Congratulations, you are now the owner of a Food Steamer, and will soon be creating complete, flavorful, healthy meals with steam heat! Steaming retains the vitamins and minerals in foods that are often lost with other cooking methods. Nutritious dishes are minutes away without added oil or fat. Cook fish and fowl, vegetables, rice, and even quick breads with ease of preparation and clean-up. Entire meals can be cooked in the large 3 quart steamer bowl, without greasy pots and pans or burnt-on food to clean up afterwards. And, with our "instant Steam" technology, your Food Steamer will be producing steam in less than a minute! The following pages contain simple recipes and guidelines for perfect steam cooking. Practice with steaming vegetables and then, move on to more sophisticated Use your lmagination to create exciting recipes with healthy steam This appliance has a short supply cord to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord. Loqger extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a longer extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fully fit into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Special Instructions IMPORTANTsafety precautions should always be observed SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic including the following: 1. Read all instructions, product labels and warnings before using your Food Steamer. Save t hese instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials. Avoid hot steam rising from top of Steamer at all times when in use. Do not reach over app liance while it is generating steam. Remove lid by lifting slowly away from you. When checking food, use long handled utensils. 3. Allow the Food Steamer to cool completely before washing or storing. 4. Allow the unit to cool before putting on or taking off parts. 5. When unit is not in use and before cleaning, unplug the Food Steamer from the electrical outlet. 6. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the appliance, cord, or plug in water or other liquids. 7. Close supervision is always necessary when this or any appliance is used by or near children. 8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not plug in cord where it may be walked on or accidentally tripp ed over. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 9. Do not operate this or any appliance with a frayed or damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or IS dropped or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to our Hattiesburg MS, Service Center for servicing or repairs. See page 18. Do not use outdoors. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven or microwave. 12. Use extreme caution when moving the appliance if it contains hot water or any other hot liquids. 13. Do not operate appliance near walls or cabinets to prevent damage from steam. 14. Use the appliance on a level, stable work surface away from water. 15. Always use sufficient water for steaming time. 16. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. 17. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. 18. To disconnect, turn any control to "off ", then remove plug from wall outlet. 19. Caution To reduce risk of electric-shock, cook only in removable container. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Useful Hints: *For high altitude cooking, steaming times may need to be increased. Exact times vary by location. *Steaming times stated in the charts and recipes are only a guide. Times may vary depending on the size of food pieces, spacing of the food in the Steamer Bowl, freshness of food, and personal preference. As you become familiar with the Steamer, adjust cooking times. *A single layer of food steams faster than several layers. Therefore, the cooking time for a larger quantity of food will be increased. For example, 2 Ibs. of broccoli florets will need longer to steam than 1 lb. *For best results, be sure pieces of food are similar in size. If pieces vary in size and layering is required, place smaller pieces on top. *Do not crowd food in the Steaming Bowl or Rice Bowl. Arrange the food with spaces between pieces to allow for maximum steam flow. *When steaming large quantities of food, remove lid about halfway through the *`steaming time and stir using a long handled utensil, protecting your hands from the steam with oven mitts. *Do not add salt and seasoning to the Steaming Bowl until after cooking. This is to avoid possible damage to the heating element located in the Water Reservoir. *Save liquid in Drip Tray to use in soups;sauces, and gravies. *Never steam meat, poultry or seafood from frozen. Always thaw completely first. *All the times stated in the "Steaming Charts and Recipes" are based on the use of cold water in the Water Reservoir. *The Rice Bowl is an ideal container for steaming other foods such as fruit, vegetables, puddings, quick breads, cakes, etc. For best results, cook quick breads and cakes in a loaf pan. 5 STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE Allow appliances to coo! completely before storing. Store Food Steamer in a dry location such as on a table top or counter top, or in a cupboard shelf. Wind the electrical cord into a coil and secure with a twist fastener. Other than the recommended cleaning, no further user maintenance should be necessary. Return the Food Steamer to our Hattiesburg, MS, Service Center for servicing or repairs (See page 18). TO CLEAN YOUR STEAMER... Before its first use, be sure to clean all parts of the Food Steamer as directed below to ensure cleanliness. ! NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE, CORD, OR PLUG IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID. ! Unplug at the wall socket and leave the appliance to cool completely before cleaning. ! Do not clean any part of the unit with abrasive cleaners such as metal scouring pads, scouring powders or bleach. ! We recommend washing the Steamer Lid, Rice Bowl, Steamer Bowl, and Drip Tray in hot soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Alternatively, all these parts, except the Water Reservoir, can be cleaned in a dishwasher in the upper basket. However, continual cleaning in a dishwasher may result in a slight loss of exterior gloss and dulling. ! Empty the water basin and change the water after each use. ! Do not immerse the Water Reservoir in water. Fill it with warm, soapy water, then rinse thoroughly. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.. DESCALlNG THE WATER RESERVOIR After 2-3 months of consistent usage, chemical deposits may build up in the Water Reservoir and heating element inside your Food Steamer. This is a normal process and the build-up will depend on the degree of water hardness in your area. It is essential the appliance is descaled regularly to maintain steam production and extend the life of the unit. 1. Fill the Water Reservoir to the Max level with approximately 3 cups of clear vinegar (not brown vinegar). IMPORTANT: Do not use any other chemical or a proprietary descaler. 2. Plug in a wall socket. Drip tray, steamer bowl and lid should be in place during this procedure. 3. Set timer for 20-25 minutes to begin steaming. WARNING: If vinegar begins to boil over the edge of base, unplug the unit and switch the timer off. Reduce the quantity of vinegar slightly. 4. When the timer rings, unplug from the wall socket and allow to cool completely before pouring out vinegars. 5. Rinse the Water Reservoir several times with cold water. Clean other steamer parts as directed above. RECIPES TYSON HOLLY CHICKEN DINNERS RATATOUILLE CHICKEN 2 Servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes 2 Tyson Holly Farms Chicken Leg Quarters strips 1 cup onion slices 1 jar (14 oz.) spaghetti sauce 1 cup zucchini slices 4 teaspoons Italian seasonings 1 cup red and green bell pepper 1 cup peeled, cubed eggplant 1 lemon, sliced PREPARATION - Rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange in single layer in Steamer Bowl. Brush-with cup spaghetti sauce; reserve remaining sauce. Top with lemon slices. COOK - Fill Water Reservoir to Max level. Add Drip Tray and steamer Bowl. Cover and Steam for 55 minutes or until thermometer inserted in meaty part of chicken registers 170F. Saute onion, zucchini, eggplant, and pepper strips on stove top until crisp-tender. SERVE - Heat reserved spaghetti sauce. Stir in cooked vegetables and Italian seasonings. Serve over cooked noodles with chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate leftovers. TIP - Substitute 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, basil, oregano for dried seasonings if desired. LOW FAT PREPARATION - Before rinsing chicken, remove Skin. Prepare as listed above substituting of light pasta sauce for of standard pasta sauce. 10 TWO-STAR SPICY CHICKEN 4 Servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes 6 Tyson Holly Farms Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs 1 packet (3 oz.) Ramen noodle 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed chicken broth soup mix PREPARATION - Rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Combine undiluted chicken broth and Ramen noodles with seasoning packet in Rice Bowl. Top with chicken. Sprinkle chicken with soy sauce and hot sauce. COOK - Fill Water Reservoir to bax level. Add Drip Tray, Steamer Bowl and Rice Bowl. Cover and Steam for 35 minutes or until thermometer inserted in center of chicken registers 160F. SERVE - Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with wheat crackers; Refrigerate leftovers. LOWER FAT PREPARATION - Prepare as listed above substituting 14 l/2 oz. fat free, reduced sodium chicken broth for 10 3/4 oz. condensed chicken broth and light soy sauce for regular soy sauce. GINGER CHICKEN 2 Servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes 4 Tyson Holly Chicken Thighs 4 teaspoons soy sauce 1 can condensed chicken broth (10 3/4 oz.) rice 4 slices fresh ginger, peeled 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 cup slow cook raw white PREPARATION - Rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Combine undiluted broth, garlic and rice in Rice Bowl. Top with chicken. Sprinkle with soy sauce and top each piece of chicken with a slice of ginger. 11 COOK - Fill Water Reservoir to Max level. Add Drip Tray, Steamer Bowl and Rice Bowl. Cover and Steam for 50 minutes or until thermometer inserted in meaty part of chicken registers 170F. SERVE - Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with orange salad. Refrigerate leftovers. , LOW FAT PREPARATION - Prepare as listed above making the following substitutions (1) Remove skin from chicken before rinsing, (2) Use 14 l/2 oz. fat free, reduced sodium chicken broth instead of 10 3/4 oz. condensed chicken broth, and (3) Use light soy sauce instead of regular soy sauce. APPLE CHICKEN Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes 2 Servings 4 Tyson Holly Boneless, Skinless C hicken Breasts (about 1 lb.) 1 cup apple sauce 1 Golden Delicious apple 2 teaspoons pumpkin ie spice 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Che 8dar cheese soup l/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup slow cook raw white rice PREPARATION - Rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Combine soup, apple sauce and rice in Rice Bowl. Top with chicken. Sprinkle with spice. COOK - Fill Water Reservoir to Max level. Add Drip Tray, Steamer Bowl and Rice Bowl. Cover and Steam for 35 minutes. Core apple and cut into wedges, then cut in half. Carefully remove lid using oven mitts to protect against hot steam. Carefully arrange apples over chsken. Cover and Steam for I0 more minutes or until thermometer Inserted in center of chicken registers 160E Carefully remove lid and sprinkle chicken with shredded cheese. Let stand covered for 3 minutes. SERVE - Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with crisp bread sticks. Refrigerate leftovers. LOW FAT PREPARATION - Prepare as listed above making the following substitutions: (1) Use l/2 can cheddar cheese soup, (2) Use 1 l/2 cups apple sauce, (3) Omit shredded cheddar cheese. 12 HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN 4 Servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes 1 orang e, sliced 1 package Tyson Holly Farms 1 small red onion, sliced Whole Chicken, cut up (about 3.5 Ibs) 1 bottle (8 oz.) honey mustard salad dressing PREPARATION - Rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange evenly in Steamer Bowl. Brush with l/2 cup salad dressing; res ...