User manual TEFAL 5203

[. . . ] · Do not place the appliance near a heat source or in a hot oven, as serious damage could result. · Use a flat and stable work surface, away from any water splashes. · Never leave the appliance in operation unattended. · Always plug the appliance into an earthed socket. [. . . ] Do not touch the appliance when it is steaming and use oven gloves to remove the lid, rice bowl and steam baskets. · · · · · · · · 4 Eng Preparation Prior to use · Using warm water and washing up liquid, wash all the removable parts and the inside of the water tank. · Rinse and dry. Do not immerse the base unit or water tank when cleaning in water. Preparing the steam cooker · Place the base unit on a stable surface. · Place the turbo ring around the heating element ensuring it is the right way round (the largest part on the bottom). Filling the water tank · There are two ways to fill the water tank: A. Pour the water directly into the water tank, up to the maximum level. Open the water-fill drawer on the right-hand side of the base and pour in water up to the maximum level. · Check that the turbo ring is positioned correctly. · Place the juice collector on the tank until firmly in place. · Use fresh water with each use. Keep away from any objects which could be damaged by the steam. Do not use seasoning or any other liquid other than water in the water tank. Make sure there is water in the tank prior to use. B Positioning the removable bases · The baskets have bases which can be removed to obtain a larger cooking space or to cook larger foods. · To position the bases: - Place the basket on the table. Cut into small florets and trim off thick stems. Cooking time depends on thickness and size. Cut into wide strips. Meat · Poultry Food Chicken breast (boneless) Chicken drumsticks or thigh joints Turkey steaks and escalope Pork fillet Lamb steaks Sausages (pre-cooked) Type Strips Whole Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Knackwurst Frankfurter Type Fresh Fresh Fresh Frozen Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Frozen Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Frozen Fresh Vegetables Food Artichokes (globe) Asparagus Broccoli Cabbage (green pointed spring) Cabbage (red) Carrots Cauliflower florets Celeriac Corn on the cob Courgettes Fine whole green beans Leeks (baby whole) Leeks (sliced) Mange tout Mushrooms Peas Peppers Amount Cooking Time 3 average 30 - 35 min. 350 g 2 600 g 600 g 500 g 500 g 500 g 500 g 500 g 500 g 400 g 400 g 300 g 20 - 25 min. 10 - 15 min. Eng Vegetables Food Potatoes (new) Potatoes (old) Onions (sliced) Onions (small whole) Spinach Type Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Frozen Amount Cooking Time 600 g 40 - 45 min. Recommendations Cooking time depends on size and variety. Cooks quickly. Rice · Grains · Pasta Food Bulgar Wheat Couscous White Rice American Long Grain Basmati Rice Easy Cook White Rice Brown Rice Pasta (spaghetti - not quick cook type) Riz amount 150 g 200 g 150 g 150 g 150 g 150 g 200 g Water amount Cooking time 300 ml 15 min. 300 ml 300 ml 300 ml 300 ml 400 ml 25 - 30 min. Recommendation Use boiling water in rice bowl. in boiling water or hot stock before cooking. Use boiling water in rice bowl. Other Foods Food Hard boiled eggs "Poached" eggs in ramekins Type Yolk set Firm set Soft set Amount 6 6 6 Cooking Time 15 min. [. . . ] may cause staining in the juice collector and the water tank. This is normal and will not effect cooking. To try and avoid staining, wash these two parts immediately after each use. You may also use a mild bleach if necessary and rinse thoroughly Do not use abrasive cleaning products. Do not immerse the water tank in water. Removing scale build-up from the appliance · Position the turbo ring upside down arround the heating element (the largest part uppermost). Vinegar water Descale the appliance every 8 uses. · Fill the water tank with cold water up to "max. " level. [. . . ]