Vitek VT-1551 B - Manual (Page 4)

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ELECTRIC STEAM COOKER
Steamed products better keep fragrance and nutritional benefits. Electric steamer Vitek allows you taking a further step to a healthy
food.
DESCRIPTION
1.
Lower steam cup 1
2. Medium steam cup 2
3. Upper steam cup 3
4. Rice/soup cooking bowl
5. Cover with steam holes
6. Drain tray to collect condensate
7. Steam sprayer
8. Steamer casing
9. Filler opening
10. Water bowl
11. Mesh filter
12. Timer
13. Work indicator
SAFETY RULES
Before using the steamer for the first time, carefully read the operating instructions.
• Keep this manual for future reference.
• Before connecting the device to the AC power outlet, make sure that its operating voltage corresponds to the local power supply.
• Do not use the device outside the house.
• Place the device on a flat stable surface.
• Do not use the device near walls or hinged cupboards: the outgoing hot steam can damage their surface.
• Use only the accessories supplied with the device.
• Before the first use, thoroughly wash all parts that will be contacting food products.
• Before turning on, fill the water bowl with water, otherwise the device can be damaged.
• Be careful when operating the device: any liquid or condensate is very hot.
• Take care not to be burnt with outgoing steam, especially when removing the cover.
• Use special attachments or gloves to remove the cover or steam cups.
• Do not move the steamer with hot products inside.
• Do not allow children and disabled people to use the device unattended.
• Never use the steamer bowls in microwave ovens, on electric or gas stoves.
• Do not leave the device turned on without supervision.
• Disconnect the device from the power outlet when not in use, when fitting or removing the steam cups, and also before cleaning.
• Make sure that the power cord does not hang in places where children can seize it.
• Keep the appliance away from the reach of children.
• Never immerse the device, power cord or power plug into water you can get electric shock.
•
Never use the device with damaged power cord or power plug. Apply to the authorized service center for repair.
• The device is designed only for domestic use.
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
• Unpack the device and remove the packing material.
• Wash the steam cups (1, 2, 3), rice/soup bowl (4), the cover (5) and drain tray (6), using a soft detergent.
• Carefully rinse and dry.
• Wipe the internal surface of water bowl (10) with a wet cloth
OPERATION
• Put the steam cooker on a flat stable surface.
• Fit the steam sprayer (7) on its place.
• Place the mesh filter (11) into the pocket in the water bowl (10).
• Fill the water bowl (10) with cold water up the “MAX” level.
• Filling the water bowl can be done in two ways: using the filler opening (9) (Pic. 1) or by pouring water directly into the water bowl
(Pic. 2).
• If during the cooking you find that the amount of water is less than the required minimum, you can add water though the filler open
ing (9), without removing the steam cups (Pic. 1).
Use the filtered water, it is characterized by reduced hardness and will be leaving less scale on the heating coil. Do not pour water
above the “MAX” level.
Warning:
Do not add salt, pepper, spices, herbs, wine, sauce into the water bowl. This can cause damage of the device.
Change water before each use of the device.
• Put the drain tray (6) on the water bowl (10) and make sure it is placed correctly.
• Put one or more steam cup (1 2 3) on the drain tray (6).
• Close the upper steam cup with cover (5).
• Insert the power cord plug into the wall socket. The power cord length can be adjusted (Pic. 6).
• Turn the timer knob (12) clockwise and set to the desired cooking time, the indicator (13) will light up (Pic.3).
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