[. . . ] 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. min. It is normal to see a small amount of steam coming from the steam vent at the rear of your appliance. 10 min. min. 60 min. 20 min. min. 50 min. 30 40 Once the "VITAMIN+" touchpad light has come on, you cannot switch it off manually. The light goes out automatically. 10 min. min. 60 20 It is not advisable to press the "VITAMIN+" button more than once during cooking. min. min. 50 min. 30 40 · 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. 5 3529-5066184 ME VITAMIN M6 22/10/03 10:46 Page 6 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 10 min. · To stop the appliance ahead of time, turn the timer to the O position. min. min. 50 min. 30 40 Re-heating · You can reheat food (see the table of cooking times). 6 3529-5066184 ME VITAMIN M6 22/10/03 10:46 Page 7 Models with electronic programmer For appliances fitted with a timer see page 5. A B C D E F G H I J 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. 12 3529-5066184 ME VITAMIN M6 22/10/03 10:46 Page 13 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. [. . . ]