Rice Cooker - How to Use the Steamer

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Steaming While Cooking Rice

If the unit has a steaming basket you can steam vegetables while cooking rice

  • When steaming you will need to keep track of the cooking times.
  • You may have to remove vegetables before the rice is cooked.
  • The juices from the vegetables will go into the rice.
  • The lid should be kept on the basket while steaming

Steaming - Without Rice

  • When steaming vegetables or other foods without rice in the cooking bowl, the unit will not switch to the “Keep Warm” mode.
  • Place 1 cups water in cooking bowl. When steaming there must be enough water in the cooking pan
  • Do not allow the bowl to boil dry while steaming.
  • Add foods to steamer tray
  • Cook using a kitchen timer and follow the suggested times listed in the use and care manual
  • Lid should be kept on the basket while steaming


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