Taurus RICE CHEF, User Manual

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English
Rice Cooker
Rice Chef/ rice chef compact
Dear customer,
Many thanks for choosing to purchase a TAURUS brand product.
Thanks to its technology, design and operation and the fact that it exceeds the
strictest quality standards, a fully satisfactory use and long product life can be
assured.
Description
A Lid Handle
B Lid
C Cooking pot
D Body
E Handles
F Cooking switch button
G Cooking light indicator (Pilot light red)
H Warm light indicator (Pilot light green)
I Spatula
J Measuring cup
K Steam tray
L Power cord
- Read these instructions carefully before switching on the appliance and keep
them for future reference. Failure to follow and observe these instructions may
result in an accident.
- Clean all the parts of the product that will be in contact with food, as indicated
in the cleaning section, before use.
Safety advice and warnings
- This appliance is only for domestic
use, not for industrial or professional
use. It is not intended to be used by
guests in hospitality environments such
as bed and breakfast, hotels, motels,
and other types of residential environ-
ments, even in farm houses, areas of
the kitchen staff in shops, offices and
other work environments.
- This appliance can be used by people
unused to its handling, disabled people
if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and unders-
tand the hazards involved.
- This appliance can be used by people
unused to its handling, disabled people
or children aged from 8 years and abo-
ve if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and unders-
tand the hazards involved.
- Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children unless they
are older than 8 and supervised
- Keep the appliance and its cable out
of reach of children under the age of
eight.
- This appliance is not a toy. Children
should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
- Do not submerge the appliance in
water or any other liquid, or place it
under a running tap.
- If the connection is damaged it must
be replaced. Take the appliance to
an authorised Technical Assistance
Service. Do not try to dismantle or
repair without assistance, as this may
be dangerous.
- Ensure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate matches the mains
voltage before plugging in the appliance.
- Connect the appliance to a base with an earth socket withstanding a minimum
of 10 amperes.
- The appliance’s plug must fit into the mains socket properly. Do not alter the
plug. Do not use plug adaptors.
- Never use the electric wire to lift up, carry or unplug the appliance.
- Check the condition of the electrical connection cable. Damaged or tangled
cables increase the risk of electric shock.
- Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
- Do not use the appliance if the cable or plug is damaged.
- If any of the appliance casings breaks, immediately disconnect the appliance
from the mains to prevent the possibility of an electric shock.
- Do not use the appliance if it has fallen on the floor, if there are visible signs of
damage or if it has a leak.
- Keep the working area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite
accidents.
- Do not place the appliance on hot surfaces, such as cooking plates, gas
burners, ovens or similar.
- Do not use the appliance, in the case persons insensitive to heat (the applian-
ce has heated surfaces).
Use and care:
- Fully unroll the appliance’s power cable before each use.
- Do not use the appliance if its accessories are not properly fitted.
Do not use the appliance when empty.
Do not switch the appliance on without water.
- Do not use the appliance if the on/off switch does not work.
- Do not move the appliance while in use.
- Use the appliance handle/s, to catch it or move it.
- Do not use the appliance if it is tipped up and do not turn it over.
- To keep the non-stick treatment in good condition, do not use metal or pointed
utensils on it.
- Respect the MAX and MIN levels (Fig. 1)
- Disconnect the appliance from the mains when not in use and before under-
taking any cleaning task.
- This appliance should be stored out of reach of children and/or the disabled.
- Do not store or transport the appliance if it is still hot.
Take care when handling recipients containing liquids heated in this appliance
as they may boil fiercely.
- Only use utensils which can withstand high temperatures.
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