Vitek VT-1559: ENGLISH

ENGLISH

instructions and are aware of hazards aris-

• Fix up the removable bottom (12-13) onto

ing from misuse of the device.

corresponding steam basket (2-3).

• To avoid electric shock do not immerse the

appliance, electric cord or plug into water

Note:

or other liquids.

- To fix up the removable bottom place

• Do not use the appliance when the electric

the steam basket on a flat surface, put

cord or plug is damaged, or when there

down the removable bottom (deepen-

are other damages. Do not disassemble or

ing downwards), and push it slightly on

repair the appliance on your own. In case

both sides till you hear a click.

of disorder refer to an authorized service

center.

• Fix one or a few steam baskets (1-2-3)

• The appliance is for home use only.

onto drip tray (6).

• Cover the steam basket with the lid (5).

BEFORE FIRST USE

• Plug the appliance into an outlet.

• Extract the steamer and remove all packing

• Turn the handle of mechanical timer (11)

materials.

clockwise and set up the necessary opera-

• Wash steam baskets (1, 2, 3), parts (12),

tion time of the steamer, the indicator will

(13), rice or soup bowl (4), lid (5) and drip

light up.

tray (6), using soft detergent.

• At the expiration of set-up time the steamer

• Swill thoroughly and wipe up.

will turn off automatically, the audio alarm

• Wipe the inside of a water tank (10) with

will sound and the indicator will go out.

moist rag.

• Plug the steamer off an outlet and let the

appliance cool down.

OPERATIONS DIRECTIVE

• Place the device on a flat enduring sur-

Notes:

face.

- Mechanical timer starts operating no mat-

• Fill the water tank (10) with cold water up to

ter the steamer is plugged into the outlet or

maximum level МАХ.

not, that is why before setting up the timer

• The water tank can be filled in two ways: -

check whether the appliance is plugged

through water refill hole (9) (Pic. 1) or pour

into the outlet, otherwise the process of

the water directly into the water tank (Рис.

food preparation will not start.

2).

- If you need to prepare lots of food, in order

• If during food preparation you discover that

to amplify interior space you can remove

water level dropped below minimum level

the removable bottom from steam baskets

(Min.), then you can add it through water

(2) and (3).

refill hole (9), without removing steam bas-

To remove the removable bottom take the

kets (Pic. 1).

steam basket on both sides by handles and

Use filtered water; it has low hardness,

push slightly from both sides.

that can allow to decrease the scale factor

in the heating element. Do not pour water

CAUTION!

above maximum level (Max.).

• During cooking process do not touch the

lid and steam bowls – they are very hot.

Warning:

• To avoid skin burns, use potholders to re-

- Do not add salt, pepper, spices, herbs,

move the lid and steam baskets. Raise

wine, sauces or other liquids to the water.

slowly the lid, to let off the steam, hold the

It can cause damage.

lid above the steam bowl to let water fall

- Change water before each use.

down.

• Fix up the drip tray (6) on the water tank

• If you want to check whether products are

(10) and ensure that it is fixed up properly.

ready, use kitchenware with a long handle.

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