User Manual
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STEAMING
Add approximately 1
1
/2 measuring cups (9.13oz/270ml)
of water into the inner pot for steaming.
1
• Use the measuring cup provided.
• Always add a minimum of one measuring cup of water.
2
Press the COOK/START button.
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• The COOK lamp lights and steaming begins.
• The display will show the remaining steaming time.
• When the time set is reached, indicator beeps will sound and unit will
switch to the KEEP WARM mode.
• Press KEEP WARM/OFF button and unplug the power cord after use.
• Some experimentation might be necessary to determine exact cooking
times based on personal preferences for cooked vegetable tenderness or firmness.
• When water has completely evaporated, indicator beeps will sound and the time remaining display
becomes . The KEEP WARM lamp will light and the unit will automatically switch from steaming
to the KEEP WARM mode.
4
Select the STEAMING menu to steam food. The cooking times in chart below are approximate and
should be used as a guideline.
FOOD STEAMING CHART
Vegetable Preparation Quantity Approx. Steaming Time
Artichokes Cut in half 2-4 25-30 min.
Asparagus Whole, stems trimmed 1 lb. 10-15 min.
Broccoli Florets
1
/
2
lb. 10-15 min.
Beets Peeled, cut into
1
/
4
" slices 1 lb. 15-20 min.
Carrots Cut, peeled 1 lb. 15-20 min.
Cauliflower Florets 1 lb. 20-25 min.
Corn on the Cob Husked, halved 2 med. ears 15-20 min.
Green Beans Whole, trimmed
3
/
4
lb. 10-15 min.
Red Potatoes Cut in half 1 lb. 25-30 min.
Snow Peas Whole, trimmed 15-20 min.
Spinach Leaves
1
/
2
lb.
1
/
2
lb.
8-10 min.
Sweet Potatoes or Yams
Cut in
1
/
2
" pieces 1 lb. 20-25 min.
Zucchini
Cut in
1
/
4
" rounds 1 lb.
8
8
15 min.
23 min.
10-15 min.
Set the steaming time
using the MIN button.
Press the MENU
button to select
STEAMING.
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Place inner pot into
the main unit.
• Place the steaming
plate in the inner pot.
• Place the food on the
steaming plate.
• MIN button can be set for
8 - 58 minutes in 2-minute
increments.
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Close the outer
lid and insert
power plug into
electrical outlet.
Eggs
Soft yolk (similar consistency
to soft-boiled)
Hard yolk (similar consistency
to hard-boiled)
Remaining
Steaming Time
flash
Light
Light
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