Sanyo ECJ-HC55H Owners Manual - Page 13

ECJ_HC RiceCookerManual.qxd 6/7/07 9:50 AM Page 13 STEAMING Select the STEAMING menu to steam food. The cooking times in chart below are approximate and should be used as a guideline. 1 Add approximately 1 1/2 measuring cups (9.13oz/270ml) of water into the inner pot for steaming. • Use the measuring cup provided. • Always add a minimum of one measuring cup of water. 2 Place inner pot into the main unit. • Place the steaming plate in the inner pot. • Place the food on the steaming plate. 4 Press the MENU button to select STEAMING. 3 Close the outer lid and insert power plug into electrical outlet. flash 5 Set the steaming time using the MIN button. • MIN button can be set for 8 - 58 minutes in 2-minute increments. 6 Press the COOK/START button. Light • The COOK lamp lights and steaming begins. • The display will show the remaining steaming time. Remaining Steaming Time • When the time set is reached, indicator beeps will sound and unit will switch to the KEEP WARM mode. • Press KEEP WARM/OFF button and unplug the power cord after use. Light • Some experimentation might be necessary to determine exact cooking times based on personal preferences for cooked vegetable tenderness or firmness. • When water has completely evaporated, indicator beeps will sound and the time remaining display becomes . The KEEP WARM lamp will light and the unit will automatically switch from steaming to the KEEP WARM mode. FOOD STEAMING CHART Vegetable Artichokes Asparagus Broccoli Beets Carrots Cauliflower Corn on the Cob Green Beans Red Potatoes Snow Peas Spinach Sweet Potatoes or Yams Zucchini Eggs Preparation Cut in half Whole, stems trimmed Florets Peeled, cut into 1/4" slices Cut, peeled Florets Husked, halved Whole, trimmed Cut in half Whole, trimmed Leaves Cut in 1/2" pieces Cut in 1/4" rounds Soft yolk (similar consistency to soft-boiled) Hard yolk (similar consistency to hard-boiled) 13 Quantity 2-4 1 lb. 1/2 lb. 1 lb. 1 lb. 1 lb. 2 med. ears 3/4 lb. 1 lb. 1/2 lb. 1/2 lb. 1 lb. 1 lb. 8 8 Approx. Steaming Time 25-30 min. 10-15 min. 10-15 min. 15-20 min. 15-20 min. 20-25 min. 15-20 min. 10-15 min. 25-30 min. 15-20 min. 8-10 min. 20-25 min. 10-15 min. 15 min. 23 min.