5
■
Exterior of Base:
Wipe Base and cord with a damp cloth, then dry thoroughly. Never
immerse Base in liquid or place in dishwasher.
NOTE:
Do not use bleach, abrasive pads or abrasive cleaners to clean any part of the
Steamer.
NOTE:
Steaming times will vary depending on desired doneness and quantity of vegeta-
bles. You may lengthen/shorten cooking times to suit your taste. The times suggested are
total cooking times, starting when the Timer is turned ON.
FRESH VEGETABLES
Weight, as specified for some vegetables in the Guide, is before they are trimmed,
peeled, or cleaned. Cut pieces as evenly as possible. Steam foods until just crisp and
tender for best flavor and food value.
Steaming Guide
Suggested
Flavorings for
Weight/or Water
Flavor
Scenter
®
Approx.
Fresh
Number
Fill Line
(use 1/2 -1 tsp.
Time
Tips and
Vegetables
Pieces
in Base
dried herbs/spices)
(minutes)
Comments
Artichokes,
5-6,
Max
garlic (1-2 cloves)
35-38
■
Trim top, tips and bottom so
Whole
medium
tarragon
each sits flat.
dill weed
■
Pull open slightly and soak in
water (10 mins.) to clean.
■
Use tongs to remove from
Steaming Bowl.
Asparagus,
1 lb. (0.45 kg)
Lo
lemon balm
12-14
■
Cut off and discard tough
Spears
(about
3
⁄
8
"
bay leaves
portion of spears.
-
1
⁄
2
" in diameter
thyme
■
For thinner spears, reduce
(10 mm - 13 mm)
cooking times.
Beans,
1 lb. (0.45 kg)
Lo
caraway seed
14-16
■
Stir after 10 mins.
– Green/Wax
dill seed
■
Yield 4-
1
⁄
2
cups (1080 ml).
cut or whole
savory
16-20
■
Yield about 6 cups (1440 ml) for
1-
1
⁄
2
lbs. (0.68 kg)
Broccoli
1 lb. (0.45 kg)
Lo
cilantro
13-15
■
Trim to 5-6" (125 mm - 150 mm)
lengths from top of head to stem.
– Spears
crushed red pepper
Stems should be about
1
⁄
4
"-
3
⁄
8
"
tarragon
(6 mm - 10 mm) in diameter.
■
Arrange in Steaming Bowl.
■
Yield about 4-
1
⁄
2
cups (1080 ml).
1
1
⁄
2
lb. (0.68 kg)
14-16
■
Same as above.
■
Yield about 6 cups (1440 ml).
Brussel
1
1
⁄
2
-2 lb.
Lo
sage
16-18
■
Trim outer leaves/ stems,
Sprouts
(0.68 kg - 0.9 kg)
chives
as necessary.
rosemary
■
Cut a shallow “X” across stem
end; wash; drain.
■
Arrange in Steaming Bowl.
■
Yield about 4 cups (960 ml).
Cabbage
1
1
⁄
2
-2 lb.
Lo
caraway seeds
22-25
■
Trim outer leaves/base.
(0.68 kg - 0.9 kg)
celery seed
■
Cut into 4 equal wedges,
(about 1/2
savory
maintaining a section of core
of average
with each wedge.
head)
■
Place wedges on side and
stagger over steam holes
around Bowl.
■
Remove with tongs.