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1 Lid(possibility of using it as a table mat)

2 Rice bowl 3 Steam bowls with integrated egg holder

- 2 x 3 litre bowls for models 6157 - 6159 - 1 x 4 litre bowl for models 6156 - 6158

4 Juice collector

5a Removable turbo ring5b Water inlet6 Interior water level indicator7 Heating element8 Exterior water level indicator - Aquatimer®

9 On indicator light10 Water tank/Base

On/Off switch (only for models 6158 and 6159)

This appliance complies with current safety regulationsand conditions, and with directives:- Electro-magnetic Directive 89/336/EEC modified by

Directive 93/68/EEC.- Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC modified by

Directive 93/68/EEC.• The safety of this appliance complies with current

technical regulations and standards in force.• Check that the voltage of the power supply

corresponds to that shown on the appliance(alternating current only).

• Taking into account the diversity of standards in force,if the appliance is used in a country other than that inwhich it is purchased, have it checked by an approvedservice agent.

• Do not place the appliance near a source of heat asthis could badly damage it. Do not put it into a hotoven.

• Use a flat, stable work surface, away from watersplashes.

• Never leave the appliance in operation unattended.Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

• Do not leave the cord hanging down.• Always plug the appliance into an earthed socket.• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.• Always unplug the appliance:

- immediately after use,- to move it,- before cleaning or maintenance.

• Never immerse the appliance in water!

• Do not use the appliance if:- the appliance or the cord is damaged,- the appliance has been dropped or fallen and hasapparent damage or does not work properly.In these cases, the appliance must be sent to thenearest approved service centre, since special toolsare needed to carry out any repairs.

• If the power supply cable is damaged, it must bereplaced by an approved after sales service centre or asimilarly qualified person to avoid any danger.

• Burns may be caused by touching the hotsurfaces of the appliance, the hot water, steamor food.

• Do not place the appliance near a wall or cupboard.The steam produced may cause damage.

• To avoid burns, remove the lid gently, using a cloth oroven gloves keeping away from the inside of the lidand letting the steam escape gradually.

• Do not touch the appliance when it is producingsteam and use a cloth or oven gloves to remove thelid, rice bowl and steam bowl.

• Do not touch food inside the steam cooker directly.• Do not move the appliance with hot liquid or food

inside. • This appliance is designed for domestic use only. In

the case of professional use, inappropriate use orfailure to comply with the instructions, themanufacturer accepts no responsibility and theguarantee does not apply.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

RC. DIJON B 302 412 226 - ref. 5061945 - 07/00

Read the user guide and follow the instructions for use carefully.

Safety instructions

Appliance producing scalding steam.!

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Appliance description

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preparation

Before use• Wash the lid, rice bowl, steam bowls, juice collector, tank and removable turbo ring with

warm soapy water.• Rinse and dry.

Put the steam cooker in place• Place the appliance on a flat and stable surface, away from any objects that could be

damaged by steam. The appliance must be horizontal.• Put the turbo ring in position around the heating element.• 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 equivalents.

• Place the juice collector flat on the base.

Put the steam bowls into place• Place the food in the bowl(s).• Put the lid onto the bowl.• Place the steam bowl(s) on the base.• The steam bowls can be assembled in any order.

For cooking rice. Put the rice bowl into place• Place a steam bowl on the base.• Put one volume of rice to one volume and a half of water into the rice bowl (maximum

300 grams of rice).• Put the rice bowl into the steam bowl.• Put the lid onto the bowl.

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

Do not

immerse the tank.

Do not use

any seasoning or

liquid other than

water in the tank.

It is possibleto put different foodsinto each steam bowl.You should ensure thatthe flavourscomplement each other.

We advisethat you place largerfoods or those requiringa longer cooking time inthe lower bowl.

Check that

the appliance is

correctly assembled

before use. Use only

containers specially

designed for this

appliance.

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cooking

Start cooking• Plug in.• Put the on/off switch into the I position (only for models 6158 and 6159).

Aquatimer® - During cooking• The on indicator light lights up, and steam cooking begins.• The exterior water Aquatimer® level allows the presence of water and the remaining

cooking time to be checked.

Aquatimer® - At the end of cooking time• The Aquatimer® ensures that your appliance will automatically stop cooking whenever no

more water is present.• A ringing sound indicates the end of cooking time. The on indicator light goes off.• Put the on/off switch into the o position (for models 6158 and 6159).• Unplug.

Serve• Remove the steam bowl using a cloth or oven gloves.• Place it on a plate or on the upturned lid.

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

• Serve.

cleaning and maintenance• Once the appliance has completely cooled down, empty the tank and clean it with soapy

water.• 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.

Never connect

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.

Do not use

abrasive cleaning

products or sponges.

For short

cooking times

(10-20 minutes)

descale the heating

element properly

before beginning the

cooking process.

After usingyour appliance 7 to 10 times, descalethe appliance.

ENGLISH

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table of cooking timesFish • ShellfishFood Type Quantity Cooking timeFish fillets Frozen 250 g 20 min.

Fresh 250 g 10 - 20 min.depending on thickness

Fish steak Tuna 250/400 g 20 - 30 min.depending on thickness

Salmon 250/400 g 20 min.

Meat • PoultryFood Type Quantity Cooking timeChicken Fillets 250 g 20 min.

Joints 450 g 40 min.

VegetablesFood Type Quantity Cooking timeArtichokes Fresh 3 medium 50 min.Asparagus Fresh 400 g 30 - 40 min.

Frozen 400 g 30 min.Broccoli Fresh 400 g 30 min.cut in small parts

Frozen 400 g 40 min.Cabbage (quarters 80 g) Fresh 400 g 50 min.Carrots (sliced 3 mm) Fresh 400 g 30 min.Cauliflower Fresh 400 g 30 min.cut in small parts

Frozen 400 g 40 min.Brussels Sprouts Frozen 400 g 40 min.Mushrooms Fresh 200 g 20 min.Courgettes (sliced 3 mm) Fresh 400 g 20 min.Spinach Fresh 250 g 20 min.French beans (extra fins) Fresh 400 g 50 min.

Frozen 400 g 40 min.Peas Fresh, podded 400 g 20 min.

Frozen 400 g 30 min.Potatoes (200 - 300 g) Fresh 10-12 small 30 min.

RiceFood Quantity (glass) Quantity of water Cooking timeWhite rice 200 g/2 serving 300 ml 30 min.

300 g/3 serving 450 ml 40 min.Brown rice 200 g/2 serving 300 ml 50 min.

Other foodsFood Type Quantity Cooking timeEggs Hard-boiled 6 20 min.Apples (600 g) Fresh 4 medium 30 min.Pears (600 g) Fresh 4 medium 40 min.

Times givenare for information onlyand may varydepending on the sizeof foods, on the spaceleft between foods, onquantities and onindividual tastes.

Reheating of

food

You can reheat steamcooked food directly inSteam bowls.

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