[. . . ] Do not let the power cord hang free, and keep the cord well away from hot parts of the appliance. When operating this appliance, ensure that - only genuine accessories are used, - the appliance is under supervision at all times, - the water container has been filled with clean water. Do not use the food steamer without the steam tube, as this ensures that the steam is directed upwards. Caution: when removing the lid or lifting off the steamer bowls, beware of escaping steam and drops of hot condensed moisture: danger of scalding. [. . . ] To prevent it from evaporating completely, it is important to replenish the water in good time. Refill with a sufficient amount of water through the water filler opening. Once the programmed steaming time has elapsed, an acoustic signal is heard. The arrow symbol appears on the display right above the symbol , indicating that the pre-set cooking time has elapsed. Carefully proceed to lift off the steamer bowls from the appliance and place them on a surface resistant to heat and water. Always use an oven cloth when removing the rice container: hold the container only by its handles. Always remove the plug from the wall socket after use; allow sufficient time for the appliance to cool down. Menus The food steamer offers 6 different menus, which can be called up with the MENÜ key. Symbol Food-type Poultry Fish Meat Rice Eggs Vegetables Pre-set time 0:25 0:15 0:20 0:30 0:20 0:20 3. 4. 8. The menu selected is indicated by the arrow next to the symbol on the display. Following menu selection, the pre-set time can be adjusted by using the + and - keys. Timer-delayed start The timer function can be used to delay the start of the cooking programme (e. g. After menu selection, press the + and - keys simultaneously and proceed to set the desired timer-delay. To exit the timer-delay menu, press the + and - keys again simultaneously. But note that the appliance should not be left unattended during operation: it may become necessary to replenish the water as it evaporates. Example: 250g of vegetables, 8 minutes' cooking time, 1 hour 15 mins'. Press the MENÜ -key until the arrow symbol appears on the display next to the symbol . Use the + and - keys to set the required cooking time until the display shows 0:08. 8 9. Press + and - simultaneously to set the desired timer-delay; the display shows 0:00, and the arrow symbol appears above the symbol . Press + and - again simultaneously to confirm the timer-delay setting. Once the pre-programmed timerdelay has elapsed, the 0:08 minutes cooking process starts automatically. To cancel the cooking process, press the -key again. 2. Useful hints - To ensure proper steam circulation, make sure that the food items are evenly spaced out and not placed too close to each other inside the steamer bowl. - The steaming time largely depends on various factors such as the size, quality, consistency and nature of the food to be cooked, as well as the spacing between the pieces. - Generally, best results are achieved when the pieces are similar in size. However, should it be necessary to steam pieces of different sizes, the larger pieces should be placed in a lower bowl. [. . . ] - Pour any remaining water out of the water container and wipe it clean. Additional accessories Additional steamer bowls may be obtained through SEVERIN Service, quoting the article number of the appliance. Disposal Do not dispose of old or defective appliances in domestic garbage; this should only be done through public collection points. Guarantee This product is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. [. . . ]