Chefwave Chefe CW-SM04 User manual

4-Quart Multicooker
with Steam & Heating Technology
MODEL CW-SM04
Please read this manual carefully before using the multicooker.
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Dear ChefWave Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of the ChefWave Chefe
4-Quart Multicooker with Steam & Heating Technology.
To ensure your safety and many years of trouble-free
operation, please read this manual carefully before using this
product and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
We hope you enjoy your new ChefWave Chefe Multicooker.
Sincerely,
The ChefWave Team
For technical assistance and warranty service, please email us
at [email protected].
WELCOME!
@ MYCHEFWAVE
@ CHEFWAVEKITCHEN

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions
Recommendations & Notes
Parts & Accessories
Technical Specifications
Control Panel
Installing the Steam Bar
Operating the Chefe
Cleaning the Chefe
Troubleshooting
ChefWave Warranty
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be observed. Please read and follow these warnings
and instructions:
• This appliance is intended for household countertop use
only. Do not use this appliance for commercial purposes.
Do not use it outdoors. Using it for unintended purposes
will invalidate the warranty.
• Keep the appliance and cord out of the reach of children
and pets. Appliance should only be used under adult
supervision.
• If the appliance or its power cord has been damaged,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service
technician, or a similarly qualified person, in order to
prevent hazard. Do not attempt to modify this appliance.
• Do not use the machine for purposes not specified in this
manual.
• To protect yourself from electric shock, do not immerse
the main unit, cord, or power plug in water or any other
liquid.
• Only plug the machine into grounded outlets. Be sure to
use a power outlet with an AC voltage of 120V.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot food, water, or other hot liquids.
• Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding.
• Warning! Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep
appliance and cord away from children. Never drape cord
over edge of counter, never use outlet below counter, and
never use with an extension cord.
• First attach the plug to the appliance, and then plug the cord
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
Avertissement: Les consignes de sécurité font partie de
l’appareil. Veuillez les lire attentivement avant d’utiliser votre
nouvel appareil. Gardez-les dans un endroit où vous pourrez
les retrouver et vous y référer ultérieurement.
• Lisez toute les instructions, toutes les consignes de
sécurité et tous les avertissements avant l’utiliser.
• Ne plongez jamais la machine, en tout ou partie, dans
l’eau ou dans d’autres liquides.
• Cette machine peut être utilisée par des personnes
présentant des capacités physiques, sensorielles ou
mentales réduites, ou un manque d’expérience et
de connaissances, à condition qu’elles soient sous
surveillance, qu’elles aient reçu des instructions pour une
utilization sans risqué de la machine et qu’elles aient pris
pleinement conscience des risques encourus. Veillez à ce
que les enfants ne jouent pas avec la machine.
into the outlet. Keep the cord away from hot surfaces. Do not
touch the plug or operate the unit with wet hands.
• Do not attempt to alter, disassemble, or repair the
machine.
• Do not use external force on the dispense valve.
• The appliance should always remain unplugged from the
outlet when not in use. After operating, turn off the power
and gently unplug the machine from the outlet. Do not
jerk or pull the power cord. Unplug the unit and let it cool
down for 30 minutes before cleaning or storing, as the
heating element will be hot. Avoid contact with skin.
• Keep the machine cover closed during operation.
• Avoid contact with the steam cover.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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• Débranchez la machine de la prise électrique en cas de
non-utilisation prolongée. Débranchez la machine en
tirant sur la fiche et non sure le cordon d’alimentation afin
de ne pas l’endommager. Avant le nettoyage et l’entretien
de votre machine, débranchez-la de la prise électrique et
laissez-la refroidir.
• Évitez tout contact avec les pièces mobiles.
• N’utilisez pas la machine lorsqu’elle est endommagée
ou qu’elle ne fonctionne pas parfaitement. Débranchez-
la immédiatement de la prise électrique. Contactez
le ChefWave ou un revendeur ChefWave agréé pour
procéder à sa verification, sa reparation ou son réglage.
Si le cordon d’alimentation ou la prise sont endommagés,
ils doivent être remplacés par le fabricant, son service
après-vente ou des personnes disposant de qualifications
identiques afin d’éviter tout risque. Si le cordon
d’alimentation ou la prise sont endommagés, n’utilisez pas
la machine.
• Branchez la machine uniquement dans des prises
adaptées, facilement accessibles et reliées à la terre.
Assurez-vous que la tension de la source d’alimentation
est identique à celle indiquée sur la plaque signalétique.
Toute utilisation d’un branchement inadapté entrainera
l’annulation de la garantie. La machine ne doit être
branchée qu’une fois installée.
• Cette machine a été conçue uniquement pour un usage
intérieur et dans des conditions de temperatures non
extrêmes.
• Pour éviter tout danger, ne placez jamais la machine
sur ou à proximité de surfaces chaudes, tells que des
radiateurs, des plaques de caisson, des fours, des brûleurs
à gaz, des feux nus ou toute autre source de chaleur
similaire.

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• This product uses steam to cook. After frequent use, the
steam generator may be blocked by incrustation. To avoid
this, make sure to use purified water below 122°F.
• For rice and multigrain, refer to the water scale marked in
the pot. Less water is needed compared to normal heating
rice cookers.
• The built-in self-clean function for the steam generator
keeps the multicooker working properly. When it senses
that the steam generator needs to be cleaned, an alarm
will sound to indicate that the self-clean process needs to
be activated. The self-clean process can also be run at any
time to maintain a clean product.
• For all settings, be sure the water does not exceed the
Max line on the scale.
• The Steam Bar must be locked in place before using the
machine, unless it is set to the Steam or Cake program.
A reminder will sound to ensure that the Steam Bar is
installed before use.
• Avertissement! Les éclaboussures d’aliments peuvent
causer des brûlures sérieuses. Garder l’appareil et son
cordon hors de la portée des enfants. Ne jamais laisser
pendre le cordon sur le bord du comptoir, ne jamais
utiliser une prise située sous le comptoir et ne jamais
utiliser avec une extension.
• Exercer une très grande prudence lors du déplacement
d’un appareil contenant des aliments, de l’eau ou toute
autre liquide chaud.
• N’utiliser cet appareil que pour les fonctions auxquelles il
est destiné.
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS & NOTES

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PARTS & ACCESSORIES
Parts:
1. Main Body
2. Water Tank
3. Switch Button
4. Pot
Accessories:
1. Rice Paddle
2. Steamer
3. Measuring Cup
4. Steam Bar
5. User Manual
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Voltage: 120 V
• Frequency: 60 Hz
• Power: 1000 W
• Pot Volume: 4 qt.
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Parts:
1. Stew
2. Soup
3. Cake
4. Pork
5. Rice
6. Vegetable
7. Multi-Grain
8. Porridge
9. Beans/Chili
10. Risotto
11. Slow Cook
12. Reheat
13. Start/Cancel
14. Steam
15. Keep Warm
16. Pause
17. Delay Start
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1. Attach the Steam Bar to the center of the pot’s inside lid.
2. Turn clockwise to lock.
INSTALLING THE STEAM BAR
1. Press the Switch button. The arm of the Chefe will rise
automatically to release the lock on the cooking pot.
2. The Steam Bar should be installed if you intend to use a
program other than Cake or Steam. Lock the lid by lining
up the line on the lid with the handle on the cooking pot.
3. Secure the cooking pot in place, ensuring that the
ChefWave logo is facing you. Lower the arm of the Chefe,
and the cooking pot will automatically lock into position.
4. Fill the water tank to the MAX line and place it on the
Chefe.
5. To select the desired program, press the Select button
at the top of the machine. Continue pressing until the
desired program appears on the screen. Options include
Rice, Pork, Cake, Soup, and Stew. For additional programs,
press the icons on the touchscreen. Options include
Vegetable, Multigrain, Porridge, Beans/Chili, Risotto, and
Slow Cook. Once a program has been selected, the Chefe
will confirm your selection.
6. Press the Start/Cancel button to begin.
7. If you need to pause the cooking at any time, simply press
the Switch button, and the arm will lift automatically to
release the pot.
8. To resume cooking, put the pot back into place and press
the Start/Cancel button.
OPERATING THE CHEFE
Steaming:
1. Place the steam rack in the pot.
2. Ingredients should be placed on the rack.

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Reheating:
NOTE: Leftovers can be left in the pot with the lid locked in
place. The pot can be stored directly in the fridge.
1. Secure the cooking pot in place and ensure the ChefWave
logo is facing you. Lower the arm of the Chefe, and the
cooking pot will automatically lock into position.
2. Fill the water tank to the MAX line and place it on the Chefe.
3. Select the Reheat program and press either the “+” or “-”
button to manually adjust the cook time.
4. Press Start/Cancel to start.
Using Delay Start:
1. Add ingredients to the cooking pot.
2. Install the Steam Bar if using any program besides Cake
and Steam.
3. Close the lid and put the pot in place.
4. Fill the water tank to the MAX line and place it on the Chefe.
5. Select the desired program and use the “+” or “-” buttons
to manually adjust the cook time.
6. Press the Delay Start button and the “+” or “-” buttons to
set a specific length of time. Delay Start can be set
between 0 and 12 hours. Cooking is complete when the set
time has expired.
7. Press Start/Cancel to begin. The Chefe will confirm that
Delay Start has been activated.
3. There is no need to install the Steam Bar for this program.
Close the lid and secure the pot in place.
4. Fill the water tank to the MAX line and place it on the Chefe.
5. Select the Steam program and press either the “+” or “-”
button to manually adjust the cook time.
6. Press Start/Cancel to start.

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Cook Times:
Program Range of Cook Times
Rice 40 mins to 1 hr 10 mins
Pork 10 mins to 1 hr 30 mins
Cake 10 mins to 1 hr 30 mins
Soup 10 mins to 1 hr 30 mins
Stew 10 mins to 2 hrs 30 mins
Vegetable 10 mins to 1 hr
Multigrain 40 mins to 1 hr 10 mins
Porridge 10 mins to 1 hr
Beans/Chili 10 mins to 1 hr 30 mins
Risotto 15 mins to 1 hr 30 mins
Slow Cook 10 mins to 3 hrs

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Suggested water levels for Rice and Multigrain:
NOTE: When cooking rice or multigrains in the Chefe, less
water is needed than conventional multicookers.
Rice:
• 1 cup of rice
• 1/2 cup of water
Multigrain:
• 1 cup of multigrain
• 2/3 cup of water
CLEANING THE CHEFE
Self-Clean:
1. Ensure all food scraps have been removed from the
cooking pot.
2. Remove the Steam Bar from the lid.
3. Close the lid and secure the empty pot in place.
4. Fill the water tank with 3 1/2 cups of purified water and 6
tablespoons of food-grade citric acid.
NOTE: Do not use vinegar instead of citric acid.
5. Hold the Steam button down to begin cleaning mode.
Then, press the Start/Cancel button to start the self-
cleaning cycle. The cycle lasts 30 minutes.
6. When the machine alarm sounds and E2 is displayed on
the screen, fill the water tank with another 3 1/2 cups of
purified water and restart the cleaning cycle (see step 4).
7. When the self-cleaning cycle ends, remove the pot and
empty any remaining water.
8. Let the pot air dry.

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Manual Clean:
NOTE: Be sure the machine is powered off before cleaning by hand.
1. Wipe the cover dry. Do not immerse the cover in water.
2. Remove the cover on the steam release valve by turning the
cover to the “unlock” position. Wipe and clean the inside and
outside thoroughly.
3. Use a small amount of dish soap on a damp sponge to clean
the inside of the lid and cooking pot.
4. Let air dry or wipe with a dry, soft cloth.
TIP: The Rice Ladle, Steam Bar, and Steam Rack are dishwasher safe.
Error code Cause Solution
E0 No food detected in
the cooking pot
Check the contents
of the cooking pot.
Unplug and restart
the Chefe.
E1 No cooking pot
detected on the base
Check the
alignment of the lid
and the cooking pot
to ensure it’s been
placed correctly.
E2 Water tank empty
Ensure there’s
enough water in the
water tank – ill to
the MAX line.
E3
Voltage higher than
145±10V has been
detected
Unplug and
restart the Chefe.
If the voltage
has returned to
normal, the Chefe
will automatically
recalibrate itself
and resume normal
operation.
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E4
Voltage lower than
85±10V has been
detected
Unplug and restart
the Chefe. If the
voltage has returned
to normal, the Chefe
will automatically
recalibrate itself
and resume normal
operation.
E5 Circuit failure with
the Steam Bar sensor
Unplug and restart
the Chefe. Contact
ChefWave customer
service.
E6
Temperature sensor
failure with the
Steam Bar
Unplug and restart
the Chefe. Contact
ChefWave customer
service.
E9 Zero crossing failure
Unplug and restart
the Chefe. Contact
ChefWave customer
service.
E10
System
communication
failure
Unplug and restart
the Chefe. Contact
ChefWave customer
service.
E13 Heating malfunction
Unplug and restart
the Chefe. Contact
ChefWave customer
service.
Error code Cause Solution

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This product is guaranteed against defects in materials and
workmanshipforaperiod ofone yearfromthedateofpurchase.
Under this warranty, ChefWave will replace any parts found to
be defective, provided that the product is returned with proof
of purchase. This warranty is only valid if the product has been
used in accordance with the instructions and if it has not been
modified, repaired, or interfered with by any unauthorized
person or damaged through misuse.
This warranty does not cover wear and tear nor breakables.
This warranty does not affect your statutory rights nor any legal
rights you may have as a consumer under applicable national
legislation governing the purchase of goods.
If the product fails to operate and needs to be returned, pack
it carefully, enclosing your name and address and reason for
return. If within the warranty period, please also provide proof
of purchase.
CHEFWAVE WARRANTY

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NOTES