Steam - Bella 90073 Instruction Manual

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Steam

Use the STEAM function for steaming fresh or frozen vegetables as well as fresh fish and shellfish.
PREPARING VEGETABLES FOR STEAM
• Peel vegetables or scrub well. Keep in mind that hard vegetables such as potatoes and beets
hold their shape better when the peel is left intact.
• Vegetables may be cooked whole or chopped into pieces. The larger the piece, the longer it
will take to cook.
• Vegetables with the same cook time may be cooked together.
• Since quick-cooking vegetables like zucchini, asparagus and broccoli may easily be
overcooked, it is best to steam rather than pressure-cook.
BASIC STEAMING
1. Place the removable cooking pot into the base unit. Arrange food in the stainless steel rack
included with your Multi Cooker. Use the rack handles to lower food into the removable
cooking pot.
NOTE: You may add more food on top and around rack, but do not exceed the 12 cup MAX
line on the cooking pot.
2. Pour 1 to 2 cups water or steaming liquid into the removable cooking pot.
3. Following detailed instructions previously described in the COOKING UNDER PRESSURE
section of this instruction manual, assemble, close and lock lid.
4. Turn the pressure release valve to the PRESSURE position. (See Figure 13.)
5. Plug the cord into a 3-prong 120V AC electrical wall outlet. A series of 4 dashes (- - - - )
will be displayed.
NOTE: If a future cook time is desired, follow steps in the DELAY START section to add a cook
time delay.
6. Press STEAM. The STEAM function light will illuminate and the START light will begin to flash.
The default cook time of 25 minutes (0:25) will be displayed. While flashing, the default time
can be changed by pressing the "+" and "-" buttons.
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7. Press START to begin operation. point. The START button and PREHEAT light will illuminate.
8. When cooking temperature is reached, the PREHEAT light turns off, the PRESSURE light turns
on and the cooking time begins counting down to 00:00.
9. When cook time reaches 00 minutes (0:00), 5 audible beeps can be heard; "bb" will be displayed
and the READY light will illuminate and the unit will advance to a 4 hour WARM cycle
10. To avoid over-cooking, immediately press WARM/CANCEL. A series of 4 dashes (- - - - )
will be displayed to indicate the Multi Cooker is OFF .
IMPORTANT! When cooking delicate vegetables or fish, and the desired STEAM time is less
than 5 minutes watch the Multi Cooker carefully as the pressure builds. To STEAM for 1 minute,
when cook time reaches 4 minutes (0:04), use the quick steam release and remove the lid.
IMPORTANT: Use the Quick Steam Release following the detailed instructions described in the
COOKING UNDER PRESSURE section of this instruction manual.
WARNING: Use caution when opening lid. Steam escapes as soon as the lid is opened. Never
place your face or hands over the Multi Cooker when removing the lid. Always use oven mitts
when handling the hot cooking pot.
11. Unplug cord from the electrical outlet after use.
• Multigrain
1. Follow previous instructions for RICE/RISOTTO.
2. When cooking various grains in your Multi Cooker, it is best to start with a 2 : 1 ratio, water to
grain.
3. At the end of the suggested cook time, test grains for doneness. Add water and continue
cooking if necessary.
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