Gastroback DesIgn Wok Advanced Pro User manual

Operating Instructions
DESIGN WOK ADVANCED PRO
Art.-No. 42515 Design Wok Advanced Pro
Read all provided instructions before first use!
Model and attachments are subject to change!
For household use only!

Table of Contents
Knowing the Design Wok Advanced Pro.............................................................. 42
Important safegards........................................................................................... 43
General safety instructions ............................................................................. 43
Important safeguards for electrical appliances .................................................. 45
Hot surfaces –risk of burns ............................................................................ 46
Non -Stick Coating ........................................................................................ 46
Removable Temperature Control Probe.............................................................. 47
Technical specifications...................................................................................... 48
Before first use.................................................................................................. 48
Operating ........................................................................................................ 48
Care and cleaning ............................................................................................ 49
Removing the wok base.................................................................................. 50
Assembling the wok base ............................................................................... 51
Storage............................................................................................................ 51
Notes for disposal............................................................................................. 51
Information and service...................................................................................... 52
Warranty ......................................................................................................... 52
Cooking techniques ........................................................................................... 52
Stir-frying ..................................................................................................... 52
Shallow frying............................................................................................... 53
Slow Cooking (braising) ................................................................................. 54
Preparation techniques....................................................................................... 55
Special Ingredients............................................................................................. 56
Recepies........................................................................................................... 59
Carefully read all provided instructions before you start running
the appliance and pay attention to the warnings mentioned in
these instructions.

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Dear Customer!
Congratulations! Your new Design Wok Advanced Pro will bring a new professionalism to
your Asian dishes.
Heat is the whole secret of Asian cooking. The powefull heating element with 2400 watt
ensures optimal heat distribution and delivers reliably the desired results. The removable
wok bowl with its 36 cm diameter and 6 liter capacity is perfect for stir fries, steaming,
braising and deep-frying. Due to the longer lasting unique Eterna non-stick coating of the
wok bowl, you need less fat for cooking. Fifteen fine tuned temperature setting levels pro-
vide you with an authentic Asian cooking experience. All parts except the wok base are
dishwashersafe, which makes the cleaning easy.
Please read these instructions carefully. You can take full advantage of your new Design
Wok Advanced Pro, if you inform yourself before using all the features!
We hope you will enjoy your new Design Wok Advanced Pro!
Your Gastroback GmbH

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KNOWING YOUR DESIGN WOK ADVANCED PRO
A. Toughened glass lid – with adjustable steam vent.
Dishwasher safe.
B. Eterna™ PFOA-free non-stick surface – a re-
inforced multi coat system with a unique composite
that makes Eterna™‘s non stick properties last longer
than other non-sticks.
C. Wok bowl – 6L capacity. Ideal for stir fries, stea-
ming, braising and deep-frying.
D. Wok base – the dishwasher safe wok bowl can be
removed from the base for easy cleaning.
E. 2400W heating element – the powerful element
quickly distributes heat up the walls of the Wok Bowl.
F. Temperature control probe – 15 precision heat
settings up to a searing 290°C emulating authentic
Asian-style gas cooking.
A B F
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Carefully read all instructions before operating this appliance and save for further reference.
Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use, described in these
instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause severe injuries or damage by electric
shock, heat, or fire.
These instructions are an essential part of the appliance. Do not pass the appliance without
this booklet to third parties.
Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it other than
described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised service centre. Please
contact your vendor.
General safety instructions
• ThisapplianceisforhouseholduseonlyandNOT intended for use in moving vehicles. Do
not operate or store the appliance in humid or wet areas or outdoors. Any use of accessories,
attachments or spare parts that are not recommended by the manufacturer or damaged in any
way may result in injuries to persons and/or damage.
• Checktheentireapplianceregularlyforproperoperation—especiallythepowercord(e.g.
check for distortion, discolouration, cracks, corroded pins of the power plug). Do not operate
the appliance, when the appliance or any part of it is likely to be damaged, to avoid risk of
fire, electric shock or any other injuries to persons and/or damage. The appliance or its parts
are likely to be damaged, if the appliance has been subject to inadmissible strain (e.g. over
heating, mechanical or electric shock), or if there are any cracks (e.g. lid is broken or cra-
cked), excessively frayed or melted parts, or distortions, or if the appliance is not working
properly. If one of these cases occur during operation, immediately unplug the appliance. Get
in contact with an authorized service centre for examination and/or repair.
• Operatetheapplianceonawellaccessible,stable,level,dry,andsuitablelargetableor
counter that is resistant against water, fat, and heat.
• Alwayskeeptheapplianceandthetableorcountercleananddry,andwipeoffspilled
liquids immediately. Do not place any clothes or tissue or other foreign objects under or on the
appliance during operation, to avoid risk of fire, electric shock and overheating. Do not place
the appliance or any hot parts of it over a power cord or on any surfaces sensitive to heat, fat,
or moisture, or near the edge of the table or counter, or on wet or inclined surfaces.
• Duringoperationkeeptheapplianceinanappropriatedistanceofatleast50cmoneach
side to the edge of the working space and furniture, walls, boards, curtains to avoid damage
due to heat. Leave at least 1 m of free space above the appliance. Do not operate the appli-
ance under over hanging boards or drop lights.
• Toavoidriskoffire:donotpouranyinflammableliquidsontotheappliance.Donotplace
any inflammable objects or inflammable liquids (e.g. high-proof alcoholic drinks) on or directly
near the appliance during operation. The appliance is NOT suited for flambéing!
• ThisapplianceisNOT intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced phy-
sical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety. Children must always be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance or any parts of the appliance or the packaging. Always
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reach it. Do not leave the appliance or any part of it unattended, when in reach of young
children.
• Donotplacetheapplianceoranypartofitonornearhotsurfaces(e.g.burner,heateror
oven). Do not use any parts of the appliance with any other device or for any other purpose.
Before operation, always ensure that the appliance is assembled and connec-
ted completely and correctly according to the instructions in this booklet. Do
not handle the appliance or any part of it with violence.
• Donotholdyourhandsoranyforeignobjects(e.g.clothes)orthehandle,cable,orplugof
the temperature probe in the wok bowl, with the appliance connected to the power supply. Do
not use any hard, sharp or edged objects (e.g. knives, forks) with the appliance. For example,
use plastic or wooden cooking utensils to stir your food.
• Freshmoistenedfoodwillsplash,whenplacedinthehotwokbowl,andhotsteamwill
escape. During operation, do not hold any part of your body or delicate objects over the wok
bowl. Always ensure that persons (including you) keep sufficient distance to the appliance
during operation. Always expect that splashes of hot fat and juices will escape form the wok
bowl. Do not place any frozen food in the hot wok bowl.
• Duringoperationandshortlythereafter,hotsteamcouldescapefromunderthelidevenwith
the lid securely closed. Do not hold any parts of your body or any delicate objects over the
appliance during operation. Also, when opening the lid, always ensure not to get scalded by
splashes and steam.
• Donotusethelid,ifthelidisbrokenorcrackedinanyway.Otherwise,splinterscouldget
into your food, causing severe injuries.
• Alwayswipeoffspilledliquidsimmediately.Ifliquidsrunoutorarespilledonthewokbase,
immediately unplug the appliance.
• Duringoperationtheapplianceandthelidwillbecomeveryhot.Onlytouchtheappliance
and all its parts by the handles.
• Donotleavetheapplianceunattended,whenitisconnectedtothepowersupply.Always
switch off (temperature setting 0), then unplug the appliance, and leave the appliance cool
down, before moving, or cleaning the appliance, or assembling or disassembling any parts,
or when the appliance is not in use. Always hold the housing at both sides near the bottom
for moving the appliance. Do not hold the appliance at the power cord for moving
the appliance. Do not place any hard and/or heavy objects on the appliance or any part
of it.
• Donotuseanyabrasivecleaners,cleaningpads(e.g.metalscouringpads),oranycorrosi-
ve chemicals (e.g. bleach) for cleaning. Do not immerse the wok base, cable, or the tempera-
ture control probe, or power cord in water or any other liquid. Do not spill or drip any liquids
on the wok base, cable, or the temperature control probe, or on the power cord to avoid risk
of fire and electric shock.
• Do not place the wok base, temperature control probe, or the power cord in an
automatic dishwasher.
• Donotleaveanyfooddryontheappliance.Alwayscleantheapplianceaftereachuse
to prevent an accumulation of baked-on foods (see:›CareandCleaning‹). Always keep the
appliance and its parts, where it is clean.
• Thisapplianceisintendedtobeusedinhouseholdandsimilarapplicationssuchas:

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– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
– farm houses;
– by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments.
• Alwaysinserttemperaturecontrolprobeintoprobesocketbeforeinsertingpowerpluginto
power outlet and switching on appliance. Ensure the probe socket is completely dry before
inserting the temperature control probe.
• Alwaysturnthetemperaturecontrolprobeto›0‹,turnthepoweroffatthepoweroutlet,
remove the power plug, and then remove the temperature control probe before attempting to
move the appliance, when the appliance is not in use and before cleaning.
• Donotplacehotglasslidundercoldwater.
• Avoidusingonmetalsurfaceseg:sink,hotplate.
• Anymaintenance,otherthancleaning,shouldbeperformedatanauthorisedservicecentre.
Important safeguards for electrical appliances
The appliance is heated electrically. Place the appliance near a suitable wall power socket to
connect the appliance directly to a protected mains power supply with protective conductor
(earth/ground) connected properly. Ensure that the voltage rating of your mains power supply
corresponds to the voltage requirements of the appliance (230 V, 50 Hz, AC, rated for at least
16 A). The power outlet socket must be installed separately from other power outlet sockets to
avoid interference with other appliances.
The installation of a residual current operated circuit breaker (r.c.c.b.) with a maximum rated
residual operating current of 30 mA in the supplying electrical circuit is strongly recommen-
ded. If in doubt, contact your electrician for further information.
In various foreign countries, the specifications for power supplies are subject to incompatible
norms. Therefore it is possible that power supplies in foreign countries do not meet the requi-
rements for safe operation of the appliance. Thus, before operating the appliance abroad,
ensure that safe operation is possible.
• Donottouseanydesktopmultisocketoutlet,externaltimer,orremotecontrolsystems.Itis
best to avoid using an extension cord, but if you wish to use one, only use an extension cord
rated for a maximum continuous current of at least 16 A (1 mm² minimum core cross-section)
with safety plug and safety coupler plug and protective conductor (earth/ground) connected
properly. Additionally, the extension cord must be of sufficient length. When laying power
cords, always ensure that no one will step on the extension cord or get entangled or trip over
the power cords. Also, ensure that no tension is applied to any part of the power cords. Tie the
extension cord loosely onto the leg of the table using a separate cord, to ensure that no one
willpullthepowercord.Toconnect:alwaysconnecttheappliancetotheextensioncordfirst.
Todisconnect:Alwaysunplugtheextensioncordfromthepowersupplyfirst.
• Alwayshandlepowercordswithcare.Thepinsofthepowerplugmustbesmoothand
clean. Always completely unwind the power cord before use. Do not place the appliance on
a power cord. Power cords may never be knotted, twisted, pulled, strained or squeezed. Do
not let the plug or power cord hang over the edge of the table or counter. The power cord may
not touch hot surfaces or sharp edges. Ensure that no one will pull the appliance by the power
cord. Take care not to entangle in the power cord. Always grasp the plug to disconnect the

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power cord. Do not touch the appliance or power plug with wet hands when the appliance is
connected to the power supply.
• DO NOT drip or spill any liquids on the wok base, temperature control probe, or power cord.
Do not place the wok bowl on the wok base, when these parts are wet. Otherwise liquid will
evaporate during heat-up and could run into the wok base, causing risk of electric shock or fire.
When liquids overflowed or are spilled on the wok base, temperature control probe or power
cord, immediately unplug the appliance. Thereafter, clean the appliance and let it dry for at least
1 day (see:›CareandCleaning‹).
• Fullyunwindthepowercordbeforeuse.
High temperatures—risk of burns
The Design Wok Advanced Pro is designed for cooking food. For this purpose, the wok bowl
is heated up to 290 °C at the maximum. Thus, improper handling could cause severe injuries
and damage. Please keep this in mind to avoid scalds and damage.
• Thewokbowl,wokbaseandlidoftheappliancecanbeveryhotduringoperationandthe-
reafter. Additionally, during preparation of your food, hot steam and splashes could escape.
Do not touch the hot surfaces with any parts or your body or any heat-sensitive or moisture-
sensitive objects during operation or when still hot. Only touch the appliance and its parts at
the handles and operating elements during operation and when still hot. Protect your hands
and arms with oven gloves. Do not leave any foreign objects in the hot wok bowl (e.g. cooking
utensils, temperature control probe).
• Donotmovetheappliancewhenstillhot.Alwaysleavetheapplianceandallitspartscool
down before moving the appliance or cleaning the appliance. Do not place the appliance on
heat-sensitive surfaces, for operation or when hot.
• Evenwiththelidproperlyclosed,steamcouldescapefromthelidduringoperationand
shortly thereafter. Condensate could accumulate under the lid and drip, when opening the lid.
Beware of hot steam and condensate when opening the lid.
• DO NOT cook any high-proof alcoholic liquid or alcoholic foodstuffs (e.g.
mulled wine, grog) in the appliance to avoid risk of explosion and fire. The
appliance is not suited for flambéing.
Non-stick coating
The wok bowl of your Design Wok Advanced Pro is provided with a non-stick coating. Do not
use hard or sharp objects for scratching, stirring, or cutting on the coatings. We will not be
liable for damage to the non-stick coating, if metal utensils or similar objects have been used.
Pleaseadheretothefollowingprecautions:
• Before first use, wipe the non-stick coating of the wok bowl with a little cooking oil.
Thereafter, there is no need to add any further oil for cooking.
• Donotusethewokbowl,ifthenon-stickcoatingisscratched,crackedordetacheddueto
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• Onlyusewoodenorheat-resistantplasticcookingutensilswiththeappliance.Donotuse
any spray-on non-stick coatings.
• Thenon-stickcoatingsminimisetheeffortofcleaning.Donotuseabrasivescourersorab-
rasive cleaners for cleaning. Even stubborn residues can be removed via a soft sponge or soft
nylon brush and warm soapy water. Any discoloration that may occur will only detract from
the appearance of the wok and will not affect the cooking performance.
Removable temperature control probe
TheTemperatureProbehas14heatsettingsplus›HighSear‹foraccuratetemperaturecontrol.
The›HighSear‹settingshouldbeusedforsearingandsealingmeatswhenstir-frying.Thehea-
ting arrow on the probe switches off automatically when the temperature is reached and will
cycle on and off during cooking in order to maintain the temperature selected. The numbers
onthedialrepresentthefollowing:
Heat settings Function Temperature guide:
Heat Settings Function Temperature Guide
1
2
3
4
Keep food warm
Slow cooking sauces
Casseroles
Soups
Low Heat/Slow Cook
5
6
7
8
9
Curries, pasta
Rice, browning nuts
Frying
Medium Heat
10
11
12
13
Vegetable Stir-frying High Heat
14
High Sear
Stir-frying
Sealing meat
Maximum Heat
High Sear
Note: Temperatures given are a guide only and may require adjustment to suit various foods
andindividualtastes.Forbestresultsallowthewoktopreheatfor10minutesonthe›High
Sear‹settingbeforebeginningtocook.
If cleaning is necessary, wipe the temperature control probe with a slightly damp cloth.
Note: Do not immerse the power cord, Temperature Control Probe in water or any other
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model: Art.-No.:42515 Design Wok Advanced Pro
Powersupply: 230-240 V AC, 50 Hz
Maximumpowerconsumption: 2,200 – 2,400 W
Lengthofpowercord: ca. 120 cm
Weight(includinglid): ca. 5,6 kg
Dimensions: ca. 50,5 cm x 37 cm x 22 cm (W x D x H)
Certification:
BEFORE FIRST USE
Before first use remove all packaging and advertising materials and stickers. Do not remove
the rating label. Before using for the first time, the cooking surface should be cleaned with a
moist cloth. We recommend lightly greasing the cooking surface when using for the first time.
This will not be necessary on subsequent occasions.
• Beforecooking,inserttheplugintotheoutletonthebody,andthepowersupplypluginto
the socket outlet.
• Itisrecommendedyouremovealllabelsandwashthewokbowlandglasslidinhotsoapy
water. Rinse and thoroughly dry.
• Thewokbaseisremovableforeasycleaning(see:›Removingthewokbase‹).
• Donotimmersethepowercordandtemperaturecontrolprobeinwateroranyotherliquid.
Note: Before inserting the temperature control probe into the probe socket, ensure the interior
of the probe socket is fully dry. To do this, shake out excess water then wipe the interior of the
probe socket with a dry cloth.
OPERATING
1.Placethewokbowlontothewokbaseandlockintoplace(see:›Assemblingthewokbase‹).
2. Insert the temperature control probe into the probe socket at the side of the wok. Plug into a
240 V power outlet. Always insert the temperature control probe into the appliance first, then
plug power cord into main power outlet.
3.Preheatthewokonthe›HighSear‹settingforapproximately10minutes.Theheatingarrow
will illuminate and indicates the selected setting.
4. When the heating arrow no longer illuminates, the wok has reached the correct temperature
for the selected setting. The wok is now ready for use. The heating arrow will cycle on and
off throughout cooking as the temperature is maintained by the thermostat. Never place oil
or food into the wok while it is heating, especially when it is cold. This will produce a poor
cooking result.
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WARNING: Never operate the wok without the base firmly positioned in place.
Note:Whenahighheatisrequired(eg.forstirfryingorsearing),selectthe›HighSear‹set-
ting and allow the heating arrow to cycle on and off several times. This will allow the cooking
surface to adjust to a more accurate cooking temperature. Use only the temperature control
probe provided with the wok. Do not use any other temperature control probe or connector.
5. Whencookingiscompleted,turntheheatingarrowtothe›off‹position(heatsetting0)then
unplug power cord from power outlet. Leave the temperature control probe connected to the
wok until it has cooled down.
Note: Do not immerse the power cord, temperature control probe in water or any other liquid.
• Allowthewoktocooldownbeforecleaning.
• Beforecleaningswitchthewok›off‹andunplugpowerplugfromthepoweroutlet.Remove
thetemperaturecontrolprobefromtheprobesocketbydepressingthe›easyrelease‹leveron
the side of the probe.
• Donotleaveplasticcookingutensilsincontactwiththewokwhilecooking.
CARE AND CLEANING
Cooking on a non-stick surface reduces the need for oil. Food does not stick and the cleaning
is easier. Any discoloration that may occur will only detract from the appearance of the wok
and will not affect the cooking performance.
WARNING: First unplug the appliance and let it cool down, before moving the appliance,
cleaning or removing the temperature control probe. Never plug in the power cord and the
temperature control probe without the wok connected into the power outlet! Never place the
power cord and the temperature control probe in water or other liquids. Never use the power
cord, the temperature control probe or the wok base in the dishwasher. Never spill liquid on
the power cord or the temperature control probe.
CAUTION: Make sure during cleaning not to damage the glass lid. Never pour cold water
over the hot glass lid. The glass may explode. You can place the wok bowl and the glass lid in
the dishwasher for cleaning. Power cord, temperature control probe and wok base may NOT
be cleaned in the dishwasher!
1. Turn the temperature control probe to setting 0 and remove the power cord from the power
outlet.
2. Let the appliance cool down to room temperature and then unplug the temperature control
probe.
IMPORTANT: Remains of the drippings do not belong in the gutter. Place the cooled resi-
due into the compostable waste (organic waste) or in a closed plastic bag into the trash.
3. Remove the remains of food and drippings with a plastic or wooden spoon.
WARNING: Never use abrasive scourers or abrasive cleaners for cleaning. The surfaces
and particularly the non-stick coating would be damaged.
4. In many cases it is sufficient to wipe the appliance with a clean, damp cloth and hot soapy
water and rinse with clear water. If necessary, you can use a soft plastic brush.
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withcare:Fragile!Youmaycleanthewokbowlandthe
glass lid in the dishwasher. Make sure to disassemble
thewokbasefirst(see:›Removingthewokbase‹).
WARNING: The wok base should not be cleaned in
the dishwasher! After cleaning in the dishwasher, you
should wipe your non-stick coating of the wok bowl with
afewdropsofoil(see:›Beforethefirstuse‹).
WARNING: The metal parts in the power cord con-
nector socket must be bare and dry after cleaning. Ne-
ver use force when cleaning or drying the metal parts
of the power cord connector socket. Make sure not to
bend the pins. The appliance should not be used if the
power cord connector socket is damaged.
6. Make sure after cleaning, that the contactors inside
the power cord connector socket are dry, clean and
bare. If necessary, wipe the metal parts inside the pow-
er cord connector socket (pins) bare and dry carefully.
7. If you have removed the wok base for cleaning, then
assamble the wok base again (see: ›Assembling the
wokbase‹).
8. If cleaning is necessary, wipe the temperature control
probe with a slightly damp cloth.
Removing the wok base
To remove the base for cleaning:
1. Remove the lid from the wok and ensure the tempe-
rature control probe has been removed from the probe
socket. Turn the wok upside down as in the picture A.
Turn the quick release knob counter clockwise as shown
by the arrow in the picture B.
2. Lift the base from the wok, lifting over the probe so-
cket, as shown in the picture C. The wok base and bowl
should be washed with hot soapy water. Dry thoroughly.
Note: To extend the life of the non-stick coating, we
recommend that the wok bowl, base and lid be washed
by hand. However, the wok bowl and lid are dish-
washer safe. The recessed heating element in the wok
bowl is completely sealed so it is safe to immerse in
water. The wok base should not be placed in the dish-
washer.
WARNING: The wok should never be operated wi-
thout the wok bowl and base fully assembled and lo-
cked into place.
Picture E
Picture D
Picture C
Picture B
Picture A

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Note: Before inserting the temperature control probe into the probe socket, make sure that
the interior of the probe socket is fully dry. To do this, shake out excess water, then wipe the
interior of the probe socket with a dry cloth.
Assembling the wok base
3. Lower the wok bowl over the base as illustrated in picture D. Press down on the quick re-
lease knob and rotate clockwise to lock into place, as shown in picture E. Ensure the base is
locked into position before rotating the wok right-side-up.
STORAGE
WARNING: Young children must be supervised that they do not play with the appliance or
anypartofit.Whentheapplianceisnotinuse,alwaysswitchoff:turnthetemperaturecontrol
probe to setting 0. Thereafter, unplug the appliance from the power outlet, than unplug the
temperature control probe from the wok base. Do not leave the appliance unattended while
connected to the power outlet to avoid risk of electric shock or fire.
Always clean the appliance and all its parts before storing to avoid accumulation of dried-on
food (see:›Careandcleaning‹).
Ensure to store the appliance where it is clean, dry and safe from frost, direct sunlight and
inadmissible strain (mechanical or electric shock, heat, moisture) and where it is out of reach
of young children. Place the appliance on a clean and stable surface, where it cannot fall.
Do not place any hard or heavy objects on the appliance or any part of it. Never place the
appliance in an upright position. Do not place the grilling tops on one another to
avoid damage to the non-stick coatings.
Always handle the power cord and temperature control probe with special care. Electric
cables may never be knotted, twisted, pulled, strained, or squeezed.
Do not use any parts or accessories of the appliance for any other purpose than operating
the appliance. It is good advice to store the parts and accessories of the appliance with the
appliance.
CAUTION: Do not hold the appliance by the power cord for moving the appliance. To move
the appliance, always grasp the housing at both sides to avoid damage.
Store the temperature control probe carefully. Do not knock or drop it because the probe may
be damaged.
Note: For convenient storage of the temperature control probe, line the wok bowl with two
sheets of paper towel and place the probe on the paper towels. This will ensure the probe and
power plug don‘t scratch the non-stick coating.
NOTES FOR DISPOSAL
Dispose of the appliance and packaging must be effected in accordance with the
corresponding local regulations and requirements for electrical appliances and pa-
ckaging. Please contact your local disposal company.
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collec-
tion facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems
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can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-
being. When replacing old appliances with new once, the retailer is legally obligated to take
back your old appliance for disposal at least for free of charge.
INFORMATION AND SERVICE
Please check www.gastroback.de for further information. For technical support, please
contact Gastroback Customer Care Center by phone: +49 (0)4165/22 25-0 or e-mail:
[email protected].
WARRANTY
We guarantee that all our products are free of defects at the time of purchase. Any demons-
trable manufacturing or material defects will be to the exclusion of any further claim and
within warranty limits of the law free of charge repaired or substituted. There is no warranty
claim of the purchaser if the damage or defect of the appliance is caused by inappropriate
treatment, over loading or installation mistakes. The warranty claim expires if there is any
technical interference of a third party without an written agreement.
The purchaser has to present the sales slip in assertion-of-claim and has to bear all charges
of costs and risk of the transport.
COOKING TECHNIQUES
Stir-frying
RecommendedTemperatureProbesetting:›HighSear‹formeats.12–14forvegetablesand
seafood.
•Stir-fryingisanenergyefficientandhealthywayofcookingfoods.Thebenefitofthismethod
is its speed and the flavor result. The non-stick cooking surface on your wok also means that
less oil is required for cooking. The cooking action for stir-frying is a continual tossing motion
to ensure the food is evenly exposed to the heat and cooks quickly and evenly in a couple of
minutes.
•Stir-fryingshouldbecarriedoutusingahighheatsetting.
•Preheatyourwokbeforeaddinganyingredients,allowthetemperaturelighttocycle›on‹
and›off‹asovercookingwillgiveatough,dryresult.Cookingtimesdependonthesizeand
thickness of the cut, as the bigger the cut, the more time that is needed.
Recommendedcutsforstir-frying:
Beef Lean beef strips prepared from rump, sirloin, rib eye and llet.
Chicken Lean chicken strips prepared from breast llets, tenderloins, thigh llets.
Lamb Lean lamb strips prepared from llet, lamb leg steaks, round or topside mini roasts and loin.
Pork Lean pork strips prepared from leg, buttery or medallion steaks or llet.
Veal Eye of loin, llet, round, rump or topside.
NOTE: Make sure to carefully cook the meat to the minimum temperature required to prevent
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Stir-fry tips
• Buymeatstripsfromyourbutcherorsupermarket,orpreparemeatstripsfromrecommen-
ded cuts listed previously by removing any fat and slicing thinly across the grain (across
direction of meat fibers). Slicing across the grain ensures tenderness. Cut into very thin strips,
approximately 5 – 8 cm in length. Partially freeze meat (approximately 30 minutes) to make
slicing easier.
• Stir-frymeatstripsinsmallbatches(approx.225g)tostopmeatfromsheddingitsjuiceand
›stewing‹,resultingintoughermeat.
• Whenaddingmeatstripstothewok,thestripsshouldsizzle.
• Stir-frymeatstripsfor1–2minutes.Anylongerwilltoughenmeat.
• Removeeachbatchwhencookedandallowthewoktoreheatbeforestir-fryingthenext
batch. By cooking in small batches, the heat of the wok remains constant, ensuring the meat
does not stew and toughen. A small amount of oil can be mixed through the meat strips before
adding to the wok, along with any other flavoring such as garlic, ginger and chili peppers. A
little sesame oil can also add flavor. Mixing the meat with the oil rather than heating it sepa-
rately in the wok eliminates using too much.
• Drainoffthinmarinadesfrommeatstripsbeforestir-fryingtopreventstewingandsplatter.
Stir-fryvegetablesaftersealingthemeatinalittleoil(orsprinklingofwater)untilvividincolorfor:
3 Minutes 2 Minutes 1 Minute
Onion, quartered Snow peas Garlic, minced
Broccoli, owerets Bell peppers, sliced Chili pepper, minced
Carrots, sliced Zucchinis, sliced Ginger, minced
soaked Chinese dried mushrooms Water chestnuts Shallots, chopped
Bamboo shoots Bean sprouts
This brief cooking time will keep vegetables crisp.
• Peanutoilis traditionally usedforAsianstylestir-frydishes.Howeverotheroilssuchas
vegetable, canola and light olive may be used.
• Donotoverfillthewok.Ifnecessarycookinbatchesandreheatattheendofstir-frying.If
using this method remember to under cook slightly as to not overcook the end result.
• Servestir-friedfoodsimmediatelytoretaintheircrisptexture.
Shallow frying
Recommended Temperature Probe setting 8 – 10.
Used to crispen and cook foods in a small amount of oil. The foods may have already been
cooked.
• Useapproximately750mlofoil,orsufficientoilsothathalfthefoodisimmersed.
• Preheattheoilbeforeaddingfood.Whenusingoilnevercoverwiththeglasslid.Shallow
frying as this will cause condensation to drip into the oil and result in bubbling and splattering.

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• Donotmovethewokduringheatingorcooking.
• Wipemoisturefromfoodstoavoidsplattering.
• Cookafewpiecesatatimetoensurecrispness.
• Draincookedfoodsonpapertowelstoreducegreasiness.
• Neverleaveyourwokunattendedorunsupervisedwhileshallowfrying.
• Allowoiltocoolbeforeremovingfromthewok.
• Vegetable,peanutorcanolaoilisrecommendedforshallowfrying.
Slow cooking (braising)
Recommended Temperature Probe setting 1 – 2.
Your wok is ideal for slow cooking curries and casseroles. Slow cooking allows less tender
meat cuts to be used, to obtain a tender result. Less tender meat cuts contain sinew and gristle,
these will be broken down during cooking to give a tender result. It is not recommended to
slow cook with tender meat cuts as they will toughen and shrink during cooking.
It is recommended during slow cooking to place the glass lid on to retain heat. During the
cooking process the curry or casserole will boil then turn off. This is normal operating for a
temperature probe controlled unit.
Recommendedcutsforslowcooking(braising):
Beef Diced blade (boneless), chuck, round, shin,silverside
Chicken Diced thigh, leg
Lamb Diced forequarter, shanks and neck chops
Pork Diced forequarter, leg
Veal Diced forequarter, leg and knuckle (Osso Bucco)
Slow cooking tips
• Cutmeatinto2.5cmcubes.Trimanyvisiblefat.
• Useamediumtolowheatsetting.
• Cookforapprox.1½–2hours,stirringoccasionallywiththelidon.
• Addsoftorquickcookingvegetablessuchasmushrooms,tomatoes,beansorcorninthe
last half hour of cooking.
• Thickentowardsendofcookingbystirringalittlecornstarchblendedwithwater,orplain
flour blended with margarine or butter. Alternatively, coat meat in plain flour before frying
(extra oil may be needed).

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PREPARATION TECHNIQUES
The success of any dish depends on careful forethought
and preparation. To achieve an authentic Asian appea-
rance and even cooking results, food should be cut into
small, even pieces. This allows food to cook quickly and
to be easily picked up with chopsticks.
Slicing
A straight slice is used for cutting meats and vegetables.
Slices should be of an even thickness. Partially frozen
meat will slice more evenly. Slice meat very thinly, across
the grain to obtain a more tender result.
Matchstick or julienne
First slice the vegetables as described above. Then, stack
slices and cut again into thin or thick sticks depending on
the recipe.
Shredding
Used for cutting meats and vegetables. 5 mm slices of
food should be stacked, then cut again into 5 mm sticks.
Vegetables such as cabbage and spinach should have
their leaves stacked, then rolled up. Cut width ways very
finely.
Cubing and dicing
Used for cutting meats and vegetables. To cube, cut 2.5
cm slices, then stack them on top of one another and slice
3 mm thick in the opposite direction. Cut again in the op-
posite direction forming 2.5 cm cubes. To dice, follow the
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SPECIAL INGREDIENTS
A little planning ahea d makes stir-frying
easier.
Agar-Agar
Is made from different types of seaweed. It
has excellent setting properties, similar to ge-
latine, and will set at room temperature.
Bok choy
Also known as Chinese chard or Chinese
white cabbage, has fleshy white stems and
dark green leaves. It has a slight mustard
taste. There is also a smaller version called
shanghai or baby bok choy.
Bamboo shoots
The young tender shoots of bamboo plants
are available in cans. They are mainly used
to add texture to food.
Coconut cream and coconut milk
Both coconut cream and milk are extracted
from the grated flesh of mature coconuts. The
cream is a richer first pressing and the milk
the second or third pressing.
Chili peppers, fresh and dried
Chili peppers are available in many different
types and sizes. The small ones (Thai, ma-
cho, serrano, jalapeno) are the hottest. Use
tight fitting gloves when handling and chop-
ping fresh chilies they can burn your skin. The
chili seeds are the hottest part of the chilies so
remove them if you want to reduce the heat
content of recipes.

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Cilantro
This is also known as coriander and Chine-
se parsley. It is essential to many Southeast
Asian cuisines. A strongly flavored herb, use
it sparingly until you are accustomed to the
unique flavor. Parsley can be used as a sub-
stitute; it looks the same but tastes quite dif-
ferent. Cilantro is available fresh. The dried
spice version is labeled coriander and is
available whole or ground.
Char siu sauce
This is the equivalent of Chinese BBQ sauce.
Crisp fried shallots
These are available pre-prepared from most
Asian supermarkets.
Fish sauce
A thin, salty dark brown sauce with a distinc-
tive fishy smell, which is used extensively in
Thai and Vietnamese dishes. It is made from
small fish that have been fermented in the
sun. Fish sauce replaces salt in many recipes.
Garam marsala
A blend of spices, usually consisting of some
combination of cinnamon, cumin, pepper,
cloves, cardamom, nutmeg and mace. It can
be bought already blended from supermar-
kets, but it is best freshly made. It is usually
added towards the end of cooking.
Green Ginger Wine
An Australian made alcoholic sweet wine in-
fused with finely ground ginger.
Hoisin sauce
This sauce is a thick sweet Chinese barbecue
sauce made from a mixture of salted black
beans, onions and garlic.
Hokkien noodles
Also known as Fukkien, these are thick, yel-
low and rubbery in texture. They are made
from wheat flour and are cooked and lightly
oiled before being packaged and sold. The
noodles need to be broken up before coo-
king.
Rice noodles
These are fresh white noodles, they do not
require a lot of cooking.
Kaffir lime leaves
These are dark green, shiny, double leaves
which have a very pungent perfume. They
are rather thick and must be sliced very finely
for use as a garnish, or added whole in a
curry.
Lemon grass
An aromatic fresh herb that is used in cur-
ry pastes, stir-fries and soups. Trim the base,
remove the tough, outer layers and finely
slice, chop or pound the white interior. Who-
le stems can be added to soups or curries.
Dried lemon grass needs to be soaked in wa-
ter, but the flavor of fresh is superior.
Lychees
Delicious fruit with a light texture and flavor,
peel away the rough skin, remove the seed
and use. They are also available in cans.
Rice wine vinegar
Milder than most western vinegars, it usually
has an acidity of less than 4%. It has a mild,
sweet, delicate flavor and is made from rice.
Sambal oelek
This is a paste made from ground chili pep-
pers and salt. This can also be used as an
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Tamarind
Tamarind is a large brown bean pod con-
taining a pulp with a fruity, tart flavor. It is
available as a dried shelled fruit, a block of
compressed pulp or as a purée or concen-
trate.
Tofu
Tofu, or bean curd, is a high protein, low fat
food made from soy beans. It is available in
very firm or soft blocks and is either fresh or
vacuum-packed. It takes on the flavor of the
spices and sauces it is cooked with.
Turmeric
This is best known in its powdered form and
is often used to color food. It has a bitter
flavor. It is occasionally available fresh as a
root, rather like ginger, which is peeled and
then grated and finely chopped. Powdered
turmeric is commonly available in the super-
market.
Szechuan pepper corn
These are available from most Asian super-
markets and have a slight anise taste.
Water chestnuts
Small white crisp bulbs with a brown skin.
Canned water chestnuts are peeled and will
keep for about 1 month, covered in the ref-
rigerator.