Miele DGC 7585 Operating and Installation instructions - Page 77

Steam cooking Vegetables Fresh food Prepare fresh vegetables in the usual way, i.e. wash, clean and cut them up. Frozen food Frozen vegetables do not need to be defrosted beforehand unless they have been frozen together in a block. Frozen and fresh vegetables which take the same length of time to cook can be cooked together. If vegetables have frozen together in clumps, break these up before cooking with steam. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging regarding cooking duration. Cooking pan Food such as peas or asparagus spears, which have little or no space between them, will take longer to cook because the steam has less space to work in. For an even result, it is best to use a shallow container for these types of food, and only fill it about 1-2" (3-5 cm) deep. When cooking large quantities divide the food between 2 or 3 shallow containers rather than using one deep one. Different types of vegetables which take the same length of time to cook can be cooked together in one cooking pan. Use solid containers for vegetables which are cooked in liquid, e.g. cabbage. Shelf level When cooking vegetables with a distinctive color (e.g. beets) in a perforated container at the same time as cooking other foods in other containers, place the drip tray directly underneath the perforated container to catch any drips and therefore avoid any color transfer. Cooking duration The cooking duration depends on the size of the food and how well cooked you want it, just as it does with conventional cooking methods. Example: White potatoes, cut into quarters: approx. 17 minutes White potatoes, cut in half: approx. 20 minutes Settings Automatic Programs  | Vegetables | ... | or Operating Modes  | Steam cooking  Temperature: 212°F (100°C) Duration: see chart 77