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Steam S
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  • Page 1 V ZUG LTD Steam cooker Steam S Operating instructions...
  • Page 2 The model number corresponds to the first three digits on the identification plate. These operating instructions apply to the following models: Type Model no. Size system ST-S ST-S Variations in features depending on the model are noted in the text. © V-ZUG LTD, CH-6301 Zug, 2007...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety precautions Before using for the first time ..... . . 5 Correct use ........6 Children in the home .
  • Page 4 … Contents Care and maintenance Cleaning the exterior ......31 Cleaning the cooking space ..... . 32 Changing the water filter .

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions The appliance corresponds to recognised technology stand ards and the relevant safety regulations. Proper use of the appliance is however essential to avoid damage and acci dents. Please therefore follow the precautions given in these operating instructions. In accordance with the requirements of IEC 60335-1: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, un- less supervised or unless they have been given instruction concerning the use of the...

  • Page 6: Correct Use

    … Safety precautions Correct use The appliance is designed for use in the home for preparing food. No liability is assumed for any damage caused by improper or incorrect use. Not to be used as a room heater or humidifier. The appliance should only be installed and operated in a room with an ambient temperature of between 5 °C and 35 °C.

  • Page 7: Note On Use

    … Safety precautions Note on use If the appliance is visibly damaged, do not use it. Contact our Customer Services. If the appliance is not operating property, disconnect it from the electricity supply immediately. Ensure the mains cables of other electrical appliances do not get caught in the door of the appliance, as the electrical cable insulation could get damaged.
  • Page 8 … Safety precautions Caution: Danger of injury! When using or cleaning the appliance be careful not to put fingers in the door hinges, otherwise there is a risk of injury if the appliance door is moved. Particular care should be taken when children are around. Only leave the appliance door open in the at-rest position.

  • Page 9: Appliance Description

    Appliance description Construction Operating and display elements Shelf guides Door seal Water tank Appliance door Stainless steel tray Steam vent 10 Perforated cooking tray Cooking space temperature sensor 11 Water filter (3x) Steam inlet...

  • Page 10: Operating And Display Elements

    … Appliance description Operating and display elements G H I J Buttons Operating mode Timer Adjusting knob Operating time and switch-off time Symbols Operating mode Timer Operating time Switch-off time Time Displays Time, cooking temperature, duration, timer Communications interface...

  • Page 11: Using For The First Time

    … Appliance description Using for the first time Before operating the newly installed appliance for the first time, the following steps should be taken: Remove all packaging and transport materials from the cooking space. is flashing in the display, turn the adjusting knob to set the de- sired time.

  • Page 12: User Settings

    User settings You can change the appliance settings to suit your own preferences. The procedure is the same for all user settings. The following diagram gives an overview of the possible user settings. Hold button depressed for 5 seconds. off * ▪...

  • Page 13: Childproof Lock

    … User settings Childproof lock The childproof lock is to prevent children from accidentally switching the appliance on. Switching the childproof lock on and off With the appliance switched off, depress the button for 5 seconds. – appears in the display. Press the adjusting knob to confirm.

  • Page 14: Time Display

    … User settings Time display Select between (invisible) (visible) If «invisible» is selected, the time display is not lit up when the appliance is off, minimizing electricity consumption. When the appliance is on, the time is visible. Switching the time display on / off With the appliance switched off, depress the button for 5 seconds.

  • Page 15: Water Hardness

    … User settings Water hardness The appliance features a system that automatically indicates when it is time to descale. The system can be optimised for households with soft water (also through using a wa- ter softening appliance) and medium water hardness by changing the user settings to the relevant range of water hardness.

  • Page 16: Cooking

    Cooking Operating modes The appliance has four different operating modes for steaming. For each operating mode, the temperature setting is preset and cannot be changed. Steaming at 100 °C This setting is suitable for: Cooking all types of vegetable Cooking rice, cereals and pulses Cooking ham, pork loin Cooking mussels Extracting juice from fruit...

  • Page 17: Example Of Settings

    … Cooking Steaming at 40 °C This setting is suitable for: Defrosting sensitive food such as meat and fish Making yoghurt Example of settings The procedure is explained using steaming carrots as an example. The tips on settings gives: Vegetables (fresh) Time in mins.

  • Page 18: Switching On

    … Cooking Refilling with water The contents of the water tank normally suffice for one cooking session. If, however, the water tank needs to be refilled: Only fill the water tank up to a maximum of 0.5 l to ensure that the water does not overflow when it is pumped back.

  • Page 19: Optimal Use

    … Cooking Emptying the water tank The water in the tank may be hot. When the appliance is switched off, the residual water is pumped back into the water tank. When finished, remove and empty the water tank. If the residual water is not pumped off immediately, then this is because: For safety reasons, the residual water is only pumped off when it is below 80 °C.

  • Page 20: Clock Functions

    Clock functions The appliance features the following clock functions: Clock Timer (the timer can be used at any time and independently of all other functions) Operating time (time-controlled switch-off of the appliance) Delayed start (time-controlled switch-on and switch-off of the appliance) Setting and changing the time Depress the buttons at the same time.

  • Page 21: Timer

    … Clock functions Timer The timer functions like an egg timer. It can be used at any time and independently of all other functions. Setting the timer Press the button. – The symbol flashes. – flashes in the display. Turn the adjusting knob to set the timer duration.

  • Page 22: Operating Time

    … Clock functions Switching off before time Press the button. – The symbol flashes. – The countdown to the time remaining flashes. Turn the adjusting knob and set the timer duration to Press the adjusting knob to confirm. Operating time The operating time is the length of time that an operating mode is switched on.
  • Page 23 … Clock functions Checking and changing Press the button. Turn the adjusting knob to change the operating time. Press the adjusting knob to confirm. Switching off before time Press the button. End of the operating time – The selected operating mode automatically switches off when the operating time is up.

  • Page 24: Delayed Start

    … Clock functions Delayed start The delayed start function helps you if you want to have a dish ready for a certain time but you cannot switch the appliance on or off yourself at just the right time. Set the operating time as well as the switch-off time.
  • Page 25 … Clock functions Checking and changing During the delayed start period, all the settings can be checked but only the switch-off time can be changed. Press the button 2×. – The symbol flashes. – The switch-off time flashes in the display. Turn the adjusting knob to change the switch-off time.

  • Page 26: Tips On Settings

    Tips on settings Below you will find tips on how to prepare some favourite dishes. The cooking times and temperatures given serve only as guide and may vary depend- ing on the consistency, quality, freshness, weight and texture of the food. Steaming Place the food into the unheated cooking space.
  • Page 27 … Tips on settings Vegetables (fresh) Time in mins. Accessories French beans 30–45 Cauliflower, whole Cauliflower, cut into florets 20–25 Broccoli 13–17 Fennel, chopped 20–30 Carrots, chopped 10–20 Potatoes, chopped 20–25 Potatoes, whole 30–45 Mange-tout 7–15 Kohlrabi, chopped 15–25 Sweetcorn 30–45 Sweet peppers 8–13...
  • Page 28 … Tips on settings Accompaniments Time in mins. Accessories Rice + liquid 20–40 Lentils + liquid 20–60 Semolina + liquid 10–15 Desserts Time in mins. Accessories Crème caramel 25–30 Creams and custards 20–30 Yoghurt 5–6 hours Sterilising / Preserving Time in mins. Accessories Pears Peaches...
  • Page 29 … Tips on settings Accessories and Extracting juice Time in mins. special accessories Fruit (cherries, grapes, etc.) max. 90 Berries (blackcurrants, brambles, elderberries, etc.) Blanching Time in mins. Accessories Vegetables, e.g. French beans, peas, etc. ca. 5...

  • Page 30: Regenerating

    … Tips on settings Regenerating Place the food to be cooked in the unheated cooking space. The guidelines for are for regenerating on several levels at the same time. Reheating Time in mins. Accessories Reheating dishes (1–2 portions) 10–20 See manufactur- Preparing ready meals er’s instructions...

  • Page 31: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Cleaning the exterior Avoid cleaning the surface of the appliance with abrasive or caustic cleaning agents, stainless steel cleaner, scouring pads, wire wool, etc. as they can damage the surface. Remove any dirt or excess cleaning solution as quickly as possible. Using a cloth dampened with water, clean the surface (for metallic surfaces rub in the direction of the original polish lines) and then polish with a soft cloth.

  • Page 32: Cleaning The Cooking Space

    … Care and maintenance Cleaning the cooking space The cooking space temperature sensor can be easily dam aged. Care must be taken not to bend it during cleaning. Avoid using abrasive cleaners such as scouring pads, steel wool, etc. as they can damage the surface.
  • Page 33 … Care and maintenance Removing the appliance door Open the appliance door as far as it will go. Fold the clamps on the door hinges 1 forward. Close the appliance door just enough that it can be lifted out. To reassemble, push the hinges into the holes from the front.

  • Page 34: Changing The Water Filter

    … Care and maintenance Changing the water filter Over time the water filter can get clogged with fine particles of dirt and limescale, which are found naturally in water. If the water filter is blocked, not enough water is being pumped into the boiler. –...

  • Page 35: Descale

    … Care and maintenance Descale Whenever steam is produced, irrespective of the hardness of the local water supply (i.e. the limescale content of the water), limescale is deposited in the boiler. The appliance automatically recognises when descaling is necessary. – flashes in the display.
  • Page 36 … Care and maintenance Durgol swiss steamer decalcifier The descaler contains highly effective acids. Rinse away any splashes immediately with water. For descaling, only use the special descaler developed for this ap- pliance and which is available at all good chemists. This special descaler enables you to achieve a gentle yet professional level of descaling for your appliance.
  • Page 37 … Care and maintenance Descaling For safety reasons, once started the descaling process cannot be interrupted. The appliance can be descaled with the appliance door open or closed. The appliance must be switched off. Depress at the same time. – flashes in the display.

  • Page 38: Door Seal

    … Care and maintenance Door seal If the door seal is damaged, it should be replaced as follows: To make it easier, first remove the appliance door. Remove the damaged door seal 1 and then clean the seal frame 2. Press the new seal 1 into the four corners of the frame 2.

  • Page 39: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble shooting What to do if … … flashes in the display Possible cause Solution The boiler in the appliance Start descaling. is scaled up. The water filter may be If it is not too long ago since the appliance was partially blocked.
  • Page 40 … Trouble-shooting … appears in the display Possible cause Solution button was pressed – The appliance soon switches automatically to during the phase the rinsing phases. of descaling. When appears in the display, fill the water tank with fresh water. –...
  • Page 41 … Trouble-shooting … flashes in the display Possible cause Solution The water tank is empty. Refill the water tank and then put it back in the appliance. During descaling. Change the water. The water filter is blocked. Change the water filter. …...
  • Page 42 … Trouble-shooting … flashes in the display Possible cause Solution The boiler is still full of Before descaling, the water must first be water. Descaling is not pos- pumped back into the water tank. sible yet. For safety reasons, the If there is enough cold water in the water tank, water in the boiler is not it will be automatically pumped into the boiler to...

  • Page 43: After A Power Failure

    … Trouble-shooting … after finishing cooking, even after some time still no water is being pumped off Possible cause Solution For safety reasons, the If there is enough cold water in the water tank, water in the boiler is not it will be automatically pumped into the boiler to pumped off until the temper- cool down the water in the boiler.

  • Page 44: Tips And Tricks

    Tips and tricks Steaming With , a variety of food can be cooked simultaneously. For exam- ple, rice or pulses can be prepared at the same time as vegetables with similar cook- ing times, saving energy and washing up. Grains (e.g. rice and millet) and pulses (e.g. lentils and beans), adding an appropri- ate amount of liquid, can be cooked directly in suitable tableware.

  • Page 45: Accessories And Spare Parts

    Accessories and spare parts Please give model number and exact description when ordering parts. Accessories Length × Width × Depth [mm] Stainless steel tray, unperforated, 354 × 325 × 20 Cooking tray, unperforated, stainless steel, 354 × 325 × 40 Cooking tray, perforated, stainless steel, 354 ×...
  • Page 46 … Accessories and spare parts Spare parts Water filter (3×) Shelf guide, left / right Knurled nut Water tank Door seal...

  • Page 47: Technical Data

    Technical data External measurements 55 cm 60 cm Height: 37.8 cm 37.8 cm Width: 54.8 cm 59.6 cm Depth: 55.1 cm 55.1 cm Weight: 27 kg 27 kg Electrical connection Voltage / Frequency: 230 V ~50 Hz Output: 2200 W connected wattage Fuse: 10 A Heat output...

  • Page 48: Disposal

    Disposal Packaging All packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (PE) and polystyrene (EPS)) are marked and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Disconnection Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to be car- ried out by a qualified electrician! Safety Disable the appliance to prevent accidents caused by improper use, especially...

  • Page 49: Index

    Index Displays A message ....... 39 A message......39 Accessories ......45 CA messages ....... 39 Ordering ......51 F messages ......40 Using........19 H messages ......40 Accompaniments ....... 28 Disposal........48 Appliance description....9 Door seal ......... 38 Before using for the first time ..
  • Page 50 … Index Spare parts ......46 Packaging ....... 48 Ordering......51 Poaching ......... 16 Steaming ......16, 26 Power failure ......43 Sterilising ......... 28 Preserving ........ 28 Switching off ......18 Switch-off time ......24 Symbols....... 2, 10 Queries ........51 Quick instructions ......

  • Page 51: Repair Service

    Open the appliance door. – The identification plate is on the left-side panel. If the appliance is not working properly, contact your nearest V-ZUG LTD service centre using freephone 0800 850 850 and stand in close proximity to the appliance.

  • Page 52: Quick Instructions

    Quick instructions Please first read the safety precautions in these operating instructions! To set the time Depress the buttons at the same time. Turn the adjusting knob to set the time. Press the adjusting knob to confirm. To select the operating mode Press the button repeatedly until the desired operating mode appears.

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