Gastroback Design Multicooker Advanced 42538 Operating Instructions Manual

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47steamingSteamed foods retain most of their nutritional value when cooked in the multicooker. Foodsmay be steamed by placing food in the stainless steel steaming tray over stock or water andcovering with the glass lid. Keep the glass lid on while steaming food unless the recipe orchart specifically states to remove the lid. By removing the lid unnecessarily steam is lost andthe cooking time will be extended.1. Measure 3 rice scoops or more of water or stock and pour into the removable cookingbowl. Use up to a maximum of 6 rice scoop cups of water.2. Place food to be steamed directly into the stainless steel steaming tray and insert into theremovable cooking bowl. (Refer to the steaming tables on pages 50 – 51 for approximatecooking times).3. Place removable cooking bowl with the steaming tray into housing and cover with the glass lid.4. Plug power cord into a power outlet. The START|CANCEL button and RISOTTO button sur-round will illuminate in white.5. Press the RICE|STEAM setting then press the START|CANCEL button to activate the setting.The START|CANCEL button surround will illuminate red and cooking will commence.6. When steaming is complete, the ready beeps will sound and the multicooker will automati-cally switch to the KEEP WARM setting.7. If no further steaming is required, press the START|CANCEL button to cease operation andturn the multicooker off and then unplug power cord. Allow to cool before cleaning.note: Keep the glass lid on while steaming food unless the recipe or chart specifically statesto remove the lid. (By removing the lid unnecessarily, steam is lost and the cooking time willbe extended.)note: Do not let the removable cooking bowl boil dry during steaming.note: Hot liquid can be added during the steaming process.Hints and tips for steaming vegetables• Smaller pieces will steam faster than larger pieces.• Try to keep vegetables to a standard size to ensure even cooking.• Fresh or frozen vegetables may be steamed.• If steaming frozen vegetables, do not thaw.• The size and shape of vegetables, as well as personal taste, may call for adjustments to thecooking time. If softer vegetables are required, allow extra cooking time.• Do not allow water or stock to reach the stainless steel tray. The steaming will not be effective.wArning: Always lift and remove the lid carefully, angling it away from yourself to avoidscalding from escaping steam.