Using The Steam Function - Crock-Pot Express 6Qt Oval Max Owner's Manual

STEAMING
The STEAM function is perfect for gently steaming fish and
vegetables. It is pre-programmed to use the HIGH pressure
cooking setting. When steaming, use the Steaming Rack.
Capacity: When the Cooker is used with the STEAM
function, the maximum capacity of liquid should be just
under the rack wires, so that the liquid is not touching the
food.
Note: The unit cannot pressure cook without liquid. Ensure
a minimum of 8oz of liquid is used inside the removable
Cooking Pot.

USING THE STEAM FUNCTION

Place the Cooker on a flat, level surface.
Place Cooking Pot inside Heating Base. Plug the Cooker into
a wall outlet. The Cooker will beep, and the Display Screen
will illuminate with four dashes (- - - -).
1. Add 8oz of water to the bottom of the removable
Cooking Pot and insert the Steaming Rack. Ensure water
is just under the wires of the rack so that food is not
touching water.
2. Place your food on the Steaming Rack.
3. Place the Lid on and lock by rotating lid handle
counterclockwise to the LOCKED
4. Rotate the Steam Release Dial to "Seal"
5. Press the STEAM button and adjust the time and
pressure as needed.
position.
position.
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USING THE STEAM FUNCTION (CONT.)
Note: See the Cooking Guide on page E25 to find the
possible time and pressure adjustments.
6. Once you have made the desired adjustments, if any,
press START/STOP.
7. The Cooker needs to gain pressure before pressure
cooking can begin. When the Cooker is gaining pressure,
"HEAt" will appear on the Display Screen and the time
will not count down. The Status Bar will illuminate to
track the pressurization progress before cooking will
begin. When pressure has been reached, "HEAt" will
disappear on the Display Screen, and the time will begin
to count down.
8. After the set cooking time has elapsed, the Cooker will
beep and will automatically switch to the KEEP WARM
setting. The Display Screen will therefore change from
the cook time to a new timer that will count up to 4:00
(4 hours) or until you press the START/STOP button.
After 4 hours in the KEEP WARM setting, the Cooker
will turn off.
TIP: See the Steaming Chart on page E28.
CAUTION: During cooking, steam will build up in the
Cooker, so when lifting the Lid use a kitchen glove or mitt to
protect your hand.
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