User manual TEFAL CM4000

[. . . ] · Always unplug the appliance: - immediately after use, - when moving it, - prior to any cleaning or maintenance. · Never immerse the appliance in water !· Do not place the appliance near a wall or a closet - the steam produced by the appliance can cause damage. · Do not move the appliance when it is full of liquids or hot foods. [. . . ] Removable grid with hooks and built-in egg holder 6. Juice collector with built-in egg holder 10. Water tank (1L capacity and 1-hour autonomy) 13. On/off light E/5062264 COMPACT UK 23/11/01 10:08 Page 5 Preparation Prior to use · Using warm soapy water, wash all the removable parts and the inside of the water tank. · Rinse and dry. Do not immerse the water tank in water when cleaning. Preparing the steam cooker · Place the cooker on a stable surface. · Place the turbo ring around the heating element. Keep away from any objects which could be damaged by the steam. Filling the water tank · There are two ways to fill the water tank: 1. Pour the water directly into the water tank, up to the maximum level, and pour the water into the turbo ring (fig. Pour the water into the water tank through the water inlets, up to the maximum level (fig B). · Place the juice collector in the tank and adjust it properly. 10 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. · Use fresh water with each use. B Positioning the removable grids · The baskets have grids which can be removed to obtain a larger cooking space or to cook larger foods. The safety of this appliance complies with the technical regulations and standards in force. Helpline: For any problems or queries please telephone: 0845 602 1454 (UK - CALLS CHARGED AT LOCAL RATE) (01) 47 51947 (IRELAND) E/5062264 COMPACT UK 23/11/01 10:08 Page 7 Preparation Your steam cooker comes with a clip-it handle which makes it easy to remove the cooked food from the basket without harming it (fish, asparagus tips, etc . . . ) · Clip the tip of the clip-it handle on the grid. · Squeeze the tip of the handle to unclip it. When you use the "clip-it" handle with a basket, do not clip the grid into that basket, simply lay the grid, in order to remove it more easily. Positioning the baskets · Place the food in the basket. · 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). Only use the "clip-it" handle on the top basket. Always place the baskets in the right order. To cook rice 60 50 40 30 20 10 For best results, do not put too much food in the baskets. · Place the rice basket in the steam basket. · Put the rice and the water in the rice basket (see the table of cooking times). 60 50 40 30 20 10 To cook eggs · Place the eggs in the built-in egg holders. E/5062264 COMPACT UK 23/11/01 10:08 Page 8 Steam cooking Choose the cooking time · Plug the appliance in. · Set the timer for the recommended cooking times. · When the red light is on, the steam cooking has begun. In order to set the timer, the appliance must be plugged in. During cooking · Check the water level during cooking by looking at the exterior water level indicator. · If necessary, add water through the water inlets. At the end of cooking ! [. . . ] · Let it cool completely before putting it away. Check that the juice collector has cooled sufficiently before removing it. E/5062264 COMPACT UK 23/11/01 10:08 Page 9 Table of cooking times Fish - Shellfish Food Fillet of fish Steak Type Frozen Fresh Tuna Salmon Type Fillets Knackwurst sausage Frankfort sausage Type Fresh Fresh Frozen Fresh Frozen Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Frozen Fresh Frozen Fresh Frozen Fresh Amount 250 g 250 g 250/400 g 250/400 g Amount 250 g 450 g 400 g 400 g Cooking Time 10 -12 min. Cooking times are indicative and may vary depending on the size of the food, the space between the food, the amount of food, and individual preferences. Meat - Poultry Food Chicken Sausages (Prick them prior to cooking) Vegetables Food Artichokes (cut the stem off) Asparagus (leave space between the asparagus so the steam can circulate) Broccoli Cabbage (in quarters) Carrots (sliced thin) Mushrooms Courgettes (Zucchini) Spinach Green beans (thin) (leave space between the green beans so the steam circulates) Peas Potatoes (for shorter cooking time, slice the potatoes) Amount Cooking Time 3 average 45-50 min. 400 g 400 g 400 g 400 g 200 g 400 g 250 g 400 g 400 g 400 g 400 g 400 g 10-12 small 16-18 min. 20-22 min. For foods with different cooking times: place the larger items or the items which require longer cooking times in basket n°1. [. . . ]