Steaming Chart - Magic Chef MCSFS12ST Manual Del Usuario

STEAMING CHART

These steaming times are for the bottom basket filled to the capacity listed in the chart. Items will cook faster in
the bottom basket. If you are cooking with multiple baskets or putting more than the suggested amount of food in
baskets, you may need to add extra steaming time for proper cooking; water level does not have to be precise. The
following levels are suggested to provide enough water for the recommended steaming times.
NOTE: Drip Tray must be ALWAYS used.
NOTE: Cooking times may vary.
Fresh Vegetables
Artichokes (Whole)
Asparagus (Spears)
beans (Green/Wax)
beets
broccoli (Spears)
brussel Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
(Sliced/Whole)
Cauliflower
Celery
Corn on the Cob
Mushrooms (Whole)
Okra
Onions (Quartered)
Parsnips
Peas in Pod
Peppers (Green/Red)
Potatoes
(Red/baking/Sweet)
Potatoes
(Whole)
Rutabaga
Spinach
Squash (Summer/
Yellow/Zucchini)
Turnips
Approximate Time
Amount
(in minutes)
4 whole 30 - 34
1 lb. 13 - 17
1 lb. 16 - 20
1 lb. 24 - 28
1 lb. 16 -20
1 lb. 20 - 24
1 head 23 - 27
1 lb. 25 - 29
1 lb. 16 - 20
1 lb. 17 - 21
Up to 6 ears
28 - 32
per basket
1 lb. 11 - 15
1 lb. 18 - 22
1 lb. 12 - 16
1 lb. 10 - 14
1 lb. 12 - 16
1 lb. 12 - 16
1 lb. 38 - 42
6 potatoes 50 - 54
1 lb. 28 - 32
1 lb. 10 - 14
1 lb. 14 - 18
1 lb. 20 - 24
Water Level
Max
Middle
Middle
Middle
Middle
between
Middle and Max
between
Middle and Max
between
Middle and Max
Middle
Middle
Max
Middle
Middle
Middle
Middle
Middle
Middle
Max
Max
between
Middle and Max
Middle
Middle
Middle
10
Preparation
Trim stem, remove loose outer leaves,
and cut 1 inch off top.
Place evenly in basket.
Place evenly in basket.
Cut and place evenly in basket.
Place evenly in basket.
Remove outer leaves and
place evenly in basket.
Cut whole head into 8 equal pieces.
Place evenly in basket.
Place evenly in basket.
Cut into ¼ inch pieces.
Remove husk and place evenly in
basket.
Place evenly in basket.
Place evenly in basket.
Place evenly in basket.
Place evenly in basket.
Place evenly in basket.
Place evenly in basket.
Cut in half and place cut side down or
cut in ¼ inch slices.
Pierce skin with fork several times and
place evenly in basket.
Dice and place evenly in basket.
Place evenly in basket.
Cut into ¼ inch pieces.
Slice and place evenly in basket.