Catler RC 4010 - Manual (Page 17)

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OPERATING YOUR MULTI CHEF RC 4010 STEAMING
STEAMING
Steamed foods retain most of their
nutritional value when cooked in the multi
cooker. Foods may be steamed by placing
food in the stainless steel steaming tray over
stock or water and covering with the glass
lid. Keep the glass lid on while steaming
food unless the recipe or chart specifi cally
states to remove the lid. By removing the lid
unnecessarily steam is lost and the cooking
time will be extended.
1. Measure 3 rice scoops or more of water
or stock and pour into the removable
cooking bowl. 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 the removable cooking bowl.
(Refer to the Steaming Charts on pages
20-22 for approximate cooking times).
3. Place removable cooking bowl with the
steaming tray into housing and cover
with the glass lid.
4. Plug power cord into a 230V or 240V
power outlet. The START|CANCEL button
and RISOTTO button surround 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 multi cooker
will automatically switch to the KEEP
WARM setting.
7. If no further steaming is required, press
the START|CANCEL button to cease
operation and turn the multi cooker off at
the power outlet and then unplug power
cord. Allow to cool before cleaning.
Keep the glass lid on while steaming food
unless the recipe or chart specifi cally states
to remove the lid. (By removing the lid
unnecessarily, steam is lost and the cooking
time will be extended.)
NOTE
Do not let the removable cooking bowl boil dry
during steaming.
NOTE
Hot liquid can be added during the steaming
process.
NOTE
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 the
cooking 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
eff ective.
Always lift and remove the lid carefully, angling it away from yourself to avoid scalding from
escaping steam.
WARNING