Breville Avance HealthSmart BFS600 User manual

Instructions
BFS600

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Breville recommends safety first 4
Know your Breville Avance® HealthSmart® Steamer 6
Operating your Breville Avance® HealthSmart® Steamer 7
Care and Cleaning 12
Steaming guide 13
Recipes R1
Contents

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Congratulations
on the purchase of your new Breville Avance® HealthSmart® Steamer

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We at Breville are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the
safety of you, our valued customer foremost in mind. In addition, we ask that you exercise a degree of
care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions:
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR YOUR BREVILLE HEALTH SMART FOOD STEAMER
Carefully read all instructions before
operating the appliance and retain for future
reference.
Remove any packaging material and
promotional labels before using the food
steamer for the first time.
To eliminate a potential choking hazard for
young children, remove and safely discard
the protective cover fitted over the pins of
the power plug when unpacking appliance
for the first time.
Do not place the food steamer near the
edge of a table, counter or bench top during
operation. Ensure that the surface is level,
clean and free of water.
Do not place this appliance on or near a
hot gas or electric burner, or where it could
touch a heated oven.
Do not place any part of the food steamer in
a gas, electric or microwave oven or on a hot
gas or electric burner.
Keep food steamer clear of walls, curtains
and other heat or steam sensitive materials.
Minimum 200mm distance.
Do not use food steamer on metal surfaces,
for example, a sink drain board.
Always ensure the food steamer is
properly assembled before use. Follow the
instructions provided in this book.
The appliance is not intended to be operated
by means of an external timer or separate
remote control system.
Do not put any food or liquid other than
water into the water reservoir in the steamer
base. Only the steam baskets and rice/sauce
cooking bowl are designed to cook food.
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Do not leave the appliance unattended when
in use.
Do not move the food steamer during
operation.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles
to remove the lid, steamer baskets and
rice/sauce cooking bowl. Take care to avoid
any steam escaping from the steam outlet
holes on the steamer lid. Use dry oven mitts
to protect hands.
Always lift the lid away from you, when
removing from steamer basket, to avoid
steam escaping from under the lid. Carefully
lift and remove the steamer baskets and
rice/sauce cooking bowl by the handles to
avoid scalding from escaping steam. Use dry
oven mitts to protect hands.
Always ensure the food steamer is switched
off at the power outlet and the power plug
is removed from the power outlet before
attempting to move the appliance, when
the appliance is not in use and before
cleaning or storing. Allow the steamer base
and removable drip tray to cool before
disassembling for cleaning and discarding
liquid.
Do not use harsh abrasives or caustic
cleaners when cleaning this appliance.
Keep the appliance clean. Follow the care
and cleaning instructions provided in this
book (Page 12).
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Breville recommends safety first

DO NOT OPERATE THE FOOD STEAMER ON AN INCLINED SURFACE. DO NOT MOVE THE FOOD
STEAMER WHILE IT IS OPERATING.
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Important safeguards for all electrical appliances
Fully unwind the cord before use.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of
a table or counter, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted
To protect against electric shock, do not
immerse the power cord, power plug or food
steamer base in water or any other liquid.
This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
This appliance is intended for household
use only. Do not use this appliance for
anything other than its intended use. Do not
use in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use
outdoors.
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Breville recommends safety first continued
It is recommended to regularly inspect the
appliance. Do not use the appliance if power
supply cord, plug or appliance becomes
damaged in any way. Return the entire
appliance to the nearest authorised Breville
Service Centre for examination and/or repair.
Any maintenance other than cleaning should
be performed at an authorised Breville
Service Centre.
The installation of a residual current device
(safety switch) is recommended to provide
additional safety protection when using
electrical appliances. It is advisable that a
safety switch with a rated residual operating
current not exceeding 30mA be installed in
the electrical circuit supplying the appliance.
See your electrician for professional advice.
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Know your Breville Avance®HealthSmart®Steamer
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Water level indicator
combined with pull out spout
Steamer Lid
Egg holders
Integrated into the base
of steam baskets.
HOUR/MIN buttons
Press to select time for
Steaming and Preset
SET button
Press once for Steaming Timer selection
Press twice for Preset Timer selection
On/Off indicator light
POWER button
Control Panel -
LCD screen
Removable drip tray
with side handles
Easy to collect juices and
fats during steaming.
Non-slip feet
Steamer base with water reservoir
1 litre MAX, 350ml MIN
Ergonomic handles
for easy lifting
3 stackable steamer
baskets with
removable bases
for cooking versatility
Steamer baskets are marked –, =, –
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handles for easy stacking
Steamer baskets have removable bases
Features not shown:
Removable filter plug
Basket Divider
separates food in the basket.
Rice/sauce cooking bowl
Capacity 1½ cups uncooked
white rice, 4½ cups cooked
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BEFORE FIRST USE
Remove any packaging material and
promotional labels from the food steamer.
Wash the lid, steamer baskets, rice/sauce
cooking bowl, drip tray, steam diffuser and
filter plug in warm soapy water, rinse and dry
thoroughly, also wipe the inside of the water
reservoir, before using the food steamer for the
first time.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE POWER CORD OR
STEAMER BASE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER
LIQUID.
OPERATION OF YOUR
HEALTHSMART® FOOD STEAMER
Step 1
Remove the lid, steamer baskets and drip
tray from the steamer base and ensure the
filter plug is correctly positioned in the water
reservoir.
Step 2
Pour sufficient clean, tap water, up to 1 litre,
into the water reservoir of the steamer base
and ensure the maximum MAX level on the
water window is not exceeded. Also ensure the
water level does not fall below the minimum
MIN level during operation.
If cooking for long periods of time, allow the
water to reach the MIN level, then add extra
water to align with the TOP-UP level on the
water window. This may need to be repeated
when steaming for extended periods of time.
Do not refill past the TOP-UP line when the
food steamer is in operation. The extra water
can be poured into the water reservoir through
the pull-out water spout on the right-hand side
of the steamer base. For easy access, ensure
the water spout is in the pull-out position
during steaming.
Step 3
Correctly position the drip tray into place on top
of the steamer base by ensuring the indent (on
one long side of the drip tray) fits over control
panel mechanism in water reservoir.
Step 4
Steamer baskets are numbered –, =, on
the steamer basket handle for easy stacking.
Prepare the food steamer and food as follows:
One layer cooking:
Insert steamer basket (–) into position on top
of the drip tray
Place the food into steamer basket (–)
Cover with lid.
Two layer cooking:
Insert steamer basket (–) into position on top
of the drip tray
Place the food into steamer basket (–)
Insert steamer basket (=) into position on top
of steamer basket (–)
Place second layer of food into steamer
basket (=)
Cover with lid
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Ensure the steamer baskets, drip tray and lid are
correctly assembled before steaming commences
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Three layer cooking:
Insert steamer basket (–) into position on top
of the drip tray
Place the food into steamer basket (–)
Insert steamer basket (=) into position on top
of steamer basket (–)
Place second layer of food into steamer
basket (=)
Insert steamer basket ( ) into position on top
of steamer basket (=)
Place third layer of food steamer basket ( )
Cover with lid
Always use the drip tray when steaming.
Step 5
Insert power plug into a 230/240v power outlet
and switch on.
Steaming Function
To select a Steaming function, press set once.
The steamer is already preset to steam for 20
minutes:
To begin steaming:
Press POWER button on control panel and LCD
screen will show the time as 00:00.
Press SET button once on control panel and LCD
screen time changes to 00:20 with STEAMER
flashing in top right hand corner.
After approx 10 seconds, the word STEAMER
stops flashing, the timer colon starts flashing
and the red light above power button illuminates,
hence heating commences and the time starts
counting down in 1 minute increments. Steaming
commences within 30 seconds and will continue
for 20 minutes.
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To adjust steaming time
Press POWER button on control panel and LCD
screen will show the time as 00:00.
Press SET button once on control panel and LCD
screen time changes to 00:20 with STEAMER
flashing in top right hand corner.
Immediately press the HOURS or MIN button
and continue pressing until the required time is
reached. Steaming can be set from 1 minute to
1 hour and 59 minutes.
After approx 10 seconds, the word STEAMER
stops flashing, the timer colon starts flashing
and the red light above power button illuminates,
hence heating commences and the time starts
counting down in 1 minute increments. Steaming
commences within 30 seconds and will continue
for 20 minutes.
If a lesser time than 20 min is desired, continue
pressing the MIN button until the timer reverts to
00:00 then continue until desired time is reached.
Keep Warm Setting
At the end of steaming, five beeps will sound
and the time on the LCD screen shows 00:00
with KEEP WARM written underneath. The
time on the LCD screen will then start to count
up in 1-minute increments (for up to 1 hour).
The food steamer will cycle on and off during
this time to maintain an even temperature.
However, it is not recommended to use Keep
Warm for extended periods of time as food will
deteriorate.
Preset Timer
To select the Preset Timer function together
with a Steaming function as described, press
the SET button on the control panel twice and
the LCD screen time will change to 00:00
with TIMER flashing in top left-hand corner.
Immediately press the HOURS and/or MIN
button and continue pressing until the required
time is reached. The preset time can be set
from 1 minute to 12 hours and 59 minutes.
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Step 3
Switch off at the power outlet and unplug the
power cord from the power outlet. Allow the
Avance®HealthSmart®Steamer to cool before
dismantling and cleaning.
Denser foods or foods that take longer to cook
should be placed in the lower steamer basket
as this gets a higher concentration of steam.
However, foods such as meat or chicken should
be placed in the lower steamer basket to avoid
juices dripping onto foods below. Place lighter
foods, such as leafy vegetables, in the upper
steaming basket.
Avoid unnecessary removal of the lid and
steamer baskets during cooking, as steam
surrounding the food will escape.
Instant Steam
The instant steam function enables steam to be
produced within 30 seconds.
Step 1
Press the POWER button at any time to stop
the STEAMER, KEEP WARM or PRESET TIMER
functions.
Step 2
Allow steamer a few seconds to stop producing
steam, then dismantle the steamer baskets
to remove the cooked food, taking care as lid,
steamer baskets, rice/sauce cooking bowl,
steam and water condensation will be very hot.
Allow the steamer base and drip tray to cool
before dismantling and discarding liquid.
ALWAYS TAKE CARE WHEN LIFTING THE
LID, STEAMER BASKETS AND RICE/SAUCE
COOKING BOWL AND DRIP TRAY AS THE
STEAM AND WATER CONDENSATION CAN
CAUSE SCALDING. USE DRY OVEN MITTS
TO PROTECT HANDS. ALWAYS ALLOW THE
STEAMER BASE AND DRIP TRAY TO COOL
BEFORE DISMANTLING AND DISCARDING
LIQUID.
DO NOT STEAM LARGER PIECES OF MEAT
OR FISH, ESPECIALLY FOODS WITH HIGH FAT
CONTENT AS THIS MAY CAUSE THE DRIP TRAY
TO OVERFLOW.
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Steamer Baskets
The Avance® HealthSmart® Steamer comes
with three steamer baskets that can be
stacked on top of each other (See Figure 1), or
used with two baskets or with just one basket.
(See Figure 2).
When using the three steamer baskets at the
same time, the smaller basket has symbols (–)
marked on handles and must be placed on the
bottom. The steamer basket with the symbols
marked (=) on the handles is to be placed in
the middle and the larger steamer basket with
the symbols ( ) marked on the handles is to
be placed on the top.
The three steamer baskets have removable
bases.
The three steamer baskets can be used as
egg cooking trays. The base of each steamer
basket has six indents for standing eggs
upright for cooking. Eggs should be pierced
once through shell before cooking.
Rice/Sauce Cooking Bowl
Use the rice/ sauce cooking bowl to cook rice
or sauces by following the steaming charts and
recipes provided in this book. The rice/sauce
cooking bowl should be inserted into the Fig.3
steaming basket then covered with the lid.
Do not insert the rice/sauce cooking bowl into
a lower steamer basket (when stacking two or
three steamer baskets) as this partially blocks
the effective movement of steam around the
steamer baskets.
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TIPS FOR USING YOUR
AVANCE®HEALTHSMART®
STEAMER
For good results, follow these suggestions:
Cooking times provided in this instruction
book are a guide only. Specific foods may
require varied steaming times depending on
size, quality and temperature of food.
Avoid unnecessary removal of the lid and
steamer baskets during cooking, as steam
surrounding the food will escape.
Food should be evenly spread in all three
steamer baskets. A single layer of food
steams fast than multi layers.
Steaming time for food in the upper basket is
slightly longer, so allow an extra few minutes.
If foods with varying cooking times are to be
steamed ,place the food requiring the longest
cooking time in the lower basket. When that
food has partially cooked, carefully remove
the lid using a dry oven mitt or cloth and add
the upper steaming baskets. Replace lid and
continue steaming until all layers are cooked.
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For food requiring longer cooking times,
refill the water reservoir to the top up line to
ensure it does not fall below the MIN marking.
The reservoir can be refilled by pouring water
through the easy-to-fill spout to the top up
line.
Foods such as meat or chicken should be
placed in the lower steamer basket to avoid
juices dripping onto foods below.
Do not steam larger pieces of meat or fish,
especially foods with high fat content, as this
may cause the drip tray to overflow.
Remove food once the steaming time has
elapsed, otherwise food will continue to
cook in the accumulated steam of the food
steamer.
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Care and Cleaning
DO NOT IMMERSE STEAMER BASE, POWER
CORD OR POWER PLUG IN WATER OR
ANY OTHER LIQUID AS THIS MAY CAUSE
ELECTROCUTION.
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE DO
NOT USE ALKALINE CLEANING AGENTS WHEN
CLEANING, USE A SOFT CLOTH AND A MILD
DETERGENT.
Removal of mineral deposits
Mineral deposits may accumulate in the
steamer base and attachments. It is
recommended to de-scale regularly to prolong
the life of your food steamer.
Prepare a de-scaling solution by mixing 2 cups
of water and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or
white vinegar.
Pour the de-scaling solution into the water
reservoir, insert the drip tray then a steamer
basket with lid on top. Turn the timer dial to
approximately 15 minutes and allow steam to
circulate. Allow the food steamer and liquid to
cool before dismantling for cleaning. If excess
scale build-up still remains, repeat the process.
STORAGE
Ensure the Health Smart Food Steamer is
switched off at the power outlet, power plug
removed from the power outlet and all parts
cleaned, dried and assembled before storing.
Ensure the steam diffuser and filter plug have
been re-inserted into the water reservoir then
insert the drip tray onto the steamer base.
When stacking baskets, ( ) should be on the
bottom, followed by the basket marked (=) and
then (–). Insert the rice/sauce cooking bowl
and cover with lid.
Wrap the power cord around the steamer base
and stand the appliance upright. Do not store
anything on top.
CLEANING
Step 1
Always switch the power off at the power
outlet and unplug the power cord of the food
steamer and allow the steamer base and drip
tray to cool down before disassembling and
cleaning.
Step 2
Disassemble the removable bases from
steamer baskets. Wash the lid, steamer
baskets, bases and rice/sauce cooking bowl in
warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Step 3
When completely cool, carefully discard the
remaining liquid in the drip tray and water
reservoir. Remove the filter plug then wash the
drip tray and filter plug in warm soapy water,
rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe the interior of
the water reservoir with a damp cloth then dry
thoroughly. Reassemble the filter plug in the
water reservoir.
Step 4
Do not wash any part of the food steamer,
including steamer baskets, rice/sauce cooking
bowl or drip tray, in a dishwasher.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool or
scouring pads as these can damage
the surface.
Clean the food steamer after each use.
To clean the exterior
The steamer base can be wiped over with a
damp cloth then dried thoroughly.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool
or scouring pads as these can damage the
surface of the food steamer.

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Steaming Guides
VEGETABLES
Follow these suggestions for steaming vegetables:
Wash the vegetables thoroughly. Cut off stems, trim, chop and peel if required.
Smaller, even-sized pieces of vegetables will steam faster than larger pieces. When steaming
different size vegetables at the same time, place the largest and firmest in the lower steamer,
basket and the other lighter or leafy vegetables in the top steamer baskets.
Steaming time will decrease slightly, if steaming smaller portions.
If steaming vegetables that have been frozen, always separate and stir once during steaming.
Estimated steaming times are listed in chart below, however freshness, quality and size of the
food as well as personal preference will effect how quickly ingredients will take to steam. Adjust
cooking times as desired.
VEGETABLE TYPE WEIGHT/MEASUREMENT TIME TO COOK
APPROXIMATELY
Asparagus spears 2 bunches 10 –12 minutes
Artichokes whole 3 25-30 minutes
Beans, cut or whole 250g – 500g 10 minutes
Beetroot, cleaned, trimmed 1 bunch (approx 4) 30-35 minutes
Broccoli, florets 500g 10 minutes
Bok Choy 350g 5 minutes
Brussels Sprouts 500g 12-14 minutes
Cabbage, cut into wedges 500g 10 minutes
Capsicums, trimmed, sliced 3 or 4 8-9 minutes
Carrots, sliced 500g 12-14 minutes
Cauliflower, florets 500g 10-12 minutes
Celery, thickly sliced 250g-500g 9-10 minutes
Choko, peeled, cut into wedges 2-3 12-14 minutes
Corn, whole 3 9-10 minutes
Eggplant, thickly sliced 500g 10-12 minutes
Mushrooms, whole button 500g 7-8 minutes
Onions, peeled, sliced 250g -500g 10 - 11 minutes
Parsnips, sliced 500g 8-10 minutes
Peas, shelled 500g (250g shelled) 4-5 minutes
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Potatoes, peeled, quartered 1kg 20-25 minutes
Potatoes, whole chats 1kg 30-35 minutes
Pumpkin, peeled chunks 500g 22-25 minutes
Snow Peas 250g 4-5 minutes
Spinach, English 250g 5-6 minutes
Spinach (Silver beet) 250g 7-8 minutes
Squash, whole baby 500g 10-12 minutes
Sweet Potatoes,1.5cm slices 500g 12-15 minutes
Turnips/Swedes, quartered 500g 20-25 minutes
Zucchini, thickly sliced 500g 5-6 minutes
All frozen vegetables 500g 7-9 minutes
RICE, GRAINS AND CEREALS
To cook rice in the Avance® HealthSmart® Steamer, follow these simple suggestions:
Wash rice in a fine sieve under cold running water until rice water runs clear. Drain well.
Place measured rice and water quantities into the rice/sauce cooking bowl.
Place the rice/sauce cooking bowl into a steamer basket.
Cover with the lid and set the steamer to the required steaming time.
To produce firmer rice, slightly decrease the water specified in the rice cooking chart.
For softer rice slightly increase water quantity and cook a little longer
Rice may be seasoned with salt, pepper or butter after steaming.
VARIETY CUPS OF RICE CUPS OF WATER APPROX COOKING
TIME
Brown: medium grain ½ cup 1 cup 55-60 minutes
Brown: long grain 1 cup 2 cups 60 minutes
Wild Rice ½ cup 1 cup 55-60 minutes
White: long grain,
Basmati, Jasmine
1 cup 1¼cups 25 minutes
White: medium grain 1 cup 1¼ cups 25-30 minutes
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RICE, GRAINS AND CEREALS
To cook grains and cereals in the Avance® HealthSmart® Steamer, follow these simple suggestions:
Place measured grains or cereal plus waster, as shown in the chart below, into the rice/sauce
cooking bowl.
Place the rice/sauce cooking bowl into a steamer basket.
Cover with lid and set the steamer to the required steaming time.
For softer grains or cereals slightly increase water quantity and cook a little longer.
VARIETY METHOD APPROX COOKING TIME
Oats 1 cup rolled oats with 2 cups water into
rice/sauce cooking bowl
15 minutes
Cracked Wheat 1 cup cracked wheat with 1 ½ cups of water.
Place into rice/sauce cooking bowl
12 minutes
When steaming for a longer time ensure the water reservoir is filled to the maximum MAX level on the water
window before operation commences. During the longer cooking time ensure the water does not fall below
the minimum MIN level. However, do not refill to the MAX level during operation. Allow the water to reach
the MIN level then add extra water to align with the TOP-UP level on the water window. (This may need to
be repeated when steaming for extended periods of time). Do not refill past the TOP-UP line when the food
steamer is in operation.
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FISH AND SEAFOOD
Follow these suggestions for steaming fish and seafood:
Steaming guidelines in the chart below are for fresh and fully thawed seafood.
Frozen seafood should be completely thawed before steaming.
Always clean and prepare fresh seafood and fish before steaming.
Most seafood cooks very quickly. Steam in small portions or in amounts as specified in chart
below.
Fish fillets can be steamed in steamer baskets, however to retain juices cook fish in rice /sauce
cooking bowl but cooking times will be longer.
Adjust steaming times according to various textures and sizes.
VARIETY WEIGHT/SIZE APPROX COOKING TIME
Crab,whole 350g 12-15 minutes
Fish, whole 400g 10-12 minutes
Fish Fillets 250g 6-8 minutes
Cutlets 500g 7-8 minutes
Mussels 500g 5-6 minutes
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Octopus, baby 500g 10 minutes
Oysters on shell 6 5 minutes
Prawns, shelled 300g 5 minutes
Scallops on shell 6 4-5 minutes
Vongole, pippies 500g 5-6 minutes
MEAT & POULTRY
Follow these suggestions for cooking meat and poultry:
Steaming guidelines in the chart below are for fresh and fully thawed meat and poultry.
Frozen meat and poultry should be completely thawed before steaming.
Always clean and prepare fresh meat and poultry before steaming. It is recommended to remove
any fat and skin from the poultry and fat and gristle from meat before steaming.
Arrange the smaller pieces of meat or poultry in a single layer.
Steam until the meat or poultry is well done. Check by piercing the thickest part of the poultry or
roast with a meat thermometer or with a knife or skewer to check that the centre is cooked and
juices run clear.
VARIETY WEIGHT/SIZE APPROX COOKING TIME
Chicken, pieces (skin removed) 500g 35 minutes
Chicken, breast fillets (skin removed) 500g 20-25 minutes
Hot dogs 500g 6-7 minutes
Sausages, thin 500g 12 minutes
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OTHER FOODS
Follow these suggestions for cooking variety foods:
Steaming guidelines in the chart below are for pre-packaged variety foods
Always remove variety foods from packaging and arrange in a single layer in a steamer basket.
Steam variety foods for recommended times in chart below, as recommended on the packaging
or until well cooked.
When heating softer style tofu, use the rice/sauce cooking bowl
VARIETY WEIGHT/SIZE PIECES APPROX COOKING TIME
Asian Dumplings/Gow Gees, frozen 250-500g 18-20 minutes
Asian Pork Buns, frozen 4 20 minutes
Mini Dim Sims, frozen 250g 18-20 minutes
Tofu, whole piece, very firm 300g 8-10 minutes
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When steaming for a longer time, ensure the water reservoir is filled to the maximum MAX level on the water
window before operation commences. During the longer cooking time ensure the water does not fall below
the minimum MIN level. However, do not refill to the MAX level during operation. Allow the water to reach the
MIN level then add water to align with the TOP-UP level on the water window. Do not refill past the TOP-UP
line when the food steamer is in operation. Excess cooking juices will collect in the drip tray and should be
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Steaming Guides
EGGS
The following are some handy guidelines when cooking eggs. The steamer is ideal for poaching,
scrambling and cooking eggs in the shell.
For cooking eggs in the shell:
Eggs must be pierced with a clean pin or fine skewer through the top or base of the egg shell
before cooking.
Place eggs into egg indents in steamer baskets, pierced side up.
Cover with lid.
Set the timer to preferred cooking time.
For poached eggs:
Place a tablespoon of water into individual-sized heatproof dishes, cups or ramekins (small
enough for 1 egg) then crack an egg into each. Insert 4 prepared ramekins into each steamer
basket, then cover with lid.
Set the timer to preferred cooking time and monitor firmness of poached eggs during steaming.
For scrambled eggs:
Prepare eggs, milk and seasonings for scrambled eggs by lightly beating in the rice/sauce
cooking bowl. Place rice/sauce cooking bowl into steamer basket and cover with lid.
Set the timer to preferred cooking time. Remove lid during steaming time and stir the eggs.
TYPE QUANTITY APPROX COOKING TIME
Steamed in shell, Soft
Medium
Hard
1-8 (x 60g) 8-9 minutes
11-12 minutes
15-16 minutes
Poached Soft
Medium
Hard
4 (x 60g) 5-6 minutes
7-8 minutes
10-12 minutes
Scrambled 6 (x 60g) eggs with 1⁄3cup milk
or cream and seasoning
9-10 minutes
Larger eggs will require slightly longer cooking times.
DO NOT BOIL EGGS IN THE WATER RESERVOIR.
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NOTE: ALL RECIPES USE AUSTRALIAN STANDARD MEASURING CUPS AND SPOONS.
RecipesRecipes

R2 NOTE: ALL RECIPES USE AUSTRALIAN STANDARD MEASURING CUPS AND SPOONS.
Bok choy with chilli and ginger sauce
Serves 2 to 4
1 bunch bok choy or Chinese broccoli
Sauce:
1 tablespoon peanut oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
1 small red chilli, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine (Shao hsing)
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil, for serving
Wash bok choy well and separate leaves. If
using Chinese broccoli slice into 5cm lengths.
Fill water reservoir to MAX level, insert the drip
tray then place steamer basket (–) on top.
Place bok choy into steamer basket, and cover
with lid.
Set steaming timer to 5 minutes. Adjust for
shorter or longer cooking time as required.
While bok choy is cooking, heat a wok or frying
pan, add oil then garlic, ginger and chilli, stir
fry for 1 minute or until garlic is just beginning
to turn golden in colour.
Add wine and simmer 20 seconds. Stir in
oyster sauce, bring to boil and remove from
heat.
Remove bok choy when cooked and place onto
a serving plate, drizzle with sesame oil and
ginger and chilli sauce. Serve hot.
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Spring vegetables with lemon dressing
Serves 4 to 6
3 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
250g cauliflower florets
2 cobs corn, husks removed
250g broccoli florets
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
100g snow peas, topped and tailed
Dressing:
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons light olive oil
Salt and pepper, optional
Fill water reservoir to MAX level, insert the drip
tray then place steamer basket (–) on top.
Place carrots and cauliflower into steamer
basket and cover with lid.
Set steaming timer 4 minutes. Steam until
partially cooked.
Place corn into steamer basket (=), remove
lid and place on top of steamer basket (–) on
steamer cover with lid. Set steaming timer to 3
minutes. Steam until partially cooked
Place broccoli, asparagus and snow peas into
steamer basket ( ), remove lid and place on
top of steamer basket (=) on steamer.
Cover with lid.
Set steaming timer to 7 minutes (14 minutes
total steaming time). Adjust for shorter or
longer cooking time as required.
Combine dressing ingredients together in a
clean, screw top jar and shake well.
Remove vegetables when cooked and
place into a serving bowl. Pour dressing
over vegetables and toss to coat. Serve
immediately.
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