Black and Decker Handy Steamer Plus FoodRice HS90 User Manual

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To cover Rice Bowl, use about a 7”
width of foil. Place the length over
Bowl and across the handles; press
length down and against outside of
handles. Extend width of foil just
beyondopposite sides of Bowl; leave
a little space between foil and edge of
Bowl. (Figure E)
To move Bowl, grip top of foil-covered
handles and carefully lift Rice Bowl.
Figure E
NOTE: The water levels in the Base of the Steamer are as follows:
Lo level = 1 1/2 cups or 12 ounces
Medium level = 2 1/2 cups or 20 ounces
High level...

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Weight/Or Use Use Water Approx. 
Fresh Number Rice Drip Fill Line  Time 
Vegetables Pieces Bowl Tray In Base (Minutes) Tips
Asparagus, 1 lb. No Yes Lo 13-15
Spears(about 
3/8” - 1/2” 
in diameter)
1 1/2 lbs. 
(3/8” - 1/2”
in diameter) No Yes Lo 16-18
Beans, 1 lb. No Yes Med 24-28
Green/Wax
Cut or Whole 1 1/2lbs. No Yes Med 29-32
Broccoli, 1 lb. No Yes Lo 16-18
Spears
1 1/2 lbs. No Yes Med 19-21
Brussels1 lb. No Yes Med 24-26
Sprouts
1 1/2 lbs. No Yes Med 26-29
Cabbage3/4 -1 lb.  No Yes Med 20-23...

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Weight/Or Use Use Water Approx. 
Fresh Number Rice Drip Fill Line  Time 
Vegetables Pieces Bowl Tray In Base (Minutes) Tips
CauliflowerMedium size  No Yes Med 26-29
Whole Head (about  
2 1/2 lbs.
untrimmed)
Flowerets 1 head  No Yes Med 23-25
(1 1/4 - 
1 1/2 lbs. 
untrimmed - 
med.)
Corn on CobUp to  No Yes Med 29-33
8 pieces
(2 3/4”- 3 1/2” 
in length)
Snow/Chinese Pods1/2 lbs. No Yes Lo 10-11
Peppers, Whole4 - 5 medium No Yes Lo 10-12
Sweet Green or Red 
(to partially cook, 
then stuff)
Potatoes,...

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Weight/Or Use Use Water Approx. 
Fresh Number Rice Drip Fill Line  Time 
Vegetables Pieces Bowl Tray In Base (Minutes) Tips
Spinach1 lb. No Yes Lo 13-15
Squash1 lb. No Yes Lo 14-16
Summer (Yellow)  medium 
and Zucchini size
Remove stems; wash, then 
drain leaves for 1-2 mins.
Pack into Steaming Bowl, 
Bowl will be heaping full.
Stir after 7 and 10 mins; use 
a long-handled fork to bring 
wilted leaves from bottom 
of Bowl.
Yield about 2 cups.
Trim; wash.
Cut into 1/4” slices.
Stir after 9...

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Pkg. Weight/ Use Use  Water  Approx. 
Frozen Or Number  Rice Drip  Fill Line  Time 
Vegetables Pieces Bowl Tray In Base (Minutes) Tips
Broccoli2 pkgs. No Yes Med 29-31
Chopped (9-10 ounces)
Spears 1 pkg. No Yes Med 22-25
(16 ounces)
Brussels Sprouts2 pkgs. No Yes Med 26-28
(9-10 ounces)
Carrots2 pkgs. No Yes Med 26-28
Baby, Whole (9-10 ounces)
Cauliflower2 pkgs. No Yes Med 26-29
(9-10 ounces)
Corn2 pkgs. No Yes Med 22-25
Cut (9-10 ounces)
On Cob Up to  No Yes Med 36-38
9 half ears 
(about 2 3/4” 
in...

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SEAFOOD AND FISH
Steaming times provided are for fresh, or frozen and thawed, seafood and fish.
Clean and prepare fresh seafood and fish, as appropriate, before steaming.
Most seafood and fish cook quickly. Steam in small quantities, or in amounts as
specified.
Clams tend to open at different times during steaming. To avoid overcooking, watch
the shells. Tap the exterior of Cover to improve visibility as steam forms on inside of
Steaming Bowl. Use tongs to remove shells when opened; be careful as the...

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Use Use Water Approx. 
Type Of  Rice Drip  Fill Line  Time 
Seafood/Fish Amount Bowl Tray In Base (Minutes) Tips
Fish Fillets 1/2 lb.  No Yes Lo 10-14
(Fresh, or frozen  (1/4” - 1/2” 
and thawed) thick)
Sole
Flounder
Other favorite fillets
Poached Sole Dijon*1 - 1 1/4 lbs.  Yes No Med 23-38
fillets
*Your favorite  (4-6 fillets of 
fish fillets can  similar size
be substituted  each about 
for sole. 9” L: x 
2 1/2” W)
Steaks 1-1 1/2 lbs.
(Fresh, or frozen 
and thawed)
Halibut 1-2 steaks No Yes Med...

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CHICKEN, FRANKFURTERS
To steam chicken pieces:
Select pieces of similar size and weight for even cooking.
Trim off fat; removal of skin is recommended.
Arrange in single layer; see Tips in Steaming Guide.
Steam until well done - when juices run clear. Check for doneness next to any bone
and in thickest area.
To steam frankfurters:
Pierce whole franks with a fork (several times along the length) to reduce splitting
while steaming.
Weight/Or Use Use  Water  Approx. 
Chicken, Number Rice Drip Fill Line...

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Weight/Or Use Use  Water  Approx. 
Chicken, Number Rice Drip Fill Line Time 
Frankfurters Pieces Bowl Tray In Base (Minutes) Tips
FrankfurtersAbout 7/8”  No Yes Lo 15-17
Up to 7” long in diameter, 
uncooked
2 lbs. No Yes Lo 17-19
(16-20)
Crisscross and stagger 
franks in layers. For 2 lbs., 
make 3 layers.
For 1 lb. franks, rolls can be 
heated toward the end of the
steaming period. Using 
tongs, place up to 4 rolls at a
time on top of franks for 30-
45 secs. Shake water from 
Cover before replacing...

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For flavored rice, substitute the specified amount of water that is combined with
rice in the Rice Bowl with beef or chicken broth, consomme or bouillon.
For a tasty change from plain rice, refer to recipe for Parmesan Rice with Spinach.
At completion of steaming, carefully remove Rice Bowl from Steaming Bowl;
handles will be hot and wet. If transferring rice to another serving bowl, 
wipe moisture from outside of Rice Bowl to prevent water from dripping into
serving bowl.
Combine in Rice Bowl
Use...