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cooking

Start cooking

•Plug in the steamer.

•Put the on/off switch into the Iposition (certain models only).

Aquatimer® - During cooking

•When pilot light lights up, the steam cooking begins.

•The Aquatimer® exterior water level allows to see the level of water in the tank and the remaining cooking time.

Aquatimer® - At the end of cooking time

•The Aquatimer® ensures that your appliance will automatically stop cooking when the water evaporates.

•A buzzing sound indicates the end of the cooking time and the pilot light goes off.

•Press the on/off switch into the oposition (on certain models only).

•Unplug the steamer.

Serve

•Remove the steam bowl using a cloth or oven mitts.

•Place it on a plate or on the lid turned upside down.

•If you have used the rice bowl, remove it carefully, with oven mitts, holding it by the sides.

•Serve.

ENGLISH

Never plug in the appliance when there is no water in the tank.

Do not handle

the bowls during cooking.

Wait until after the cooking has finished before adding water.

Your

appliance remains connected to the power supply and rings intermittently while it is connected.

Before removing the juice collector, wait until the juice and the appliance have cooled down.

cleaning and maintenance

•Once the appliance has completely cooled down, empty the juice collector and the tank if necessary. Wipe the tank with a soft damp cloth.

•Carefully wash plastic accessories. They are dishwasher safe.

•Clean the turbo ring regularly, particularly the water inlet.

•Certain food juices may stain the plastic - this is normal.

Descaling

•Fill the water tank with white vinegar to the 50 min. interior level mark. Do not use other descaling products.

•Plug in. Only the tank should be used during this operation.

•If the vinegar boils over, unplug the appliance.

•When the appliance rings, unplug and wait for it to cool down before emptying out the remaining vinegar.

•Rinse the tank with clear water several times.

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Do not use abrasive cleaning products or sponges.

For short cooking times

(10-20 minutes) descale the heating element thoroughly before beginning the cooking process.

Descale your steamer after 7 to 10 uses.