SINBO SFS 5707 - Manual (Page 10)

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OPERATION
B) Timer: If you press the key “SET” right after the adjustment of the cooking time. (or
press the key “SET” twice at the beginning), the symbol < 00:00 > appears in the display
and the word “TIMER” flashes in the display. Adjust the desired start-time with the keys
“Hr” and “Min”, The max. adjustable starting-time amounts to 12 hours 59 minutes. If
no further indication is given for 5 seconds after the adjustment, the appliance starts the
count down procedure automatically. Now the word “TIMER” does not flash any more.
At the expiration of the count down procedure the appliance switches the cooking
procedure on automatically. The word “STEAMER” appears in the display and the control
lamp lights up.
C) Warm-keeping function: At the expiration of the cooking procedure comes an acoustic
signal (five times beep) and the control lamp goes out. The word “KEEP WARM” appears
in the display and the clock begins. The warm-keeping procedure can last up to max. 12
hours. Afterwards comes an acoustic signal sounds (three times beep) again and the
appliance switches itself off.
3. Boil dry cut-out: The appliance is fitted with an automatic boil dry cut-out which
switches off the heating element if the base is accidentally switched on empty or boils
dry. In this case a continuing acoustic signal sounds and the control lamp flashes. The
clock stops. After you refilled water, press the key “SET” to acknowledging, the appliance
continues the procedure.
4. Switch off the appliance after the use and unplug it from the mains supply socket.
Remove the steam basket with help of a cloth. Let the appliance completely cool down,
before you store it.
5. In order to acknowledge the wrong alarm, press the key “SET” .
CLEANING AND CARE
1. Never use abrasive cleaners or sharp objects for cleaning.
2. Clean the base with a soft damp cloth, never immerse it in water.
3. Always empty the water tank before each use, fill up with clear water again.
4. Dry the base and all the accessories after each cleaning.
5. Descaling: In order to maintain the excellent quality of the appliance, we recommend
you to descale the appliance at regular intervals, which depends on the local water
hardness (after 7-10 operations).
I. Fill water with vinegar (1:1) into the base up to the maximum level mark.
II. Plug in the appliance and switch on. For this procedure do not use the drip pan, the
steam baskets and the cover. Set the timer to 20-25 minutes. If the vinegar overflows,
switch off the appliance. Wait, until the appliance is cooled down, before you empty the
vinegar.
III. Rinse the water tank several times with clear water.
TIPS
1. In order to reduce the cooking time, fill up the water tank with lukewarm water.