9. When steaming is complete, the timer will give a single ring and the cook indicator light
will go out. The appliance switches off automatically.
10.In order to prevent foods from being overcooked, remove the steamer bowl immediately,
using a cloth and place it on a plate or on the reversed lid. If you have used the rice
container, remove this carefully, holding it by the sides and if necessary using a kitchen
utensil long enough for this.
11.After use, unplug the appliance and allow it to cool completely before putting it away.
USEFUL HINTS AND TIPS
! Steaming times stated in the charts are only a guide. Times may vary depending on
the size of food pieces, spacing of the food in the steamer trays, freshness of food
and personal preference. As you become familiar with the steamer, adjust cooking
times.
! 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 2lb of cauliflower florets will
need longer to steam than 1 lb.
! 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.
! Do not crowd food in the steaming tray or rice bowl. Arrange the food with spaces
between pieces to allow for maximum steam flow.
! When steaming large quantities of food, remove lid about halfway through the
steaming time and stir using a long handled utensil, protecting your hands from the
steam with oven gloves.
! Never steam meat, poultry or seafood from frozen. Always thaw completely
first.
! All the times stated in the Steaming Charts and Recipes are based on the use of cold
water, but to slightly reduce the steaming time you may begin using warm (but not
boiling) water.
! The rice bowl is an ideal container for steaming other foods such as fruit, vegetables,
vegetable pates, puddings, etc.
WARNING: to prevent burns, always use oven gloves or a cloth when removing the lid
or steaming bowls as hot steam will escape. Remove the lid slowly with the inside of
lid pointing away from you and let the steam escape gradually. Hold lid over unit to
allow the condensation to drain into the steamer.
Do not reach into the unit while steaming. If you need to check on cooking progress or
to stir, use a long handled utensil.
WARNING: during use do not touch the base, bowls or lid as they get very hot.
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