User manual TEFAL VC1006 ULTRA COMPACT STEAMER

[. . . ] Mains cord continuous use) Please follow the instructions for use carefully. This appliance produces boiling hot steam. Safety instructions This appliance complies with the safety regulations and conditions in effect, and with the following: - Household appliance directive 89/336/CEE modified by directive 93/68/CEE - Low Voltage Directive 72/23/CEE modified by directive 93/68/CEE. · Check that the power supply voltage corresponds to that shown on the appliance (alternating current). · Given the diverse standards in effect, if the appliance is used in a country other than that in which it is purchased, have it checked by an approved service centre. [. . . ] 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. - Hold the base right side up (clips toward the bottom). - Press on the clips until the base is locked into place. · To remove the bases, push up from underneath. Basket no. 1 has a fixed base. 5 Eng Preparation Positioning the baskets · Place the food in the baskets. · Place the baskets on top of the juice collector. · The baskets are numbered: 1, 2 and 3 (depending on the model). - Always put basket n°1 on the juice collector. - Then basket n°3 (depending on the model). (The lid fits on all the baskets). You can use the product with 1, 2 or 3 baskets depending on your needs. Always place the baskets in the right order. To cook rice (depending on model) · Put the rice and the water in the rice bowl (see the table of cooking times). For best results, do not put too much food in the baskets. · Place the rice bowl in the steam basket, cover with the lid to cook. To cook eggs · Place the eggs in the built-in egg holders, cover with the lid to cook. 6 Eng Steam cooking Choose the cooking time · Plug the appliance in. · Set the timer for the recommended cooking times. (see table of cooking times) · The orange indicator light comes on · The steam cooking has begun. In order to set the timer, the appliance must be plugged in. During cooking · Check the water level by looking at the exterior water level indicator. · If necessary, add water through the water-fill drawer. At the end of cooking · The appliance switches off automatically. · The timer rings and the indicator light goes out · To stop the appliance ahead of time, turn the timer to the 0 position. If there is no more water, the appliance will not produce any more steam and will no longer continue to cook the food. Re-heating · You can reheat food (see the table of cooking times). Removing the food from the steam baskets · Remove the lid by the handle. · Remove the steam basket(s). Use oven gloves to handle the baskets and the lid. · Place the steam basket(s) on a plate. Check that the juice collector has cooled sufficiently before removing it. Afterwards · Unplug the appliance. · Let it cool completely before cleaning. 7 Eng Table of cooking times Cooking times are approximate and use the lower basket, unless stated otherwise. Times may vary depending on the amount of food, size of the food, the space between the food, using a different basket level and individual preferences. For larger or smaller quantities, adjust the cooking time accordingly. [. . . ] Stir halfway through re-heating. 9 Eng Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the appliance · Empty the water tank and clean it with a damp cloth. · All the other removable parts can be put in the dishwasher. · Clean the turbo ring after each using. Note: some natural strong coloured juices from food such as carrots, beetroot etc. . . [. . . ]