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General Preparation and Advice
before Use
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Use and Cooking Tips
1. Minimum time setting is 5 minutes for all cooking modes
(Except the “Increase the Cooking Time after Cooking is
Completed” function).
2. After specific cooking functions are done, the fan will
continue to work for 3 minutes for cool down purpose.
This is normal.
3. The combi steamer will pause automatically if you open
the oven door during cooking. Cooking will continue
automatically at the set time and temperature once the
door is closed.
4. Take extra care when removing container from the oven
after heating, like soup, sauce or beverage. To prevent
over boiling, following steps should be taken in cooking
liquid.
(a) Do not over-heat liquid food. Boiling liquid may splash
out and cause scalding when you remove it from the
combi steamer.
(b) When heating up liquid food, make sure the
container is
at most 80% full because a small amount of liquid may
splash out suddenly when boiled.
(c) Stir the liquid before and during heating.
(d) Allow the food to stand inside the combi steamer
for a while when heating is done. Stir it gently before
removing.
(e) When using a feeding bottle or heating baby food, stir
or shake the food and check the temperature before
feeding to avoid burning.
5. Only use a thermometer designed for ovens to check
food temperature during cooking, if necessary. If longer
cooking time is required, put the food back into the
combi steamer to continue cooking.
6. To avoid overheating or over-browning, it i s
recommended to take the food out when
roasting or
7. To maintain constant temperature during cooking, do
not open the oven door unless it is necessary. To avoid
to check food during cooking. If you have opened the
oven door, extend the cooking time accordingly.
8. To ensure even browning and cooking, adjust or turn
the food’s position or direction of the steam or grill plate
halfway during heating.
9. Tray Placement Tips
For single layer cooking: It’s recommended to place a
tray on the 3rd layer.
For two layers cooking: It’s recommended to place a
tray on the 2nd and 4th layer.
For multi-layers cooking: It’s recommended to place a
tray on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th layer.
The suggested tray placement above is solely for
reference. Tray placement is affected by the quantity,
type and shape of food and containers.