Tefal VC1451 Manual

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User Guide

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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•CAUTION: the safety precautions are part of the appliance. Read them carefully before using your new appliance for the first time. Keep them in a place where you can find and refer to them later on.

•Read and follow the instructions for use. Keep them safe.

•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years.

•Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards.

•Children shall not play with the appliance.

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•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

•As this appliance is for household use only, it is not intended for use in the following applications and the guarantee will not apply for:

–staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments

–farm houses

–By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments

–bed and breakfast type environments

•If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s after-sales service department or similarly qualified persons, so as to avoid danger.

•The appliance must not be immersed in water or any other liquid.

•Use a damp cloth or sponge with a little washing-up liquid to clean the accessories and parts in contact with food. Rinse with a damp

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cloth or sponge. Dry accessories and parts in EN contact with food with a dry cloth.

•If the symbol is marked on the appliance, this symbol means “ Caution: surfaces may become hot during use ”.

•Caution: the surface of heating element is subject to residual heat after use.

•Caution: risk of injury due to improper use of the appliance.

•Always unplug the appliance:

–immediately after use

–when moving it

–prior to any cleaning or maintenance

•There is a risk of burns if you touch the hot surfaces of the appliance, hot water, steam or the food.

•Do not touch the appliance while it is producing steam and use oven gloves to remove the lid and steam bowls.

•For any problems or queries please contact our Customer Relations Team or consult our web site.

•The appliance can be used up to an altitude of 4000 m.

•For your safety, this appliance complies with the safety regulations and

directives in effect at the time of manufacture (Low-voltage Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Food Contact Materials Regulations, Environment…).

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•Check that the power supply voltage corresponds to that shown on the appliance (alternating current).

•Given the diverse standards in effect, if the appliance is used in a country other than that in which it is purchased, have it checked by an approved service centre.

•Do not place the appliance near a heat source or in a hot oven, as serious damage could result.

•Do not use an extension lead. If you accept liability for doing so, only use an extension lead which is in good condition, has an earthed plug and is suited to the power of the appliance.

•Do not place the appliance near a wall or cupboard: the steam produced by the appliance can cause damage.

•The cooking times are for information purposes only.

•Do not leave the cord hanging.

•Always plug the appliance into an earthed socket.

•Use a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface away from any water splashes.

•Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.

•Do not move an appliance containing hot food or liquid.

•Do not use the appliance if:

•the appliance or the cord is damaged

•the appliance has fallen or shows visible damage or does not work properly

•In the event of the above, the appliance must be sent to an approved Service Centre. Do not take the appliance apart yourself.

•Do not disassemble the appliance yourself.

•This appliance is designed for domestic use only. In case of professional use, inappropriate use or failure comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee does not apply.

PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

•Your appliance has been designed to run for many years. However, when you decide to replace it, remember to think about how you can contribute to protecting the environment.

•Before discarding your appliance you should remove the battery from the timer and dispose of it at a local civic waste collection centre

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	(according to model).			EN
• The Approved Service Centres will take back any old appliances you may
	have so that they can be disposed of in accordance with environmental
	regulations.
Environment protection first!
			Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be
			recovered or recycled.
			Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

DESCRIPTION

1	Lid	8	Heating element
2	Steam basket no. 2	9	Water tank
3	Removable grid no. 2	10	Base
	(depending on model)	11	Visible water level
4	Steam basket no. 1	12	Maximum water level
5	Removable grid no. 1 and	13	Timer
	built-in egg holder (depending	14	On indicator light (orange)
	on model)	15	Plug
6	Juice collector	16	Rice bowl
7	Water-refilling drawer

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Before use

•Clean the water tank using a damp, non-abrasive sponge.

•Wash all removable parts with warm water and washing up liquid, rinse and dry.

•Do not immerse the electric base unit in water or any other liquid. - Fig. 2.

Preparing the steam cooker

Use on a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface away from any water splashes.

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Filling the water tank

•There are two ways to fill the water tank:

A.Pour the water directly into the water tank up to the maximum level - Fig. 3-A.

B.Open the water-fill drawer and pour water in up to the maximum level - Fig. 3-B.

•Fit the juice collector to the tank ensuring that it is firmly in place.

•Use fresh water with each use and check that the water tank is filled to the maximum level.

Move away any items likely to be damaged by the steam.

Do not use seasoning , herbs or any liquid other than water in the tank. Make sure that there is water in the tank before switching on the appliance.

POSITIONING THE REMOVABLE GRIDS AND THE BASKETS

(depending on model)

•The baskets have grids which can be removed to obtain a larger cooking area or to cook larger items of food.

To cook with 2 baskets

–Always place grid no.1 on the juice collector (depending on model)

–Then place basket no.1

–Next place grid no.2 (depending on model)

–Then basket no.2

•Put the lid on (the lid fits on all baskets).

To cook large items of food:

–Remove grid no.2

–Place basket no.2 directly on basket no.1

–Put the food inside - Fig. 5

–Put the lid on

You can use the appliance with 1 basket or 2 depending on your needs. Place the baskets in the right order.

For best results, do not put too much food in the baskets.

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STEAM COOKING

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Choose the cooking time

•Plug in the appliance.

•Set the timer for the recommended time - Fig. 6 (see table of cooking times).

•The orange indicator light comes on.

•The steam cooking has begun.

For cooking times of less than 15 min, turn the timer to 30 min and then turn it backwards to the required time.

The appliance must be plugged in for the timer to be set.

To cook rice

•Put the water and the rice in the rice bowl.

•Place the rice bowl in the steam basket - Fig. 7.

•Set the timer to the recommended time (see cooking times table).

To cook eggs

•Place the eggs in the built-in egg holders - Fig. 8.

•Set the timer to the recommended time (see cooking times table).

During cooking

•Check the water level by looking at the visible water level.

•If necessary, add water through the water-fill drawer - Fig.9.

•During cooking, make sure not to open the lid - Fig. 10. Also make sure not to obstruct the steam outlet on the lid. Fig. 11.

•Do not stand the lid upright to avoid warping - Fig. 12.

If the water tank is empty, the steamer stops heating. Do not touch hot surfaces or hot food during cooking. Use oven gloves

At the end of cooking

•The appliance switches off automatically.

•The timer beeps and the indicator light goes out.

•To stop the appliance before the end of cooking time selected, turn the timer to the Off position.

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Removing the food from the steam baskets

•Remove the lid by the handle - Fig. 13.

•Remove the steam basket no.2, the grid no.2 and the steam basket no.1 - Fig. 14.

•Remove the food using oven gloves - Fig. 15.

Use oven gloves to handle the baskets, handle, bases and lid - Fig. 15.

The use of metal accessories for lifting out food is not recommended.

After use

Check that the juice collector has cooled sufficiently before removing it.

•Unplug the appliance.

•Leave it to cool completely before cleaning.

TABLE OF COOKING TIMES

Cooking times are given as a guideline for cooking using the lower basket. The times may vary according to the size of the food, the space between the food, the amount of food; using a different basket level and individual preferences. Adjust the cooking times according to the amount of food used. Cooking times must also be increased when using more than one basket to steam food.

For food with different cooking times: place the food that requires longest time in the lower basket. During cooking, add the second basket with the food that requires less cooking time.

Use oven gloves to handle the baskets and lid during cooking.

Cooking times using basket no.1

VEGETABLES

	Food	Type	Amount	Cooking time (min)
	Artichokes	fresh	1	45-55
	Asparagus	fresh	550gr	30-35
	Broccoli (small florets)	fresh	500gr	30-35
		frozen	400gr	25-31

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Food		Type		Amount		Cooking time (min)	EN
Carrots (thinly sliced 3mm)		fresh		300gr		20-25
Mushrooms (whole)		fresh		500gr		20-25
Cabbage (80g wedges)		fresh		600gr		25-30
Cauliflower (small florets)		fresh		1 average size		30-35
Spinach (toss halfway		fresh		300gr		15-20
through cooking)		frozen		300gr		15-20
Broad beans (shelled)		fresh		400gr		15-21
Runner beans (sliced)		fresh		450gr		35-40
		frozen		400gr		30-35
Leeks (2 cm slices)		fresh		500gr		35-40
Peppers		fresh		250gr		20-25
Garden peas (in the		fresh		300gr		50-55
rice bowl)		frozen		300gr		50-55
Small white onions		fresh		250gr		15-20
Potatoes (Sliced or cubed.		fresh		600gr		40-45
Small new potatoes whole)
Courgette (2 cm slices)		fresh		600gr		30-35
Sweetcorn		fresh - whole		500gr		35-40
Aubergines (pieces)		fresh		600gr		20-25
FRUIT
Food		Type		Amount		Cooking time (min)
Pears (whole or halved)		fresh		4		30-35
Bananas (whole)		fresh		4		15-20
Peaches		fresh		4		15-20
Apples (quartered)		fresh		4		15-20

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FISH - SHELLFISH

	Food	Type	Amount	Cooking time (min)
	Thin fish fillets	fresh	350gr	10-15
	(cod, haddock, salmon,
		frozen	400gr	15-20
	plaice, sole...)
	Whole fish (trout,	fresh	600gr	30-35
	salmon trout...)
	Mussels	fresh	1kg	20-25
	Coley steak	fresh	300gr	15-20
	Prawns (shell on)	fresh	200gr	20-25
	Scallop in the shell	fresh	100gr	20-25
	Salmon fillets	fresh	550gr	15-20

MEATPOULTRY

	Food	Type	Amount	Cooking time (min)
	Chicken thigh joints	fresh - whole	4	35-40
	Chicken breast fillets	fresh - whole	450gr	20-25
	(boneless)
	Turkey escalope	-	400gr	20-25
	Pork fillet (1 cm thick slices)	-	600gr	35-40
	Frankfurters	-	6	20-25

EGGS

Food	Type	Amount	Cooking time (min)
Hard-boiled eggs	-	6	20-25

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RICE - PASTAGRAINS							EN
Food		Type		Amount of cold		Cooking time (min)
				water
White rice long grain		125g		200ml		30-35
Bulgar wheat		125g		200ml		15-20
Grains (couscous, ...)		125g		300ml		40-45

STEAMING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

•Do not pack food too tightly in the steam baskets. Leave some space for steam to circulate as much as possible.

•For best results, use pieces of food of approximately the same size (such as potatoes, vegetables and chicken breasts) so that they cook at the same time. The size and thickness of the food will alter the cooking time.

•Avoid lifting the lid to check on the cooking progress too often, as this allows loss of steam and can lengthen the cooking time.

•If recipes require the use of cling film, always use the all purpose type suitable for use in microwave ovens. Cling film is often used to prevent condensation forming and spoiling delicates foods such as egg custards. Avoid using foil as this tends to increase the steaming time.

•When choosing food for steaming, select suitable size food to fit the steaming basket, especially if it is cooked whole such as fish.

•Subtle flavour can be given to steamed food with the addition of fresh herbs, slices of lemon or orange, garlic and onion. These may be placed either directly underneath or on top of the food in the steaming basket.

•To give meat, poultry and fish a delicious flavour plus make then moist and tender, marinade for a few hours before steaming. The marinade can be as simple as a blend of wine and fresh herbs, or it can be a spicy barbecue or tandoori mix.

•Frozen vegetables can be steamed from frozen. All shellfish, poultry and meat must be completely thawed before steaming.

•For some recipes with a long cooking time, such as steamed sponge pudding, you will need to top up with more cold water during steaming.

•Always use oven gloves when handling the baskets or steaming cups during or after cooking.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning your appliance

•Unplug the appliance after use.

•Leave it to cool completely before cleaning.

•Check that the appliance has cooled down sufficiently before emptying the juice collector and the water tank.

•Wash all removable parts in warm water and washing up liquid, rinse and dry.

•All parts except the electric base unit can be put in the dishwasher.

To avoid stains appearing, clean these parts often and immediately after use.

Do not immerse the electric base unit in water or any other liquid. Do not use abrasive cleaning products.

Removing scale build-up from your appliance

For optimum operation of your appliance, remove scale build-up every 8 uses. To do this:

•Remove the juice collector.

•Pour 1 L of water into the water tank.

•Add 2 glasses (around 300 ml) of white vinegar (available from hardware stores).

•Leave it to descale overnight.

•Rinse the inside of the water tank several times with warm water.

•Do not use other scale removing products.

It is essential to descale your appliance regularly in order for it to function correctly.

Storing the baskets and removable grids (depending on model)

•After cleaning all the parts, store your appliance as follows:

•Put the juice collector in the water tank. The rice bowl could be turned over on the juice collector - Fig. 16.

•Stack steam basket no.1 inside steam basket no.2 - Fig. 17 (depending on model).

•Turn the two baskets over on the base unit - Fig. 18 (depending on model).

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•Stack grid no.1, grid no.2. Place the grids on the base unit - Fig. 19 EN (depending on model).

•Place the lid on top - Fig. 20.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

•Do not dismantle the appliance, if your appliance stops working, take it to one of our approved service centres for repair.

	Fault	Reason	Solution
		The timer has not been set.	Plug in the appliance and
			turn the timer.
	The orange indicator light		At the end of the cooking
		Cooking has ended.	time, the light goes off
	does not come on.
			automatically.
		The parts are damaged.	Contact our after-sales
			service.
	The orange indicator light	Fault in the heating	Contact our after-sales
	comes on but the appliance
		element.	service.
	does not heat up.
			For cooking times lower
		Cooking time set to a low	than 15 min, turn the
	The timer gets stuck.		button until at least 30 min
		value.
			and return to the cooking
			time needed.
	Water is leaking from the	Leak coming from the	Contact our after-sales
	base.	heating element.	service.
	The food takes longer to	Heating element has scale	Remove scale build-up
	cook than usual.	build-up.	from the heating element.
			See section “Cleaning and
			Maintance”.
			Check that the baskets/
		Baskets/grids not fitted	grids are fitted together
	Steam escapes along the	together properly.	properly and in the right
			order.
	sides of the appliance.
		Water-fill drawer located	Check its position.
		under juice collector is open.

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TEFAL/T-FAL* INTERNATIONAL LIMITED GUARANTEE : www.tefal.com

This product is repairable by TEFAL/T-FAL*, during and after the guarantee period.

Accessories, consumables and end-user replaceable parts can be purchased, if locally available, as described on the TEFAL/T-FAL internet site www.tefal.com

The Guarantee**: TEFAL/T-FAL guarantees this product against any manufacturing defect in materials or workmanship during the guarantee period within those countries*** as stated in the attached country list, starting from the initial date of purchase or delivery date. The international manufacturer’s guarantee covers all costs related to restoring the proven defective product so that it conforms to its original specifications, through the repair or replacement of any defective part and the necessary labour. At TEFAL/T-FAL’s choice, a replacement product may be provided instead of repairing a defective product. TEFAL/T- FAL’s sole obligation and your exclusive resolution under this guarantee are limited to such repair or replacement.

Conditions & Exclusions : TEFAL/T-FAL shall not be obliged to repair or replace any product which is not accompanied by a valid proof of purchase. The product can be taken directly in person or must be adequately packaged and returned, by recorded delivery (or equivalent method of postage), to a TEFAL/T-FAL authorised service centre. Full address details for each country’s authorised service centers are listed on TEFAL/T-FAL website (www.tefal.com) or by calling the appropriate consumer Service centre set out in the attached country list. In order to offer the best possible after-sales service and constantly improve customer satisfaction, TEFAL/T-FAL may send a satisfaction survey to all customers who have had their product repaired or exchanged in a TEFAL/T-FAL authorised service centre.

This guarantee applies only for products purchased and used for domestic purposes and will not cover any damage which occurs as a result of misuse, negligence, failure to follow TEFAL/T-FAL instructions, or a modification or unauthorised repair of the product, faulty packaging by the owner or mishandling by any carrier. It also does not cover normal wear and tear, maintenance or replacement of consumable parts, or the following:

–using the wrong type of water or consumable

–ingress of water, dust or insects into the product

–scaling (any de-scaling must be carried out according to the instructions for use)

–damage to any glass or porcelain ware in the product

–damages or poor results specifically due to wrong voltage or frequency as stamped on the product ID or specification

–mechanical damages, overloading

–damage as a result of lightning or power surges

–accidents including fire, flood, etc

–professional or commercial use

Consumer Statutory Rights : This international TEFAL/T-FAL guarantee does not affect the Statutory Rights a consumer may have or those rights that cannot be excluded or limited, nor rights against the retailer from which the consumer purchased the product. This guarantee gives a consumer specific legal rights, and the consumer may also have other legal rights which vary from State to State or Country to Country. The consumer may assert any such rights at his sole discretion.

***Where a product purchased in a listed country and then used in another listed country, the international TEFAL/T-FAL guarantee duration is the one in the country of usage, even if the product was purchased in a listed country with different guarantee duration. The repair

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process may require a longer time if the product is not locally sold by TEFAL/T-FAL. If the

product is not repairable in the new country, the international TEFAL/T-FAL guarantee is EN limited to a replacement by a similar or alternative product at similar cost, where possible.

*TEFAL household appliances appear under the T-FAL brand in some territories like America and Japan. TEFAL/T-FAL are registered trademarks of Groupe SEB.

Please keep this document for your reference should you wish to make a claim under the guarantee.

**For Australia only : Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled

to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

**For India Only : Your TEFAL product is guaranteed for 2 years. The guarantee covers exclusively the repair of a defective product, but at TEFAL’s choice, a replacement product may be provided instead of repairing a defective product. It is mandatory that the consumer, to have his product repaired, has to log a service request on the dedicated Smartphone application TEFAL SERVICE APP or by calling TEFAL Consumer Care Center at 1860-200- 1232, Opening hours Mon-Sat 09 AM to 06 PM. Products returned by Post will not be covered by the guarantee. As a proof of purchase consumer needs to provide both this stamped guarantee card and cash memo.

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