IFU EXOTIC AMA34 - Kitchen appliance MOULINEX - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	MOULINEX
Model	IFU EXOTIC AMA34
Product type	Steamer
Water tank capacity	Maximum level indicated on tank
Timer	Yes, with automatic shut-off at end of cooking
Operating indicator light	Yes
Main functions	Steaming, aroma diffusion, simultaneous cooking of multiple foods
Included accessories	Base, water tank, aroma diffuser/turbo crown, juice collector, cooking bowl 1, rice bowl, cooking bowl 2 (depending on model), fish tray, dome lid
Bowl material	Plastic (dishwasher safe)
Accessory cleaning	Dishwasher safe for bowls, juice collector, fish tray and diffuser
Base cleaning	Do not immerse, clean with a damp sponge
Recommended descaling	Every 7 to 10 uses with white vinegar and water
Safety	Automatic shut-off, mandatory grounded outlet, scalding steam (use oven mitts)
Intended use	Domestic, indoor
Spare parts	Moulinex accessories and parts available at authorized service center
Warranty	Void if incorrect connection

Frequently Asked Questions - IFU EXOTIC AMA34 MOULINEX

How to use the aroma diffuser?

Place the aromatics (herbs, spices, liquids) in the double wall of the diffuser, add water up to the indicated max level, then place on the base before cooking.

Can I cook two dishes at the same time?

Yes, you can stack the bowls. If cooking times differ, start with the longest cooking food in bowl 1, then add bowl 2 during cooking.

How to clean the accessories?

The bowls, juice collector, fish tray and diffuser are dishwasher safe. The base must never be immersed; clean it with a damp sponge.

What to do if the appliance does not heat up?

Check the electrical connection and that the timer is set correctly. If the problem persists, contact a Moulinex authorized service center.

How to descale the steamer?

Fill the tank with 1/3 white vinegar and 2/3 water up to the max level, let it sit overnight without operating the appliance, then rinse several times with hot water.

What is the maximum water level in the tank?

Never exceed the max level marked inside the water tank (A2). You can also fill through the filling bubble (A3).

How long to cook rice?

For 150 g of long grain white rice, count 27-32 minutes. Use the rice bowl with 1 measure of rice to 2 measures of water.

How to avoid steam burns?

Always use an oven mitt or a cloth to handle the lid and bowls. Open the lid carefully, keeping your face away.

Can I cook frozen foods?

Yes, the cooking guide provides times for frozen foods (e.g., frozen fish fillets: 11-16 min, frozen broccoli: 16-21 min). Adjust according to quantity.

How to collect the cooking juices?

Place the juice collector (B) on the base before stacking the bowls. You can use this juice to prepare sauces.

USER MANUAL IFU EXOTIC AMA34 MOULINEX

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A1 Elément chauffant

Thank you for choosing an appliance from the Moulinex range.

Your steamer enables you to cook without fat and at the same time to conserve the trace elements and vitamins in the food.

Description

A Base

A1 Heating element

A2 Water tank with max level indicator

A3 Water fill inlet max level indicator

A4 Cap

A5 Timer

A6 Operating indicator light

A7 Power cord

A8 Aroma diffuser/ integrated turbo ring

Safety instructions

1) Electrical connection

• Check that the specifications of your appliance are compatible with those of your electrical system.
• It is vital that your appliance is plugged into an earthed socket and complies with the electrical standards in force in your country.

Any connection error will invalidate the guarantee.

2) Installation

• Always place your steamer on a stable, flat, heat-resistant surface well away from walls or cupboards.
• Keep it away from:

. Any inflammable gas, object or liquid,
. Any source of heat (oven, microwave, hotplate),
. Any water splashes.

3) Recommendations

• Read the instructions for use carefully before using your appliance for the first time and retain them for future use: any use which does not conform to these instructions will absolve Moulinex from any liability.
• Never leave the appliance within reach of children without supervision. The use of this appliance by young children or severely disabled persons must be supervised at all times.
• Your appliance is intended solely for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

B Juice collector
C Cooking bowl 1
C1 Rice Bowl
D Cooking bowl 2 (depending on model)
E Fish tray
F Lid

• Unplug the appliance as soon as you have finished using it and when you are cleaning it.
• Never use your appliance if it is not working correctly or if it has been damaged. If this happens, contact an approved Moulinex service centre (see list in the "Moulinex service" booklet).
• Any intervention other than cleaning and normal maintenance by the customer must be carried out by an approved Moulinex service centre.
• Never place the appliance, the power cord or the plug in water or in any other liquid.
• Do not allow the power cord to hang down within reach of children.
• The power cord must never be close to or in contact with the hot parts of your appliance, close to a source of heat or resting on a sharp edge.
• If the power cord or the plug are damaged, do not use your appliance. To avoid any risk of danger, these must be replaced by an approved Moulinex service centre.
• For your own safety, you should use only the Moulinex accessories and spare parts which are suitable for your appliance.
• Never run your appliance without water in the tank.
• Never move your appliance while it is working.
• Before moving the appliance:

. Unplug it,

. Allow it to cool,

. Empty the juice collector.

- Never immerse the base (A) in water.

- Warning: during use, the steam produced can cause scalding:

. Handle all parts with an oven glove or a cloth,

. Be careful when lifting the lid,

. Always use a cooking utensil to handle the food in the steamer.

Environment protection

- Your appliance has been designed to work for many years. However, when you finally decide to replace your old product, remember to think of what you can do to help to protect the environment by disposing of it at your local waste disposal centre.

Before using your appliance for the first time:

• Wash the bowls and the other accessories in soapy water, rinse and dry carefully.
• Wipe the inside of the water tank with a damp sponge.

Warning: Never put the base of your appliance in water.

Using your steamer

PREPARATION

① - Put any herbs or flavourings in the double inner side of the Aroma diffuser (A8). Fill with water or another liquid (see recipes) up to the "max" level written inside the diffuser.
② - Put the Aroma diffuser in place.
③ - Fill the water tank through the water fill inlet using cold water via the bubble (A3) after opening the cap (A4), or pour the cold water directly into the water tank (A2).

- Never exceed the "max" level (A2).

- Never add herbs, spices, aroma or seasonings to this water.

④ - Put the cooking juice collector (B) in place on the base (A).
⑤ USING THE DIFFERENT ACCESSORIES

Your steamer can be used with 1 or 2 bowls (depending on model).

. Cooking bowl 1 (C) :
- Place the food in the cooking bowl.
- Place the cooking bowl on the cooking juice collector.

. Cooking bowl 2 (D) (depending on model):

• Put the food in the cooking bowl.
• Place cooking bowl 2 on the top of bowl 1.

Note: if the cooking times differ between the foods in each of the cooking bowls, begin cooking the food which requires longest time of cooking in cooking bowl 1 then add cooking bowl 2 during cooking to complete the cooking cycle.

. Rice bowl (C1):

• Put the rice and water into the rice bowl (1 measure of rice per 2 measures of water).
• Place the rice bowl in the cooking bowl.
• Place the cooking bowl on the juice collector.

. Fish tray (E):

• Lay the fish on the tray.
• Put it either directly on the juice collector (B) or on the top of the cooking bowl 1 or bowl 2 (depending on model).
• Then place the cooking bowl with fish tray on the juice collector.

OPERATION

• Put the lid (F) on the last bowl or on the fish tray (E).
• Make sure that the steam holes on the lid are positioned facing away from you.
• Plug in the appliance and then adjust the timer (A5) to the cooking time desired (see cooking charts).
• The indicator light (A6) will come on, and the cooking begins.
• Once the cooking time is up, the timer (A5) rings and the indicator light (A6) goes out. The appliance stops automatically.
• Remove the lid (F) with care and use oven gloves to handle it.

⑥ - The upturned lid on the worktop allows you to put down the cooking bowl to drain the foods.

TIPS

- During cooking, make sure there is always some water in the water tank (A2). The water level can be adjusted at any time using the filler inlet (A3) without having to handle the cooking bowls.

• If you do two lots of cooking in succession, empty the juice collector (B) and adjust the water level if necessary.
• You can retain the cooking juices to prepare your sauces (B).

Cleaning

• After every use, unplug the appliance and allow it to cool.
• Empty the juice collector, the Aroma diffuser and the water tank.
• Clean the accessories (cooking bowls, juice collector, fish tray, rice bowl) in the dishwasher.
• For the water tank, clean it with a sponge and rinse.
• Never put the base (A) in water or under running water.
• Do not use a metallic scourer or scouring powder or any abrasive product.

TIPS:

Over time the strong coloured natural juices from food such as carrots and beetroot may stain the juice collector this is normal. It may be cleaned by soaking in mild bleach (not abrasive) straight after cooking.

Maintenance

DESCALING

Descaling varies depending on the hardness of the water in your region. On average, we recommend that you descale your appliance every 7 - 10 uses in order to maintain an effective flow of steam and to prolong the lifetime of your appliance.

• Position the integrated turbo ring (A8) over the element in the water tank (A1).
• Fill the water tank (A2) with a third white vinegar and two thirds cold water up to the maximum level.
• Do not heat up (to avoid any descaling odour).
• Leave overnight to descale.
• Rinse out the water tank with the warm water several times.

STORAGE:

⑦ - Store the appliance according to the diagram.

What to do if your appliance does not work?

- Check the electrical connection (A7) and the timer (A5) position.

If you have any product problems or queries, please contact our customer Relations Team for expert help and advice.

HELPLINE:

0845 602 1454 - UK

[phone] - Ireland

The Aroma diffuser

Your steamer is fitted with an Aroma diffuser. It has been designed for use with fresh herbs, powdered spices, as well as liquids (such as lemon juice, stock, and flavoured oils). It allows the exotic aromas from these items to diffuse through the steamer and enhance the taste of the dish, but without removing the natural taste of the food.

Just put any herbs or flavourings inside the Aroma diffuser plus water up to the "max" level mark, and it is ready to go!

The table gives you a guide for each type of food, and suggests some flavourings to accompany them, but feel free to experiment with other herbs and flavourings which appeal to your taste buds.

Guide to flavour enhanced cooking

These cooking times are only a guide and should be adjusted according to your own taste, the types of food and their quantity.

Food	Amount	Cooking time	Flavouring ideas
Fish
Thin fillets of fish (cod, plaice, sole, salmon, haddock...):- Fresh- FrozenThick fillets or steaks (cod, plaice, sole, salmon haddock ):- FreshWhole fish (trout, salmon trout...)	450 g450 g450 g600 g	8-10 mins11-16 mins16-21 mins27-32 mins	Basil, Chive, Coriander, Bay leaf, Hot pepper, Sage, White Pepper, Rosemary, Saffron, Thyme, Parsley, Curry powder, Lemon, Aniseed, Dill, Fennel.
Sea food
Mussels	1 kg	16-21 mins	Bay leaf, white pepper, Garlic powder, Chive, parsley, Thyme, lemon, white wine.
Prawns (raw)Scallops	200 g100 g	3-7 mins6-10 mins	Bay leaf, Marjoram, hot pepper, Cayenne pepper, White pepper, Thyme, Curry powder, saffron, parsley, lemon.
Meat
Pork filletsSausages- knackwurst- Frankfurter	700 g1010	13-16 mins8-12 mins11-13 mins	Cayenne pepper, Aromatic mixture of spices, white pepper, Rosemary, sage.
Lamb steaks	500 g	11-16 mins	Spices of Provence, Cayenne pepper, white pepper, Rosemary, sage, Cumin.
Poultry
Chicken breast (bonless)- Strips- wholeChicken drumsticksor thigh jointsTurkey steaks and escalope	500 g450 g4600 g	13-16 mins16-21 mins32-37 mins21-26 mins	Garlic powder, Chervil, Marjoram, Rosemary, sage, white pepper, Tarragon, parsley, Thyme, Paprika, Curry powder, Cumin.
Vegetables
Artichokes (globe)	3 average	32-37 mins	Chervil, Tarragon, parsley, white pepper.
Asparagus	600 g	16-21 mins	Olive oil, basil, lemon.
Fresh Broccoli	400 g	21-26 mins
Frozen Broccoli	400 g	16-21 mins	Cumin, Bay leaf, parsley, cloves, grey pepper, Thyme, Nutmeg, Cayenne pepper, celery salt, white pepper.
Celeriac	350 g	21-26 mins
Mushrooms	500 g	11-16 mins
Cauliflower florets	1 average	27-32 mins
Cabbage (red or green)	600 g	16-19 mins
Courgettes	600 g	13-16 mins	Dill, basil, sage, chervil, tarragon, parsley, Rosemary.
Fresh spinach	300 g	11-13 mins	Basil, Nutmeg, white pepper, hot pepper.
Frozen spinach	300 g	16-21 mins
Fresh fine whole green beans	500 g	21-26 mins	Dill, Marjoram, Parsley, White pepper, Cayenne pepper, savory, sage, Thyme, rosemary, Cumin.
Frozen fine whole green beans	500 g	16-21 mins
Mange tout	500 g	12-15 mins
Fresh or frozen peas	400 g	21-26 mins
Leeks (sliced)	500 g	8-12 mins	Garlic, tarragon, turmeric, parsley, Ginger, sesame oil.
Leeks (baby whole)	500 g	16-21 mins
Carrots	500 g	11-16 mins	Bay leaf, Marjoram, Nutmeg, parsley, hot pepper.
Peppers	300 g	11-16 mins	Coriander, paprika, cumin.
Potatoes (new)	600 g	43-48 mins	Chervil, cumin, garlic in powder, Chive, bay leaf, Nutmeg, paprika, Marjoram, parsley, rosemary, savory
Potatoes (old)	600 g	27 mins
Onions (small whole)	400 g	11-16 mins	Paprika, thyme, parsley, basil.
Onions sliced	400 g	11-16 mins
Rice/Grains/Pasta
White rice american long grain	150 g	27-32 mins
Basmati rice	150 g	27-32 mins
Easy cook white rice	150 g	21-24 mins	Saffron, curry powder, pepper white, marjoram, paprika.
Brown rice	150 g	43-48 mins
Coucous	200 g	11 mins
Pasta (spaghetti)	200 g	21-26 mins
Bulgar wheat	150 g	16 mins
Other foods
Hard boiled eggs	6	16 mins	Coriander, pepper white, chive, chervil, tarragon.
Poached eggs in ramekins (firm set)	6	13-16 mins
Poached eggs in ramekins (soft set)	6	8-10 mins
Fruits
Apples (quartered sliced)	4	16 mins
Apple (whole)	450 g	16-21 mins	Cinnamon, ginger, lemon peel or juice, vanilla, Rum, orange peel, cardamom, clove.
Bananas	4	11-16 mins
Apricots	4	11-16 mins
Peaches or Nectarines	4	11-16 mins
Pears	4	21-26 mins
Rhubarb	400 g	21-26 mins

Some flavoursome recipe ideas

CURRIED PRAWN SALAD

4 persons

Preparation: 30 mins

Cooking time: 12-15 mins

• 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 24 large prawns (unshelled)
  • 1/2 red leaf salad
  • 1/2 Frizzy salad

• 2 teaspoons of sherry or red wine vinegar

• salt

• pepper
• Mustard

- 10 g of salt crystals

• 1 teaspoon of curry powder

- Peel the prawns. In the Aroma Diffuser add the salt crystals, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the curry powder and fill up with water until the "max" level.

- Put the prawns in the steam bowls and cook for 10 to 12 mins.

- Wash and dry the two salads. Mix them. Make a vinaigrette with the rest of olive oil, the mustard and the vinegar. Pour the prawns in the salad and mix it.

TARRAGON CHICKEN BREAST

4 persons

Preparation: 10 mins

Cooking time: 20-25 mins

• 4 chicken breasts (120 g each)
- 2 teaspoon of chopped fresh tarragon (one in Aroma diffuser & one in sauce)

• 200 ml double cream,
- salt
- pepper

- Put the tarragon in the Aroma Diffuser with water filled up to the "max" level.

- Put the chicken breasts in the steam bowls and steam for 20 to 25 mins.

- Heat the cream with the rest of the chopped tarragon, salt and pepper. Slice the chicken, arrange it on plates. Cover the meat with the tarragon cream sauce.

Cooking time: 30-35 mins

• 200 g carrots,
• 200 g turnips
  • 200 g french beans,
  • 200 g frozen peas,
  • one teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Ground black pepper

- Peel and wash all the vegetables. Cut the carrots, turnips and french beans into strips 4 cm long.

- Put one teaspoon of chopped parsley and fill up with water until the "max" level in the Aroma diffuser.

- Put the prepared vegetables and the peas into the steam bowl and cook for 30 to 35 mins. Remove the vegetables. Season.

APPLE COMPOTE WITH CINNAMON

4 persons

Preparation: 15 mins

Cooking time: 20 mins

• 1 kg apples
  • 2 tablespoons of cinnamon powder
• 100 g sugar

- Peel, core and cut apples into quarters.

- Put the cinnamon powder in the Aroma diffuser and fill up with water until the level "max".

- Put the apples in the steam bowls and cook 20 mins. Remove the apples and crush them and add sugar. Serve.

Novembre 2003

Réf. : 5066380