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preparation

Before use

Wash the lid, rice bowl, steam bowl(s), juice collector, tank and removable turbo ring with warm soapy water.

Rinse and dry.

Preparing the steamer

Place the appliance on a flat and stable surface, away from any objects that could be damaged by steam.

Put the turbo ring in position around the heating element with water inlet (5b) at the base.

Pour in water up to the interior water level corresponding to the desired cooking time. Example: pour in up to 40 min. level for 40 minutes cooking time.

Interior and exterior levels are equivalent.

Place the juice collector flat on the base.

Positioning the steam bowl(s)

Place the food in the bowl(s).

Put the lid onto the top bowl.

Place the steam bowl(s) on top of juice collector and base.

The steam bowls can be assembled in any order.

Do not immerse the tank/base in water.

Do not use any seasoning or liquid other than water in the water tank.

It is possible to put different foods into each steam bowl. You should ensure that the flavours complement each other.

We advise that you place larger foods or those requiring a longer cooking time in the lower bowl.

For cooking rice. Put the rice bowl into place

Put one volume of rice to one and a half volume of water into the rice bowl (maximum 300 grams (1 1/4 cup) of rice).

Place a steam bowl on top of the juice collector and base.

Put the rice bowl into the steam bowl.

Put the lid onto the bowl.

Check that the appliance is correctly assembled before use. Use only containers specially designed for this appliance.

For cooking eggs

• Place the eggs in the integrated egg supports provided for this purpose.

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