Toastmaster TMFS4401 - Manual (Page 14)

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HINTS FOR BEST STEAMING RESULTS
1. When placing food into the Steamer Baskets, make certain not
to block all of the Steam Holes in the Inserts. This is especially
important when cooking with multiple Steamer Baskets. There
must be adequate air circulation around the food to ensure
even steaming on all levels.
WARNING: DO NOT OVERFILL STEAMING BASKETS AS THIS
WILL IMPAIR THE STEAMING ABILITY OF THE APPLIANCE.
ONLY FILL BASKETS APPROXIMATELY HALF FULL WITH
FOOD.
NOTE: When steaming large quantities of food, it may become
necessary to rearrange the food. Use protective oven mitts to
remove the Lid. Always tilt Lid away from your face when
removing to avoid burns caused from steam. Gently move
food; then replace Lid immediately when finished.
2. Experiment with various vegetables and combinations. Using
the recipes and the Cooking Guide supplied in this booklet,
you may experiment and adjust your cooking times to your
personal taste.
WARNING: When cooking foods for more than 1 hour, check the
Water Level Lens periodically. Since the Food Steamer cannot
operate properly when the water level is too low, you must
refill while steaming. Use a spouted vessel and add water
through either Water Fill Hole.
3. Make sure that the water reaches the MAX water line. Add
more water as necessary.
STEAMING FRESH VEGETABLES
1. Clean vegetables thoroughly. Cut off stems; peel or chop if
necessary. Smaller pieces steam faster than larger ones.
2. Quantity, quality, freshness and size/uniformity may affect
steaming times. Adjust steaming time as desired.
WARNING: When cooking foods for more than 1 hour, check the
Water Level Lens periodically. Since the Food Steamer cannot
operate properly when the water level is too low, you must
refill while steaming. Use a spouted vessel and add water
through either Water Fill Hole.
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