How To Use The Steam Function - Zojirushi NS-TSQ10 Operating Instructions Manual

HOW TO USE THE STEAM FUNCTION

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Add water to the Inner Cooking Pan.
540ml (or 3 cups in the supplied Measuring Cup) for the 1.0L model
720ml (or 4 cups in the supplied Measuring Cup) for the 1.8L model
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Place the Inner Cooking Pan into the Main Body
and place the Steaming Basket.
Always take precautions to wipe the outer surface of the Inner Cooking Pan and the inside of the Main Body clean,
especially of moisture and foreign matters, before placing the Inner Cooking Pan into the Main Body.
Please make sure to place the Steaming Basket straight, or steam may escape from the gap.
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Place food in the Steaming Basket, and attach the Inner Lid Set and
Steam Vent Cap. Close the Outer Lid, and plug in the Power Cord.
Place foods in the Steaming Basket evenly. The Steaming Basket may slant if the food is heavy on one side.
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1) Insert the Power Cord into Main Body securely.
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Select the STEAM
menu setting by pressing
the button.
When the STEAM menu setting is selected, the default
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cooking time will appear in the Display. The cooking time
may be lengthened or shortened using the Time Setting or
See pg.15 "Estimated Cooking Time."
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Press the button.
The START / REHEAT light turns on and the melody/beep to start steaming will sound.
The Display shows the remaining time until steaming completion.
Press the Time Setting or button to check the current time during cooking.
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When the melody or beep to indicate cooking completion
sounds, press the
Steaming Basket.
Remove the food from the Steaming Basket immediately after cooking
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completion, or the food may become wet or soggy.
Be careful when opening the Outer Lid or removing the steamed dish or
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Steaming Basket, as the steam and the interior of the Main Body are very hot.
Always press the CANCEL button when cooking completes. The Rice
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Cooker will beep every 30 minutes as a reminder to remove the food if the
CANCEL button is not pressed.
If the food needs more steaming, restart the process from Step to steam a little longer.
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If there is smell of food left inside the Inner Cooking Pan, see pg.20 "CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE : IF THERE IS
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AN ODOR INSIDE THE RICE COOKER" to remove the smell.
The Steaming Basket may become colored from the ingredients (especially carrots and leaf-type vegetables),
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but it will not affect cooking performance. Wash the Steaming Basket immediately after every use as the stain will
become difficult to remove after drying out.
NOTE:
Clean food scum from ingredients such as chicken or fish after cooking.
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Place steamed vegetables in ice water immediately after cooking and drain them off to preserve their bright color.
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2) Insert the Power Plug into an electrical outlet.
Model Default Cooking Time
1.0L model
40 minutes
1.8L model
The cooking time includes the time it takes to boil
the water.
buttons.
Turns on
button and remove the food from the
Blinks
Within 30 minutes of
cooking completion
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Estimated Cooking Time:
Cooking food over the limit may cause damage. Do not steam food larger than 3.5cm thick.
Because it may hit the Inner Lid Set and cause breakdown or malfunction.
Ingredients
Carrot
Broccoli
Spinach
Pumpkin
Potato
Sweet potato
Corn
Chicken
Fish
(white fish and salmon)
Prawn
Scallop
Possible Cooking Time
Refrigerated meat dumpling,
pot sticker (jiaozi),
1−60 minutes
meat dumpling (xiaolongbao)
Frozen meat dumpling,
pot sticker (jiaozi),
meat dumpling (xiaolongbao)
NOTE:
Do not cook the following types of foods in the Rice Cooker:
Thick foods such as curry and stews.
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Foods that may bubble over such as those using baking soda.
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Foods that expand after cooking such as processed seafood products and beans.
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Foods with large amounts of oil.
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Foods packaged in plastic bags.
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When cooking...
Do not use paper towels or other lids to cover the food.
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Remove any foreign matters on the outside of the Inner Cooking Pan, Lid Heater or Center Sensor. → pg.19
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When using aluminum foil or cooking sheets, do not completely cover the holes on the Steaming Basket, or allow it to extend
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outside the Steaming Basket. Doing so may cause breakdown, boiling over, or steam may leak.
Steaming time will vary based on the size, amount, temperature of the food or other factors.
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If the food is undercooked, repeat the steam process to cook further by following steps
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Blinks When steaming consecutively, check to make sure there is enough water in the Inner Cooking Pan, and add water accordingly
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to prevent boil-dry.
Steaming fish and meat for an extended time makes it tough. If it is not cooking through, slice them thinly before steaming.
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Adding herbs, lemon, garlic or flavoring with salt and pepper may reduce odor.
When cooking other foods together with rice...
Cook the rice using the WHITE / SUSHI menu setting.
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Do not cook more than 1 cup of rice if the cooking capacity is 1.0L, or 2– 4 cups if the cooking capacity is 1.8L. (The Outer Lid
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may open during cooking, preventing the rice from cooking properly and the other ingredients from steaming properly.)
After 30 minutes of
cooking completion
Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. → Failure to rinse may cause the cooked rice to touch the Steaming Basket.
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Ingredients that require a comparatively long steaming time, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, pumpkin, and fish
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(wrapped in aluminum foil) can be cooked together. If they do not cook through properly, reduce the amount of ingredients or
cut them into small pieces.
Ingredients that require a comparatively short steaming time, such as spinach, will not steam properly.
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Do not add ingredients while the rice is cooking.
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The rice may burn more easily or take on the color of the other ingredients.
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After cooking...
Be careful when opening the Outer Lid or removing the steamed dish or Steaming Basket, as the steam and the interior of the
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Main Body are very hot.
Oil and scum may soil the Inner Lid Set and the inside of the Outer Lid, especially when steaming meats. Always wash the
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Inner Lid Set, Inner Cooking Pan and Steaming Basket after each use, and wipe the Outer Lid Gasket and the Inside of the
Outer Lid after each use to prevent odors or spoiling.
Hot condensation may fall from the Inner Lid Set when the Outer Lid is opened and cause burns. Please exercise caution.
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Amount Estimated Cooking Time
200g / 1
20 min.
200g / 1/2 15 min.
100g 15 min.
250g / 1/4
20 min.
450g / 3
40 min.
300g / 1 35 min.
200g /1 30 min.
300g / 1 fillet
30 min. Make cuts on the bottom side (that comes into contact with the Steaming Basket)
150g / Cut into fillets Slice into less than 2cm thickness and wrap in aluminum foil
25 min.
150g / 15 20 min.
150g 20 min.
(It is recommended to line the Steaming Basket with Chinese
cabbage or cabbage to prevent the scallop from sticking)
200g 15 min.
Leave appropriate space between foods
20 min.
200g Leave appropriate space between foods
Tips for Steaming
Cut into bite-size pieces
Cut into bite-size pieces
Cut into bite-size pieces
Cut into bite-size pieces
Cut into bite-size pieces
Cut into bite-size pieces
Cut into bite-size pieces
Steam without removing shells
Remove from shell
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