Gastroback 42510 User Manual

GASTROBACK

Operating Instructions

DESIGN

STEAMER

®

Art.-No. 42510

Read all provided instructions before first usage!

Model and attachments are subject to change

Carefully read all provided instructions before you start running the

appliance and pay regard to the warnings mentioned in these

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instructions.

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 cen­tre. Please contact your vendor.

• Do not attempt to operate the appliance if water leaks out of the steamer base or any
parts or accessories are likely to be damaged or subject to inadmissible strain (i.e.
mechanical or electric shock, overheating, moisture). Before use, always check the appli­ance and each part of it on impeccable operation. Any use of accessories, attachments
or spare parts not recommended by the manufacturer may result in fire, electrical shock
and injuries to persons. If the appliance or any part of it is likely to be defective or not
operating in the intended way, immediately unplug from power supply and return the
entire appliance to an authorised service centre for examination and repair.

• Any maintenance, repair and operation other than described in these instructions must
be performed at an authorised service centre to avoid risk of electrical shock, fire or
injuries to persons. Do not operate the appliance with any parts or accessories not rec­ommended by the manufacturer.

• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near young children. Do
not let young children play with any parts of the appliance. The appliance is not intend­ed for use by children or infirm persons without supervision.

• Do not let the plug or power cord hang over the edge of the table or counter. Take
care that no one will pull the appliance by the power cord, especially when young chil­dren are near. For storage always keep the entire appliance dry and clean and where
young children cannot reach it. Do not place any hard and/or heavy objects on the
appliance or any part of it.

• Always place the appliance on a stable, even, dry and sufficiently large surface. Do
not place the appliance near the edge of the table or counter. Do not place any cloth or
tissue beneath the appliance to avoid any risk of fire and electric shock. Always keep
the table or counter clean and dry and immediately wipe off spilled liquids.

• During operation keep the appliance in an appropriate distance of at least 20 cm on
each side to furniture, walls, boards, curtains and other objects. Keep at least 1 m of
free space above the appliance. Do not operate the appliance near any heat-sensitive
or moisture-sensitive materials or under boards to avoid damage caused by steam and
condensate.

• The appliance or any part of it may never touch hot surfaces. Do not place the appli­ance and any part of it on or near hot surfaces, (i.e. burner, heater or oven).

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• 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'). Do not overfill the water container above the maximum water level mark.

• Do not move or tilt the appliance during operation to avoid overflowing of boiling
water. Immediately switch off and unplug the appliance, if water leaks out of the steam­er base during operation.

• This appliance is for household use only and NOT intended for use in moving vehicles
or outdoors.

Important Safeguards for Electrical Appliances

Care must be taken when using any electrical appliance. Please adhere to the following
precautions.

• Ensure that the voltage rating of your mains power supply corresponds to the voltage
requirements of the appliance (230 V, 50 Hz, AC). Always connect the appliance direct­ly to a mains power supply wall socket with protective conductor (earth/ground) con­nected properly. The installation of a current safety switch with a maximum rated oper­ating of 30 mA in the electrical circuit is recommended. If in doubt, contact your elec­trician for further information.

• Do not use any extension cord or multiple socket to avoid risk of fire or electric shock.

• The appliance is designed for partly unattended operation. Nevertheless, during oper­ation you should check regularly (every 1/2 hour) the water level in the water contain­er (between water level mark 'min' and 'max') and ensure that the appliance is operat­ing properly. Always switch off the appliance and unplug from the power outlet when
not in use and before moving or cleaning the appliance.

• Always handle the power cord with care. The power cord may never be knotted, twist­ed or squeezed. Do not pull or strain the power cord. Always grasp the plug to discon­nect the power cord from the power outlet. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge
of the table or counter. Take care not to entangle in the power cord.

• Always use the handles on both sides of the steamer base for moving the appliance.

• Do not immerse the steamer base or power cord in water or any other liquid. Do not
spill or drip any liquids on the power cord or exterior of the steamer base. Never place
the steamer base or power cord in an automatic dishwasher or under a tap. When liq­uids are spilled on the exterior of the steamer base, immediately switch OFF and unplug
the appliance and dry it.

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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.

• Do not touch hot surfaces (steamer base, steamer baskets and lid) while the appliance
is in use. Always use handles and knobs for moving and operating the appliance and
lifting the lid and steamer baskets. Additionally, we recommend to use a panholder or
ovenglove for removing the lid and/or steamer baskets.
The steamer base, steamer baskets and lid are still hot, even some minutes after switch­ing off. Do not touch any heat-sensitive objects with the hot lid or steamer baskets. Do
not place any heat-sensitive objects in or on the steamer.

• Before assembling, always ensure that there are no objects in the water container.

• Close supervision is important, when moving any parts of the appliance (i.e. steamer
baskets or lid) during operation or immediately after switching off. Do not move or tilt
the steamer base during operation or when it is still hot, to avoid boiling water spilling
from the water container, causing injuries of persons or damage. Always unplug the
appliance and let it cool down to room temperature before moving it.

• For operation place the appliance on a dry, stable, heat-resistant and water-resistant,
even surface (i.e. glass, ceramics, stone). The appliance or any parts of it may never
touch hot surfaces. Do not place the appliance or any part of it on or near hot surfaces,
(i.e. burner, heater or oven). Never place the appliance on any power line cord to avoid
fire and electrical shock.

• Before use ensure that the appliance is completely and properly assembled, the steam­er baskets do not tilt or wobble, and that there is a sufficient amount of water the water
container. On start up the water level should reach the maximum water level mark and
may never fall below the minimum water level mark during operation.

• Beware of steam and hot condensate, when operating the appliance and especially
when removing the lid or steamer baskets. Always keep the lid in place during opera­tion. Otherwise power consumption increases significantly and the foods in the upper
steamer baskets will not be cooked sufficiently. Ensure all persons stay in sufficient dis­tance to the appliance during operation.

• There are three steam vents in the lid. Especially when removing the lid during oper­ation or immediately after switching off, always keep your hands and arm as well as
any clothing and other objects away from the steam vents to avoid scalds and damage.

• Do not place any heat-sensitive objects near the appliance during operation to avoid
damage caused by heat, condensate and splashes.

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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.

• Do not use metal utensils or other hard and sharp objects with the steamer to avoid
scratching the plastic surfaces. Only use wooden or plastic utensils to stir and serve the
food. Never use hard and sharp utensils to cut or scratch in the steamer.

• Never use abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads or any sharp objects (i.e. metal scouring
pads) for cleaning. Carefully clean the appliance with a damped sponge or tissue and
warm washing-up liquid. Steamer baskets, lid, rice pan and separator may be cleaned
in an automatic dishwasher.

• Never place the steamer base or power cord in an automatic dishwasher.

• Depending on the local water hardness we recommend to decalcify the appliance reg­ularly (after ca. 7-10 operations). Use citric acid or vinegar solutions for decalcifying.
Do not use abrasive cleaner or cleaning pads for removing any deposits. After decalci­fying thoroughly rinse with water to completely remove the decalcifier from the contain­er (the decalcifier could spoil your food).

• Do not use any parts or accessories of the steamer for any other purposes than the
intended use. Do not place the appliance or any parts of it in a microwave oven to avoid
distortions and other damages. Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight for a long
period of time.

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