Magic Chef MCSFS12ST User Manual

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STEAMING CHART
These steaming times are for the bottom basket filled to the capacity listed in the chart. Items will cook faster in
the bottom basket. If you are cooking with multiple baskets or putting more than the suggested amount of food in
baskets, you may need to add extra steaming time for proper cooking; water level does not have to be precise. The
following levels are suggested to provide enough water for the recommended steaming times.
NOTE: Drip Tray must be ALWAYS used.
NOTE: Cooking times may vary.
Fresh Vegetables Amount
Approximate Time
(in minutes)
Water Level Preparation
Artichokes (Whole) 4 whole 30 - 34 Max
Trim stem, remove loose outer leaves,
and cut 1 inch off top.
Asparagus (Spears) 1 lb. 13 - 17 Middle Place evenly in basket.
Beans (Green/Wax) 1 lb. 16 - 20 Middle Place evenly in basket.
Beets 1 lb. 24 - 28 Middle Cut and place evenly in basket.
Broccoli (Spears) 1 lb. 16 -20 Middle Place evenly in basket.
Brussel Sprouts 1 lb. 20 - 24
Between
Middle and Max
Remove outer leaves and
place evenly in basket.
Cabbage 1 head 23 - 27
Between
Middle and Max
Cut whole head into 8 equal pieces.
Carrots
(Sliced/Whole)
1 lb. 25 - 29
Between
Middle and Max
Place evenly in basket.
Cauliflower 1 lb. 16 - 20 Middle Place evenly in basket.
Celery 1 lb. 17 - 21 Middle Cut into ¼ inch pieces.
Corn on the Cob
Up to 6 ears
per basket
28 - 32 Max
Remove husk and place evenly in
basket.
Mushrooms (Whole) 1 lb. 11 - 15 Middle Place evenly in basket.
Okra 1 lb. 18 - 22 Middle Place evenly in basket.
Onions (Quartered) 1 lb. 12 - 16 Middle Place evenly in basket.
Parsnips 1 lb. 10 - 14 Middle Place evenly in basket.
Peas in Pod 1 lb. 12 - 16 Middle Place evenly in basket.
Peppers (Green/Red) 1 lb. 12 - 16 Middle Place evenly in basket.
Potatoes
(Red/Baking/Sweet)
1 lb. 38 - 42 Max
Cut in half and place cut side down or
cut in ¼ inch slices.
Potatoes
(Whole)
6 potatoes 50 - 54 Max
Pierce skin with fork several times and
place evenly in basket.
Rutabaga 1 lb. 28 - 32
Between
Middle and Max
Dice and place evenly in basket.
Spinach 1 lb. 10 - 14 Middle Place evenly in basket.
Squash (Summer/
Yellow/Zucchini)
1 lb. 14 - 18 Middle Cut into ¼ inch pieces.
Turnips 1 lb. 20 - 24 Middle Slice and place evenly in basket.

Magic Chef MCSFS12ST Specifications

General

Brand	Magic Chef
Model	MCSFS12ST
Category	Electric Steamer
Language	English