Superior 10002121 Instructions For Use Manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

ENGLISH

Article Number 10002121

Power supply 220-240 V ~ 50 Hz

Power consumption 1800 Watt

Capacity 27 L

Utilisation capacity / Water volume

• 18 L

Electrical protection class I

Net weight 6.00 kg

Adjustable temperature: 30-100°C
Outlet tap
Stable temperature
Enamelled housing

Power lightmit Edelstahlhülle

Auto-Preserving
Cooker

V02a

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electric devices, basic safety precautions must be
observed. To avoid the risk of burns, electric shocks, fire, and/or
personal injury, please read the instruction manual carefully before
using the device, and observe all of the instructions during the
operation of the device.

Store this manual carefully for further use.
Please include this manual when transferring the device to a third
party.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Electric devices are not toys! Keep children away from this device!

• Use this device for its intended purpose only.

• This device is suitable for use in private households and not for

commercial use.

• Do not leave this device unattended during use or while it is plugged in.

• Switch the device off and pull the power plug when not in use, in case

of malfunction or when cleaning.

• Do not carry this device by its power cord.

• Keep this device clean and dust-free.

• Do not operate this device outdoors.

• Check the device regularly for visible damages. Do not use the device

under any circumstances if you discover damages, if it has fallen or if it
does not function properly. Do not try to repair the device yourself.

• Repairs may only be undertaken by qualified professionals.

• The power outlet must be located near the device so that it can be

pulled out effortlessly in case of emergency.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 02
OVERVIEW OF DEVICE 04
HANDLING THIS DEVICE 05

• SET-UP AREA 05

• BEFORE FIRST USE 05

• SCOPE OF APPLICATION 05

• SWITCHING DEVICE OFF AND ON 05

PRESERVING 06
PRESERVING TEMPERATURES AND TIMES 06
WARMING-UP LIQUIDS AND KEEPING LIQUIDS WARM 07
CLEANING AND CARE 08

• CLEANING THE DEVICE 08

• CLEANING THE OUTLET TAP 08

• DECALCIFYING 08

DISPOSAL 09
SERVICE / WARRANTY 09

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RISKS FROM ELECTRICITY:

• The voltage of the device specified on the rating plate must match the
voltage of your electricity network.

• Connect the device to an approved installed outlet. Do not use table
power bars or extension cords.

• Do not operate this device with a timer or remote control.

• Never touch this device, the power cord or the power plug if your

hands are wet or if you are standing on a damp or wet floor.

• Do not pull the power cord over or through a sink.

• Do not immerse in water.

• There is a danger of electric shock from immersion in water or other

fluids!

• Keep the device, power cord and power plug away from hot surfaces,
open flame, direct rays of the sun and sharp edges. Make sure that the
cord does not kink during use (e.g. in doors).

• When you pull the plug, always pull by the plug and never the cord.

• If the power cord becomes damaged, it must be replaced by a

qualified professional in order to avoid hazards. The same applies for
the power plug.

HAZARDS TO PERSONS:

• This device is not meant for persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack of experience and / or lack
of knowledge to be used, unless they are supervised by a person who
is responsible for their safety or have received instructions on how to
use this device.

• Children must be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play
with this device.

• Children do not recognise the dangers which could occur in dealing
with electric devices. Keep children away from this device. Be especially
careful when using this device if children are in your midst!

• Keep packaging materials such as plastic bags and polystyrene parts
out of reach of children. Danger of suffocation!

• Make sure when laying the power cord that it cannot be tripped over.

• Make sure that the device itself does not become a tripping hazard.

HAZARDS RELATED TO THIS SPECIFIC PRODUCT:

• Use this device only with the accessories included.

• Only this device and its accessory parts can be used together. Do not

use the accessory parts in the oven, microwave oven or in combination
with other devices.

• Always use this device on an even, anti-slip, heat-resistant and water­resistant surface!

• Do not place this device on cooktops!

• Make sure that this device is not operated below cupboards / shelves

or the like which could be damaged by escaping humid / hot air.

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• This device must not be operated without contents.

• Do not cover the device during use!

• Keep the lid closed during use.

• Caution! Hot surfaces.

• The device and its accessory parts become heated during operation.

Danger of burns!

• Never transport or move this device while it is in operation! Danger of
burns!

• Handle this device with the necessary caution. Check the vessel
regularly for any damages. Do not use in cases of damage such as a
crack in the vessel.

• Make sure that the coating of the steam vessel does not become
damaged, for example, by sharp or pointed objects.

• Do not try to remove the base from the steam vessel at any time.

• Use this device exclusively for the preparation of foods. Never put any

other objects, substances, or liquids into the auto-preserving cookers.

• This device is not suitable for installation in an area where water jets
could be used. This device must not be cleaned by water jets.

• Do not clean this device or its accessory parts in the dishwasher.

OVERVIEW OF DEVICE

1. Lid handle

2. Lid

3. Preserving grid

4. Steam vessel

5. Outlet tap

6. Base

7. Thermostat control

8. Indicator light

9. Lower metal ring

10. Thermally-insulated handles

11. Upper metal ring

Not shown: Cord winder
Power cord with power plug

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HANDLING THIS DEVICE

SET-UP AREA

• Place the device on a stable, even, heat-resistant and steam-resistant surface.
Make sure that the device cannot slip or tip over!

• Make sure that objects which could be impacted or damaged by escaping
steam are sufficient distance away from, over or under the device (e.g.
cupboards).

• The power cord must not be placed through the sink!

BEFORE FIRST USE

• Remove all packaging and securing materials carefully from the device and
accessory parts.

• Clean the device according to the chapter on Cleaning and Care in order to
remove dust or any possible residues from manufacturing.

NOTE:

• The maximum volume of water in the

steam vessel (4)

must not exceed 18

litres!

• Make sure that the

outlet tap (5)

is closed before filling the

steam vessel (4)

with water.

• Always ensure that the

steam vessel (4)

is filled with a sufficient amount of

water in order to avoid drying out or damages to the auto-preserving cooker.

• A slight odour could occur when using this device for the first time. This is due
to the manufacturing process and is completely normally and harmless. Make
sure there is sufficient ventilation.

SCOPE OF APPLICATION

The auto-preserving cooker is suitable for:

• preserving

• warming up and keeping foods and soups warm

• warming, keeping warm and removing of beverages

SWITCHING DEVICE OFF AND ON

Set the desired temperature using the

thermostat control (7)

.

The

indicator light (8)

lights up during the heating phase. Once the set temperature

is reached, the

indicator light (8)

turns off. During use, the

indicator light (8)

lights

up again and again if the temperature falls below the set temperature. Put the

thermostat control (7)

in the OFF position to switch off the device.

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PRESERVING

Preserving is the conservation or preservation of foods. In conservation, there is a
distinction between sterilisation(100°C) and pasteurisation (80°C). Special preserve
jars with rubber seals are needed for this.

• Place the

preserving grid (3)

in the

steam vessel (4)

.

• Fill the preserve jars and close them tightly so that water cannot penetrate
them.

• Place the filled preserve jars on the

preserving grid (3)

, to a maximum of two

layers over each other.

• Fill the

steam vessel (4)

with water. The upper jars must be at least ¾ immersed

in water.

• Close the auto-preserving cooker with the

lid (2)

.

• Use the

thermostat control (7)

to set the desired temperature.

• Now, the heating-up cycle has begun. In a full device, this cycle can last up to
90 minutes.

• Once the

indicator light (8)

turns off, the actual preserving cycle begins.

• Once the preserving cycle is over, set the

thermostat control (7)

to the OFF

position.

• Place a sufficiently large and heat-resistant vessel under the

outlet tap (5)

and

open it by pressing the lever back. The hot water will then flow out.

• Once the

steam vessel (4)

is completely drained, let the preserve jars cool off for

a longer period of time. Danger of burns!

PRESERVING TEMPERATURES AND TIMES

Fruits Temp. in °C Time in min. Vegetables Temp. in °C Time in min.

Apples, soft/hard

85 30/40 Cauliflower

100

90

Apple sauce

90 30 Green beans

100

120

Apricots

85 30 Peas

100

120

Pears, soft/hard

90 30/80 Kohlrabi

100

95

Strawberries

80 25 Carrots

100

95

Blackberries

85 25 Mushrooms

100

110

Raspberries /

Gooseberries

80 30 Red cabbage

100

110

Currants /

Cranberries

90 25 Celery

100

110

Cherries

80 30 Asparagus

100

120

Plums

90 30 Tomatoes

90

30

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Rhubarb

95 30 Pumpkin

90

30

Mirabelle /

Greengage

85 30

Pickles 85

30

Pears

85 30 Brussels

sprouts

100

110

Meat Temp. in °C Time in min. Meat Temp. in °C Time in min.

Roast pieces

100 85 Sausages

100

110

Meat broths

100 60 Stew

100

75

Game, poultry

100 75 Ground meats

100

110

WARMING-UP LIQUIDS AND KEEPING LIQUIDS WARM

• Fill the

steam vessel (4)

with liquid (e.g. mulled wine, punch or cocoa) up to a

maximum of 2/3 the total capacity.

• Close the auto-preserving cooker with the

lid (2)

.

• Select the desired temperature using the

thermostat control (7)

.

• The

indicator light (8)

lights up.

• Stir the liquid around to reach uniform heating.

• Once the selected temperature is reached, the

indicator light (8)

switches off. The

indicator light (8)

lights up again until the set temperature is reached again if the

temperature falls below the selected temperature.

• You can make the liquid flow out via the

outlet tap (5)

into a vessel or cup. Just
press the lever down. Release the lever once the desired amount of liquid has
flowed out.

NOTE:

• Do not remove any liquids with solid contents (e.g. soups) from the

outlet tap

(5)

. It could cause clogging.

• For larger amounts of liquid, you can press the lever of the

outlet tap (5)

upwards until it is fixed in place. Then the lever does not need to be held in
place.

• Semi-liquid foods such as stews must be stirred regularly in order to prevent the
foods from burning.

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CLEANING AND CARE

ATTENTION:

Always pull the power plug from the power outlet before cleaning and let the
device cool off completely!

CLEANING THE DEVICE

• The device, the power cord and the power plug must not be immersed in water
for cleaning.

• The housing can be wiped with a damp cloth and then dried off carefully.

• The power cord and power plug must be cleaned only with a dry cloth.

• Do not use any harsh cleaning agents, steel brushes, scouring powder or other

hard items for cleaning which could scratch the surfaces.

CLEANING THE OUTLET TAP

• Screw off the lever in order to perform a thorough cleaning of the

outlet tap (5)

.

• Put the lever in a water and detergent solution and move it back and forth in
the water.

• Rinse the lever out and off with clear water.

• To clean the

outlet tap (5)

, let some soapy water run through the tap and then

clean it with a pipe cleaner, if necessary.

• Let clean water run through the

outlet tap (5)

.

• Screw the lever back onto the

outlet tap (5)

.

DECALCIFYING

The device must be decalcified at regular intervals. The intervals depend on the
degree of hardness of the water used and the frequency of use.

The device must be decalcified in order to ensure the safe operation of this device,
especially if signs of calcification are detected.

Use a vinegar solution of water and vinegar (no vinegar concentrate!) at a
mixing ratio of 3:1 or a commercial decalcifying substance to decalcify. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions regarding application of the commercial decalcifying
substance!
When using vinegar:

• Fill the

steam vessel (4)

of the device to the maximum filling level with the

vinegar solution and switch the device on.

• Let the vinegar solution sit in the device for approximately one hour.

• Then pour out the vinegar solution.

• Then rinse out the

steam vessel (4)

thoroughly with clear water until the

vinegar odour dissipates.

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DISPOSAL

USED ELECTRIC HOUSEHOLD DEVICES

• If you do not want to use your electrical appliance any longer,
return it free of charge to a recycling depot for used electric
appliances.

• Used electric devices do not belong in the household garbage (see
symbol).

FURTHER DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Return the electrical appliance in such a condition that its later
re-use or recycling is not adversely affected. Batteries must be
removed in advance and the destruction of parts which contain
fluids must be avoided.

• Electrical appliances can contain harmful substances. Improper
handling or damage to the appliance can lead to health problems
or water or ground contamination, when the appliance is recycled
later.

SERVICE / WARRANTY

The warranty period covers 3 years and begins with the purchase date. For proof of
the purchase date please retain the receipt.

The warranty covers defects and malfunctions occurring with normal use during the
warranty period.

Warranty repairs are carried out free of charge.

The warranty is void in case of damages, alterations or improper use of the device,
where these are not the responsibility of the warranty provider. This applies
especially to the following cases:

• Interference with the device by unauthorized persons.

• Alterations on or in the device, removing or effacing the serial number, removal

or alteration of the device seal.

• Damages due to impact, dropping or external influence.

• Damages due to incorrect handling or improper use.

• Damages due to external causes, e.g. voltage overload, lightning strike.

• Commercial utilization of the device.

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Your legal rights in the case of a defective device (replacement, return, reduction,
compensation) are not restricted by this warranty.

Please keep the original packaging in case of a return for repair.
Repaired or exchanged components are generally covered for the remaining
warranty period of the device.

Should you have any questions relating to this product or to the manual or in case
you should find any deficiencies with this product, please contact our service hotline
directly to discuss further steps.

Important Note:

Please do not send your device to our address without having been requested to.
Always contact our service hotline first.

SERVICE HOTLINE: Phone: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

ARTICLE NO.: 10002121

PRODUCED FOR:
ZENTRALE HANDELSGESELLSCHAFT - ZHG - MBH,
HANNS-MARTIN-SCHLEYER-STRASSE 2,
D-77656 OFFENBURG,
www.zhg-online.com

Made in China

All images serve as illustrations only and do not always show exact representations
of the device.

All rights reserved.

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