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SECTION 4: COOKING WITH THE STEAMER
A. OPERATING AND COOKING PROCEDURE – TIMED MODE
In timed mode, the timer starts and stops the steaming operation.
(1) Refer to INSPECT THE COOKING COMPARTMENT IN Section 3, Part D. Inspect and clean
the drain and cooking compartment as required.
(2) If necessary, refer to Preheating the Steamer, in Section 3, Part E, and preheat the cooking
compartment.
(3) Slide the pans of food into the slide racks inside the steamer. Do not place pans or anything else
on the bottom of the compartment.
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For best cooking results, use shallow, 2-1/2 inch deep, perforated pans without covers.
These give the best heat transfer and shortest cooking time.
(4) Close the steamer door.
(5) Check the control panel settings. At this point the settings should be:
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The ON/OFF switch is in the ON (top) position.
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The TIMED/MANUAL switch is in the TIMED (top) position.
(6) Set the required cooking time. For KEYPAD MODELS press the START/STOP key. Shortly,
steam fills the cooking compartment.
(7) When the timer reaches zero, a buzzer will sound; the steam generator stops steaming, and
steam flow to the cooking compartment gradually stops. The cooking cycle is complete.
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For DIAL CONTROL timers the buzzer will stop after 3 seconds.
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For KEYPAD timers, press the START/STOP key to silence the alarm.
CAUTION
Some foods drip juices. Use a solid catch pan under
perforated pans when steaming food that will drip juices.
Failure to use a catch pan can cause a clogged drain.
WARNING
SEVERE BURNS may result from exposure to steam.
Do not open the steamer door before steam flow stops. Stand back
when opening the compartment door. Open the door slightly to allow
steam to vent before looking or reaching into cooking compartment.
Do not reach into cooking compartment until the steam has cleared.
Do not reach into steamer or handle hot items without wearing
heatproof gloves. Wet or damp gloves conduct heat, and may cause
burns when touching hot items.
WARNING
When checking inside the steamer always open the door slowly
and stand to the side and back away from the steamer. Water
leaking from the door gasket can be a sign of a blocked drain. If
the drain is blocked, hot water can accumulate inside the
compartment and spill out when the door is opened.