SEVERIN DG 2438 - Manual (Page 9)

near hot surfaces or open fl ames such as
hot-plates or gas fl ames. Do not operate
the appliance underneath sensitive objects
or furniture such as wall-cupboards, as
hot steam is emitted from the lid during
use.
 When operating this appliance, ensure
that
- only genuine accessories are used,
- the appliance is under supervision at all
times
- the water container has been fi lled with
clean tap water.
 Do not use the food steamer without the
steam tube, as this ensures that the steam
is directed upwards.
 Th e accessible exterior surfaces become
hot during use and will remain so for some
time aft erwards. Do not touch any part of
the appliance except the handles.
 Always use an oven cloth when removing
the rice container. Caution: when
removing the lid or lift ing off the steaming
tops, beware of escaping steam and hot
condensation water dripping off : danger
of scalding!
 No responsibility is accepted if damage
results from improper use, or if these
instructions are not complied with.
 Th is appliance is intended for domestic or
similar applications, such as
- in shops, offi ces and other similar
working environments,
- in agricultural areas,
- by customers in hotels, motels etc. and
similar establishments,
- in bed-and breakfast type environments.
 In order to comply with safety regulations
and to avoid hazards, repairs of electrical
appliances must be carried out by qualifi ed
personnel, including the replacement
of the power cord. If repairs are needed,
please send the appliance to one of our
customer service departments. Th
e
addresses can be found in the appendix to
this manual.
Before using for the fi rst time
Remove any packing materials completely,
and clean the appliance as described in the
section General care and cleaning below.
Operation
– Before the appliance is used, the water
container must be fi lled with cold, clean
tap water, observing the maximum
marking.
– Place the steam tube into the centre of the
water container, ensuring that the three
small openings on the tube fi t properly
onto the corresponding alignment studs
in the container.
– Fit the juice collection tray onto the
housing and make sure it is safely
attached.
– Th e steaming tops can be stacked as
desired. However, ensure that a stacking
ring is placed between the steaming tops.
– Place the food to be cooked into the
steaming top. Larger food items require
a longer cooking time; they should
therefore be placed in the lower steaming
top.
– When cooking rice, the rice container
must be placed into the lower steaming
top. Fill the container with a maximum of
375g of rice.

When steaming food, always use the
steaming tops. Do not place food directly
into the water container or the juice
collection tray.
– Place the steaming tops onto the juice
collection tray.
– Close the lid.
– Carefully check that all parts of the
assembly have been correctly fi tted and
are safely connected.
– Insert the plug into a suitable wall socket.
– Set the timer to the desired steaming
time. Th
e indicator light will light up. Th e
appliance is now switched on.
– While steaming is in progress, a certain
amount of water evaporates from the
water container. To prevent the water from
evaporating completely, it is important to
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