE 2 cups 1 2 3 cups No Lo 22 24 Brand White Rice UNCLE BEN ...

Страница 21: ...ons for using a foil cover Figure E page 11 Foods Weight Or Use Use Water Approx To Be Number Rice Drip Fill Line Time Reheated Pieces Bowl Tray In Base Minutes Tips Breads Brown and Serve 8 10 No Yes Lo 10 mins Type Rolls divided Sour Dough Rolls 6 8 rolls No Yes Lo 12 mins divided For all breads Heat water in Base for 7 minutes with empty Steaming Bowl and Cover in place Remove Steaming Bowl Pla...

Страница 22: ...ce Mashed Potatoes 2 cups Yes No Lo 20 22 Rice white Vegetables 2 cups Yes No Lo 19 21 Green beans carrots green peas Remember to always cover Rice Bowl with foil when reheating leftovers See instructions for using a foil cover page 10 11 Spread leftovers evenly in Rice Bowl If food is not quite hot enough when unit shuts off reset time for 3 5 mins and continue steaming To continue steaming when ...

Страница 23: ...ter to Lo fill line in Base with Steaming Bowl and Cover in place for 5 mins Stir oats and hot water together in Rice Bowl place Rice Bowl in Steaming Bowl Shake moisture from Cover before replacing Reset Timer for 5 mins For 2 3 cups oats reset Timer to steam 5 mins For 1 1 3 cups oats reset timer to steam 8 mins Remove Steaming Bowl stir oatmeal and let stand covered for one minute Remove Rice B...

Страница 24: ...y of red salsas It s a perfect complement to the plump juicy chicken breasts FOR POACHED CHICKEN 1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth 1 2 teaspoon thyme 1 4 teaspoon salt 1 8 teaspoon black pepper 4 boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets about 1 lb FOR FRESH SALSA 1 medium tomato chopped 1 small avocado chopped 1 2 cup fresh cilantro leaves only finely chopped 1 4 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 2...

Страница 25: ...g MAKES 5 3 4 CUP SERVINGS CAESAR BROCCOLI Peel n eat shrimp may be somewhat messy but they re an irresistible treat Using the Handy Steamer Plus lets the steam cook the shrimp while adding flavor from the spicy seasoning lemon and vegetables Serve with a favorite sauce and plenty of napkins 1 lb fresh large shrimp 30 35 per lb in shell 1 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning mix 1 lemon cut into 6 slic...

Страница 26: ...of the apple pieces on bread Repeat with two more layers Prior to final apple layer sprinkle raisins and walnuts over surface Then arrange remaining apple pieces 7 8 in a decorative pinwheel pattern Place any remaining apple pieces along the sides of Rice Bowl In a small bowl beat together eggs and sugar Add cream and apple cider whisk to blend Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg Immediately pour over top...

Страница 27: ... Inc Household Appliance Company Owned or Authorized Service Center When using a longer cord be sure that it does not drape over a working area or dangle where it could be pulled on or tripped over This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other As a safety feature this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the...

Страница 28: ...r shipping your Handy Steamer Plus Food Steamer Rice Cooker pack it carefully in a sturdy carton with enough material to prevent damage The original carton is not suitable for mailing Include a note describing the problem to our Service Center and be sure to give your return address We also suggest that you insure the package for your protection Consumer replaceable parts and accessories are also ...

Страница 29: ...he warranty period we will repair it or elect to replace it free of charge We will return your product transportation charges prepaid provided it is delivered prepaid to any Black Decker U S Inc Household Appliance Company Owned or Authorized Service Center This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Answers to any questions regar...

Страница 30: ...Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc Copyright 1991 1993 Black Decker Pub No 168633 16 RV00 Printed in China ...

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