Farberware Millenium NUTRISTEAM FRA500 Use & Care Instructions Manual

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USE & CARE INSTRUCTIONS

NUTRISTEAM™ RICE COOKER/

FOOD STEAMER

FRA500

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1.CAUTION: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam

during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires or other damage to persons or property.

2.All users of this appliance must read and understand this Owner’s Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.

3.The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 110V/120V AC electrical outlet only.

4.Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.

5.If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance! Do not use the Inner Pot or Cover if cracked or damaged.

6.Do not use the WARM Mode to reheat cold rice or other foods.

7.Use the NutriSteam™ Rice Cooker/Food Steamer on a hard, flat surface. Don’t place it near a flame or heat or on a soft surface (such as carpet). Avoid placing it where it may tip over during use. Dropping the Rice Cooker/Food Steamer could cause it to malfunction.

8.Avoid electric shock by unplugging the Rice Cooker/Food Steamer before washing or adding water.

9.To avoid burns, stay clear of the Steam Vent during cooking. Also, wait for the Rice Cooker/Food Steamer to cool down completely before touching or cleaning the Main Housing and Cover.

10. Never use the Inner Pot on a gas or electric cooktop or on an open flame.

11. Do not leave the plastic Ladle or FARBERWARE

Measuring

Cup in the Inner Pot while on and in use.

12. Lift off Lid carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into Rice Cooker/Food Steamer.

13. To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in the removable container (Inner Pot). Do not pour liquid directly into the Main Housing.

14. THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FARBERWARE

NUTRISTEAM™ RICE COOKER/FOOD STEAMER

1.Cool-Touch Knob

2.Cover with Steam Vent (P/N 21184)

3.Steamer Insert (P/N 21185)

4.Inner Pot (marked levels inside) (P/N 21186)

5.Stay-Cool Handles

6.Main Housing

7.COOK and ON/WARM Indicator Lights

8.Selector Lever

9.Polarized Plug

10. Power Supply Cord

11. FARBERWARE

Measuring Cup (P/N 20655)

12. Rice Paddle (P/N 20656)

NutriSteam

COOK ON/WARM

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PREPARING FOOD

Your new FARBERWARE® NutriSteam™ Rice Cooker /Food Steamer is very versatile and can do much more than steam vegetables and cook rice. Of course, it steams fresh and frozen vegetables perfectly and cooks long-grain white rice and brown rice just right. But it also cooks legumes and grains for vegetarian main dishes, makes rich and hearty soups and cooks meat, poultry, fish and seafood into delicious dishes.

Choose from many tasty, easy-to-prepare healthful main-dish recipes created especially for use with the FARBERWARE

NutriSteam™ Rice Cooker /Food Steamer. Use these recipes as a guide to adapt your own favorite recipes calling for similar ingredients and to follow when using this multi-purpose appliance.

TYPES OF COOKING

Choose among several methods of cooking with your

FARBERWARE

NutriSteam™ Rice Cooker /Food Steamer.

• Steaming: Food is cooked in the Steamer Insert above a boiling

liquid like water or broth for a prescribed amount of time.

• Boiling/Simmering: Food is cooked in water or broth for a

prescribed amount of time using HIGH (COOK) Mode or LOW (ON/WARM) Mode.

• Sautéing: Food is cooked quickly in oil, melted butter or

margarine and stirred occasionally until browned.

• Braising: Food is lightly browned as in sautéing, and then a

liquid is added and Cover is used.

FRESH VEGETABLE STEAMING CHART

Vegetable Amount Water Cook Time

Artichoke, Whole 2 medium 2-1/2 cups 44-46 min. Asparagus 3/4 lb. (15 spears) 1-1/2 cups 12-14 min. Broccoli 1/2 lb. (2” florets,1”stems) 1-1/2 cups 13-16 min. Brussels Sprouts 12 oz. 2-1/2 cups 17-19 min. Cabbage 2 lb. (quartered) 2-1/2 cups 29-31 min. Carrots 3 medium (1/2” slices) 1-1/2 cups 14-16 min. Cauliflower 3/4 lb. (3” florets) 1-1/2 cups 17-19 min. Corn-On-The-Cob 3 small ears 1-1/2 cups 15-17 min. Green Beans, Whole 1/2 lb. (tips removed) 1-1/2 cups 13-15 min. Peas 1/2 lb. (3/4 cup) 1-1/2 cups 8-10 min. Potatoes: All-Purpose 4 (5 to 6 oz. each) 2-1/2 cups 40-42 min.

New 6 (4 oz.) 3 cups 33-36 min. Sweet Potato 4 (6 oz. each) 2-1/2 cups 36-38 min.

Spinach 1/2 lb. leaves & stems 1-1/2 cups 10-12 min.

FROZEN VEGETABLE STEAMING CHART

Vegetable Amount Water Cook Time

Asparagus 1 package (10 oz.) 3/4 cup 12-14 min. Broccoli (Spears) 1 package (10 oz.) 3/4 cup 12-14 min. Brussels Sprouts 1 package (10 oz.) 3/4 cup 14-16 min. Carrots, Sliced 1 package (10 oz.) 3/4 cup 11-13 min. Cauliflower 1 package (10 oz.) 3/4 cup 13-14 min. Corn, Whole Kernels 1 package (10 oz.) 3/4 cup 7 - 9 min. Green Beans:

Whole 1 package (10 oz.) 3/4 cup 9-11 min.

French-Cut 1 package (10 oz.) 3/4 cup 8-10 min. Green Peas 1 package (10 oz.) 3/4 cup 7-9 min. Lima Beans 1 package (10 oz.) 3/4 cup 11-13 min. Spinach, Whole Leaf 1 package (10 oz.) 3/4 cup 10-12 min.

LONG GRAIN BROWN RICE COOKING CHART

Allow about 50 minutes to cook brown rice. The FARBERWARE

NutriSteam™ Rice Cooker /Food Steamer automatically switches from COOK Mode (RED Light) to WARM Mode (AMBER Light) when all the liquid evaporates from the Inner Pot. However, for fluffy rice, allow rice to stand for approximately 10 minutes, covered, on WARM before serving.

Note: Always place rice in Inner Pot before adding water.

Amount of Raw Rice Water Level* Approx. Number

of 1/2 cup servings

2 FARBERWARE®Cups to 4-cup line 8 3 FARBERWARE

Cups to 5-cup line 12

*You may adjust the amount of water to your personal taste.

LONG-GRAIN WHITE RICE COOKING CHART

Allow about 25 minutes to cook white rice. The FARBERWARE

Amount of Raw Rice Water Level Approx. Number

of 1/2 cup servings

2 FARBERWARE®Cups to 2-cup line 8 3 FARBERWARE

Cups to 3-cup line 12

4 FARBERWARE

Cups to 4-cup line 16

5 FARBERWARE

Cups to 5-cup line 20

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

USER MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

This appliance contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning must be performed by a qualified electrician. Refer it to the place of purchase or contact our Consumer Service Department.

Always remember to unplug the unit from the wall outlet when not in use and before cleaning.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

• PLEASE NOTE: It is normal to have a brown ‘rice crust’ coating the bottom layer of the Inner Pot when the rice has finished cooking and steaming.

• This appliance should be cleaned after every use. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet. NEVER immerse Main Housing or Cord in water. Allow the unit to cool before cleaning.

• Cleaning the Inner Pot after cooking is easy because of its non-stick finish. Let it cool. Fill Inner Pot with warm water and let it sit for a while, and then wash in warm, soapy water with a sponge and dry thoroughly with a cloth.

• Avoid using hot water to clean or rinse the Inner Pot.

• The Steamer Insert, Cover, FARBERWARE

Measuring Cup

and Rice Paddle may also be washed in warm, soapy water.

• Do not wash Inner Pot or Steamer Insert in dishwasher.

• The Main Housing can be wiped clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth or sponge.

• NEVER POUR LIQUID INTO THE MAIN HOUSING OR

IMMERSE IT IN WATER.

RECIPES

For best results, marinate the fish for at least two hours before cooking.

Steamed Salmon Dijon

Marinade:

1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives 1 small clove garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

3 small (5 oz.) salmon steaks, cut 1-inch thick Lettuce leaves 2 cups water

Combine marinade ingredients and pour over fish. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least two hours.

Line Steamer Insert with lettuce leaves. Place fish into Steamer Insert. Spoon excess marinade over steaks and cover with more lettuce leaves.

Pour water into Inner Pot. Place Steamer Insert in Inner Pot. Cover and press Lever down to begin COOK Mode. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Serve immediately.

Makes 3 servings

Serve this hearty, delicious dish with rice, a crisp green salad and lots of crusty bread.

Hungarian Goulash

1/4 cup flour 2 to 3 tablespoons paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 pound lean top round, cut into 1/2” cubes 1 large onion, sliced 3 cups beef broth

Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a sturdy plastic bag. Place meat in bag and shake well to coat.

Press Lever down to begin COOK Mode. Immediately add oil to Inner Pot and allow to heat for 1 minute. Sauté onions until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Remove and reserve.

Remove meat from bag, shaking off any excess flour. Reserve excess flour for later use. Add additional oil if needed, and sauté meat until it begins to brown.

Return onions to Pot, along with remaining ingredients and reserved excess flour. Stir well to combine. Cover and cook for 1 hour.

Serve immediately, or stir well and switch to WARM for later use.

Makes 4 servings

This creamy and rich rice and pasta combination is a great accompaniment to poultry or meat; or serve with vegetables as a delicious vegetarian meal.

Risotto

2 tablespoons olive oil 3 scallions, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 3-1/2 cups chicken broth 1 FARBERWARE

Measuring Cup long-grain rice

1/2 FARBERWARE

Measuring Cup orzo pasta 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley

Press Lever down to begin COOK Mode. Immediately add oil to the Inner Pot and allow it to heat for 1 minute.

Sauté scallions and garlic for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, stirring well to combine. Cover and cook just until Control switches to WARM Mode.

Stir and serve immediately.

Makes 3 cups

Wild rice is very expensive and strong-flavored. This recipe uses a packaged mix that combines wild and white rice with herbs and spices.

The affordable combination of rices and the addition of dried fruits make this recipe a perfect low-priced accompaniment for your favorite pork or poultry dishes.

Fruity Long-Grain and Wild Rice

2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 package (6 oz.) long-grain and wild rice mix 1 tablespoon blanched slivered almonds 3 cups water 2 tablespoons raisins 6 dried apricots, diced 3 pitted prunes, diced

Press Lever down to begin COOK Mode. Immediately add butter or margarine to the Inner Pot and heat until it is melted.

Sauté rices and almonds for 2 minutes. Add the contents of the flavor packet and remaining ingredients, stirring well to combine. Cover and cook for only 30 minutes; DO NOT WAIT until Control switches to WARM Mode.

Stir well and serve immediately.

Makes approximately 3 cups

Soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger and the browned layer that forms on the bottom transform ordinary white rice into Oriental rice.

Oriental Rice

1 FARBERWARE®Measuring Cup long-grain rice 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 3 scallions, chopped 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger

Press Lever down to begin COOK Mode. Immediately add oil to the Inner Pot and allow it to heat for 1 minute.

Sauté garlic, scallions and almonds for 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients, stirring well to combine. Cover and cook until Control switches to WARM Mode.

Allow to stand on WARM for 5 minutes. Stir browned layer into the remaining rice and serve immediately.

Makes 3 cups

For a change of pace, try this Pearl Barley Side Dish. It is a perfect accompaniment to any meat or poultry dish.

Pearl Barley Side Dish

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 small onion, chopped 1 small carrot, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 3-1/2 cups chicken broth 1 FARBERWARE

Measuring Cup pearl barley 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Press Lever down to begin COOK Mode. Immediately add oil to the Inner Pot and allow it to heat for 1 minute.

Sauté garlic, onion, carrot and celery for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, stirring well to combine. Cover and cook for 18 minutes. If Control has not switched to WARM, do it manually.

Allow to simmer on WARM for 50 minutes. At the end of this time, if there is still liquid in the Cooker, switch the Control back to COOK. Cook for 5 minutes or until the liquid is gone.

Serve immediately.

Makes 3-3/4 cups

This hearty soup tastes as if it has been cooking for hours, but all you really need is 10 minutes of preparation and 1 hour to cook. Try it several times, using a different broth as a base each time. You will be surprised at how different each version tastes.

Mushroom Barley Soup

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1/4 - 1/2 pound mushrooms, cut into quarters 4 to 5 cups chicken, beef or vegetable broth 1/2 tablespoon ketchup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 FARBERWARE

Measuring Cup uncooked pearl barley

Press Lever down to begin COOK Mode. Immediately add oil to the Inner Pot and allow it to heat for 1 minute.

Sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, stirring well to combine. Cover and cook for 1 hour.

Soup will be very thick if you use 4 cups of broth. If thinner soup is desired, add 5 cups of broth at the beginning of cooking.

Makes 4 cups

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