Toastess TVS682 manual

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    ST AINLESS STEEL FOOD STEAMER & RICE COOKER Instruction Booklet Model: TVS682 Booklet_TVS682_EN_R.qxd:Salton Booklet 5/16/11 5:01 PM Page 1[...]

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    IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances , basic safety precautions should alw ays be followed including the following: 1. Read all instructions . 2. DO NO T touch hot surfaces . Use handles or knobs . 3. T o protect against electrical hazards , do not immerse cord, plugs, or the appliance in water or other liquid. 4. Close supervisi[...]

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    GROUNDED PLUG T o reduce the risk of electric shock this appliance has a grounded plug (2 blades and 1 pin). If the plug does not fit fully into the electrical outlet contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way or use an adaptor . DESCRIPTION OF P AR TS 1. Cover 2. Rice Bowl 3. Steaming Bowls 4. Stainless Steel Steaming T ray[...]

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    BEFORE FIRST USE W ash the Cover , Steaming Bowls , Rice Bowl, Steaming T rays , and Drip T ray in soapy water . Rinse and dry . Wipe the Base with a damp cloth. Never immerse the Base in water or any other liquid. HOW T O USE Steaming Bowls T he Steaming Bowls can be used in different ways: Single level (one bowl): a. Use 1 each Steaming Bowl and [...]

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    3. Place the Drip T ray over the Base/W ater Reservoir . 4. Place the Steaming T ray(s) and Steaming Bowl(s) on the Drip T ray . 5. Plug unit into wall outlet. “0:00” will be displayed in the Display Window and the P ower Indicator light will be illuminated in green. 6. T here are 5 cooking programs available . Please see the chart below . Choo[...]

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    Delay Start Allows you to begin cooking food up to 12 hours later and can be used on all 5 programs . CA UTION: P erishable foods such as meat and poultry products , fish, cheese and dairy products cannot be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours . (No longer than 1 hour when the room temperature is above 32ºC/90ºF .) When cooking these f[...]

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    6. Once the delay start has been set, press the On/Off Button. 7. T he Power Indicator Light will flash in green and the time will begin to count down in minutes . 8. T he Steamer will start to heat when the timer has reached the preset delay start time . T he P ower Indicator Light will change to red. 10. When cooking has completed the original co[...]

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    STEAMING GUIDES V egetables 1. W ash vegetables thoroughly . Cut off stems; trim; peel and slice if necessary . 2. T he Steaming Chart below should be used only as a guide. Doneness will depend upon size of pieces , freshness , temperature of w ater , personal preference , etc. 3. If pieces are different sizes , place larger pieces on the bottom. 8[...]

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    Fish and Seafood 1. Clean fish or seafood before steaming. 2. F ish fillets or steaks can be steamed in the Rice Bowl with seasoned butter , lemon or other favourite sauces . 3. Clams , oysters and mussels may open at different times . Check the shells to avoid overcooking. Rice 1. F ill the Base with the maximum amount of water . 2. Add rice , w a[...]

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    2. F or a softer rice increase the amount of water . F or a firmer rice decrease water . 3. Check doneness and consistency of rice at the minimum time specified for each type , stirring at the same time . NO TE: Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing cover and stirring rice . 4. When checking doneness of rice , be sure that the condensation fr[...]

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    Eggs Directions for: 1. Eggs in the shell: • Place eggs in the Steaming Bowls . • F ollow directions in the How to Steam section. 2. Eggs in a cup: • Crack raw egg into a custard cup which has been sprayed with a non-stick vegetable spray . • Season with salt, pepper , butter or margarine , if desired. • Place cups in Steamer Bowl. • F [...]

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    RECIPES Oriental Chicken and V egetables 3/4 lb . (340 g) boneless , skinless chick en breasts , cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces 1/3 cup (85 ml) sweet-and-sour sauce 3 green onions , cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces 1 medium green pepper , cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces 4 oz. (112 g) fresh Chinese pea pods 2 cups ( 500 ml) bean sprouts 1/4 cup (60 [...]

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    Lemon Shrimp 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice 2 tbsp . (30 ml) sugar 2 tbsp . (30 ml) dry white wine 1/4 tsp . 1.5 ml) ground ginger 1-1/2 lbs . (675 g) raw medium shrimps , peeled and deveined 1/2 cup (125 ml) water 2 tsp . (10 ml) cornstarch 2 tsp . (10 ml) water Mix soy sauce , lemon juice , sugar , wine and ginger in a bowl[...]

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    Steamed Fish 1 – 10oz. package frozen flounder fillets 4 medium size mushrooms , sliced 4 green onions cut in 1” (2.5 cm) pieces 1 stalk celery , sliced 1/2 tsp . (5 ml) ground ginger 1 tbsp . (15 ml) white wine 1 tsp . (5 ml) soya sauce 1 tsp . (5 ml) Worchestershire sauce dash hot pepper sauce Place fillets in a heatproof plate that fits insi[...]

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    CARE AND CLEANING 1. Unplug unit from outlet and allow unit to cool completely before cleaning. Make sure that the Drip T ray and Base are cool as these are the parts closest to the Heating Element. 2. Empty the Drip T ray and Base/W ater Reservoir . 3. W ash the Cover , Steaming Bowls and Steaming T rays , Drip T ray and Rice Bowl in warm soapy w [...]

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    A short supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards of becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use . If an extension cord is used, the mark ed electrical rating of the detachable power -supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the ap[...]