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VZUG LTD
Steam cooker
Steam S
Operating instructions
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Dear V-ZUG Customer
Thank you for choosing to buy one of our products.
Your appliance is made to high standards and is easy to use. Nevertheless, please
take the time to read these operating instructions in order to familiarize yourself with
the appliance and get the best use out of it.
Please follow the safety precautions.
Modifications
Text, diagrams and data correspond to the technical standard of the appliance at the
time these operating instructions went to press. The right to make technical modifications for the purpose of the further development of the appliance is reserved.
Symbols used
Denotes important safety precautions. Failure to observe
said precautions can result in injury or damage to the ap
pliance or fittings!
A Indicates step-by-step instructions.
– Describes how the appliance reacts to the steps taken.
䡲 Indicates a list.
Denotes useful tips for the user.
Validity
The model number corresponds to the first three digits on the identification plate. These
operating instructions apply to the following models:
Type Model no. Size system
ST-S 696 55
ST-S 698 60
Variations in features depending on the model are noted in the text.
© V-ZUG LTD, CH-6301 Zug, 2007
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Contents
Safety precautions 5
Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Correct use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Children in the home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Note on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Appliance description 9
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operating and display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
User settings 12
Childproof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Water hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cooking 16
Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Example of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Optimal use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Clock functions 20
Setting and changing the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Operating time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Delayed start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Tips on settings 26
Steaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Regenerating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Care and maintenance 31
Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cleaning the cooking space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Changing the water filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Descale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Troubleshooting 39
What to do if … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
After a power failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Tips and tricks 44
Accessories and spare parts 45
Technical data 47
Disposal 48
Index 49
Repair service 51
Quick instructions 52
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Safety precautions
The appliance corresponds to recognised technology stand
ards and the relevant safety regulations. Proper use of the
appliance is however essential to avoid damage and acci
dents. Please therefore follow the precautions given in these
operating instructions.
In accordance with the requirements of IEC 60335-1:
䡲 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 supervised or unless they have been given instruction concerning the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Before using for the first time
䡲 The appliance must be installed and connected up to the electricity supply in ac-
cordance with the separate installation instructions. The necessary work should be
done by a qualified fitter or electrician.
䡲 Dispose of the packaging material in accordance with local regulations.
䡲 Before using the newly installed appliance for the first time, please follow the tips
in the 'Using for the first time' section.
䡲 Make the desired user settings.
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Correct use
䡲 The appliance is designed for use in the home for preparing food. No liability is
assumed for any damage caused by improper or incorrect use.
䡲 Not to be used as a room heater or humidifier.
䡲 The appliance should only be installed and operated in a room with an ambient
temperature of between 5 °C and 35 °C. In the event of frost, there is a danger
that residual water left in the pumps can freeze, causing damage. In this case, you
should contact Customer Services.
䡲 Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially any elec-
trical parts, should only be carried out by the manufacturer, its Customer Services
or similarly qualified persons. Repairs if carried out incorrectly may cause serious
injury, damage to the appliance and fittings, as well as affect the functioning of
the appliance. If the appliance is not working properly or in case of a repair order,
follow the instructions given in the 'Repair service' section. Please contact Customer
Services if necessary.
䡲 Only original spare parts may be used.
䡲 Retain these operating instructions for future reference. If you sell the appliance or
pass it on to a third party, please ensure these operating instructions accompany
the appliance, together with the instructions on installation. In this way, the new
owner can inform themselves about how to use the appliance correctly and read
the pertinent safety precautions.
Children in the home
䡲 Packaging material (e.g. plastic, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Dan-
ger of suffocation! Please keep packaging material away from children.
䡲 The appliance is designed for use by adults who are familiar with these operating
instructions. Children are often unable to recognise the danger of electrical appliances. Ensure proper supervision and do not allow children to play with the appliance – there is a danger that children can hurt themselves.
䡲 Use the childproof locking facility.
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Note on use
䡲 If the appliance is visibly damaged, do not use it. Contact our Customer Services.
䡲 If the appliance is not operating property, disconnect it from the electricity supply
immediately.
䡲 Ensure the mains cables of other electrical appliances do not get caught in the door
of the appliance, as the electrical cable insulation could get damaged.
䡲 If the mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by Customer Services.
䡲 Ensure there are no foreign bodies or pets in the cooking space before closing the
appliance door.
䡲 Objects that could pose a danger if the appliance were accidentally switched on
should not be stored in the cooking space. Do not store temperature-sensitive or
inflammable materials, e.g. cleaning agents, oven sprays, etc., in the cooking
space.
Caution: Burns hazard!
䡲 The appliance gets very hot when in use.
䡲 Steam and water droplets may escape when the appliance door is opened. Do
not put your hands into the appliance if there is steam in it!
䡲 Do not pour spirits (e.g. brandy, whisky, schnapps, etc.) over hot food – danger
of explosion!
䡲 Accessories such as tins and trays, etc. get hot in the cooking space. Always wear
protective gloves or use oven cloths.
䡲 The appliance will remain hot for some time after it is switched off and cool down
only slowly to room temperature. Please allow sufficient time for the appliance to
cool down before, for instance, cleaning it.
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Caution: Danger of injury!
䡲 When using or cleaning the appliance be careful not to put fingers in the door
hinges, otherwise there is a risk of injury if the appliance door is moved.
Particular care should be taken when children are around.
䡲 Only leave the appliance door open in the at-rest position. An open appliance
door poses danger of tripping or injury! Do not sit or rest on the appliance door
or use it as a storage surface.
How to avoid damaging the appliance
䡲 Close the appliance door carefully.
䡲 Using knives or cutting wheels on the stainless steel tray or the perforated cooking
tray will damage the surface.
䡲 Objects that can rust should not be used in the cooking space as they can cause
rust in the cooking space.
䡲 Silver cutlery should not be used in the cooking space.
䡲 After use, remove any water on the bottom of the cooking space with a soft cloth.
Leave the appliance door open so that the cooking space can cool down.
䡲 When cleaning the appliance make sure no water gets inside the appliance. Use
a moderately damp cloth. Do not spray the inside or outside of the appliance with
water. Do not use a steam cleaner. If water gets inside the appliance, it can cause
damage.
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Appliance description
Construction
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Operating and display elements
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Door seal
2
Appliance door
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Steam vent
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Cooking space temperature sensor
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Steam inlet
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9
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Shelf guides
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Water tank
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Stainless steel tray
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Perforated cooking tray
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Water filter (3x)
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Operating and display elements
AB C DEL
Buttons
Operating mode
A
Timer
B
Adjusting knob
C
Operating time and switch-off time
D
Off
E
Symbols
KFGHIJ
Operating mode
F
Timer
G
Operating time
H
Switch-off time
I
Time
J
Displays
Time, cooking temperature, duration, timer
K
Communications interface
L
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Using for the first time
Before operating the newly installed appliance for the first time, the following steps
should be taken:
A Remove all packaging and transport materials from the cooking space.
A If is flashing in the display, turn the adjusting knob to set the de-
sired time.
– The display stops flashing after around 15 seconds and the time is set.
A Clean the appliance and the accessories thoroughly.
If needed, adjust the user settings to the water hardness.
General operating instructions
The operating mode, operating time and switch-off time can be selected by pressing
the appropriate button once or more.
䡲 The symbol for the function selected illuminates or flashes.
䡲 A recommended value flashes in the display.
䡲 Turn the adjusting knob to change the recommended value.
䡲 Press the adjusting knob to start the appliance straightaway.
䡲 If the adjusting knob is not pressed, the appliance will start automatically around
15 seconds after the last setting change.
䡲 Additional settings or changes can be made at any time.
䡲 Press the button to switch off the appliance.
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User settings
You can change the appliance settings to suit your own preferences. The procedure
is the same for all user settings.
The following diagram gives an overview of the possible user settings.
A Hold button depressed for 5 seconds.
Childproof lock
▪ off *
▪ on
▪ invisible
Time display
▪ visible *
Water hardness
▪ 0–15 ˚fH
▪ 16–35 ˚fH
▪ 36–50 ˚fH *
* Factory setting
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Childproof lock
The childproof lock is to prevent children from accidentally switching the appliance on.
Switching the childproof lock on and off
A With the appliance switched off, depress the button for 5 seconds.
– appears in the display.
A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.
– appears in the display for childproof lock off.
A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.
– appears in the display.
A Turn the adjusting knob to change the display to for childproof
lock on.
A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.
A Press the button to exit user settings.
– The user setting selected is activated.
Operation with childproof lock on
If the button is pressed when the childproof lock is activated:
– A double acoustic signal is emitted.
– Nothing happens when the button is pressed.
– appears in the display.
A When the childproof lock is activated, simultaneously press the and
buttons.
– The childproof lock is overridden. The appliance can now be used as normal.
– The childproof lock is automatically reactivated 10 minutes after the appliance
has been switched off.
The and buttons can be used irrespective of whether the childproof
lock is activated or not.
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Time display
Select between
䡲 (invisible)
䡲 (visible)
If «invisible» is selected, the time display is not lit up when the appliance is off,
minimizing electricity consumption. When the appliance is on, the time is
visible.
Switching the time display on / off
A With the appliance switched off, depress the button for 5 seconds.
– appears in the display.
A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.
– appears in the display.
A Turn the adjusting knob until appears in the display for time dis-
play visible.
A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.
– flashes in the display.
A Turn the adjusting knob.
– appears in the display for time display invisible.
A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.
A Press the button to exit user settings.
– The user settings selected are activated.
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Water hardness
The appliance features a system that automatically indicates when it is time to descale.
The system can be optimised for households with soft water (also through using a water softening appliance) and medium water hardness by changing the user settings to
the relevant range of water hardness.
There are three settings for water hardness:
Type Water hardness [°fH]
Soft 0.5 to 15
Medium 16 to 35
Hard 36 to 50
The factory setting is set at hard type water.
A With the appliance switched off, depress the button for 5 seconds.
– appears in the display.
A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.
– appears in the display.
A Turn the adjusting knob until appears in the display for hard
water.
A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.
– flashes in the display.
A Turn the adjusting knob until the appropriate water hardness appears.
– for medium water hardness and for soft water respectively
appear.
A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.
A Press the button to exit user settings.
– The user setting selected is now set.
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Cooking
Operating modes
The appliance has four different operating modes for steaming. For each operating
mode, the temperature setting is preset and cannot be changed.
Steaming at 100 °C
This setting is suitable for:
䡲 Cooking all types of vegetable
䡲 Cooking rice, cereals and pulses
䡲 Cooking ham, pork loin
䡲 Cooking mussels
䡲 Extracting juice from fruit
䡲 Regenerating food
䡲 Defrosting and cooking vegetables
Steaming at 90 °C
This setting is suitable for:
䡲 Cooking sensitive desserts and flans
䡲 Preserving fruit
䡲 Gently regenerating food
Steaming at 80 °C
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This setting is suitable for:
䡲 Poaching and cooking meat (fillet) and fish
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Steaming at 40 °C
This setting is suitable for:
䡲 Defrosting sensitive food such as meat and fish
䡲 Making yoghurt
Example of settings
The procedure is explained using steaming carrots as an example.
The tips on settings gives:
Vegetables (fresh) Time in mins.
Carrots 10–20
A Put the chopped carrots into the perforated cooking tray and then put in the cook-
ing space at any level.
Filling the water tank
Use drinking water only to fill the water tank – do not use
bouillon, wine, etc. Similarly, do not use demineralised (fil
tered) or distilled water.
䡲 All operating modes require the water tank to be full.
A Fill the water tank up to the «MAX 1.25L» mark with cold, fresh drinking water and
slot into position.
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Refilling with water
The contents of the water tank normally suffice for one cooking session.
If, however, the water tank needs to be refilled:
A Only fill the water tank up to a maximum of 0.5 l to ensure that the water does not
overflow when it is pumped back.
Switching on
A Press the button once or more to select the desired operating mode – in this
example, steaming at 100 °C .
– The symbol illuminates.
– appears in the display.
A Press the adjusting knob to start the appliance straightaway.
Switching off
A Press the button.
– The symbol goes out.
– With all operating modes, steam may be released at the end of process.
– The steam is gradually released from the cooking space into the room – this
takes around a minute – so that there is no sudden rush of steam when the appliance door is opened. The appliance door can, however, be opened as
soon as the steaming process has finished.
– The cooling fan can continue to run for a certain length of time after the appli-
ance has been switched off.
The appliance is switched off when the symbols are no longer illuminated.
A Take the finished vegetables out of the cooking space.
A Wipe up any water on the bottom of the cooking space with a soft cloth.
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Emptying the water tank
The water in the tank may be hot.
When the appliance is switched off, the residual water is pumped back into the water
tank.
A When finished, remove and empty the water tank.
If the residual water is not pumped off immediately, then this is because:
For safety reasons, the residual water is only pumped off when it is below
80 °C.
Any operating mode can be started again at any time.
A Dry the water tank and slot back into position in the appliance.
A Leave the appliance door open to allow the cooking space to cool down and dry.
Optimal use
Saving energy
䡲 Avoid opening the appliance door frequently as this can length the cooking time.
Using accessories
䡲 The stainless steel tray serves as a drip tray for use with the per-
forated cooking tray. The stainless steel tray can also be used
for cooking meat or vegetables in liquid (e.g. sauerkraut with
pork loin) as well as for regenerating dishes on.
䡲 The perforated cooking tray is for steaming fresh or frozen veg-
etables as well as for regenerating dishes on.
䡲 Using knives or cutting wheels on the stainless steel tray or the
perforated cooking tray will damage the surface.
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Clock functions
The appliance features the following clock functions:
䡲 Clock
䡲 Timer (the timer can be used at any time and independently of all other functions)
䡲 Operating time (time-controlled switch-off of the appliance)
䡲 Delayed start (time-controlled switch-on and switch-off of the appliance)
Setting and changing the time
A Depress the and buttons at the same time.
– The set time, e.g. , and the symbol flash.
A Turn the adjusting knob to set the desired time.
A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.
When the appliance is switched off, the brightness of the display is dimmed between
the hours of 22:00 and 6:00.
The clock cannot be altered if the delayed start function has been activated,
and in which case a double acoustic signal is emitted.
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Timer
The timer functions like an egg timer. It can be used at any time and independently of
all other functions.
Setting the timer
A Press the button.
–The symbol flashes.
– flashes in the display.
A Turn the adjusting knob to set the timer duration.
The timer is set using the following intervals:
䡲 Up to 10 minutes in 10-second intervals, e.g. = 9 minutes and
50 seconds.
䡲 Over 10 minutes in 1-minute intervals, e.g. = 1 hour and
12 minutes.
The maximum timer duration that can be set is 9 hours and 59 minutes.
A Press the adjusting knob to start the timer straightaway.
– The symbol illuminates.
– The time remaining is displayed (provided no operating time has been
entered).
When the time is up:
– A sequence of 5 short acoustic signals is repeated for one minute.
–The symbol flashes.
A Press the adjusting knob to cancel the acoustic signal.
Checking and changing
A Press the button.
–The symbol flashes.
– The countdown to the time remaining flashes.
A Turn the adjusting knob to change the timer duration.
Press the adjusting knob to confirm.
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Switching off before time
A Press the button.
– The symbol flashes.
– The countdown to the time remaining flashes.
A Turn the adjusting knob and set the timer duration to .
A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.
Operating time
The operating time is the length of time that an operating mode is switched on. The
operating mode automatically switches off when the operating time is up.
Setting the operating time
A Place the food in the cooking space and select the desired operating mode.
A Press the button.
– The symbol flashes.
– The symbol for the selected operating mode illuminates.
– The recommended cooking time for the selected operating mode flashes in the
display.
A Turn the adjusting knob to set the desired operating time.
A Press the adjusting knob to start operation.
– The symbol for the selected operating mode and illuminate.
– The operating time remaining is shown in the display.
Example: You select the operating mode.
At 9:00 you set an operating time of 30 minutes.
The appliance will switch off at 9:30.
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Checking and changing
A Press the button.
A Turn the adjusting knob to change the operating time.
A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.
Switching off before time
A Press the button.
End of the operating time
– The selected operating mode automatically switches off when the operating time
is up.
– A long, intermittent acoustic signal is emitted for one minute.
– The symbol flashes.
A Press the adjusting knob to cancel the acoustic signal.
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Delayed start
The delayed start function helps you if you want to have a dish ready for a certain time
but you cannot switch the appliance on or off yourself at just the right time. Set the
operating time as well as the switch-off time. The appliance will switch on – with a
delay – and off again automatically.
Perishables should no be kept unrefrigerated too long.
Setting a delayed start
A Place the food in the cooking space and select the desired cooking mode.
– Press the button.
– The symbol flashes.
– The symbol for the selected operating mode illuminates.
– The recommended cooking time for the selected operating mode flashes in the
display.
A Turn the adjusting knob to set the desired operating time.
A Press the button again.
– The symbol flashes.
– The actual time and the set operating time flash in the display.
A Turn the adjusting knob to set the desired switch-off time and thus the de-
layed start.
The switch-off time can be extended to 23 hours and 59 minutes at the most.
A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.
– The and symbols illuminate.
– Until it turns on automatically, the appliance remains switched off.
Example You select the operating mode.
At 9:00 you set an operating time of 30 minutes.
You set the switch-off time for 12:00.
The appliance will switch on at 11:30 and off again at 12:00.
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Checking and changing
During the delayed start period, all the settings can be checked but only the switch-off
time can be changed.
A Press the button 2×.
–The symbol flashes.
– The switch-off time flashes in the display.
A Turn the adjusting knob to change the switch-off time.
A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.
Switching off before time
A Press the button.
At switchoff time
– The appliance switches off automatically when the switch-off time is reached.
– A long, intermittent acoustic signal is emitted for one minute.
– The symbol flashes.
A Press the adjusting knob to cancel the acoustic signal.
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Tips on settings
Below you will find tips on how to prepare some favourite dishes.
The cooking times and temperatures given serve only as guide and may vary depending on the consistency, quality, freshness, weight and texture of the food.
Steaming
Place the food into the unheated cooking space.
Meat Time in mins. Accessories
Ham (depending on weight) 60–90
Pork loin 45–60
Sausages 30–45
Fish and seafood Time in mins. Accessories
Fillet of fish 10–20
Whole fish
20–30
Mussels
Squid 10–30
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Vegetables (fresh) Time in mins. Accessories
French beans
30–45
Cauliflower, whole
Cauliflower, cut into florets 20–25
Broccoli 13–17
Fennel, chopped 20–30
Carrots, chopped 10–20
Potatoes, chopped 20–25
Potatoes, whole 30–45
Mange-tout 7–15
Kohlrabi, chopped 15–25
Sweetcorn 30–45
Sweet peppers 8–13
Brussels sprouts 25–30
Green asparagus 13–17
White asparagus 20–25
Spinach 7–10
Celery stalks 25–30
Courgettes, chopped 10–15
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Accompaniments Time in mins. Accessories
Rice + liquid 20–40
Lentils + liquid 20–60
Semolina + liquid 10–15
Desserts Time in mins. Accessories
Crème caramel 25–30
Creams and custards 20–30
Yoghurt 5–6 hours
Sterilising / Preserving Time in mins. Accessories
Pears
Peaches
Plums
30
Cherries
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Extracting juice Time in mins.
Accessories and
special accessories
Fruit (cherries, grapes, etc.)
Berries (blackcurrants, brambles,
max. 90
elderberries, etc.)
Blanching Time in mins. Accessories
Vegetables, e.g. French beans, peas, etc. ca. 5
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Regenerating
Place the food to be cooked in the unheated cooking space.
The guidelines for are for regenerating on several levels at the same time.
Reheating Time in mins. Accessories
Reheating dishes (1–2 portions) 10–20
See manufactur-
Preparing ready meals
Defrosting Time in mins. Accessories
Spätzli (Swiss dumplings), pasta, rice ca. 20
Vegetables See instructions
er’s
instructions
Meat, fish, poultry
30
Depending on
weight
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Care and maintenance
Cleaning the exterior
A Avoid cleaning the surface of the appliance with abrasive or caustic cleaning
agents, stainless steel cleaner, scouring pads, wire wool, etc. as they can damage
the surface.
A Remove any dirt or excess cleaning solution as quickly as possible. Using a cloth
dampened with water, clean the surface (for metallic surfaces rub in the direction
of the original polish lines) and then polish with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the accessories
The stainless steel tray, the cooking tray and the shelf guides can all be cleaned in the
dishwasher.
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Cleaning the cooking space
The cooking space temperature sensor can be easily dam
aged. Care must be taken not to bend it during cleaning.
A Avoid using abrasive cleaners such as scouring pads, steel wool, etc. as they can
damage the surface.
A Wipe the cooking space clean while the appliance is still warm using a cloth
dampened with water only. Finish off by polishing with a soft cloth.
A To remove dried-on dirt, switch the appliance on for a short period (about 30 min-
utes) beforehand, setting it to the operating mode. This will soften the dirt.
Bluish discolouration and limescale stains can be removed using a mild caustic cleaner or some lemon juice.
For ease of cleaning, various parts in the cooking space can be easily removed (as
described below).
Removing the shelf guides
A Unscrew the knurled nuts 1 in the front of
the shelf guides in an anti-clockwise
direction.
A Pull the shelf guides 2 slightly to the side of
2
1
1
the screw and remove from the front.
A To reassemble, insert the shelf guides into
the holes in the back wall of the cooking space and position on screw. Tighten the
knurled nuts 1 in a clockwise direction.
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Removing the appliance door
A Open the appliance door as far as it will go.
A Fold the clamps on the door hinges 1
forward.
A Close the appliance door just enough that it
can be lifted out.
A To reassemble, push the hinges into the holes
from the front.
A Open the appliance door as far as it will go
and fold back the clamps on the door
hinges 1.
1
1
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… Care and maintenance
Changing the water filter
Over time the water filter can get clogged with fine particles of dirt and limescale,
which are found naturally in water.
If the water filter is blocked, not enough water is being pumped into the boiler.
– In this case, appears in the display even though the water tank is full.
A Remove the water tank.
–The swing arm 1 rises.
1
A Press the swing arm at the back 2.
– The swing arms comes down again.
A Hold the swing arm in one hand.
A Remove the water filter 3 with the other hand.
A Carefully press the new water filter on to the swing
arm.
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… Care and maintenance
Descale
Whenever steam is produced, irrespective of the hardness of the local water supply
(i.e. the limescale content of the water), limescale is deposited in the boiler.
The appliance automatically recognises when descaling is necessary.
– flashes in the display.
The time interval between descaling depends on the hardness of the water and frequency of use. If steaming 4× 30 minutes per week, the appliance must be descaled
– depending on water hardness – roughly as follows:
Water hardness Descale after about
Soft
Medium
Hard
Descaling takes about 45 minutes.
We recommend you descale the appliance whenever the warning appears in the display. Failure to descale the appliance will likely impair the functioning of or cause
damage to the appliance.
18 months
9 months
6 months
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… Care and maintenance
Durgol swiss steamer decalcifier
The descaler contains highly effective acids. Rinse away any
splashes immediately with water.
For descaling, only use the special descaler developed for this appliance and which is available at all good chemists. This special
descaler enables you to achieve a gentle yet professional level of
descaling for your appliance.
Standard descaling solutions are not suitable as they may contain
foam-creating additives or not be effective enough.
Using a different descaler could cause:
䡲 Overfoaming in the cooking space
䡲 Insufficient descaling of the boiler
䡲 Damage to the appliance in the worst case.
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… Care and maintenance
Descaling
For safety reasons, once started the descaling process cannot
be interrupted.
The appliance can be descaled with the appliance door open or closed. The
appliance must be switched off.
A Depress and at the same time.
– flashes in the display.
– Then flashes in the display.
A Remove and empty the water tank. Pour the entire contents of the special descaler
undiluted into the water tank.
A Put the water tank back.
A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.
– appears in the display.
– The appliance now enters the descaling phase which lasts 30 minutes.
– Then flashes in the display.
A Remove the water tank, pour away the descaler and fill the tank with 1.2 l cold
water.
A Put the water tank back.
– appears in the display.
– The appliance now enters the rinsing phase.
A As soon as flashes in the display, remove the water tank, pour away the
water and fill the tank again with 1.2 l cold water.
A Put the water tank back.
– or appears in the display.
Depending on how dirty the water that is being pumped off is, additional rinsing will
be carried out.
– or appears in the display.
A When appears in the display, remove, empty and dry the water tank.
– The message goes out and the time is visible in the display again.
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… Care and maintenance
Door seal
If the door seal is damaged, it should be replaced
as follows:
A To make it easier, first remove the appliance
door.
A Remove the damaged door seal 1 and then
clean the seal frame 2.
A Press the new seal 1 into the four corners of
the frame 2. Ensure that the thinner part 3 of
the seal is pressed over the frame. Only the
thicker part 4 of the seal should be in the
frame 2.
A Fix the seal in the middle of the four sides.
A Then about every 3 cm press the seal into the
frame so that it fits evenly around the frame.
A Use a round, stable object, such as the handle
of a wooden spoon, and some pressure to
smooth out the seal and ensure that it is sitting
evenly in the frame.
1
2
3
4
A Put the appliance door back.
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Troubleshooting
What to do if …
… flashes in the display
Possible cause Solution
䡲 The boiler in the appliance
is scaled up.
䡲 The water filter may be
partially blocked.
… / / or appear in the display
䡲 These messages appear during descaling:
Descaling programme started
Descaling phase
1st rinsing phase
A Start descaling.
A If it is not too long ago since the appliance was
descaled, change the water filter and start
descaling.
2nd rinsing phase
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… Trouble-shooting
… appears in the display
Possible cause Solution
䡲 The button was pressed
during the phase
of descaling.
– The appliance soon switches automatically to
the rinsing phases.
A When appears in the display, fill the
water tank with fresh water.
– The rinsing phase continues automatically.
In this instance, descaling was not carried out correctly. The whole descaling
process must be repeated.
… flashes in the display
XX
Possible cause Solution
䡲 Various situations can lead
A Cancel the error message by pressing the
to an «F» error message.
A Switch the power supply off for about one
minute.
A Switch the power supply back on again.
A If the message appears again, note down the
error number and then switch the power supply
off.
A Call Customer Services.
… flashes in the display
Possible cause Solution
䡲 The water tank is not in
A Put the water tank back in the appliance.
place.
button.
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… Trouble-shooting
… flashes in the display
Possible cause Solution
䡲 The water tank is empty. A Refill the water tank and then put it back in the
appliance.
䡲 During descaling. A Change the water.
䡲 The water filter is blocked. A Change the water filter.
… flashes in the display
Possible cause Solution
䡲 The appliance door is
A Close the appliance door.
open.
… flashes in the display
Possible cause Solution
䡲 Descaling started but no
descaler in water tank.
A Pour the contents of the special descaler undilut-
ed into the water tank and then put it back in the
appliance.
… flashes in the display
Possible cause Solution
䡲 Used unsuitable descaler.
䡲 Descaling is overdue.
A Descale again using the recommended
descaler.
A If the message does not disappear after repeat-
ing the descaling process several times, call
Customer Services.
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… Trouble-shooting
… flashes in the display
Possible cause Solution
䡲 The boiler is still full of
water. Descaling is not pos-
A Before descaling, the water must first be
pumped back into the water tank.
sible yet.
䡲 For safety reasons, the
water in the boiler is not
pumped off until the temperature of the water drops to
below 80 °C.
A If there is enough cold water in the water tank,
it will be automatically pumped into the boiler to
cool down the water in the boiler.
A If there is not enough cold water in the water
tank, allow the boiler to cool down on its own
(this can take up to 30 minutes). The appliance
may be used without further ado.
… the appliance is not working and the displays are not
illuminated
Possible cause Solution
䡲 The fuse or circuit breaker
for electrical installations in
A Change the fuse.
A Reset the circuit breaker.
the home is defective.
䡲 The fuse or circuit breaker
A Call Customer Services.
keeps blowing.
䡲 An interruption in the power
A Check the power supply.
supply.
… the appliance starts making noises
Possible causes Solution
䡲 The appliance may emit
Such noise is normal. No action needed.
noise when it is operating
(e.g. pumping noises when
steam is being produced).
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… Trouble-shooting
… after finishing cooking, even after some time still no water is
being pumped off
Possible cause Solution
䡲 For safety reasons, the
water in the boiler is not
pumped off until the temperature of the water drops to
below 80 °C.
A If there is enough cold water in the water tank,
it will be automatically pumped into the boiler to
cool down the water in the boiler.
A If there is not enough cold water in the water
tank, allow the boiler to cool down on its own
(this can take up to 30 minutes). The appliance
may be used without further ado.
After a power failure
After a power failure, flashes in the display.
Setting the time
A Press the and buttons at the same time.
A Turn the adjusting knob to set the time.
A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.
䡲 The user settings remain unchanged.
䡲 In the event of a power failure during descaling:
A Turn or press the adjusting knob.
– Descaling continues automatically. The phase that was interrupted will
be repeated.
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Tips and tricks
Steaming
With
ple, rice or pulses can be prepared at the same time as vegetables with similar cooking times, saving energy and washing up.
Grains (e.g. rice and millet) and pulses (e.g. lentils and beans), adding an appropriate amount of liquid, can be cooked directly in suitable tableware.
, a variety of food can be cooked simultaneously. For exam-
and
Type of food Weight
Rice 100 g 1½ dl (salted water, bouillon, etc.)
Millet 100 g 1½–2 dl
Semolina 100 g 2–3 dl
Lentils 100 g 2–3 dl
French beans 100 g 3 dl
When using the perforated cooking tray for steaming, placing the stainless steel cooking tray underneath reduces condensation and avoids food spills on the floor of the
cooking space.
Season vegetables with salt after steaming.
Amount of liquid to be roughly added
(depending on desired consistency)
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Accessories and spare parts
Please give model number and exact description when ordering parts.
Accessories
Length × Width × Depth [mm]
2
/
Stainless steel tray, unperforated, GN 354 × 325 × 20
Cooking tray, unperforated, stainless steel, GN 354 × 325 × 40
Cooking tray, perforated, stainless steel, GN 354 × 325 × 40
3
2
/
3
2
/
3
Cooking tray, unperforated, with lip, stainless steel,
2
/
3
GN
354 × 325 × 40
Wire shelf 354 × 325 × 23
1
/
Stainless steel tray, unperforated, GN 177 × 325 × 20
Cooking tray, unperforated, stainless steel, GN 177 × 325 × 40
Cooking tray, perforated, stainless steel, GN 177 × 325 × 40
3
1
/
3
1
/
3
Recipe book
The measurements of the accessories correspond to Gastronorm GN or
1
GN.
/
3
2
/
3
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… Accessories and spare parts
Spare parts
Water filter (3×)
Shelf guide, left / right
Knurled nut
Water tank
Door seal
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Technical data
External measurements
55 cm 60 cm
Height: 37.8 cm 37.8 cm
Width: 54.8 cm 59.6 cm
Depth: 55.1 cm 55.1 cm
Weight: 27 kg 27 kg
Electrical connection
Voltage / Frequency: 230 V ~50 Hz
Output: 2200 W connected wattage
Fuse: 10 A
Heat output
Boiler: 2000 W
Bottom heat: 140 W
Safety concept
As long as power is getting to it, the appliance is constantly being monitored by the
electronic control unit. Any malfunction will appear in the display.
General caution
Maximum load: 2 kg
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Disposal
Packaging
䡲 All packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (PE) and polystyrene (EPS)) are
marked and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and disposed of in an
environmentally friendly way.
Disconnection
䡲 Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to be car-
ried out by a qualified electrician!
Safety
䡲 Disable the appliance to prevent accidents caused by improper use, especially
through children playing.
䡲 Pull the plug out of the mains socket or have the appliance disconnected from the
mains by a qualified electrician. Then cut the mains cable.
Disposal
䡲 The old appliance should not be discarded as worthless rubbish. If disposed of
correctly, the raw materials can be recovered for recycling.
䡲 The symbol on the identification plate warns that the appliance may not be
disposed of in normal household waste.
䡲 The appliance must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations on waste
disposal.
For more information on the handling, disposal and recycling of the product,
please contact the local authorities, the local recycling facilities for household
waste or the retailer from whom you purchased the appliance.
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Index
A
A message ............................... 39
Accessories .............................. 45
Ordering ............................. 51
Using.................................. 19
Accompaniments ....................... 28
Appliance description................... 9
B
Before using for the first time .......... 5
Blanching................................. 29
Buttons..................................... 10
C
CA messages ........................... 39
Care ....................................... 31
Childproof lock ......................... 13
Children in the home.................... 6
Cleaning
Cooking space..................... 32
Exterior................................ 31
Clock ...................................... 20
Display ............................... 14
Cooking .................................. 16
D
Defrosting................................. 30
Delayed start ............................ 24
Descale ................................... 35
Descaling ............................ 37
Descaler .................................. 36
Descaling
Power failure........................ 43
Desserts ................................... 28
Disconnection ........................... 48
Display elements........................ 10
Displays
A message........................... 39
CA messages ....................... 39
F messages .......................... 40
H messages ......................... 40
Disposal................................... 48
Door seal ................................. 38
E
Electrical connection................... 47
Energy
Saving ................................ 19
Error message ........................... 40
External measurements ................ 47
F
F messages............................... 40
Fish ......................................... 26
H
H messages.............................. 40
Heat output............................... 47
J
Juice
Extracting............................. 29
M
Maintenance ............................ 31
Malfunction .............................. 51
Meat....................................... 26
O
Operating elements.................... 10
Operating instructions ................. 11
Operating modes ...................... 16
Operating time.......................... 22
Orders..................................... 51
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… Index
P
Packaging ............................... 48
Poaching ................................. 16
Power failure ............................ 43
Preserving ................................ 28
Q
Queries................................... 51
Quick instructions ...................... 52
R
Refilling with water .................... 18
Regenerating............................ 30
Reheating ................................ 30
Repair service........................... 51
S
Safety ..................................... 48
Safety concept.......................... 47
Safety precautions
Before using for the first time ..... 5
Children in the home............... 6
Correct use............................ 6
Note on use .......................... 7
Seafood .................................. 26
Service agreements ................... 51
Service centre........................... 51
Settings
Example ............................. 17
Tips.................................... 26
Spare parts .............................. 46
Ordering............................. 51
Steaming ........................... 16, 26
Sterilising ................................. 28
Switching off ............................ 18
Switch-off time .......................... 24
Symbols............................... 2, 10
T
Technical data.......................... 47
Time
Setting ................................ 20
Timer ...................................... 21
Tips and tricks........................... 44
Trouble-shooting ........................ 39
U
User settings ............................. 12
Using for the first time............. 5, 11
V
Vegetables............................... 27
W
Water filter............................... 34
Water hardness ........................ 15
Water tank
Filling ................................. 17
Refilling............................... 18
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Repair service
The 'Troubleshooting' section will help you to carry out small
repairs yourself, saving you the time and trouble of calling
out a service engineer and the cost that goes along with it.
Whether you contact us for repairs or orders, please always state the serial number
(FN) and the name of the appliance. Enter these details below and also on the service
sticker which comes with the appliance. Stick it in a conspicuous place or in your telephone or address book.
FN
You will also find the same details on the certificate of guarantee, the original sales
invoice and the identification plate of the appliance.
A Open the appliance door.
– The identification plate is on the left-side panel.
If the appliance is not working properly, contact your nearest V-ZUG LTD service centre
using freephone 0800 850 850 and stand in close proximity to the appliance.
Queries, orders, service agreements
For administrative or technical queries or problems, as well as for ordering spare parts
and accessories, please contact our head office in Zug on tel. 041 767 67 67.
As regards the maintenance of all our products, when the warranty expires you have
the option of taking out a service agreement. We will be happy to send you the necessary forms.
Appliance
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Quick instructions
Please first read the safety precautions in these operating
instructions!
To set the time
A Depress the and buttons at the same time.
A Turn the adjusting knob to set the time.
A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.
To select the operating mode
A Press the button repeatedly until the desired operating mode appears.
A Press the adjusting knob to confirm.
To switch off the appliance
A Press the button.
To set the timer
A Press the button.
A Turn the adjusting knob to set the timer duration.
VZUG LTD
Industriestrasse 66, 6301 Zug
Tel. 041 767 67 67, Fax 041 767 61 61
vzug@vzug.ch, www.vzug.ch
Service Centre: Tel. 0800 850 850
J696.013-0
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