Fresh Vegetables of choice, see chart below
Add water to pan. Place steam basket inside the pan.
Add vegetables (place into dish if required). Cover unit, plug in cord, and turn on unit to COOK.
Time the cooking manually. Unit will automatically switch to KEEP WARM/OFF , should water evaporate. Stir vegetables occasionally.
Turn off cooker by unplugging.
Unit may also be switched to KEEP WARM/OFF. Remember that vegetables will continue to cook on KEEP WARM. There must be water in the pan. Remove vegetables, then the steam plate, and finally pour off the water .
Note: The charts provide a general guide to quantity and cooking time. Cooking time may be varied according to personal preference. less water means the unit will switch off sooner. To lengthen cooking time, add 1 tbsp. (20 ml) more water.
| Vegetable | Quantity | Water | Time |
| Artichokes: | | | |
| Globe - Whole | 2 -4 | 1 Cup (250 mL) | 30 -45 minutes |
| Jerusalem - Peeled, whole | 2 -4 | 1-1/2 Cups (375 mL) | 15 -20 minutes |
| Asparagus: | 200 g | 1/4 Cup (60 mL) | 5 -10 minutes |
| Green Beans: | | | |
| Whole | 500 g | 1/2 Cup (125 mL) | 12 -13 minutes |
| Cut-up | 500 g | 1/2 Cup (125 mL) | 9 -11 minutes |
| Broccoli Spears: | 500 g | 1/2 Cup (125 mL) | 5 -10 minutes |
| Beet Root: | | | |
| Whole | 500 g | 1/2 Cup (125 mL) | 30- 35 minutes |
| quartered | 500 g | 1/2 Cup (125 mL) | 26 -30minutes |
| Brussels Sprouts: | 300 g | 1 Cup (250 mL) | 6 -10 minutes |
| Cabbage Wedges: | 900 g | 1/2 Cup (125 mL) | 12 -15 minutes |
| Carrots: | | | |
| Small, whole | 500 g | 1/2 Cup (125 mL) | 10 -12 minutes |
| thick slices | 500 g | 1/2 Cup (125 mL) | 12- 15 minutes |
| Cauliflower Flowerettes: | 500 g | 1/2 Cup (125 mL) | 12 -14 minutes |
| Corn on the Cob | 3-6 ears | 1 Cup (250 mL) | 20- 30 minutes |
| Peas: shelled | 200 g | 1/4 Cup (50 mL) | 5 -7 minutes |
| Sweet Potatoes | Medium 140 g | 1/2 Cup (125 mL) | 18- 20 minutes |
| Potatoes Quartered | large 180 g | 2/3 Cup (175 mL) | 20 -22 minutes |
| Swede, Turnips: diced | 900 g | 1 Cup (250 mL) | 20- 30 minutes |
| Pumpkin, Zucchini: | | | |
| Cut up | 500 g | 1/3 Cup (80 mL) | 5- 10 minutes |
| Pieces | 500 g | 1 Cup (250 mL) | 20 -30 minutes |
| Vegetable Spaghetti - half: | 650 g | 1 Cup (250 mL) | 20- 25 minutes |
| Spinach: | 150 g | 1/4 Cup (60 mL) | 5 -8 minutes |
Posted: 9/13/2009 2:58:52 PM