West Bend 86604CF Manuel Du Propriétaire

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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 food into the baskets than suggested, you may have to add 
extra steaming time.  The water level does not have to be precise.  The following 
levels are suggested to provide enough water for the recommended steaming times. 

Note: The drip tray must always be used. 
 

Artichokes, 

whole 

4 whole. 

30-34 

MAX 

Trim stem; remove 

loose outer leaves, cut 

1 inch off top. 

Asparagus, 

spears 

1 lb. 

13-17 

Middle 

Place evenly in basket. 

Beans, 

green/wax 

1 lb. 

16-20 

Middle 

Place evenly in basket. 

Beets 1 

lb.  24-28  Middle 

Cut and place evenly 

in basket. 

Broccoli, 

spears 

1 lb. 

16-20 

Middle 

Place evenly in basket. 

Brussels 

Sprouts 

1 lb. 

20-24 

Between 

Middle 

and MAX 

Remove outer leaves 

and place evenly in 

basket. 

Cabbage 1 

head 

23-27 

Between 

Middle 

and MAX 

Cut whole head into 8 

equal pieces. 

Carrots, 

sliced or 

whole 

1 lb. 

25-29 

Between 

Middle 

and MAX 

Place evenly in basket. 

Cauliflower 

1 lb. 

16-20 

Middle 

Place evenly in basket. 

Celery 

1 lb. 

17-21 

Middle 

Cut into ¼ inch pieces. 

Corn on the 

Cob 

Up to 6 

ears per 

basket 

28-32 MAX 

Remove husk.  Place 

evenly in basket. 

Mushrooms, 

whole 

1 lb. 

11-15 

Middle 

Place evenly in basket.