Connecting the appliance
First connect the smaller plug to the socket on the rear right of
the appliance, and then insert the mains plug to a suitable wall
outlet. A signal is heard, and the possible programme options
and 12:00 are shown on the display.
Setting the current time
∙ Connect the appliance to the mains. Keep the HOUR/MIN
button pressed for three seconds, until the minute digits
start fl ashing. Use the +/- buttons to set the correct minutes.
Press the HOUR/MIN button to set the hours. After a few
seconds, the fl ashing of the hour/minute digits ceases; the
current time is now set.
∙ The appliance can also be used without fi rst setting the
current time.
∙ In the case of a power failure, the time remains stored for
around 12 minutes.
Utensil holder
There is a snap-on hook for the utensil holder at the rear right
side of the appliance. Fit the holder (provided separately) from
above, ensuring that it locks into place. The serving spoon or
ladle may also be stored here during operation.
Lid
∙ To open the lid, pull the lid release downwards.
∙ When closing the lid, always ensure that it locks safely into
place.
Cooking insert markings
The cooking insert shows the following markings:
CUP:
Water fi ll amount per measuring cup of rice (see
Cooking programmes - Rice).
MAX:
Maximum fi ll level
L:
Fill amount in litres
General operation
∙ Note: To prevent damage to the non-stick coating of the
cooking insert, do not use any sharp or pointed objects.
Use only the spoon or ladle supplied, or otherwise wooden
cooking utensils.
∙ Prepare the food according to the recipe.
∙ Place the cooking insert into the appliance.
∙ Connect the appliance to the mains and, if so desired, set
the current time.
∙ Put the water or food into the cooking insert, observing the
information provided for the individual cooking programmes.
When steam cooking, place the steaming insert into the
cooking insert.
∙ Note: Observe the Min and Max markings inside the
cooking insert.
∙ Close the lid, ensuring that it is safely closed and locked into
place.
∙ Select the desired cooking programme with the MENU
button. With each push of the button, the next programme in
the sequence is selected.
∙ If desired, the starting time for the cooking process can be
delayed (see Delayed timer setting).
∙ If desired, the pre-set programme running time can be
adjusted individually (see Individual programme running
time). This function is not available in the rice-cooking and
fast-cooking programmes.
∙ Press the START button to start the programme.
∙ The selected cooking programme starts after a lead time of
approx. 60 seconds.
∙ The cooking programme can be interrupted at any time by
pressing the KEEP button.
∙ To cancel data input while programming, press the KEEP
button twice.
∙ The display shows the remaining cooking time (not
applicable for rice-cooking and fast-cooking programmes).
∙ An acoustic signal indicates that the cooking time has
elapsed, and the appliance switches to Keep warm mode.
∙ After the food has been taken out, turn the appliance off and
disconnect it from the mains.
Delayed timer setting (PRESET)
∙ With this programme function, the programme start can be
delayed for up to 24 hours.
∙ After selecting the desired cooking programme, press the
TIMER button.
∙ Use the +/- buttons to enter the required number of hours.
∙ Press the HOUR/MIN button and then use the +/- buttons to
enter the minutes.
∙ Press the TIMER button to confi rm your input.
∙ Press the START button to start the programme.
∙ The display shows the current time and PRESET.
∙ While in this delay mode, the time selected can be displayed
by pressing the TIMER button.
∙ Once the pre-programmed delay has elapsed, the cooking
programme starts automatically.
Individual programme running time
∙ With this programme function, the pre-set cooking time can
be changed and adjusted individually.
∙ This function is not available in the rice-cooking and fast-
cooking programmes.
∙ After selecting the cooking programme, TIMING and the
pre-set time appear on the display. Press the TIME button.
∙ First use the +/- buttons to enter the required number of
hours.
∙ Press the HOUR/MIN button and then use the +/- buttons to
enter the minutes.
∙ To enter the hours/minutes, press the +/- buttons repeatedly,
or keep them pressed.
∙ Now press the START button to begin the programme
sequence.
∙ The following programme running times can be selected:
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