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Page 1: Operating Instructions
GASTROBACK ® Operating Instructions DESIGN STEAMER Read all provided instructions before first usage! Art.-No. 42510 Model and attachments are subject to change... - Page 2 Carefully read all provided instructions before you start running the appliance and pay regard to the warnings mentioned in these instructions.
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Page 3: Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards Carefully read all instructions before operating this appliance and save for further reference. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use, described in these instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause several injuries or damage by electric shock, heat or fire. Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it other than described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised service cen- tre. -
Page 4: Important Safeguards For Electrical Appliances
• Before use always make sure that the appliance is assembled properly and a sufficient amount of water is filled in the water container (between water level mark 'min' and 'max'). Do not operate the appliance with the water level below the minimum water level mark ('min'). - Page 5 Hot Surfaces – Risk of Burns The Gastroback Design Steamer is designed for cooking a variety of foodstuffs and, therefore, the exterior of the steamer will get hot during operation. In addition, there are steam vents in the lid. Beware of steam and hot condensate during operation and even some minutes after switching off the appliance, especially when removing the steamer baskets and/or the lid.
- Page 6 Maintenance of Plastic Surfaces Any plastic parts coming in contact with foods, including the container in the steamer base, are manufactured of high-grade heat-resistant plastics. Do not use the appliance with any cracks or distortions of the plastic parts. Replace any damaged parts by using the recommended original spare parts.
- Page 7 Features of Your Design Steamer Lid with steam vents 3 Steamer baskets made of translucent heat-resistant plastics; dishwasher safe Steamer base with water container Heating element; 650 W Handles on each side Control panel Timer keys: h (hours) and min (minutes) Timer display Set key Power button...
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Page 8: First Use
First use Before first use, clean all removable parts of the steamer in warm soapy water (see Care and Cleaning). WARNING: Please handle all parts of the appliance with care. Switch off, unplug and allow the appliance to cool down, before moving or cleaning the appliance. Do not immerse the steamer base or power cord in any liquids or drip any liquids on it. - Page 9 amount of water to reach the maximum water level mark 'max'. Shut the filling lid. CAUTION! Do not overfill the water container beyond the maximum water level mark 'max'. Otherwise the water could overflow the brim of the water container during oper- ation.
- Page 10 Adjust the desired cooking time by pressing the keys h and min. The maximum cook- ing time is 1 hour 59 minutes (1:59). By exceeding the maximum cooking time, the cooking time is automatically set back to zero (00:00). • Pressing the key h (hours, left hand to the display) increases the cooking time by one hour. •...
- Page 11 12. You can increase the cooking time at any time of the process: To increase the cooking time during operation: press the set key . The word STEAM- ER flashes. Set up the desired cooking time, using the keys h and min. If no further indi- cation is given for ca.
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Page 12: Care And Cleaning
Dry-out Protection If you forgot to refill the water container in time or accidentally switch on the steamer with an empty water container, the boil dry out protection switches off the heater auto- matically. In this case a continuous acoustic signal sounds, the heater indicator flashes and the timer stops. -
Page 13: Decalcifying The Water Container
CAUTION! Do not leave any food dry on the surfaces of the appliance. Do not use any abrasive cleaners or cleaning pads to avoid damage especially of the plastic parts. To soak dried food, just place the removable parts of the steamer in warm washing-up liq- uid for about ten minutes. -
Page 14: Notes For Disposal
5. Empty the water container. 6. Thoroughly rinse the water container several times with clear water. 7. Rinse the drip pan under running water. 8. Dry drip pan and steamer base thoroughly. Storage of the Steamer Always clean the appliance before storing (see Care and Cleaning). Store the entire appliance (including the operating instructions) on a clean and dry surface, where it is safe from frost and inadmissible strain (mechanical or electric shock, heat, moisture, direct sunlight) and where it is out of reach of young children. -
Page 15: Useful Tips
Useful tips The actual cooking time depends on several components: the sort of food, pre-treatment (fresh, tinned or frozen), as well as the amount and consistency of the food. Big chunks of food, waxy potatoes or brown rice for example need longer cooking times. Wild rice and lentils have to soak in water for 30 minutes before cooking. -
Page 16: Fresh Vegetables
Fresh vegetables Vegetable Preparation Cooking time in minutes aubergine 2 cm thick slices 20 to 25 cauliflower,brokkoli separated in floweret 20 to 30 fennel cut big pieces of fennel once 20 to 25 capsicum quartered up to 20 greens beans whole, without stems 15 to 20 carrots... - Page 17 Rice Fill the needed amount of water straight into the rice pan. Use 350 ml water for 250g of rice. Season to taste. cooking time (parboiled rice): 30 to 45 minutes Brown rice needs 5 minutes longer and/or should soak for 30 in water before cooking. Do not forget to fill the watertank with water as well.
- Page 18 Recipes Vegetable Mozzarella Casserole For 4 to 6 persons Ingredients 250 g carrots, trimmed 250 g medium size potatoes, trimmed and halved 250 g brokkoli, only the flowret 250 g cauliflower,only the flowret 250 g green beans, without stems 1 big zucchini 400 g Mozzarella cheese 1 teaspoon instant vegetable stock 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground...
- Page 19 Recipes Chicken breast with asparagus For 4 persons Ingredients 4 chicken breast filets 300 g rice 250 g fresh asparagus, peeled 1 small cup of sour cream approx. 10 g butter 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon watercress, minced 1 small leek, fine diced pinch of salt, pepper and mild curry Preparation 1.
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