TEFAL AQUA TIMER STEAMER User manual

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1Lid
(possibility of using it as a table mat)
2Rice bowl
3Steam bowls with integrated egg holder
- 2 x 3 litre bowls for models 6157 - 6159
- 1 x 4 litre bowl for models 6156 - 6158
4Juice collector
5a Removable turbo ring
5b Water inlet
6Interior water level indicator
7Heating element
8Exterior water level indicator - Aquatimer®
9On indicator light
10 Water tank/Base
On/Off switch (only for models 6158 and 6159)
This appliance complies with current safety regulations
and 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 in
which it is purchased, have it checked by an approved
service agent.
• Do not place the appliance near a source of heat as
this could badly damage it. Do not put it into a hot
oven.
• Use a flat, stable work surface, away from water
splashes.
• 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 has
apparent damage or does not work properly.
In these cases, the appliance must be sent to the
nearest approved service centre, since special tools
are needed to carry out any repairs.
• If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by an approved after sales service centre or a
similarly qualified person to avoid any danger.
• Burns may be caused by touching the hot
surfaces of the appliance, the hot water, steam
or 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 or
oven gloves keeping away from the inside of the lid
and letting the steam escape gradually.
• Do not touch the appliance when it is producing
steam and use a cloth or oven gloves to remove the
lid, 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 or
failure to comply with the instructions, the
manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the
guarantee 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 possible
to put different foods
into each steam bowl.
You should ensure that
the flavours
complement each other.
We advise
that you place larger
foods or those requiring
a longer cooking time in
the 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 Iposition (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 oposition (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 the
sides.
• 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 using
your appliance
7 to 10 times, descale
the appliance.
ENGLISH
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table of cooking times
Fish • Shellfish
Food Type Quantity Cooking time
Fish 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 • Poultry
Food Type Quantity Cooking time
Chicken Fillets 250 g 20 min.
Joints 450 g 40 min.
Vegetables
Food Type Quantity Cooking time
Artichokes 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.
Rice
Food Quantity (glass) Quantity of water Cooking time
White 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 foods
Food Type Quantity Cooking time
Eggs Hard-boiled 6 20 min.
Apples (600 g) Fresh 4 medium 30 min.
Pears (600 g) Fresh 4 medium 40 min.
Times given
are for information only
and may vary
depending on the size
of foods, on the space
left between foods, on
quantities and on
individual tastes.
Reheating of
food
You can reheat steam
cooked food directly in
Steam bowls.
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