Settings table and tips en27JSettings table and tipsSettingstableandtips Steaming is a particularly gentle way of cooking food.The steam surrounds the dish thereby preventing a lossof nutrients from the food. Cooking takes place withoutexcess pressure. As a result, the shape, colour andtypical aroma of the dishes are retained.The tables contain a selection of dishes which areparticularly suitable for your steam oven. You can findout which heating type, accessories, temperature andcooking time are best to select. Unless otherwisestated, the information given applies to insertingaccessories when the appliance is cold.AccessoriesUse the accessories provided.When steaming in the perforated steam container,always insert the solid steam container underneath.Dripping liquid is caught.OvenwareWhen using ovenware, always place it in the middle ofthe perforated steam container.Ovenware must be heat and steam resistant. Cookingtimes are increased if thick-sided ovenware is used.Food which would normally be prepared in a bain-marieshould always be covered with foil (e.g. when meltingchocolate).Cooking time and quantityThe cooking times when steaming depend on the itemsize, but do not depend on the total quantity. Theappliance can steam food to a maximum of 2 kg.Follow the unit sizes given in the tables. The cookingtime is reduced for smaller pieces and increased forlarger ones. Cooking time is also influenced by thequality and ripeness of the food. The values quoted cantherefore only serve as a guideline.Distributing food evenlyAlways distribute the food evenly in the ovenware. It willnot cook evenly if the layers are of different depths.Pressure-sensitive foodWhen layering delicate foods in the steam container, donot pile them too high. You should ideally use twosteam containers.Cooking a menuWith steam, you can cook a whole menu at once,without the different flavours mixing. Place the food withthe longest cooking time in the appliance first and delaythe rest until the appropriate time. This means that allthe food will be ready at the same time.The overall cooking time is extended with menucooking, as a little steam escapes each time theappliance door is opened and has to be reheated.VegetablesPlace the vegetables in the perforated steam containerand insert at level 3. Always insert the solid steamcontainer underneath at level 1. Any dripping liquid willbe caught.Food Size Accessories Type of heat-ingTempera-ture in °CCookingtime in min.Artichokes whole perforated + solid Steaming 100 30 - 35Cauliflower whole perforated + solid Steaming 100 25 - 35Cauliflower florets perforated + solid Steaming 100 10 - 15Broccoli florets perforated + solid Steaming 100 8 - 10Peas - perforated + solid Steaming 100 5 - 10Fennel sliced perforated + solid Steaming 100 10 - 14Vegetable flan - 1.5 l bain-marie dish + wirerack at level 2Steaming 100 50 - 70Green beans - perforated + solid Steaming 100 20 - 25Carrots sliced perforated + solid Steaming 100 10 - 20Kohlrabi sliced perforated + solid Steaming 100 20 - 25Leek sliced perforated + solid Steaming 100 6 - 9Sweetcorn whole perforated + solid Steaming 100 25 - 35Swiss chard* shredded perforated + solid Steaming 100 8 - 10Green asparagus* whole perforated + solid Steaming 100 7 - 12White asparagus* whole perforated + solid Steaming 100 10 - 15* Preheat the appliance