CAUTION! Do not leave any food dry on the surfaces of the appliance. Do not use any
abrasive cleaners or cleaning pads to avoid damage especially of the plastic parts. To
soak dried food, just place the removable parts of the steamer in warm washing-up liq-
uid for about ten minutes.
1. To switch off the appliance press the power button. The display and heater indicator
switch off. Unplug the appliance and leave it cool down to room temperature.
2. Wash the drip pan, steamer baskets, lid, rice pan and separator in warm soapy
water using a soft cloth or sponge.
Alternatively you may wash these removable parts in an automatic dishwasher.
3. Empty the water container:
Open the filling lid, grasp the steamer base by the handles on each side and pour away
the water through the filling lid. Close the filling lid.
4. Wipe the steamer base with a clean damp cloth. If necessary, damp the cloth with
soapy water first and then wipe with clear water. Make sure not to spill or drip any liq-
uids on the exterior of the steamer base.
5. Dry the appliance and all parts of it. Possibly leave the parts of the appliance dry
naturally for some minutes.
Decalcifying the Water Container
Dependent on the local water hardness, lime collects on the heating element and in the
water container, decreasing the steamer performance and increasing energy loss.
Therefore we recommend to decalcify the water container regularly (after 7 – 10 operations).
WARNING! Do not aspirate the fumes of boiling decalcifier solution.
Make sure, the room is well ventilated. To decalcify, only insert the drip pan and keep
the drip pan in place, while the appliance is still hot.
1. If necessary, empty the water container. Then fill in a solution of 1/2 litre vinegar and
1/2 litre water.
2. Insert the drip pan.
3. Plug in the appliance and set up a cooking time of ca. 10 minutes (see Operating Your
Steamer).
WARNING! Hot fumes of acetic acid vent from the centre of the drip pan and the solu-
tion could spit. Keep your hands and face away from the unit during operation.
CAUTION! Immediately switch off and unplug the appliance if the decalcifier solution
overflows the steamer base.
4. Leave the decalcifier boiling for ca. 5 minutes, then switch off and unplug and let the
appliance cool down to room temperature.
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