Gastroback Steam Cuisine
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1. GASTROBACK Operating Instructions DESIGN STEAMER Read all provided instructions before first usage Art No 42510 Model and attachments are subject to change Carefully read all provided instructions before you start running the appliance and pay regard to the warnings mentioned in these instructions Important Safeguards Carefully read all instructions before operating this appliance and save for further reference Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use described in these instructions Any other use especially misuse can cause several injuries or damage by electric shock heat or fire Any operation repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it other than described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised service cen tre Please contact your vendor e Do not attempt to operate the appliance if water leaks out of the steamer base or any parts or accessories are likely to be damaged or subject to inadmissible strain i e mechanical or electric shock overheating moisture Before use always check the appli ance and each part of it on impeccable operation Any use of accessories attachments or spare parts not recommended by the manufacturer may result in fire electrical shock and injuries to persons If the appliance or any part of it is likely to be defective or not operating in the intended way immediately unplug from power supply an2. Maintenance of Plastic Surfaces Any plastic parts coming in contact with foods including the container in the steamer base are manufactured of high grade heat resistant plastics Do not use the appliance with any cracks or distortions of the plastic parts Replace any damaged parts by using the recommended original spare parts e Do not use metal utensils or other hard and sharp objects with the steamer to avoid scratching the plastic surfaces Only use wooden or plastic utensils to stir and serve the food Never use hard and sharp utensils to cut or scratch in the steamer e Never use abrasive cleaners cleaning pads or any sharp objects i e metal scouring pads for cleaning Carefully clean the appliance with a damped sponge or tissue and warm washing up liquid Steamer baskets lid rice pan and separator may be cleaned in an automatic dishwasher e Never place the steamer base or power cord in an automatic dishwasher e Depending on the local water hardness we recommend to decalcify the appliance reg ularly after ca 7 10 operations Use citric acid or vinegar solutions for decalcifying Do not use abrasive cleaner or cleaning pads for removing any deposits After decalci fying thoroughly rinse with water to completely remove the decalcifier from the contain er the decalcifier could spoil your food e Do not use any parts or accessories of the steamer for any other purposes than the intended use Do not place the appliance or a
3. boils dry the dry out protection switches off the heater automatically the timer stops and an acoustic signal continuous ly sounds see Dry out Protection Do not overfill the water container Only fill up the water container to the maximum water level mark 10 With extensive cooking times regularly check the water level ca 1 2 hour and if required fill up with a sufficient amount of clear water To fill up the water container open the filling lid and slowly fill in the required amount of water Take care that the water will not spill out of the filling lid Immediately wipe off spilled water After filling the water container close the filling lid 11 If necessary check the doneness of your food Beware of hot steam and conden sate when lifting off the lid 12 You can increase the cooking time at any time of the process To increase the cooking time during operation press the set key The word STEAM ER flashes Set up the desired cooking time using the keys h and min If no further indi cation is given for ca 5 seconds the appliance starts the count down of the newly set cooking time automatically Tip After expiration of the cooking time an acoustic signal sounds five beeps and the appliance starts the keep warm function KEEP WARM and the already expired keep warm time is displayed This procedure can last up to 12 hours Afterwards another acoustic signal sounds three beeps and the appliance switches off automat
4. may not tilt or fall and no other objects could fall on it Notes for disposal Dispose of the appliance must be effected in accordance with the corresponding local regulations and requirements for electrical appliances Please contact your local dispos al company Warranty We guarantee that all our products are free of defects at the time of purchase Any demonstrable manufacturing or material defects will be to the exclusion of any further claim and within 2 years after purchasing the appliance free of charge repaired or substituted There is no Warranty claim of the purchaser if the damage or defect of the appli ance is caused by inappropriate treatment over loading or installation mistakes The Warranty claim expires if there is any technical interference of a third party without an written agreement The purchaser has to present the sales slip in assertion of claims and has to bear all charges of costs and risk of the transport Useful tips The actual cooking time depends on several components the sort of food pre treatment fresh tinned or frozen as well as the amount and consistency of the food Big chunks of food waxy potatoes or brown rice for example need longer cooking times Wild rice and lentils have to soak in water for 30 minutes before cooking Nutrients and vitamins remain best if cutting the food shortly before consumption Keeping the food warm or warming it up damages the quality of the food When preparing d
5. of the clamps carefully push down the bottom without violation to loosen the bottom To re install the basket bottom simply insert the bottom in the correct orientation in the frame of the steamer basket and push down the bottom until it seats in the clamps Ensure that the openings of the wells in the basket bottom face upwards Care and Cleaning WARNING Always unplug and let the appliance cool down before moving or clean ing it Do not place or immerse the steamer base or power cord in any liquids Do not place the steamer base or power cord in an automatic dish washer or under a tap Do not spill any liquids on it Because your food will not touch heated surfaces the ingredients will not stick to the sur faces of the steamer and cleaning is quite easy Discolouration of any plastic parts may occur with some strongly coloured food but will not affect the cooking performance in any way However you should decalcify the water container regularly to avoid any loss of per formance as well as avoid excessive energy loss See Decalcifying the Water Container 12 CAUTION Do not leave any food dry on the surfaces of the appliance Do not use any abrasive cleaners or cleaning pads to avoid damage especially of the plastic parts To soak dried food just place the removable parts of the steamer in warm washing up liq vid for about ten minutes 1 To switch off the appliance press the power button The display and heater indicator swit
6. the rice pan Cook fish or sausage in the bottom steamer basket Run out liquids could otherwise influence the taste of the other food You can use the juice of the drip pan for soups or sauces Fresh vegetables Vegetable Preparation Cooking time in minutes aubergine 2 cm thick slices 20 to 25 cauliflower brokkoli separated in floweret 20 to 30 fennel cut big pieces of fennel once 20 to 25 capsicum quartered up to 20 greens beans whole without stems 15 to 20 carrots whole without stems 25 to 35 potatoes small potatoes on the whole with peel 30 to 50 big potatoes peeled and cut lengthwise kohlrabi 1 to 2 cm thick slices 25 to 35 leek cut in adequate size 20 to 25 corn cob on the whole 50 to 60 artichoke medium size brussels sprouts single floweret 30 to 40 zucchini to 2 cm thick slices 10 to 15 small zucchinis on the whole Fruit Using the steamer you can make beautiful compote or cook fruit for side dishes You can prevent fruit from turning brown by sprinkling with lemon juice before cooking Cooking pears develop the full flavour when sprinkled with vinegar When preparing fruit for compote you can use the juice of the drip pan for making sauce Fruit Preparation Cooking time in minutes apple quartered pitted 15 to 20 sprinkled with lemon juice pears quartered pitted 15 to 25 banana peeled whole fruit approx 15 plum pitted approx
7. 10 Rice Fill the needed amount of water straight into the rice pan Use 350 ml water for 250g of rice Season fo taste cooking time parboiled rice 30 to 45 minutes Brown rice needs 5 minutes longer and or should soak for 30 in water before cooking Do not forget to fill the watertank with water as well Eggs Place eggs in the indents of the steamer basket The less pointy side of the egg air chamber of the egg has to face upwards Use steamer basket Get a pin and make a small shallow just through the shell hole at the less pointy end of each egg This allows air to escape so that the shell won t crack from the sudden heat and subsequent gas expansion cooking time soft approx 15 minutes cooking time hard 20 to 25 minutes Cooking time depends on size and freshness of eggs Sausage The steamer is suited perfectly for cooking sausages i e wiener Use a fork to make small shallows into the peel of the sausage to prevent sausages from dehiscing Use steamer basket I cooking time 10 to 15 minutes The intense flavour of the sausage carries forward to other foods which is getting cooked at the same time Fish and Seafood Use steamer basket I for cooking fish and seafood Fish will be especially digestible when steamed The taste and flavour of fish gets carried forward by the steam and condensate Pay attention that the food you cook together with the fish match in flavour with the fish Sprinkle the fis
8. ace the appliance on a dry stable heat resistant and water resistant even surface i e glass ceramics stone The appliance or any parts of it may never touch hot surfaces Do not place the appliance or any part of it on or near hot surfaces i e burner heater or oven Never place the appliance on any power line cord to avoid fire and electrical shock e Before use ensure that the appliance is completely and properly assembled the steam er baskets do not tilt or wobble and that there is a sufficient amount of water the water container On start up the water level should reach the maximum water level mark and may never fall below the minimum water level mark during operation e Beware of steam and hot condensate when operating the appliance and especially when removing the lid or steamer baskets Always keep the lid in place during opera tion Otherwise power consumption increases significantly and the foods in the upper steamer baskets will not be cooked sufficiently Ensure all persons stay in sufficient dis tance to the appliance during operation e There are three steam vents in the lid Especially when removing the lid during oper ation or immediately after switching off always keep your hands and arm as well as any clothing and other objects away from the steam vents to avoid scalds and damage e Do not place any heat sensitive objects near the appliance during operation to avoid damage caused by heat condensate and splashes
9. ately OH Tip Add safran to the rice to give the rice a nice golden colour GASTROBACK GmbH Gewerbestra e 20 e D 21279 Hollenstedt Germany http www gastroback de E Mail info gastroback de
10. baskets must fit without any gaps and may not move about or tilt 6 Put on the lid Do not operate the steamer without the lid Otherwise the upper foods will not be cooked sufficiently 7 Wipe off any spilled water 8 Start operation Plug in the power connector in an appropriate power outlet see Important Safeguards for Electrical Appliances Press the power button The symbol 00 00 appears on the display Tip A beep sounds every time you hit a key 9 Set up the cooking time Press the set key The default cooking time is displayed 00 20 20 minutes In addition the word STEAM ER flashes to indicate that the steamer is ready for adjustment of the cooking time Tip if you do not press any keys the word STEAMER flashes for a period of ca 5 seconds Then the appliance starts heating automatically You can set up a time delay for the cooking process see Programming the Time Lag Function By pressing the set key while STEAMER is flashing on the display you toggle to pro gramming the time delay and TIMER flashes on the display By pressing the set key while TIMER is flashing on the display you switch back to programming the cooking time Adjust the desired cooking time by pressing the keys h and min The maximum cook ing time is 1 hour 59 minutes 1 59 By exceeding the maximum cooking time the cooking time is automatically set back to zero 00 00 e Pressing the key h hours left hand to the display increase
11. ch off Unplug the appliance and leave it cool down to room temperature 2 Wash the drip pan steamer baskets lid rice pan and separator in warm soapy water using a soft cloth or sponge Alternatively you may wash these removable parts in an automatic dishwasher 3 Empty the water container Open the filling lid grasp the steamer base by the handles on each side and pour away the water through the filling lid Close the filling lid 4 Wipe the steamer base with a clean damp cloth If necessary damp the cloth with soapy water first and then wipe with clear water Make sure not to spill or drip any liq vids on the exterior of the steamer base 5 Dry the appliance and all parts of it Possibly leave the parts of the appliance dry naturally for some minutes Decalcifying the Water Container Dependent on the local water hardness lime collects on the heating element and in the water container decreasing the steamer performance and increasing energy loss Therefore we recommend to decalcify the water container regularly after 7 10 operations WARNING Do not aspirate the fumes of boiling decalcifier solution Make sure the room is well ventilated To decalcify only insert the drip pan and keep the drip pan in place while the appliance is still hot 1 If necessary empty the water container Then fill in a solution of 1 2 litre vinegar and 1 2 litre water 2 Insert the drip pan 3 Plug in the appliance and set up a cook
12. d return the entire appliance to an authorised service centre for examination and repair e Any maintenance repair and operation other than described in these instructions must be performed at an authorised service centre to avoid risk of electrical shock fire or injuries to persons Do not operate the appliance with any parts or accessories not rec ommended by the manufacturer e Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near young children Do not let young children play with any parts of the appliance The appliance is not intend ed for use by children or infirm persons without supervision e Do not let the plug or power cord hang over the edge of the table or counter Take care that no one will pull the appliance by the power cord especially when young chil dren are near For storage always keep the entire appliance dry and clean and where young children cannot reach it Do not place any hard and or heavy objects on the appliance or any part of it e Always place the appliance on a stable even dry and sufficiently large surface Do not place the appliance near the edge of the table or counter Do not place any cloth or tissue beneath the appliance to avoid any risk of fire and electric shock Always keep the table or counter clean and dry and immediately wipe off spilled liquids e During operation keep the appliance in an appropriate distance of at least 20 cm on each side to furniture walls boards curtains and othe
13. e 2 Fill up the water container in the steamer base with clear tap water Pour in ca 1 Litre water The water level should reach the maximum water level mark max on the filling lid If required open the filling lid and slowly pour in another little 8 amount of water to reach the maximum water level mark max Shut the filling lid CAUTION Do not overfill the water container beyond the maximum water level mark max Otherwise the water could overflow the brim of the water container during oper ation Only use clear water without any ingredients Dry spilled water immediately 3 Insert the drip pan in the steamer base see Features of Your Design Steamer The drip pan will only fit in the right orientation The rim of the drip pan must seat on the rim of the steamer base 4 Prepare your food and fill the steamer baskets There are marks on the handles of each steamer basket Always begin with steamer bas ket bottom then fit steamer basket II middle and place steamer basket Ill always on the top On occasion you may leave out the steamer baskets Il and or Ill For large pieces of food you may combine the steamer baskets Just remove a basket bottom to build a larger basket from 2 steamer baskets see Dismounting the Basket Bottom NOTE Always use the lower steamer basket with the basket bottom 5 Place the prepared steamer baskets in the correct sequence on the drip pan first Il in the middle Ill on top The
14. h with lemon juice before cooking Frozen fish needs depending on the size 5 to 10 minutes longer cooking time Tip Use the juice of the drip pan for making sauce Fish Cooking time seafood time in minutes coalfish red fish trout 20 to 25 funa 30 to 35 prawn depending on size 10 to 15 oyster 10 to 15 mussel 15 to 25 calamari 20 to 30 Recipes Vegetable Mozzarella Casserole For 4 to 6 persons Ingredients 250 g carrots trimmed 250 g medium size potatoes trimmed and halved 250 g brokkoli only the flowret 250 g cauliflower only the flowret 250 g green beans without stems 1 big zucchini 400 g Mozzarella cheese teaspoon instant vegetable stock 1 2 teaspoon nutmeg ground 1 2 teaspoon fresh pepper 150 g cream I point of a knife of mustard Preparation 1 Place separator into steamer basket and fill in the carrots and potatoes separated in both sections 2 Place beans in steamer basket Il 3 Place cauliflower and brokkoli in steamer basket Ill Place the prepared steamer baskets in the correct sequence on the drip pan first Il in the middle Ill on top The baskets must fit without any gaps and may not move about or tilt Put on the lid Do not operate the steamer without the lid Otherwise the upper foods will not be cooked sufficiently 4 Set up cooking time from 25 to 30 minutes 5 After cooking cut carrots potatoes and raw zucchini in 1 cm thick slices Cut bea
15. ically If you do not want to eat your meal directly after the expiration of the cooking time we recommend to use the time lag function TIMER to avoid loss of flavour and vitamin content see Programming the Time Lag Function 13 After cooking shut down the steamer Press the power button The red heater indicator and the display go out Unplug the power cord and make sure the appliance has cooled to room temperature before moving or cleaning it 14 Always clean the appliance immediately after use CAUTION Never leave any food dry up on the appliance or any parts of it Always empty the water container after use See Care and Cleaning Programming the Time Lag Function You can set up a time lag TIMER for the beginning of the cooking procedure In this case the cooking process will not start until expiration of the delay time To adjust the time lag function 1 Prepare the appliance for cooking and switch on see Operating Your Steamer 2 Toggle to the adjustment of the time lag function TIMER To activate the time lag function with STEAMER flashing on the display press the set key The word TIMER flashes and 00 00 is displayed To switch back to the cooking time with TIMER flashing on the display press the set key again If you did not set up any cooking time the appliance will use the default cook ing time 20 minutes 00 20 3 Set up the desired delay time by pressing the keys h and min The maximum de
16. ifferent food place bigger chunks with longer cooking time into the lowest steamer basket I i e potatoes or carrots Place finer vegetables in the middle steamer basket Il for example cauliflower or brokkoli Leafy vegetables need a short cooking time and should be placed into the top steamer basket Ill Do not overload the steamer baskets The steam needs to be able to rise through the different steamer baskets all the way up Season to taste food after cooking When you plan to cook food with different cooking times you can start with the bottom steamer basket I Place food with long cooking times into the bottom steamer basket and add the other levels later Do not forget to close the lid and pay attention to the cooking times shown on the display Use the provided separator when you steam two different foods in one steamer basket and do not want the food to influence on the taste of each other Some taste and flavour of food gets carried forward by the steam and condensate Pay attention that the food you cook match in flavour There are 6 indents in the base of each steamer basket which can be used for placing eggs The cooking time of eggs depends on the amount of food cooked together with the eggs the steamer basket you use I Il or Ill the size and freshness of the eggs Place rice peas beans or ingredients alike in the rice pan for cooking On the base of each steamer basket you find matching cut outs for the feet of
17. ing time of ca 10 minutes see Operating Your Steamer WARNING Hot fumes of acetic acid vent from the centre of the drip pan and the solu tion could spit Keep your hands and face away from the unit during operation CAUTION Immediately switch off and unplug the appliance if the decalcifier solution overflows the steamer base 4 Leave the decalcitier boiling for ca 5 minutes then switch off and unplug and let the appliance cool down to room temperature 5 Empty the water container 6 Thoroughly rinse the water container several times with clear water 7 Rinse the drip pan under running water 8 Dry drip pan and steamer base thoroughly Storage of the Steamer Always clean the appliance before storing see Care and Cleaning Store the entire appliance including the operating instructions on a clean and dry surface where it is safe from frost and inadmissible strain mechanical or electric shock heat moisture direct sunlight and where it is out of reach of young children Do not place any hard or heavy objects on the appliance or any parts of it CAUTION Ensure the power cord will not become knotted twisted or squeezed Place the drip pan in the water container and nest the steamer baskets in reverse sequence Ill at the bottom on top Place the steamer baskets on the steamer base Place the rice pan and separator in steamer basket and put the lid on it Place the appliance on an even stable surface where it
18. lay time is 12 hours 59 minutes 1 59 If no further indication is given for ca 5 seconds the appliance starts the countdown of the delay time automatically After expiration of the delay time the heating process and count down of the cooking time starts Dry out Protection If you forgot to refill the water container in time or accidentally switch on the steamer with an empty water container the boil dry out protection switches off the heater auto matically In this case a continuous acoustic signal sounds the heater indicator flashes and the timer stops To reset the appliance 1 Open the filling lid and slowly fill in water at least up to the minimum water level mark min Always keep the water level between the minimum and maximum water level mark during operation Close the filling lid 2 To reset the appliance and continue the count down press the set key Tip The dry out protection interrupts the cooking process and therefore the adjusted cooking time could become unsuitable Hence you should check your food for the desired doneness Dismounting the Basket Bottom In the steamer baskets there are 4 clamps holding the basket bottom in place You can remove the basket bottoms of the steamer baskets Il or Ill to build a larger steamer bas ket using the frame of two steamer baskets NOTE Always use steamer basket with bottom 1 Place the steamer basket II or Ill upside down on a stable surface 2 Near one
19. llation of a current safety switch with a maximum rated oper ating of 30 mA in the electrical circuit is recommended If in doubt contact your elec trician for further information e Do not use any extension cord or multiple socket to avoid risk of fire or electric shock e The appliance is designed for partly unattended operation Nevertheless during oper ation you should check regularly every 1 2 hour the water level in the water contain er between water level mark min and max and ensure that the appliance is operat ing properly Always switch off the appliance and unplug from the power outlet when not in use and before moving or cleaning the appliance e Always handle the power cord with care The power cord may never be knotted twist ed or squeezed Do not pull or strain the power cord Always grasp the plug to discon nect the power cord from the power outlet Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the table or counter Take care not to entangle in the power cord e Always use the handles on both sides of the steamer base for moving the appliance e Do not immerse the steamer base or power cord in water or any other liquid Do not spill or drip any liquids on the power cord or exterior of the steamer base Never place the steamer base or power cord in an automatic dishwasher or under a tap When liq vids are spilled on the exterior of the steamer base immediately switch OFF and unplug the appliance and dry it Ho
20. ns in 5 cm long pieces and break floweret of brokkoli and cauliflower in bite size 6 Place vegetable in big casserole with lid 7 Combine cream pepper nutmeg mustard and instant vegetable stock in a bowl pour sauce over vegetables and cover with thin mozzarella slices 8 Place casserole with lid in 180 C hot oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes 9 Serve immediately Recipes Chicken breast with asparagus For 4 persons Ingredients 4 chicken breast filets 300 g rice 250 g fresh asparagus peeled I small cup of sour cream approx 10 g butter teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon watercress minced 1 small leek fine diced pinch of salt pepper and mild curry Preparation 1 Fill rice with 400ml salt water into rice pan and place rice pan into steamer basket I 2 Place asparagus in steamer basket Il 3 Steam rice for 20 minutes 4 In mean time season chicken breasts with curry and fry with butter in sauce pan Keep chicken warm afterwards After 20 minutes take lid of steamer basket 1 and place steamer basket II with the asparagus on top of steamer basket I Cover with lid again and steam for another 10 minutes 6 Mix sour cream leek watercress and 1 2 cup of the juice of the drip pan and heat on stove Pay attention that it does not boil Season to taste with salt pepper and lemon juice 7 Arrange chicken and asparagus on 4 plates Place butter flakes on top of the asparagus and serve with rice and sauce immedi
21. ny parts of it in a microwave oven to avoid distortions and other damages Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight for a long period of time Features of Your Design Steamer Lid with steam vents 3 Steamer baskets made of translucent heat resistant plastics dishwasher safe Steamer base with water container Heating element 650 W Handles on each side Control panel Timer keys h hours and min minutes Timer display Set key Power button Filling lid Water container for clear tap water 0 25 Litre water level mark min to ca 1 Litre water level mark max Drip pan for condensate and dripping dishwasher safe First use Before first use clean all removable parts of the steamer in warm soapy water see Care and Cleaning WARNING Please handle all parts of the appliance with care Switch off unplug and allow the appliance to cool down before moving or cleaning the appliance Do not immerse the steamer base or power cord in any liquids or drip any liquids on it Do not place the steamer base or power cord in an automatic dishwasher 1 Wipe the container in the steamer base with a damp soft cloth or sponge Dry the outer surface of the steamer base thoroughly 2 Clean the removable parts drip pan steamer baskets rice pan separator lid in warm soapy water or an automatic dishwasher Operating Your Steamer CAUTION Only fill up with clear drinking water Do not fill any other liq
22. r objects Keep at least 1 m of free space above the appliance Do not operate the appliance near any heat sensitive or moisture sensitive materials or under boards to avoid damage caused by steam and condensate e The appliance or any part of it may never touch hot surfaces Do not place the appli ance and any part of it on or near hot surfaces i e burner heater or oven 3 e Before use always make sure that the appliance is assembled properly and a sufficient amount of water is filled in the water container between water level mark min and max Do not operate the appliance with the water level below the minimum water level mark min Do not overfill the water container above the maximum water level mark e Do not move or tilt the appliance during operation to avoid overflowing of boiling water Immediately switch off and unplug the appliance if water leaks out of the steam er base during operation e This appliance is for household use only and NOT intended for use in moving vehicles or outdoors Important Safeguards for Electrical Appliances Care must be taken when using any electrical appliance Please adhere to the following precautions e Ensure that the voltage rating of your mains power supply corresponds to the voltage requirements of the appliance 230 V 50 Hz AC Always connect the appliance direct ly to a mains power supply wall socket with protective conductor earth ground con nected properly The insta
23. s the cooking time by one hour e Pressing the key min minutes right hand to the display increases the cooking time by one minute Tip holding the min key automatically increases the cooking time until you release the key With the intended cooking time shown on the display just wait ca 5 seconds If no fur ther indication is given for ca 5 seconds the appliance starts heating automatically and the word STEAMER stops flashing on the display Additionally the red heater indicator lights up Steam begins to flow after ca 3 minutes of heating Depending on the type and amount of food in the steamer baskets it will take some minutes for the steam to reach the upper steamer basket lid and steam vent WARNING Hot condensate may build up in the steamer baskets and on the interior of the lid Beware of hot condensate and steam when removing the steamer baskets or lid Do not hold your hand arm or face over the steam vents in the lid Ensure that persons stay in sufficient distance to the appliance when removing the lid or steamer baskets Place the steamer baskets and or lid on a water resistant and heat resistant surface where other persons will not touch it unintentionally CAUTION Ensure that the condensate will not drip on the steamer base Immediately wipe off any spilled liquids Ensure that the water level in the water container will never fall below the minimum water level mark min during operation If the steamer base
24. t Surfaces Risk of Burns The Gastroback Design Steamer is designed for cooking a variety of foodstuffs and therefore the exterior of the steamer will get hot during operation In addition there are steam vents in the lid Beware of steam and hot condensate during operation and even some minutes after switching off the appliance especially when removing the steamer baskets and or the lid e Do not touch hot surfaces steamer base steamer baskets and lid while the appliance is in use Always use handles and knobs for moving and operating the appliance and lifting the lid and steamer baskets Additionally we recommend to use a panholder or ovenglove for removing the lid and or steamer baskets The steamer base steamer baskets and lid are still hot even some minutes after switch ing off Do not touch any heat sensitive objects with the hot lid or steamer baskets Do not place any heat sensitive objects in or on the steamer e Before assembling always ensure that there are no objects in the water container e Close supervision is important when moving any parts of the appliance i e steamer baskets or lid during operation or immediately after switching off Do not move or tilt the steamer base during operation or when it is still hot to avoid boiling water spilling from the water container causing injuries of persons or damage Always unplug the appliance and let it cool down to room temperature before moving it e For operation pl
25. uids into the water container and do not fill in any additional ingredients such as spices or flavours Do not use decalcifier when cooking any food because the decalcifier could spoil your food Do not drip or spill any liquids on the exterior of the steamer base Ensure the steamer is assembled properly and you filled up the water container with an appropriate amount of water water level between min and max see Features of Your Design Steamer before connecting the appliance to the power supply WARNING Beware of hot surfaces Steamer base steamer baskets and lid get very hot during operation Only use handles and knobs for handling the appliance During operation always use panholders or ovengloves to remove the steamer baskets and lid Beware of hot condensate and steam when removing lid or steamer baskets Immediately switch OFF push the power button and unplug the appliance if water leaks out of the steamer base or overflows the brim of the steamer base 1 Prepare the appliance for use Before first use or after a longer period of storage you should clean the appliance see First Use If necessary pour out any remaining water Always use fresh tap water for your steam er Place the steamer base on an appropriate surface level dry water resistant and heat resistant During operation always keep the appliance away from other objects leave at least 20 cm of free space on each side and 1 m of free space above the applianc
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