Concept2 CK 5000 Operating Manual page 59

HOW TO STEaM
Steaming cooks food more gently than almost any other method. This means food retains its shape, color,
and texture.
1. Place food on the Steam Rack and lower into the Inner Pot.
2. Add water to the bottom of the inner pot. Generally, 1–2 cups of water provides approximately 5–10
minutes of steam time.
3. If additional water is required while cooking, carefully lift the lid away from you and add room
temperature water. Water level should NOT exceed the steam rack or touch the food.
4. Cover with Glass Lid.
5. Plug the cord into an outlet and push the POWER button to turn "On."
6. Press the MENU button until the flashing indicator arrow moves to the STEAM position.
7. Press the TIMER/TEMP button once and the default time of 00:30 hrs on the display will flash. Press the
+ or - buttons to adjust in 10 min increments to the desired cook time. Hold down for rapid increase/
decrease.
8. Follow the Cooking Function Chart on page 8 to reference the range of cooking times for the STEAM
mode.
NOTE: The unit will countdown 10 sec and begin cooking if no other buttons are pressed.
9. Press the START/STOP button once to begin cooking.
10. Once cooking is complete the unit will power off and beep 3 times.
11. When you are finished using the unit, make sure the POWER is "Off" and then unplug the unit and allow it
to cool completely before handling. Use caution when placing hot meats on steam rack.
C aUTION
DO NOT add any liquids to the base of the main housing of the appliance.
HOW TO STEW
Stewing is a proces for the least tender cuts of meat. It is recommended to first sear the meat whole in the
multicooker and then cut into chunks for stewing.
1. Place ingredients into the inner pot and place the pot into the base. Cover with Glass Lid.
2. If you need to pre-cook or brown foods prior to slow cooking, follow the instructions in this manual
under SAUTÉ.
3. Plug the unit into an outlet and press the POWER button.
4. Press the MENU button until the flashing indicator arrow moves to the STEW position.
5. Press the TIMER/TEMP button once and the default time of 2:00hrs on the display will flash. Press the +
or - buttons to adjust in 10 min increments to the desired cook time.
6. Follow the Cooking Function Chart on page 8 to reference the range of cooking times for the STEW
mode.
NOTE: The unit will countdown 10 sec and begin cooking if no other buttons are pressed.
7. Press the START/STOP button once to begin cooking.
NOTE: The cooking timer will not begin counting down until the cooker reaches a boil.
8. Once cooking is complete the unit will power off and beep 3 times.
9. When you are finished using the unit, make sure the POWER is "Off" and then unplug the unit and allow it
to cool completely
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