Maxwell MW-1201 Manual Instruction Download

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ENGLISH

ELECTRICAL STEAMER

DESCRIPTION

1. Lid
2. Basket for rice cooking
3. Upper steam basket
4. Lower steam basket
5. Water opening
6. Drip tray
7. Heating element ring
8. Heating element
9. Body
10. Water level scale
11. Timer
12. Power indicator

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions carefully before using the
steamer for the first time.
• Keep this manual for future reference.
• Use the unit only for its purposes, as stated in this
manual.
• Never leave the operating unit unattended.
• Use only the removable parts, which are supplied with
the unit.
• Before using the unit, make sure that your line voltage
corresponds to the voltage specified on the unit.
• The power cord is equipped with a euro plug; insert it
into the socket with a secure grounding.
• In order to avoid risk of fire do not use adapters while
connecting the appliance to the outlet.
• Do not use the steamer outdoors.
• Place the unit on the flat stable surface.
• Do not use the unit near walls or cupboards as the
outgoing hot steam can damage them.
• Before using the unit for the first time, thoroughly
wash all the details that will contact products.
• Before switching on the steamer, fill the water tank
with water otherwise the unit can be damaged.
• Before switching on the unit, make sure that all re-
movable parts are installed properly.
• Be careful while operating the unit: any liquid or con-
densate is very hot.
• Avoid steam burns especially while removing the lid.
• Use pot holders when removing the lid or the steam
baskets.
• During operation do not touch the lid and the steam
baskets – they are very hot.
• To release steam, slowly lift the lid, hold the lid above
the steam basket for the condensate to flow down from
the lid.
• If you want to try the products for readiness, use
cookware with a long handle.
• Remember that water inside the water tank can be hot
when all the other components of the unit are cooled
down.
• Do not use the unit if the tray, the steam baskets and
the lid are not installed.
• Do not move the unit with hot products inside.
• Do not use the unit in a microwave oven; do not place
it on a gas or electric burner.
• Do not leave the plugged in unit unattended.
• Always unplug the unit, if it is not being used, while re-
moving or setting the steam Baskets and before clean-
ing.
• Let the unit cool down before cleaning, removing/in-
stalling the removable parts.
• To switch off the unit, set the timer to the “OFF” posi-
tion, and then unplug.
• Do not allow the power cord to hang over the table,
provide that it does not touch hot surfaces or sharp
surfaces.

• Keep the unit and the power cord away from hot sur-
faces, heat sources and sharp objects.
• Do not allow children to use the unit as a toy.
• Keep the unit out of reach of children and disabled
persons. Close supervision is necessary when they use
the unit.
• This unit is not intended for usage by children or disa-
bled persons unless they are given all the necessary
instructions on safety measures and information about
danger, which can be caused by improper usage of the
unit.
• In order to avoid electric shock do not immerse the
unit, the power cord and the power plug into water or
other liquids.
• Do not use the unit, if the power cord and the power
plug are damaged or if there are any other damages
in the unit. Do not dismantle and do not repair the unit
yourself. Apply to the authorized service center for re-
pair.
• The unit is intended for household use only.

BEFORE THE FIRST USAGE

• Unpack the unit and remove the packing material.
• Wash the steam baskets (3, 4) with the removable
grids, the rice/soup basket (2), the lid (1) and the drip
tray (6), using a soft detergent.
• Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Wipe the inside surface of the water tank with a damp
cloth.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• Place the unit on a flat stable surface.
• Put the heating element ring (7) on the heating ele-
ment (8) in a way that the groove on the ring (7) should
be below.
• Fill the water tank with cold water till the МАХ mark
on the water level scale (10) or till the МАХ mark inside
the water tank.
• You can fill the water tank with water in two ways: -
through the water opening (5) or directly in the water
tank.
• If while cooking you find that water is not enough you
can add water through the water opening (5), without
removing the steam Baskets (Pic. 1).
• Use filtered water; it has lower hardness, and it will
allow reducing scaling in the heating element. Do not
exceed the MAX mark while filling the water tank with
water.

Warning:

- Do not add any salt, pepper, seasonings, herbs, wine,
sauces or other liquids to water.
- Change water before each usage of the unit.

• Place the drip tray (6) on the water tank and make
sure that it is set properly.
• Set one or two steam baskets (3-4) on the Drip tray
(6).
• Place the lid (1) on the steam basket.
• Insert the power plug into the socket.
• Turn the handle of the timer (11) clockwise and set
the required operation time of the steamer, the indica-
tor (12) will light up.
• When the time is over, the steamer will switch off au-
tomatically, you will hear a signal and the indicator (12)
will go out.
• Unplug the steamer and let the unit cool down.

ATTENTION!

• During operation of the steamer do not touch the lid
and the steam baskets – they are very hot.
• To avoid getting burns use pot holders when remov-

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