Steaming Guide; Cleaning And Storage - Cuisinart TCS-60E Quick Start Manual

C. Using the timer
1. Set the control knob by turning it clockwise up to the desired cooking
time.
2. Steaming will start as soon as the cooking time is set. An audible
tone will indicate that time is out and the appliance stops automatically.
D. Stopping the steamer
1. The steamer stops automatically when the set time is out. An audible
tone indicates the end of the steaming.
2. If you wish to stop the steamer before time has elapsed completely,
simply turn the control knob back to off.
E. After steaming
Once steaming is completed, disconnect the appliance.
Wait for one minute before removing the lid in order to avoid any risk
of burns due to steam.
Use protecting gloves, as the various parts of the appliance are
very hot. Remove first the fan, then the lid, allowing the steam to escape
away from you. Now remove the trays and place them on a
heat-resistant surface, then get the foods.
Let the appliance cool down completely before emptying the water
accumulated in the base and cleaning the base.

4. CLEANING AND STORAGE

A. Cleaning
Always disconnect the appliance before cleaning it.
After each use, wash the trays and the lid with warm soapy water or
place them in the dishwasher. Do not use an abrasive sponge.
Never immerse the base, nor the fan. Empty the water accumulated
in the base, then use a sponge impregnated with soapy water.
Store the appliance in a dry place, out of reach of children.
B. Descaling
In order to extend the lifetime of your appliance and ensure its
efficiency, do not forget to descale it regularly.
To do this, fill the tank with vinegar, place the tray and lid, connect the
appliance and run it during 25 minutes.
When time has elapsed, disconnect the appliance, let it cool down,
empty the vinegar and rinse several times with cold water.
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5. STEAMING GUIDE

A. A few tips
The steaming times mentioned in this guide are simply indicative. The
cooking time varies depending on the size and quantity of foods as
well as on everybody's preference. Also, if the foods are placed in
several layers in the various trays, the cooking time should be increased.
The given cooking times are calculated for fresh foods. For vegetables, the
first indication of time allows to get crunchy vegetables and the
second more cooked vegetables.
For more uniform cooking, use foods with a nearly equal size.
Meat, chicken and seafood should be completely defrosted before
being placed in the steamer. The foods should not touch the sides of
the tray. To get better results, steam should circulate freely around the
foods.
Thanks to the Turbo Convection system, it is no longer necessary to
mix or turn over the foods during the steaming process.
Always use cold water in the reservoir. Do not add herbs or
seasoning to the water in the reservoir.