User manual TEFAL CI5005

[. . . ] · Always unplug the appliance immediately after use ; when moving it ; prior to any cleaning or maintenance. Using · Use a flat and stable, heat resistant work surface, away from any water splashes. · Never leave the appliance in operation unattended. · Burns can occur by touching the hot surface of the appliance, the hot water, the steam or the food. · Do not touch the appliance while it is producing steam and use a cloth or oven glove to remove the lid, rice bowl and steam bowl. [. . . ] · Do not touch the appliance while it is producing steam and use a cloth or oven glove to remove the lid, rice bowl and steam bowl. · Do not move the appliance when it is full of liquids or hot food. · Do not place the appliance near a heat source or in a hot oven, as serious damage could result. · Never immerse the appliance in water!· Do not place the appliance near a wall or a cupboard - the steam produced by the appliance can cause damage. HELPLINE If you have any product problems or queries, please contact our Customer Relations Team first for expert help and advice: 0845 602 1454 - UK (01) 6774176 / (01) 4751947 - Ireland or consult our website: www. tefal. co. uk 2 Notice Vitacuisine UK 24/02/06 18:01 Page 3 Description 1. side for steam cooking Rice bowl* Steam baskets Maxi capacity bowl Juice collector Exterior water refill inlet during cooking 3. 16. Interior maximum water level Water tank Heating element Exterior water level gauge Power base On / off light 60-minute timer Vitamin + touchpad Keep warm touchpad* * depending on model 3 Notice Vitacuisine UK 24/02/06 18:01 Page 4 Using your Vitacuisine Before first use · Clean the water tank with a damp soft cloth - fig. 1. · Wash all the removable parts using a sponge, warm water and washing up liquid, rinse and dry carefully. Do not immerse the water tank in water when cleaning. Filling the water tank Do not use seasoning or any other liquid other than water in the water tank. Check that there is water in the water tank before using the appliance. · At the start of cooking, the light comes on automatically - fig. 13. This allows a faster start to cooking, thanks to a bigger steam output. · The VITAMIN+ touchpad light goes out automatically as soon as the quantity of steam is sufficient for cooking. · If you open the lid (e. g. : if adding more food) you can press the VITAMIN + touchpad again to quickly return the steamer to the ideal temperature - fig. 14. During cooking · Check the water level during cooking using the external water level indicator. · If necessary, slowly add more cold water through the exterior water inlet - fig. 15. · To stop the appliance ahead of time, turn the timer to the O position - fig. 16. When there is no more water in the water tank the appliance stops cooking. Keep Warm* · At the end of cooking, a signal sounds: food is ready. Check that there is always water in the water · The keep warm function starts automatically - fig. 17. · The appliance keeps food warm for up to 60 minutes. · Press the keep warm touchpad to stop the appliance. Removing food from the steam baskets · · · · Lift the lid by the handle. Put the cooking plate on the turned over lid - fig. 18. Remove the steam baskets using the handles - fig. 19. [. . . ] Put the cooking plate on the turned over lid - fig. 18. Remove the steam baskets using the handles - fig. 19. Use oven gloves when handling the baskets. * depending on model 5 Notice Vitacuisine UK 24/02/06 18:01 Page 6 Table of cooking times Cooking times are approximate and may vary depending on the size of the food, the space between the food, the amount of food, individual preferences, and the mains voltage. Use oven gloves when handling the baskets during the cooking time. Meat ­ Poultry Food Chicken breast (boneless) Chicken drumsticks Turkey escalope Pork fillet Lamb steak Sausages Type Strips Whole Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Amount 500 g 450 g 4 600 g 700 g 500 g 10 Cooking Time 15 min 17 min 36 min 24 min 38 min 14 min 6 - 8 min 1 cm thick Recommendations Fish - shellfish Food Type Fresh Thin fillet of fish Frozen Thick fillets or steaks Whole fish Mussels Prawns Scallops Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh 450 g 400 g 600 g 1 kg 200 g 100 g 18 min 15 min 25 min 15 - 20 min 5 min 5 min Amount 450 g Cooking Time 10 min Recommendations 6 Notice Vitacuisine UK 24/02/06 18:01 Page 7 Vegetables Food Artichoke Asparagus Type Fresh Fresh Fresh Amount 3 600 g 400 g 400 g 350 g 500 g 1 moyen 600 g 600 g 300 g 300 g 500 g 500 g 500 g 500 g 500 g 500 g 300 g 400 g 400 g 600 g 600 g Cooking Time 43 min 17 min 18 min 12 min 22 min 12 min 19 min 22 min 12 min 13 min 15 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 40 min 15 min 30 min 15 min 20 min 20 min 40 ­ 45 min 20 min Thinly sliced Thinly sliced Recommendations Cut into florets Broccoli Frozen Celeriac Mushrooms Cauliflower Cabbage (red - green) Courgette Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Spinach Frozen Fresh Fine green beans Frozen Carrots Corn on the cob Beans Leeks Sweet peppers Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Peas Frozen New potatoes (whole) Potatoes Fresh Fresh In cubes or slices Small whole or cut in quarters Cut into florets Sliced Toss halfway through cooking Sliced or cubed 7 Notice Vitacuisine UK 24/02/06 18:01 Page 8 Rice - Pasta - Cereals Food White Rice American Long Grain White Basmati Rice Easy cook white rice Wholemeal rice Amount 150 g 150 g 150 g 150 g Water quantity 300 ml 300 ml 300 ml 300 ml Cooking Time 30 - 35 min 30 - 35 min 28 - 33 min 33 - 38 min Recommendations Couscous 200 g 350 ml 23 min Soak for 5 min in boiling water before cooking. Pasta (spaghetti) 200 g 400 ml 20 ­ 25 min Use boiling water & stir halfway through cooking Fruits Food Bananas Apples Pears Type Fresh Fresh Fresh Amount 3 4 5 Cooking Time 10 min 12 min 20 min Whole Quartered Recommendations Whole or halved Other food Food Type Hard-boiled Eggs Soft-boiled 6 8 min Amount 6 Cooking Time 12 min Recommendations 8 Notice Vitacuisine UK 24/02/06 18:01 Page 9 Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the appliance Do not immerse the water tank / power base in water. [. . . ]