User manual TEFAL CM4000

[. . . ] - 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 the closest approved Service Centre. · If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the after-sales service or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid any risk. · Burns can occur by touching the hot surface of the appliance, the hot water, the steam or the food. [. . . ] · Always unplug the appliance: - immediately after use, - when moving it, - prior to any cleaning or maintenance. · Do not place the appliance near a wall or a closet - the steam produced by the appliance can cause damage. · Do not move the appliance when it is full of liquids or hot foods. In case of professional use, inappropriate use or failure to comply loith the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee does not apply. E/5062264 COMPACT UK 23/11/01 10:08 Page 4 1. On/off light E/5062264 COMPACT UK 23/11/01 10:08 Page 5 Preparation Prior to use · Using warm soapy water, wash all the removable parts and the inside of the water tank. · Rinse and dry. Do not immerse the water tank in water when cleaning. Preparing the steam cooker · Place the cooker on a stable surface. · Place the turbo ring around the heating element. Keep away from any objects which could be damaged by the steam. Filling the water tank · There are two ways to fill the water tank: 1. Pour the water directly into the water tank, up to the maximum level, and pour the water into the turbo ring (fig. Pour the water into the water tank through the water inlets, up to the maximum level (fig B). · Place the juice collector in the tank and adjust it properly. 10 Do not use seasoning or any other liquid other than water in the water tank. (The lid fits on all the baskets). Only use the "clip-it" handle on the top basket. Always place the baskets in the right order. To cook rice 60 50 40 30 20 10 For best results, do not put too much food in the baskets. · Place the rice basket in the steam basket. · Put the rice and the water in the rice basket (see the table of cooking times). 60 50 40 30 20 10 To cook eggs · Place the eggs in the built-in egg holders. E/5062264 COMPACT UK 23/11/01 10:08 Page 8 Steam cooking Choose the cooking time · Plug the appliance in. · When the red light is on, the steam cooking has begun. In order to set the timer, the appliance must be plugged in. During cooking · Check the water level during cooking by looking at the exterior water level indicator. · If necessary, add water through the water inlets. At the end of cooking !!! · · · · The appliance switches off automatically. To stop the appliance ahead of time, turn the timer to the 0 position. If there is no more water, the appliance switches off automatically. Re-heating · You can reheat food (see the table of cooking times). Removing the food from the steam baskets · Lift the lid by the handle. · Place the steam basket on a plate or on the upturned lid. Use oven gloves to handle the baskets and the lid. Afterwards · Unplug the appliance. · Let it cool completely before putting it away. Check that the juice collector has cooled sufficiently before removing it. E/5062264 COMPACT UK 23/11/01 10:08 Page 9 Table of cooking times Fish - Shellfish Food Fillet of fish Steak Type Frozen Fresh Tuna Salmon Type Fillets Knackwurst sausage Frankfort sausage Type Fresh Fresh Frozen Fresh Frozen Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Frozen Fresh Frozen Fresh Frozen Fresh Amount 250 g 250 g 250/400 g 250/400 g Amount 250 g 450 g 400 g 400 g Cooking Time 10 -12 min. Cooking times are indicative and may vary depending on the size of the food, the space between the food, the amount of food, and individual preferences. Meat - Poultry Food Chicken Sausages (Prick them prior to cooking) Vegetables Food Artichokes (cut the stem off) Asparagus (leave space between the asparagus so the steam can circulate) Broccoli Cabbage (in quarters) Carrots (sliced thin) Mushrooms Courgettes (Zucchini) Spinach Green beans (thin) (leave space between the green beans so the steam circulates) Peas Potatoes (for shorter cooking time, slice the potatoes) Amount Cooking Time 3 average 45-50 min. 400 g 400 g 400 g 400 g 200 g 400 g 250 g 400 g 400 g 400 g 400 g 400 g 10-12 small 16-18 min. [. . . ] Cooking times are indicative and may vary depending on the size of the food, the space between the food, the amount of food, and individual preferences. Meat - Poultry Food Chicken Sausages (Prick them prior to cooking) Vegetables Food Artichokes (cut the stem off) Asparagus (leave space between the asparagus so the steam can circulate) Broccoli Cabbage (in quarters) Carrots (sliced thin) Mushrooms Courgettes (Zucchini) Spinach Green beans (thin) (leave space between the green beans so the steam circulates) Peas Potatoes (for shorter cooking time, slice the potatoes) Amount Cooking Time 3 average 45-50 min. 400 g 400 g 400 g 400 g 200 g 400 g 250 g 400 g 400 g 400 g 400 g 400 g 10-12 small 16-18 min. 20-22 min. For foods with different cooking times: place the larger items or the items which require longer cooking times in basket n°1. As these cook, add basket n°2 filled with the more rapidly cooked items. [. . . ]