Sunbeam 4713 - Manual (Page 7)

Useful Hints:
-For high altitude cooking, steaming times may need to be increased. Exact times vary by
location.
*Steaming times stated in the charts and recipes are only a guide. Times may vary depending
on the size of food pieces, spacing of the food in the Steamer Bow!, 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, 2 Ibs. of broccoli 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 Bowl 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 mitts.
*DO not add salt and seasoning to the Steaming Bowl until after COOking. This is to avoid
possible damage to the heating element located in the Water Reservoir.
-Save liquid in Drip Tray to use in soups, sauces, and gravies.
-Never steam meat or poultry from frozen. Always thaw completely first.
*All the times stated in the ‘Steaming Charts and Recipes” are based on the use of cold water
in the Water Reservoir.
*The Rice Bowl is an ideal container for steaming other foods such as fruit. vegetables,
puddings, quick breads, etc.
Using two Steaming bowls
-Always place the largest pieces of food with the longest Cooking time in the lower bowl.
-You may place a different food in the stacking and lower bowls, but as condensation will
drip from the stacking bowl be sure the flavors compliment each other.
If steaming meat or poultry and vegetables, always place the meat or poultry in the lower
bowl so that juices from raw or partially cooked meat cannot drip onto other foods.
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Steaming times for food in the stacking bowl are usually slightly longer so allow an
extra 5 minutes.
- If foods with different cooking times are being steamed, start the food with the longest
cooking time in the lower bowl. Then when the remaining steaming time reaches that of
food with the shortest cooking time, carefully remove the lid with oven mitts and place the
Separator Ring and stacking basket on top. Cover with lid and continue cooking.
Storage and Maintenance
Allow appliances to cool completely before storing. Store Food Steamer in a dry location
such as on a table top or counter top, or in a cupboard shelf. Wind the electrical cord into
a coil and secure with a twist fastener.
Other than the recommended cleaning no further user maintenance should be necessary.
Return the Food Steamer to our Hattiesburg , MS, Service Center for servicing or repairs
(See page 14).
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