Nesco ST-24 User Manual
Electric Steam Cooker
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Electric Steam Cooker
Use/Care Guide
Model: ST-24
Cuiseur à vapeur électrique
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Modèle : ST-24
Vaporera eléctrica
Guía de uso y cuidado
Modelo: ST-24
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .............................................................................2
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................................2
Parts description ....................................................................................................3
Before using the rst time .....................................................................................3
Hints and Operating Instructions ..........................................................................4
Care and Cleaning .................................................................................................4
Eggs.......................................................................................................................5
Rice & Grains .......................................................................................................5
Vegetables .............................................................................................................6
Meats and Poultry .................................................................................................7
Fish & Seafood .....................................................................................................8
Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................9
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
MESURES DE PRÉCAUTION IMPORTANTES .............................................10
CONSERVER CES DIRECTIVES ....................................................................10
Description des pièces .........................................................................................11
Avant la première utilisation ...............................................................................11
Conseils et instructions .......................................................................................12
Entretien et nettoyage .........................................................................................12
Œufs ....................................................................................................................13
Riz et céréales ................................................................................................13,14
Légumes ............................................................................................................14
Viande et volaille ................................................................................................15
Poissons et fruits de mer .....................................................................................16
Garantie restreinte d’un an ..................................................................................17
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ÍNDICE
SALVAGUARDAS IMPORTANTES ................................................................18
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES ..............................................................18
Descripción de las piezas ....................................................................................19
Antes de usar la vaporera por primera vez ..........................................................19
Sugerencias e instrucciones de uso .....................................................................20
Cuidado y limpieza .............................................................................................20
Huevos ................................................................................................................21
Arroz y cereales .............................................................................................21,22
Carnes Y aves ......................................................................................................22
Vegetales .............................................................................................................23
Pescados y frutos de mar .....................................................................................24
Garantía limitada de un año ................................................................................25
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
This product is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY!
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
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3. To protect against electrical shock and personal injury, do not immerse this
appliance, including cord and plug, in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
completely before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. To avoid
hazards, return appliance to NESCO® Factory Service Department for
examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in re, electric shock or cause injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of support, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
11. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use as described in this
manual.
12. Do not touch the steamer base until it has cooled.
13. Use extreme caution when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other
hot liquids.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Polarized plug: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to t
into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician. Do not
attempt to modify the plug in any way.
Short Cord Instructions: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce
the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension
cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the cord should be at least as great
as the electrical rating of the appliance. The longer cord should be arranged so
that it will not drape over the tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over unintentionally.
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LID
RICE
DISH
STEAM
BOWL
BASE
Parts description
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Steam Bowl: Large 4 Qt. combined capacity. Clear, durable construction offers
clear views and many uses, yet dishwasher safe.
Lid: Clear, durable construction offers a clear view, dishwasher safe and
designed with handles for safe removal.
Rice Bowl: Multi-purpose 2 cup bowl makes the best rice, oatmeal and grains.
Dishes prepared in sauces, eggs, tamales and many other foods can be steamed
using rice bowl. Dishwasher safe.
Base Unit: Serves as the water reservoir and has a 60 minute, adjustable timer
with automatic shutoff. Do not place in dishwasher!
Before using the rst time
Carefully unpack each part and remove all packing material. Wash Lid, Rice
Bowl and Steam Bowls in warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Wipe Base with
damp cloth and dry.
DO NOT immerse Base in water or other liquid.
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Hints and Operating Instructions
• Do not operate your Steam Cooker without water. This could damage the
appliance and void your warranty.
• Do not use more water than indicated on inside of Base Unit.
• Do not substitute wine or other liquid(s) in place of water.
• Place food in Steam Bowl. Add herbs or spices at end of cooking cycle.
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• For large food loads or multiple dishes, use both Upper and Lower Steam
Bowls, dividing food evenly. The lower bowl will generally cook faster than
upper bowl, place larger foods or longer cooking foods in the lower steam
bowl. Use one steam bowl for smaller loads.
• Always use Lid on Steam Bowl.
• If both Steam Bowls are used, place Lower Steam Bowl on Base rst, then
Upper Steam Bowl and Lid.
• Plug power cord into a standard 120 volt outlet. Indicator Light will be lit
while timer is set. When set time is done, light will turn OFF.
• Turn Dial to set the number of minutes required to cook the food, based on the
Cooking Guidelines on following pages.
• When removing the Steam Bowl(s) use oven mitts to protect against burns
from the hot steam. CAUTION: Use extreme care when removing the Steam
Bowl(s). Steam can cause serious burns!
• When cooking is complete, turn dial to “0” and unplug the appliance.
• Water amount guide that is added to Base.:
Minimum - 1-1/2 Cup /350 mL - approx. 30 minutes cooking time
Maximum - 3 Cups / 700 mL - approx. 60 minutes cooking time
Care and Cleaning
• After your Steamer has cooled, unplug from outlet and remove Steamer
Bowl(s) and set in bowls and lid in warm soapy water.
• Remove excess water from Base Reservoir by tilting it over a sink.
• Wash Steam Bowl(s) and Lid in warm soapy water or place in the dishwasher.
• CAUTION: Do not put Base Unit in the dishwasher.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers or steel wool to clean Lid or Steam Bowl(s), it
will scratch the clear plastic.
• NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE IN WATER. To clean, wipe outside of
Base with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleansers on exterior
surface of Base.
• Dry with a clean towel or set parts aside to air dry.
• Never store your Steamer with water in the Reservoir., always empty reservoir
and allow parts to dry before storing
• Always ll reservoir to minimum level before connecting to power supply.
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EGGS
• Fresh eggs (no more than a week old) are best as the whites will remain close
to the yolk for a more round appearance. Use eggs at room temperature for
best results. As eggs age, the whites ‘thin out’. Eggs will no longer be tough
because steaming provides a moist and gentle method of cooking.
• Use Rice Bowl when cooking scrambled or poached eggs.
• For ufer scrambled eggs, add 1 Tbs. water per egg and mix.
• To poach eggs, add 1 Tbs. vinegar to water in base to help egg whites congeal.
Variety No. of pieces Cooking time (minutes)
In shell, soft-cooked 1 to 6 10 - 15
In shell, hard-cooked 1 to 6 10 - 15
Scrambled 3 to 4 20 - 25
RICE & GRAINS
• To enhance the avors of Rice and Grains, use half consomme or broth
and half water in the Rice Dish. Never put anything but water in the Water
Reservoir (base unit).
• Always ll reservoir to minimum level before connecting to power supply.
• There are many types of rice. Follow specic directions for variety used.
• Check if done and consistency of rice at minimum time specied in chart,
while stirring rice at same time.
• For softer rice, increase water in Rice Bowl (2 - 3 Tbs.) and increase cooking
time approximately 5 - 7 minutes. For more rm rice, reduce water and time
by same amount.
• When checking or stirring rice be careful not to drip the condensate into the
Rice Bowl, which would degrade the avor and quality of the steamed rice.
Rice / Grain
Instant 3/4 Cup 1 Cup 15 - 20
Long Grain Mix:
- Regular (6 oz. pkg.)
- Instant (6 1/2 oz. pkg.)
Oatmeal 3/4 Cup 1 Cup 55 - 60
White:
- Long grain
- Regular
Combine in Rice Bowl
Rice Water
Mix
Mix
3/4 Cup
1 Cup
1-1/2 Cups
1-3/4 Cups
1-1/4 Cups
1 Cup
Cooking time
(minutes)
50 - 55
17 - 22
50 - 55
45 - 50
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VEGETABLES
• Steaming will bring out the fresh avor, color and texture of the vegetable.
Steamed vegetables are fat-free and low in calories. The nutrients are steamed
into the vegetables and not cooked out.
• Always ll reservoir to at least minimum level before connecting to power
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supply.
• Clean vegetables thoroughly. Remove stems, peel or chop if needed. Smaller
pieces of food steam more quickly than larger pieces.
• Frozen vegetables should not be thawed before steaming. Stir after steaming
10 - 12 minutes.
• Quantity, quality, freshness and size of foods will affect the steaming times.
Adjust water amounts and steaming time as desired.
Vegetable Amount/Weight Cooking time (minutes)
Artichokes, fresh 2 - 3 medium 35 - 40
Asparagus, spears 1 lb. 12 - 17
Beans, green or wax 1/2 lb. 10 - 15
Broccoli, orets 1/2 lb. 10 - 15
Brussel Sprouts 1 lb. 18 - 23
Cabbage, wedges 1 lb. 15 - 20
Carrots 1/2 lb. 10 - 15
Cauliower, orets 1/2 lb. 10 - 15
Corn on Cob 2 - 3 ears (shucked) 25 - 30
Onions small 1/2 lb. 20 - 25
Peas 1/2 lb. 10 - 15
Potatoes, whole red 1 lb. 40 - 45
Spinach 1/2 lb. 10 - 15
Squash, summer 1 lb. 15 - 20
Squash, winter 1 lb 20 - 25
Turnips, whole 1 lb. 20 - 25
Frozen Vegetables. 10 oz. pkg. 30 - 40
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MEAT & POULTRY
• Always ll reservoir to at least minimum level before connecting to power
supply.
• Meat and Poultry that is steam cooked retains most of its moisture. If meat is
less tender, steam cooking will make it much more tender.
• To achieve a ‘browned’ look when steaming meats, add Paprika, browning
sauce or any microwave browning product.
• Season meat with herbs before steaming. DO NOT add salt as it will toughen
the meat.
• If using Rice Bowl to prepare your meal, cover with plastic wrap to seal in
extra moisture and avor.
• Adjust steam times according to your preferences.
Meat & Poultry Amount/Weight Cooking time (minutes)
Beef:
- Chuck
- Corned
- Meatballs
- Stew Meat
Chicken:
- Boneless, cubed
- Pieces
1 lb. (2 to 3 pieces)
Lamb, cubed 1 lb. 25 - 30
Pork, cubed 1 lb. 25 - 30
Pre-cooked Sau-
sage:
- Hot Dogs
- Italian
1 lb.
1 lb.
1 lb.
1 lb.
1 lb.
1 lb.
1 lb.
30 - 35
30 - 35
25 - 30
25 - 30
20 - 25
45 - 50
15 - 20
25 - 30
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FISH & SEAFOOD
• Always ll reservoir to at least minimum level before connecting to power
supply.
• Before steaming, clean and prepare fresh seafood and sh.
• Poach sh in the Rice Bowl using water, broth or favorite seasoning.
• Fish is steamed to perfection if it akes easily and becomes opaque.
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• Most sh and seafood cook quickly. Steam in small amounts.
• Mussels, Clams and Oysters may open at different times. Check the shells to
avoid over-cooking.
• Adjust steam times according to your preferences.
Fish / Seafood Amount/Weight Cooking time (minutes)
Clams, in shell 3/4 lb. 12 - 15
Crab:
- King crab, Legs
- Soft shell
Fish:
- Dressed
- Fillets
- Steaks
- Whole
Lobster
- Split
- Tails
- Whole
Mussels, in shell 3/4 lb. 12 - 15
Oysters, in shell 2 to 2-1/2 lbs. 15 - 20
Scallops:
- Bay, shucked
- Sea, shucked
Shrimp, in shell:
- Medium
- Large/Jumbo
1/2 lb.
5 to 8 pieces
1/2 to 3/4 lb.
1 lb.
1 lb.; 1 inch thick
1/2 to 3/4 lb.
1 lb.
2 to 4 pieces
1 to 1-1/4 lb.
3/4 lb.
3/4 lb.
3/4 lb.
3/4 lb.
20 - 22
10 - 12
20 - 25
15 - 20
20 - 25
20 - 25
20 - 25
15 - 20
20 - 25
12 - 15
15 - 20
12 - 15
15 - 18
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