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ENGLISH
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Wash all the removable parts – the bowl (11),
the steam cooking basket (29), the soup
ladle (28), the rice scoop (27) and the mea-
suring cup (26) – with a soft sponge with neu-
tral detergent, then rinse under running water
and dry.
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Clean the unit body (1) with a damp cloth and
then wipe it dry.
USING THE COOKING BOWL (11)
•
Use the unit and its parts for the intended
purposes only. Do not use the cooking bowl
(11) by placing it on heating units or cooking
surfaces.
•
Do not replace the bowl (11) with another con-
tainer.
•
Always make sure that the heating element
surface and the bottom of the bowl (11) are
clean and dry.
•
Do not use the bowl (11) as a container for
mixing products. Never chop products in the
bowl (11) in order to avoid damaging the non-
stick coating.
•
Do not use the bowl (11) if it is deformed or if
the non-stick coating is damaged.
•
Never leave or keep any foreign objects in the
bowl (11).
•
When cooking food in the bowl (11), stir it only
with the plastic soup ladle (28) or the rice
scoop (27).
•
Do not use metal objects that can scratch the
non-stick coating of the bowl (11).
•
Before selecting the cooking mode, make
sure that the bowl (11) is installed properly.
•
It is recommended to wash the bowl (11)
immediately after cooking dishes with spices
and seasonings.
•
To avoid damage of the non-stick coating, do
not put the bowl (11) into cold water immedi-
ately after cooking; let it cool down before-
hand.
•
The bowl (11) is not intended for washing in
the dishwashing machine.
USING THE MULTICOOKER
Attention!
•
Never leave the operating unit unattended.
•
During the first operation of the multicooker,
some foreign smell from the heating element
can appear. It is normal.
•
Before you start cooking make sure that the
multicooker lid is closed tightly.
•
To avoid burns be very careful when opening
the lid (4), do not bend over the steam release
openings (5) during unit operation and do
not place open parts of your body above the
bowl (11)!
•
Watch the food during cooking, if necessary,
stir the products with the plastic soup ladle
(28) or the rice scoop (27). Do not use metal
objects that can scratch the non-stick coating
of the bowl (11).
•
Do not leave the plastic soup ladle (28) or the
rice scoop (27) inside the bowl (11).
•
Load foods into the bowl (11) according to the
recipe (see the Recipe book).
Note: make sure that the amount of the ingredi-
ents and liquids in the bowl (11) does not exceed
the maximal mark «1.8» and is not lower than the
minimal mark «0.6».
General example of loading foods and water
(rice is taken for illustration)
.
Measure rice with the measuring cup (26) (one
measuring cup is equal to approximately 160
grams of rice), wash it and put in the bowl (11).
Water level required for certain amount of rice
(measured in cups) is given on the «CUP» scale
inside the bowl (11). Pour water up to the corre-
sponding mark.
Example:
Put four measuring cups of rice, pour
water up to the mark «4 CUP». The recommended
rice-to-water ratio for liquid gruels is 1:3.
Place the bowl (11) in the unit process cham-
ber. Make sure that the outer surface of the bowl
is clean and dry, and the bowl itself is installed
evenly and is in tight contact with the surface of
the heating element.
Notes:
–
do not use the bowl (11) for washing cereals
and do not chop products in it, this can dam-
age the non-stick coating;
–
make sure that there are no foreign objects,
dirt or moisture in the process chamber and
on the bottom of the bowl (11);
–
wipe the outer surface and the bottom of the
bowl (11) dry before use,
–
in the middle of the heating element there is a
temperature sensor. Make sure that nothing
prevents the sensor’s free movement;
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if you steam products, pour water into the bowl
(11) so that boiling water doesn’t reach the
bottom of the basket (29). Put the food into the
basket (29) and place it in the bowl (11).
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