User manual TARGUS PA235E

[. . . ] Use the steam oven only for its intended purpose. This appliance is intended for residential cooking only. This appliance conforms to all uniform safety codes and regulations. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage or injury caused by improper use of this appliance. [. . . ] The duration is approximately the same as for fresh vegetables. ­ Frozen and fresh vegetables with the same duration can be steamed together. ­ Since steaming retains flavor so well, food should not be seasoned until after it has been cooked. ­ When cooking with liquids only fill the containers 3/4 of the way. ­ Food like noodles or rice need to be cooked in fluids. Noodles should be well covered with fluid. Rice, beans and cereals need to be cooked in equal amounts of food and water. ­ Follow the cooking time for pasta on the packaging. ­ The cooking liquid gets absorbed by some food (e. g. With other food it can be used for gravy or sauces. ­ You can prepare gravy in the steam oven by adding flour and butter to the liquid. This compensation time (see table) is necessary to ensure that the food is fully defrosted. ­ Do not refreeze food once it has been defrosted. ­ Defrost deep frozen, precooked meals according to the manufacturer's instructions. ­ Defrost baked items such as pastry or cakes in a closed freezer bag. 33 Meal planning With some planning, an entire meal can be cooked in the steam oven. ^ Place cooking containers on different levels or side by side on the rack. Since different foods cook differently, they must be inserted at different times. Example: Rice 20 minutes Fish 6 minutes Broccoli 4 minutes ^ Insert the food with the longest cooking time (rice) first. ^ Set the difference in time until inserting the next food, here 14 minutes, and confirm. ^ Once the 14 minutes are up, insert the second food (fish) in the oven. ^ Set the difference in time until the third food, here 2 minutes, and confirm. ^ Once the 2 minutes are up, insert the third food (broccoli) in the oven. [. . . ] To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance, continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective grounding system. It is imperative that this basic safety requirement be met. If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of the house checked by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by the lack, or inadequacy, of an effective grounding system. [. . . ]