Instructions / Assembly

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Before using the ﬁrst time

Wash Lid, Steam Bowls and Expander Ring in warm soapy water,

rinse and dry.

Wipe Base with damp cloth and dry. Do NOT immerse Base in

water or other liquid.

Hints and Operating Instructions

Do not exceed Maximum water level indicated on inside of Base Unit.

Do not operate your NESCO® Steam Cooker without water. This could

damage the appliance and void your warranty.

Do not substitute wine, meat or vegetable stock or other liquid in

place of water.

Place food in Steam Bowl. Add herbs or spices at end of cooking cycle.

For large food loads or multiple dishes, use both Upper and Lower

Steam Bowls, dividing food evenly. The lower bowl will generally cook

faster than upper bowl, place larger foods or longer cooking foods in

the lower steam bowl. Use one steam bowl for smaller loads.

Always use Lid on Steam Bowl. Make sure handles of Lid are lined up

with handles of Steam Bowl.

If both Steam Bowls are used, place Lower Steam Bowl on Base ﬁrst,

then Expander Ring, then Upper Steam Bowl and Lid.

Plug power cord into a standard 120 volt outlet. Indicator Light will

be on while timer is set. When set time is done, light will turn OFF.

Turn Timer Dial to set the number of minutes required to cook the

food load, based on the Cooking Guidelines on following pages.

When removing the Steam Bowl(s) use oven mitts to protect against

burns from the hot steam. CAUTION: Use extreme caution when

removing the Steam Bowl(s). Hot steam causes serious burns!

When cooking is complete, turn dial to “0” and unplug the appliance.

To serve, remove Lid and place under Steam Bowl. Bon Appetit!

Water amount guide that is added to Base.:

Minimum 1/4 Cup / 60 mL approx. 15 minutes cooking time

Midline 1 Cup / 250 mL approx. 30 minutes cooking time

Maximum 2 Cups / 500 mL approx. 60 minutes cooking time

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Summary of content (6 pages)

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Before using the first time • • Wash Lid, Steam Bowls and Expander Ring in warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Wipe Base with damp cloth and dry. Do NOT immerse Base in water or other liquid. Hints and Operating Instructions 1. 2. Do not exceed Maximum water level indicated on inside of Base Unit. Do not operate your NESCO® Steam Cooker without water. This could damage the appliance and void your warranty. 3. Do not substitute wine, meat or vegetable stock or other liquid in place of water. 4.
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Care and Cleaning 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. After your NESCO® Steamer has cooled, unplug from outlet and remove Steamer Bowl(s) and set in warm soapy water. Remove excess water from Base Reservoir by tilting it over a sink. Wash Steam Bowl(s), Expander Ring and Lid in warm soapy water or place in the dishwasher. CAUTION: Do not put Base Unit in the dishwasher. Do not use abrasive cleansers or steel wool to clean Lid or Steam Bowl(s) as it will scratch the clear plastic. NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE IN WATER.
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VEGETABLES Steaming will bring out the fresh flavor, color and texture of the vegetable. Steamed vegetables are fat-free and low in calories. The nutrients are steamed into the vegetables and not cooked out. • Always fill reservoir to at least minimum level before connecting to power supply. • Clean vegetables thoroughly. Remove stems, peel or chop if needed. Smaller pieces of food steam more quickly than larger pieces. • Frozen vegetables should not be thawed before steaming.
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RICE & GRAINS To enhance the flavors of Rice and Grains, use half consomme or broth and half water in the Rice Dish. Never put anything but water in the Water Reservoir (base unit). • Always fill reservoir to at least minimum level before connecting to power supply. • There are many types of rice. Follow specific directions for variety used. • Check doneness and consistency of rice at minimum time specified in chart, while stirring rice at same time.
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FISH & SEAFOOD • Always fill reservoir to at least minimum level before connecting to power supply. • Before steaming, clean and prepare fresh seafood and fish. • Poach fish in the Rice Bowl using water, broth or favorite seasoning. • Fish is steamed to perfection if it flakes easily and becomes opaque. • Most fish and seafood cook quickly. Steam in small amounts. • Mussels, Clams and Oysters may open at different times. Check the shells to avoid over-cooking.
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MEAT & POULTRY • Always fill reservoir to at least minimum level before connecting to power supply. • Meat and Poultry that is steam cooked retains most of its moisture. If meat is less tender, steam cooking will make it much more tender. • To achieve a ‘browned’ look when steaming meats, add Paprika, browning sauce or any microwave browning product. • Season meat with herbs before steaming. DO NOT add salt as it will toughen the meat.