General care and cleaning
Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is
z
disconnected from the power supply and
has cooled down completely.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
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clean the appliance with water and do not
immerse it in water.
Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning
z
solutions.
Th
e exterior of the appliance may be
–
cleaned with a damp, lint-free cloth.
Th
e lid, steaming tops, rice container and
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collection tray can be cleaned with hot
water or in a dish-washer.
Pour any remaining water from the water
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container and wipe it clean.
Descaling
Depending on the frequency of use as well as
the water quality in your area, lime deposits
may build up on the heating element. It is
advisable to remove any such deposits at
regular intervals. A mixture of water and three
tablespoons of vinegar essence is suitable.
Fill the water tray to its
–
max
mark.
Add three tablespoons of vinegar essence.
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Do
–
not
fi t any attachments.
Insert the plug into a wall socket.
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Set the timer to 5 minutes.
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Do
z
not
inhale the fumes emitted during
the descaling process.
Once the acoustic signal is heard, remove
–
the plug from the wall socket and allow
suffi
cient time for the appliance to cool
down.
Empty the water tray.
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Do not pour descalers down enamel-
z
coated sinks.
Fill the water tray with clean water up to
–
the
max
mark, then pour it out and wipe
the tray clean.
Disposal
Do not dispose of old or defective
appliances in domestic garbage;
this should only be done through
public collection points.
Guarantee
Th
is product is guaranteed against defects
in materials and workmanship for a period
of three years from the date of purchase.
Under this guarantee the manufacturer
undertakes to repair or replace any parts
found to be defective, providing the product
is returned to one of our authorised service
centres. Th
is guarantee is only valid if the
appliance has been used in accordance with
the instructions, and provided that it has not
been modifi ed, repaired or interfered with
by any unauthorised person, or damaged
through misuse.
Th
is guarantee naturally does not cover wear
and tear, nor breakables such as glass and
ceramic items, bulbs etc. Th
is guarantee does
not aff ect your statutory rights, nor any legal
rights you may have as a consumer under
applicable national legislation governing
the purchase of goods. If the product fails
to operate and needs to be returned, pack it
carefully, enclosing your name and address
and the reason for return. If within the
guarantee period, please also provide the
guarantee card and proof of purchase.
Kundendienstzentrale / Service Centre
SEVERIN Service
Am Brühl 27
59846 Sundern
Telefon (02933) 982-460
Telefax (02933) 982-480
[email protected]
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