SEVERIN DG 2423 User manual

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Dear Customer,
Before using the appliance, the user should
read the following instructions carefully.
Connection to the mains supply
The appliance should only be connected to
an earthed socket installed in accordance
with the regulations. Make sure that the
supply voltage corresponds with the voltage
marked on the rating label of the appliance.
This product complies with all relevant CE-
labelling directives.
Familiarisation
1. Housing
2. Water container
3. Juice collection tray
4. Steaming top
5. Stacking ring
6. Lid
7. Rice container
8. Water level indicator
9. Water feeder opening
10. Timer
11. Indicator light
12. Power cord with plug
13. Rating label (on underside of
appliance)
Important safety instructions
●Before the appliance is used, the main
body as well as any attachments fitted
should be checked thoroughly for any
defects. Should the appliance, for
instance, have been dropped onto a hard
surface, it must not be used any longer:
even invisible damage may have adverse
effects on the operational safety of the
appliance.
●During operation, the appliance must be
placed on a surface resistant to heat and
water.
●Do not position the food steamer on or
near hot surfaces or open flames such as
hot-plates or gas flames. Do not operate
the appliance underneath sensitive
objects or furniture such as wall-
cupboards, as hot steam is emitted from
the lid during use.
●Always switch off and remove the plug
from the wall socket after use, as well as
-in cases of malfunction, and
-during cleaning.
●When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
●Do not let the power cord hang free, and
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keep the cord well away from hot parts
of the appliance.
●When operating this appliance, ensure
that
-only genuine accessories are used,
-the appliance is under supervision at all
times,
-the water container has been filled with
clean water.
●The accessible housing surfaces become
very hot during operation. Do not touch
any part of the appliance except the
handles.
●Always use an oven cloth when
removing the rice container. Caution:
when removing the lid or lifting off the
steaming tops, beware of escaping steam
and hot condensation water dripping off:
danger of scalding!
●Children are not aware of the dangers
that may occur when operating electrical
appliances. Therefore keep such
appliances away from children.
●No responsibility can be/will be accepted
if damage results from improper use, or if
these instructions are not complied with.
●This appliance is intended for domestic
use only and not for commercial
applications.
●In order to comply with safety
regulations and to avoid hazards, repairs
of electrical appliances must be carried
out by qualified personnel, including the
replacement of the power cord. If repairs
are needed, please send the appliance to
one of our customer service departments.
The addresses can be found in the
appendix to this manual.
Before using for the first time
Remove any packing materials completely,
and clean the appliance as described in the
section General care and cleaning below.
Operation
- Before the appliance is used, the water
container must be filled with cold, clean
water, observing the maximum marking.
- Fit the juice collection tray onto the
housing and make sure it is safely
attached.
- The steaming tops can be stacked as
desired. However, ensure that a stacking
ring is placed between the steaming tops.
- Place the food to be cooked into the
steaming top. Larger food items require a
longer cooking time; they should
therefore be placed in the lower steaming
top.
●When steaming food, always use the
steaming tops. Do not place food directly
into the water container or the juice
collection tray.
- When cooking rice, the rice container
must be placed into the lower steaming
top. Fill the container with a maximum of
375g of rice.
- Place the steaming tops onto the juice
collection tray.
- Close the lid.
- Carefully check that all parts of the
assembly have been correctly fitted and
are safely connected.
- Insert the plug into a suitable wall socket.
- Set the timer to the desired steaming
time. The indicator light will light up. The
appliance is now switched on.
- While steaming is in progress, a certain
amount of water evaporates from the
water container. To prevent the water
from evaporating completely, it is
important to replenish the water in good
time. Refill with a sufficient amount of
water through the water feeder opening. .
- Once the programmed steaming time has
elapsed, an acoustic signal is heard and
the indicator light goes out.
- Carefully proceed to lift off the steaming
tops from the appliance and place them
on a surface resistant to heat and water.
- Always use an oven cloth when
removing the rice container: touch the
container only by its handles.
- Always remove the plug from the wall
socket after use; allow sufficient time for
the appliance to cool down.

Useful hints
- To ensure proper steam circulation,
make sure that the pieces of food are
evenly spaced and not placed too close to
each other inside the steaming top.
-
The steaming time largely depends on
various factors such as size, quality,
consistency and nature of the food to be
cooked, as well as the spacing between
the pieces.
- Generally, best results are achieved when
the pieces are similar in size. However,
should it be necessary to steam pieces of
different sizes, the larger pieces should be
placed in the lower insert.
- If different types of food are to be placed
in the steaming tops, ensure first that
their flavours are compatible.
- In addition, when steaming different
types of food with different cooking
times, place those items with the longest
cooking time in the lower steaming top.
To ensure that all food will be ready at
the same time, we recommend the
following method: begin with steaming
the larger items (i.e. those items that are
placed in the lower insert) first, until their
remaining cooking time equals the
cooking time of the food yet to be
cooked; now add the other steaming
top(s) to the assembly.
-
When steaming larger food quantities,
carefully remove the lid halfway through
the steaming process, turn over the food
an put the lid back on. Caution: beware
of escaping steam. There is a danger of
scalding.
- The juice collected in the juice collection
tray during the steaming process can be
used for sauces etc.
Type of food Weight Steaming time Remarks
(in g) (in minutes)
Fish fillet fresh 250 8 prepare prior to steaming
Fish steak eel, herring 250 10 prepare prior to steaming
Lobster fresh 2 pieces 6:30
Mussels, clams fresh 500 8
Chicken parts boneless 500 10 remove fat
Mutton steak 500 11 remove fat
Pork steak 500 13 remove fat
Beef steak 500 11 remove fat
Cauliflower fresh 500 14 turn halfway through the steaming process
Potatoes fresh 500 14 turn halfway through the steaming process
Spinach fresh 250 7
Vegetables fresh 250 8
Mushrooms fresh 250 12 turn halfway through the steaming process
Rice 375 32 fill the rice container with 375ml of cold water first
The cooking/steaming times listed are approximate times only, as each food to be steamed is

of different nature and consistency.
General care and cleaning
●Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is
disconnected from the power supply and
has cooled down completely.
●To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
clean the appliance with water and do
not immerse it in water.
●Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning
solutions.
-
The exterior of the appliance may be
cleaned with a damp, lint-free cloth.
- The lid, steaming tops, rice container and
juice collection tray can be cleaned with
hot water or in a dish-washer.
- Pour any remaining water from the water
container and wipe it clean.
Descaling
Depending on the frequency of use as well
as the water quality in your area, lime
deposits may build up on the heating
element. It is advisable to remove any such
deposits at regular intervals. A mixture of
water and three tablespoons of vinegar
essence is suitable.
- Fill the water container to its maximum
marking.
- Add three tablespoons of vinegar
essence.
- Do not fit any attachments.
- Insert the plug into a wall socket.
- Set the timer to 5 minutes.
●Do not inhale the fumes emitted during
the descaling process.
- Once the acoustic signal is heard, remove
the plug from the wall socket and allow
sufficient time for the appliance to cool
down.
- Empty the water container.
●Do not pour descalers down enamel-
coated sinks.
- Pour any remaining water from the water
container and wipe it clean.
Additional accessories
Additional steaming tops may be obtained
through the SEVERIN Service, quoting the
article number of the appliance.
However, do not stack more than a total of 3
steaming tops at any time.
Guarantee
This product is guaranteed against defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of
two years from the date of purchase. Under
this guarantee the manufacturer undertakes
to repair or replace any parts found to be
defective, providing the product is returned
to one of our authorised service centres. This
guarantee is only valid if the appliance has
been used in accordance with the
instructions, and provided that it has not
been modified, repaired or interfered with
by any unauthorised person, or damaged
through misuse.
This guarantee naturally does not cover
wear and tear, nor breakables such as glass
and ceramic items, bulbs etc. If the product
fails to operate and needs to be returned,
pack it carefully, enclosing your name and
address and the reason for return. If within
the guarantee period, please also provide the
guarantee card and proof of purchase.