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HC24EA SERIES ELECTRIC COUNTERTOP CONVECTION STEAMERS
COOKING HINTS
than 15 minutes of cooking time. When a cover
is used, approximately one-third additional
cooking time is necessary.
Cooking time for frozen foods depends on the
amount of defrosting required. If time permits,
allow frozen foods to partially thaw overnight in a
refrigerator. This will reduce their cooking time.
Acceptable Pan Sizes
The steamer accommodates combinations of
full, half and one-third size pans, solid or
perforated.
Model Number of Pans Accommodated
Depth of Pan
1" 2 1/2" 4" 6"
HC24EA3 6321
HC24EA5 10 5 3 2
COOKING GUIDELINES
The steamer cooks vegetables, frankfurters,
eggs in their shells, and certain other meats or
food items at atmospheric pressure.
These cooking guidelines are suggestions only.
You should experiment with your food products
to determine the cooking times that will give you
the best results. Variables which affect cooking
time include size, weight, thickness of foods,
temperature, density, previous condition of the
foods (fresh, pre-blanched or frozen) and degree
of doneness desired.
The steamer efficiently cooks vegetables and
other foods for immediate serving. Steam cooking
should be carefully time controlled. Keep hot food
holding-time to a minimum to produce the most
appetizing results. Prepare small batches. Cook
only enough to start serving, then cook additional
amounts to meet demand.
PREPARATION
Prepare vegetables, fruits, meats, seafood and
poultry normally by cleaning, separating, cutting,
removing stems, etc. Cook root vegetables in a
perforated pan. Other vegetables may be cooked
in a perforated pan unless juices are being saved.
Liquids can be collected in a solid 12" x 20" pan
placed under a perforated pan.
Perforated pans are used for frankfurters, wieners
and similar items when juices do not need to be
preserved. Solid pans are good for cooking
puddings, rice, and hot breakfast cereals.
Vegetables and fruits are cooked in solid pans in
their own juice. Meats and poultry are cooked in
solid pans to preserve their juice or retain broth.
Canned foods can be heated in their opened
cans (cans placed in 12" x 20" solid pans) or the
contents may be poured into solid pans. DO
NOT place unopened cans in the steamer.
Frozen Food Items
Separate frozen foods into smaller pieces to
allow more efficient cooking.
Use a pan cover for precooked frozen dishes
that cannot be cooked in the covered containers
in which they are packed if they require more