[. . . ] Burns can occur by touching the hot surface of the appliance, the hot water, the steam or the food. Always unplug the appliance: - immediately after use, - when moving it, - prior to any cleaning or maintenance. Do not place the appliance near a wall or a cupboard - the steam produced by the appliance can cause damage. [. . . ] · When the red light is on, the steam cooking has begun.
In order to set the timer, the appliance must be plugged in.
Reduce your cooking time with the "VITAMIN+" touchpad
· Exclusive: your appliance is fitted with a "VITAMIN+" touchpad which reduces cooking time up to 50% compared with classic steamers for a better preservation of vitamins. · At the start of cooking, press the "VITAMIN+" touchpad, the light comes on automatically. This allows a faster start to cooking, thanks to a bigger steam output. · Once the ideal temperature is reached, the "VITAMIN+" touchpad light goes out automatically.
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· After opening the lid (e. g. : if adding more food) you can press the "VITAMIN +" touchpad again to quickly return the steamer to the ideal temperature. · In some cases, it is normal, when you press the "VITAMIN+" touchpad for the light to stay off or turn off very quickly. This means that the ideal temperature has been reached in the baskets.
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Steam cooking
During cooking
· Check the water level during cooking using the external water level indicator. · If necessary, add more cold water through the water inlets.
Do not touch the appliance or foods during cooking as they will be hot.
At the end of cooking
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Re-heating
· You can reheat food (see the table of cooking times).
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Models with electronic programmer
For appliances fitted with a timer see page 5.
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Description of functions
A Display Clock/Timer (max 45 min. ) B PROG touchpad: lets you programme start-time and length of cooking C Stay warm light (Green) D Touchpad "-": adjustment touchpad "-" E "VITAMIN+" touchpad: for extra fast cooking and more vitamins F Stay warm display G O/I touchpad: On/Off Pause (2 minutes max) H In-use light (Red) I Add water display J Touchpad "+": adjustment touchpad "+"
Immediate cooking
· Press -/+ or O/I touchpads, the display flashes (0:30). · Adjust the desired cooking time with -/+ touchpads.
· To confirm, release the -/+ touchpad and wait for 2 seconds: a signal sounds, the in-use light changes to red. [. . . ] · Unplug the appliance.
Cleaning the appliance
· Empty the water tank and clean it with a damp cloth and warm soapy water. Do not immerse the water tank in water.
· All the other removable parts can be put in the dishwasher.
Do not forget to empty and wash your condensation tray.
Clean the turbo ring regularly.
Always use a prewash or lowest heat setting.
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Afterwards
Removing scale build-up from the appliance
· Position the turbo ring upside down on the heating element. · Fill the inside of the turbo ring with white vinegar up to the max mark. [. . . ]