10211 IB_6-3-02 8/3/02 11:45 Page 3 Read these instructions before use and keep them safe. If you pass the appliance on, pass on the instructions too. Remove all packaging, but keep it until you are satisfied that the product is working.
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10211 IB_6-3-02 8/3/02 11:45 Page 4 Preparation 1. Put the base unit on a firm, level, heat-resistant surface, close to a power socket, and out of reach of children. 2. Steam will escape, so don’t put it near curtains, under shelves or cupboards, or near anything that might be damaged by the escaping steam.
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10211 IB_6-3-02 8/3/02 11:45 Page 5 Uniformity 12. For uniform cooking: a) Try to cut all pieces of food in a basket to roughly the same size b) Put larger pieces, or food with long cooking times, nearest the reservoir...
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10211 IB_6-3-02 8/3/02 11:45 Page 6 Over 60 minutes? 31. If you intend to steam for more than 60 minutes a) either keep an eye on the water level and/or the timer, and top up the reservoir with boiling water at about the half way mark...
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10211 IB_6-3-02 8/3/02 11:45 Page 7 The rice bowl When cooking rice, add water to the rice bowl in addition to the water in the reservoir. The volume of water added to the rice bowl should be roughly one and a quarter times the volume of the rice.
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10211 IB_6-3-02 8/3/02 11:45 Page 8 Care and maintenance First — unplug the steamer and let it cool down fully. Cleaning Wash the lid, rice bowl, baskets, diffuser, and steam tube in warm, soapy water, then rinse thoroughly and dry.
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10211 IB_6-3-02 8/3/02 11:45 Page 10 Connection to the mains supply Check that the voltage marked on the appliance corresponds with the supply voltage. The appliance must be earthed. It’s supplied with three-core mains lead and a 13A plug complying with BS1363.
10211 IB_6-3-02 8/3/02 11:45 Page 11 After sales service This appliance isn’t user-serviceable. If it isn’t working properly, check that: 1. You’ve followed the instructions correctly. 2. The plug fuse hasn’t blown. 3. The main supply fuse/circuit breaker hasn’t blown/tripped.
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10211 IB_6-3-02 8/3/02 11:45 Page 12 GUARANTEE Any defect affecting the functionality of the appliance which becomes apparent within one year of its purchase will be corrected by free repair or replacement provided that it has been used and maintained in accordance with the instructions and has not been abused or misused in any way.