5063767 ME COMPACT AFE 18/07/02 15:21 Page C1 REF 5063767 ADHOC'S 5063767 ME COMPACT AFE 18/07/02 15:21 Page C2 Instructions for use Mode d'emploi Instrucciones de uso 5063767 ME COMPACT AFE 18/07/02 15:21 Page C3 CONTENTS Description................................................................ p. Important safeguards .............................................. p. Preparation................................................................ p. Steam cooking.......................................................... p. Table of cooking times ............................................ p. Cleaning and maintenance ........................................ p. Warranty.................................................................... p. 4 4 6 8 9 10 11 SOMMAIRE Description................................................................ p. Précautions importantes .......................................... p. Préparation................................................................ p. Cuisson vapeur ........................................................ p. Table des temps de cuisson .................................... p. Entretien et nettoyage .............................................. p. Garantie .................................................................... p. 12 12 14 16 17 18 19 CONTENIDO Descripción .............................................................. Precauciones importantes ...................................... Preparación .............................................................. Cocción a vapor ...................................................... Tabla de tiempos de cocción .................................. Mantenimiento y limpieza ...................................... Garantía .................................................................... p. p. p. p. p. p. p. 20 20 22 24 25 26 27 5063767 ME COMPACT AFE 18/07/02 15:21 Page C4 (en fonction du modèle) (depending on the model) (según modelo) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 5063767 ME COMPACT AFE 18/07/02 15:21 Page 4 Description 1. Lid handle 2. Lid (can be used upside down as a 3. Clip-it handle 4. Steam basket nº 3 (on 1000 cl models 5. 6. 7. 8. only) Removable base with hooks and built-in egg holder Steam basket n° 2 Steam basket n° 1 Rice bowl (4 cp cooked rice capacity) serving tray) 9. Juice collector with built-in egg holder 10. Water inlet 11. Removable turbo-steam ring 12. Water tank (1 L capacity and 1 hour 13. Interior Maximum water level indicator 14. Heating element 15. Exterior water level indicator 16. 60-minute timer 17. On/off light continuous use) IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1 Read all instructions. 2 Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3 To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or this appliance in water or other liquids. 4 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance. 6 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. 7 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. 8 Do not use outdoors. 9 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 11 Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids. 12 Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord in the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to "off," then remove plug from wall outlet. 13 Do not use appliance for other than intended household use only. 14 Extreme caution must be used when moving fryer containing hot oil. 15 Be sure handles are properly assembled to basket and locked in place. See detailed assembly instructions. 16 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 5063767 ME COMPACT AFE 18/07/02 15:21 Page C6 5063767 ME COMPACT AFE 18/07/02 15:21 Page 5 Ang POLARIZATION INSTRUCTIONS SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. a) A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. b) An extension cord or longer detachable cord is not recommended for use with this product. c) If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used, 1) The marked electrical rating of the cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. 2) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally. 5 5063767 ME COMPACT AFE 18/07/02 15:21 Page 6 Eng 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 (fig. A). A 2. Pour the water into the water tank through the water inlets, up to the maximum level (fig B). · Place the juice collector on the tank and check that it is level. · Use fresh water with each use. 10 Do not use seasoning or any other liquid other than water in the water tank. Make sure there is water in the tank prior to use. B Positioning the removable bases · The baskets have bases which can be removed to obtain a larger cooking space or to cook larger foods. · To position the bases: - Place the basket on the table. - Hold the base right side up (hooks toward the bottom). - Centre the base inside the basket. - Press on the hooks until the base is locked into place. · For baskets n°2 and n°3 (depending on the model), make sure that the base hooks are properly inserted. · To remove the bases, push up from underneath. Check that the basket nº1 is always directly above the juice collector, with its base on. 6 5063767 ME COMPACT AFE 18/07/02 15:21 Page 7 Eng Preparation Your steam cooker comes with a clip-it handle which makes it easy to remove the cooked food from the basket without damaging it (fish, asparagus tips, etc.). · Clip the tip of the clip-it handle on the base. · Squeeze the tip of the handle to unclip it. Only use the clip-it handle in the top basket, under the lid. When you use the "clip-it" handle with a basket, do not clip the base into that basket, simply lay the base, in order to remove it more easily. Positioning the baskets · Place the food in the basket. · Place the baskets on top of the juice collector. · The baskets are numbered: 1, 2 and 3 (depending on the model). - Always put basket n°1 on the juice collector. - Then place basket n°2. - Then basket n°3 (depending on the model). · Put the lid on. (The lid fits on all the baskets). Always place the baskets in the right order. To cook rice · Place the rice bowl in the steam basket. · Put the rice and the water in the rice bowl (see the table of cooking times). 60 50 40 30 20 10 For best results, do not put too much food in the baskets. To cook eggs 60 50 40 30 20 10 · Place the eggs in the built-in egg holders. 7 5063767 ME COMPACT AFE 18/07/02 15:21 Page 8 Eng Steam cooking Choose the cooking time · Plug the appliance in. · Set the timer for the recommended cooking times. · 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. For food which releases a lot of water during cooking (eg frozen vegetables, asparagus) it may be necessary to emply the juice collector during cooking. At the end of cooking ! !! · · · · The appliance switches off automatically. The timer rings. The on light goes off. 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. · Remove the steam basket. · Place the steam basket on a plate or on the upturned lid. Use oven mitts to handle the baskets and the lid during cooking: use caution as the steam is extremely hot. Afterwards · Unplug the appliance. · let it cool down completely before attempting to clean it. Check that the juice collector has cooled sufficiently before removing it. 8 5063767 ME COMPACT AFE 18/07/02 15:21 Page 9 Eng Table of cooking times Fish - Shellfish Food Fillet of fish Steak Type Frozen Fresh Tuna Salmon Type Fillets Knackwurst sausage Frankfurter sausage Type Fresh Fresh Frozen Fresh Frozen Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Frozen Fresh Frozen Fresh Frozen Fresh Amount 250 g - 1/2 lb. 250 g - 1/2 lb 250/400 g 250/400 g Amount 250 g - 1/2 lb 450 g - 1 lb 400 g - 0.9 lb 400 g - 0.9 lb Cooking Time 12 - 15 min. 6 - 8 min. 10 - 12 min. 12 - 14 min. Cooking Time 12 - 15 min. 30 - 35 min. 12 min. 15 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 (cross over the asparagus stalks so the steam can circulate) Broccoli Cabbage (in quarters) Carrots (sliced thin) Mushrooms Zucchini Spinach French green beans (thin) (cross over the beans so the steam circulates) Peas New potatoes (for shorter cooking time, slice the potatoes) Amount Cooking Time 3 average 45 - 50 min. sized artichokes 400 g - 0.9 lb 13 - 15 min. 400 g - 0.9 lb 16 - 18 min. 400 g - 2 cp 16 - 18 min. 400 g - 2 cp 15 - 18 min. 400 g - 0.9 lb 10 min. 400 g - 2 cp 20 - 22 min. 200 g - 1 cp 12 - 15 min. 400 g - 2 cp 16 - 18 min. 250 g - 1 1/4 cp 8 - 10 min. 400 g - 2 cp 18 - 20 min. 400 g - 2 cp 35 - 40 min. 400 g - 2 cp 25 - 28 min. 400 g - 2 cp 400 g - 2 cp 10-12 small 10 - 12 min. 15 - 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 food that cooks more quickly. Use oven gloves when handling the baskets during the cooking time. The longest cooking time (indicated in the recipe tables) corresponds to food cooked in basket n° 3. Rice - Grains - Pasta Food White rice Brown rice Couscous grain (medium grain) Pasta (spaghetti) Rice Amount 200 g - 1 cp/2 pers. 300 g - 1 1/2 cp/2 pers. 200 g - 1 cp/2 pers. 150 g - 6 oz/2 pers. 120 g - 1/4 lb/2 pers. Type Hard-boiled Soft-boiled Fresh Type Pieces Water Amount 300 ml - 1 1/4 cp 450 ml - 1 13/4 cp 300 ml - 1 1/4 cp 300 ml - 1 1/4 cp 500 ml - 2 cp Amount 6 6 4 average Amount 2 cp 2 cp 1 - 2 cp Cooking Time 25 min. 35 min. 35 min. 5 - 10 min. 18 - 20 min. Cooking Time 18 min. 10 min. 15 - 18 min. Cooking Time 10 - 20 min. 10 - 20 min. 5 - 15 min. Other Foods Food Eggs Apples/Pears Re-heating Food Meat Pasta Vegetables 9 5063767 ME COMPACT AFE 18/07/02 15:21 Page 10 Eng Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the appliance · Empty the water tank and clean it with a damp cloth. · All the other removable parts can be put in the dishwasher. · Clean the turbo ring regularly. Note: some natural strong coloured juices from such foods as carrots, beetroot etc... may cause staining in the juice collector. This is normal and will not effect cooking. It may be possible to clean immediately by using a mild bleach. This is not guaranteed. Do not use abrasive cleaning products. Do not immerse the water tank in water. Removing scale build-up from the appliance · Fill the tank with 1/3 white vinegar and 2/3 water to the maximum filling level. · Operate the appliance for 30 minutes without the baskets and lid. · Rinse out the inside of the water tank with warm water several times. De-scale the appliance every 8 uses on average. Do not ...