SQ Professional BLITZ User manual

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
SQIM 3158-3159 26-03-2021 V12 | SQ Professional Ltd © 2021 All rights reserved
instruction manual
ELECTRIC RICE COOKER
1.0L - 1.8L

2
WARMWARMWARM
COOKCOOKCOOK
Due to hot parts and potential hazards, this
appliance should not be used by children
under 16 years old unless supervised
by an adult.
Please keep the appliance and mains cable
out of the reach of children.
This is not a toy!
If used by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, instruction
and supervision must be given to
understand the use of the appliance and
the hazards involved.
Always disconnect the appliance from the
power socket if it is left unattended and
before assembling, disassembling
or cleaning.
If the mains cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by qualified persons in order to
avoid any hazards.
HOT SURFACE!
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2
3
9
10
11
4
6
8
7
5
FEATURES
1 Tempered glass lid
2 Steam vent
3 Non-stick removable bowl
4 Rice cooker base
5 Control panel
6 COOK indicator
7 KEEP WARM indicator
8 One-touch operation switch
9 Rice scoop
10 Measuring cup 160ml
11 Heating element (inside)
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Do not use the appliance in a bathroom, near water,
or outdoors. Do not operate the appliance with wet
hands or bare feet.
Do not immerse any of the parts (appliance, mains
cable, plug) in water or other liquids during use to
protect from fire, electric shock and personal injury.
Do not use the appliance if damaged or malfunctioning.
Do not leave the appliance unattended whilst in
use. Use and store it out of reach of children.
To reduce the risk of electric shock ensure that the
removable bowl
3
is completely dry before you
place it into the rice cooker base
4
and connect the
appliance to a power supply.
Use caution when opening the lid
1
during or after
cooking. Hot steam will escape and may cause burns.
Do not touch metal parts during use. When lifting
the removable bowl
3
from the rice cooker base
4
ensure that it has cooled down sufficiently or use
oven gloves to prevent burns.

3
• This appliance is intended for household use only.
• Ensure that the appliance is always placed on a firm and
flat surface, away from any edges of the worktop. Do not
place the appliance onto a metal tray or metal surface
whilst in use. Do not place the appliance on, or near, a
hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
• Keep the appliance and mains cable away from the
edges of worktops and out of reach of children. Route
the mains cable so it does not overhang, and cannot be
tripped over or caught.
• Do not let the mains cable run across an open space,
such as between a low power socket and a table, or
across any hot area, such as a cooker. Heat may damage
the mains cable.
• The connections on both sides of the mains cable (the
appliance and the power socket) should never be strained.
If the mains cable is damaged it must be replaced by a
qualified person or service to avoid any hazards.
• This appliance must not be operated by an external timer
or a remote control system.
• Turn the removable bowl
3
left and right to ensure that
it is properly fitted onto the heating element
11
.
• Never use the removable bowl
3
on top of the stove or
in an oven as it will deform its shape.
• Always fully defrost frozen meat or poultry before cooking
or steaming. Ensure that the meat is thoroughly cooked.
• Do not move the rice cooker when it is switched on or the
removable bowl
3
is full of food.
• Do not switch the rice cooker on unless there is at
least a minimum amount of water or ingredients in the
removable bowl
3
. Avoid filling the removable bowl
3
above the MAX mark.
• Remove the removable bowl
3
from the rice cooker
base
4
before filling it with water.
• During the cooking process, steam may escape from the
steam vent
2
on the lid
1
. This is normal. Never cover,
touch or obstruct the steam vent.
• Avoid using the rice cooker near or below curtains,
shelves, cupboards or anything that might be damaged
or deformed by hot steam.
• After cooking is completed the operation switch
8
will
automatically switch to the KEEP WARM position
7
.
To completely switch off the rice cooker unplug the mains
cable from the socket. The operation switch
8
must
never be held in the COOK position
6
as this may cause
damage to the switch-off mechanism.
• Before emptying the removable bowl
3
remove it from
the rice cooker base
4
to avoid spilling the contents
onto the heating element
11
which can cause damage to
the rice cooker.
• Always unplug the rice cooker base
4
when not in use.
• Ensure that the rice cooker base
4
and removable bowl
3
are completely cooled down before cleaning and
storing away.
• Keep the rice cooker base
4
, removable bowl
3
,
mains cable, and plug away from sources of heat. Store
in a dry place.
• Only use the rice cooker for its intended use.
• Use the rice cooker base
4
only with the removable
bowl
3
supplied (and vice versa) and do not tamper
with it in any way.
• Read all operating instructions before using the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
RICE COOKING GUIDE
Before first use, wash the removable bowl
3
, lid
1
, measuring cup
10
and rice scoop
9
with warm,
soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft
cloth.
Always take care to avoid the steam released when
removing the lid.
Avoid keeping food in ‘keep warm’ mode longer
than 5-10 minutes as it will start to dry out and lose
its flavour .
• Measure the desired amount of rice using the
measuring cup
10
provided. One cup of rice will provide
approximately two cups of cooked rice.
• Rinse the rice in the removable bowl
3
and dispose of
the water until the water becomes relatively clear.
• Use the water measurement lines inside the removable bowl
3
to add an appropriate amount of water.
• Close the lid
1
and plug mains cable into a socket before
pressing the operation switch
8
down to ‘cook’ mode. The
COOK indicator
6
will light up.
• For best results leave the lid
1
on for first 10-15 minutes
of cooking.
• When cooking is complete, the rice cooker will
automatically switch to ‘keep warm’ mode and the KEEP
WARM indicator
7
will light up.
• After cooking, allow the rice to stand for 5-10 minutes
without removing the lid
1
. This will ensure the rice is
thoroughly cooked.
• Disconnect the rice cooker from the power supply, then
lift the removable bowl
3
from the rice cooker base
4
using the oven gloves. Place it on a heat proof surface
and use the provided rice scoop
9
to fluff the rice.

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CLEANING
Unplug the rice cooker and allow it to completely
cool down before cleaning and storing away.
The removable bowl
3
is not dishwasher safe.
• Remove the removable bowl
3
and wash with warm,
soapy water using a sponge or dishcloth. Rinse and dry
thoroughly with a soft cloth.
• The lid
1
, rice scoop
9
and measuring cup
10
can be
washed by hand or in a dishwasher.
• Wipe the rice cooker base
4
clean with a damp cloth
and dry thoroughly.
• Do not use harsh scourers, metal brushes, or abrasive
detergents as they may damage the surface.
SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Voltage: 220-240V~
Frequency: 50/60Hz
Rated Power: 1.0L 400W
1.8L 700W
ELECTRICAL
The product must not be used without the fuse
cover fitted.
Should the power cable or the power plug become
damaged, arrange for these to be replaced by Customer
Service or a qualified person before continuing to use the
appliance. The appliance is fitted with a 13A fuse (BS1362) in
a 13A plug (BS1363).
ENVIRONMENTAL
To reduce environmental and health problems due to
hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic goods, appliances marked with
the symbol below must not be disposed of
with unsorted municipal waste. Please repair,
reuse or recycle appropriately.
AC 220-240V ~ 50/60Hz
SERVICE
The product is not user-serviceable. If it is not working, read
the instructions, check the plug fuse and main fuse/circuit
breaker. If it is still not working, consult your retailer.
If that does not solve the problem ring Customer Service –
they may be able to offer technical advice. Please have the
Model Number to hand, as they will not be able to help you
without it.
If you are advised to return the product to us, pack it
carefully, include a note with your name, address, day phone
number, and description of the problem.
If under a guarantee, say where and when it was purchased
and include a valid VAT receipt. Send it to SQ Professional Ltd.
GUARANTEE
The guarantee for this product is covered by SQ Professional
Limited. Any faults with this product arising through a
manufacturer defect will be covered for 1 year from the date
of purchase, subject to a valid VAT receipt being presented.
This does not include faults or damage caused by misuse of
general wear and tear. SQ Professional Ltd will not be held
liable for general wear and tear, or eventual damages to
persons, animals or objects caused by incorrect installation
or deriving from improper, erroneous or unreasonable use.
Please contact customer services on 01992 716 070 or send
an e-mail to [e-mail], Monday to Friday
from 09:30 - 17:30.
This does not affect your statutory rights.
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