Nesco Electric Steamer ST 25 User Manual

Electric Food Steamer  
Use/Care Guide  
Model: ST-25  
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
-This product is designed 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. Do not touch  
the steamer base until it has cooled.  
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse power  
unit or any part of the steamer base, cord or plug, in water or  
other liquid.  
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by  
or near children.  
5. Make sure timer is OFF and cord unplugged from outlet when  
not in use and before cleaning. Allow the unit to cool before  
putting on or taking off parts.  
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or  
after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any  
manner.  
7. The use of accessory attachments, not recommended by the  
appliance manufacturer, may cause injuries.  
8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot  
surfaces.  
9. Do not use outdoors.  
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.  
12. Use extreme caution when moving an appliance containing  
hot oil or other hot liquids.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
NOTE: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the  
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit  
into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into  
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified  
electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.  
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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.  
Parts description  
Steam Bowl: Large 5 Qt. combined capacity. Durable, plastic construction  
offers clear views and many uses., yet dishwasher safe  
Lid: Clear, durable plastic construction offers a clear view. Is 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, such as eggs, tamales and many other  
foods can be steamed using rice bowl. Dishwasher safe.  
Expander Ring: Durable plastic ring used to fit the Steam Bowls  
together when making multi-dish meals.  
Base Unit: Serves as the water reservoir and has a 60 minute, adjustable  
timer with automatic shutoff. Do not place in dishwasher!  
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Before using the first time  
Wash Lid, Steam Bowls and Expander Ring in warm soapy water,  
rinse and dry.  
Wipe Base with damp cloth and dry. Do NOT immerse Base in  
water or other liquid.  
Hints and Operating Instructions  
1. Do not exceed Maximum water level indicated on inside of Base Unit.  
2. Do not operate your NESCO® Steam Cooker without water. This could  
damage the appliance and void your warranty.  
3. Do not substitute wine, meat or vegetable stock or other liquid in  
place of water.  
4. Place food in Steam Bowl. Add herbs or spices at end of cooking cycle.  
5. 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.  
6. Always use Lid on Steam Bowl. Make sure handles of Lid are lined up  
with handles of Steam Bowl.  
7. If both Steam Bowls are used, place Lower Steam Bowl on Base first,  
then Expander Ring, then Upper Steam Bowl and Lid.  
8. Plug power cord into a standard 120 volt outlet. Indicator Light will  
be on while timer is set. When set time is done, light will turn OFF.  
9. Turn Timer Dial to set the number of minutes required to cook the  
food load, based on the Cooking Guidelines on following pages.  
10. When removing the Steam Bowl(s) use oven mitts to protect against  
burns from the hot steam. CAUTION: Use extreme caution when  
removing the Steam Bowl(s). Hot steam causes serious burns!  
11. When cooking is complete, turn dial to “0” and unplug the appliance.  
12. To serve, remove Lid and place under Steam Bowl. Bon Appetit!  
Water amount guide that is added to Base.:  
Minimum  
Midline  
Maximum  
1/4 Cup / 60 mL approx. 15 minutes cooking time  
1 Cup / 250 mL approx. 30 minutes cooking time  
2 Cups / 500 mL approx. 60 minutes cooking time  
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Care and Cleaning  
1. After your NESCO® Steamer has cooled, unplug from outlet and  
remove Steamer Bowl(s) and set in warm soapy water.  
2. Remove excess water from Base Reservoir by tilting it over a sink.  
3. Wash Steam Bowl(s), Expander Ring and Lid in warm soapy water or  
place in the dishwasher.  
4. CAUTION: Do not put Base Unit in the dishwasher.  
5. Do not use abrasive cleansers or steel wool to clean Lid or Steam  
Bowl(s) as it will scratch the clear plastic.  
6. 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.  
7. Dry with a clean towel or set parts aside to air dry.  
8. Never store your NESCO® Steamer with water in the Reservoir. Always  
empty reservoir and allow parts to dry before storing  
EGGS  
Fresheggs(nomorethanaweekold)arebestasthewhiteswillremainclose  
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.  
Always fill reservoir to at least minimum level before connecting to  
power supply.  
Use Rice Bowl when cooking scrambled or poached eggs. To prevent  
sticking, wipe Rice Bowl lightly with cooking oil.  
For fluffier 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 faster.  
Cooking time  
(minutes)  
Variety  
No. of pieces  
In shell, soft-cooked  
In shell, hard-cooked  
Scrambled  
1 to 6  
1 to 6  
3 to 4  
10 - 15  
10 - 15  
20 - 25  
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VEGETABLES  
Steaming will bring out the fresh flavor, 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 fill reservoir to at least minimum level before connecting to  
power 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.  
Cooking time  
Vegetable  
Amount/Weight  
(minutes)  
35 - 40  
12 - 17  
Artichokes, fresh  
Asparagus, spears  
Beans, green or wax  
Broccoli, florets  
Brussel Sprouts  
Cabbage, wedges  
Carrots  
2 - 3 medium  
1 lb.  
1/2 lb.  
10 - 15  
10 - 15  
18 - 23  
15 - 20  
10 - 15  
10 - 15  
25 - 30  
20 - 25  
10 - 15  
40 - 45  
10 - 15  
15 - 20  
1/2 lb.  
1 lb.  
1 lb.  
1/2 lb.  
Cauliflower, florets  
Corn on Cob  
1/2 lb.  
2 - 3 ears (shucked)  
1/2 lb.  
Onions small  
Peas  
1/2 lb.  
Potatoes, whole red  
Spinach  
1 lb.  
1/2 lb.  
Squash, summer  
1 lb.  
Squash, winter  
Turnips, whole  
Frozen Vegetables.  
1 lb  
1 lb.  
20 - 25  
20 - 25  
30 - 40  
10 oz. pkg.  
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RICE & GRAINS  
To enhance the flavors 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 fill reservoir to at least minimum level before connecting to  
power supply.  
There are many types of rice. Follow specific directions for variety  
used.  
Check doneness and consistency of rice at minimum time specified in  
chart, while stirring rice at same time.  
For softer rice, increase water in Rice Bowl (2 - 3 Tbsp.) and increase  
cooking time approximately 5 - 7 minutes. For more firm 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 flavor and quality of the  
steamed rice.  
Adjust steam times according to your preferences.  
Combine in Rice Bowl  
Cooking time  
(minutes)  
Rice / Grain  
Rice  
Water  
Brown:  
- Parboiled  
- Regular  
1 Cup  
1 Cup  
3/4 Cup  
1 Cup  
45 - 50  
42 - 47  
Instant  
3/4 Cup  
1 Cup  
15 - 20  
Long Grain Mix:  
- Regular (6 oz. pkg.)  
- Instant (6 1/2 oz. pkg.)  
Mix  
Mix  
1-1/2 Cups  
1-3/4 Cups  
50 - 55  
17 - 22  
Oatmeal  
3/4 Cup  
1 Cup  
55 - 60  
White:  
- Long grain  
- Regular  
3/4 Cup  
1 Cup  
1-1/4 Cups  
1 Cup  
50 - 55  
45 - 50  
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FISH & SEAFOOD  
Always fill reservoir to at least minimum level before connecting to  
power supply.  
Before steaming, clean and prepare fresh seafood and fish.  
Poach fish in the Rice Bowl using water, broth or favorite seasoning.  
Fish is steamed to perfection if it flakes easily and becomes opaque.  
Most fish 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.  
Cooking time  
(minutes)  
Fish / Seafood  
Amount/Weight  
Clams, in shell  
3/4 lb.  
12 - 15  
Crab:  
- King crab, Legs  
- Soft shell  
1/2 lb.  
5 to 8 pieces  
20 - 22  
10 - 12  
Fish:  
- Dressed  
- Fillets  
- Steaks  
- Whole  
1/2 to 3/4 lb.  
1 lb.  
1 lb.; 1 inch thick  
1/2 to 3/4 lb.  
20 - 25  
15 - 20  
20 - 25  
20 - 25  
Lobster  
- Split  
- Tails  
1 lb.  
2 to 4 pieces  
1 to 1-1/4 lb.  
20 - 25  
15 - 20  
20 - 25  
- Whole  
Mussels, in shell  
Oysters, in shell  
3/4 lb.  
12 - 15  
15 - 20  
2 to 2-1/2 lbs.  
Scallops:  
- Bay, shucked  
- Sea, shucked  
3/4 lb.  
3/4 lb.  
12 - 15  
15 - 20  
Shrimp, in shell:  
- Medium  
- Large/Jumbo  
3/4 lb.  
3/4 lb.  
12 - 15  
15 - 18  
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MEAT & POULTRY  
Always fill 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 flavor.  
Adjust steam times according to your preferences.  
Cooking time  
Meat & Poultry Amount/Weight  
(minutes)  
Beef:  
- Chuck  
- Corned  
- Hamburger  
- Meatballs  
- Stew Meat  
1 lb.  
1 lb.  
1 lb.  
1 lb.  
1 lb.  
30 - 35  
30 - 35  
20 - 25  
25 - 30  
25 - 30  
Chicken:  
- Boneless, cubed  
- Pieces  
1 lb.  
20 - 25  
45 - 50  
1 lb. (2 to 3 pieces)  
Lamb, cubed  
Pork, cubed  
1 lb.  
1 lb.  
25 - 30  
25 - 30  
Pre-cooked Sausage:  
- Hot Dogs  
- Italian  
1 lb.  
1 lb.  
15 - 20  
25 - 30  
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
This appliance is warranted for one year from date of original purchase against  
defects in material and workmanship. This warranty does not cover transportation  
damage, misuse, accident or similar incident. This warranty gives you specific legal  
rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.  
Your new NESCO® Steamer comes equipped with numerous safety features. Any  
attempt to interfere with the operation of these safety features makes this warranty  
null and void. In the event we receive an appliance for service that has been  
tampered with, we reserve the right to restore it to its original state and charge for  
the repair.  
For service in warranty, defective products may be returned, postage prepaid, with  
a description of the defect to The Metal Ware Corporation for no charge repair  
or replacement at our option. Please follow the 5 easy steps below for details.  
Service and genuine NESCO® replacement parts may be obtained from the  
NESCO® FACTORY SERVICE DEPARTMENT.  
About Your Warranty and Service Satisfaction  
Mail in your registration (warranty) card and file your NESCO® Steamer exclusive  
registration number now!  
Your serial number and model number are located on the bottom of the Base.  
We enter this number into our database. It registers and identifies your steamer  
specifically by its individual code number. Should you call our 800 toll free line, your  
registration number helps us identify your appliance and speeds up our assistance  
to you.  
Five Easy Steps to Satisfaction  
Should you have a problem with your NESCO® Steamer, please refer to these steps  
for assistance:  
1. Call us on our toll free number, 1-800-ꢀ88-4545 and tell us about your  
problem.  
ꢀ. If we instruct you to send all or part of your appliance to us for repair or  
replacement, the Customer Satisfaction representative will provide a return  
authorization number (this number notifies our Receiving Department to  
expedite your repair). Pack your unit carefully in a sturdy carton with sufficient  
padding to prevent damage because any damage caused by shipping is not  
covered by the warranty.  
ꢁ. Print your name, address and authorization number on the carton.  
4. Write a letter explaining the problem. Include the following: your name,  
address and telephone number and a copy of the original bill of sale.  
5. Attach the sealed envelope containing the letter inside the carton. Insure the  
package for the value of the NESCO® Steamer and ship prepaid to:  
Attn: Repair Dept.  
The Metal Ware Corporation  
1ꢃ00 Monroe Street  
Two Rivers, WI 54ꢀ41  
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