DG 2438 - Steamer SEVERIN - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Steam Cooker
Brand	SEVERIN
Model	DG 2438
Dimensions (W x D x H)	30 x 30 x 38 cm
Weight	2.5 kg
Water Tank Capacity	1.2 L
Power	800 W
Power Supply	220-240 V, 50-60 Hz
Material	Plastic and Stainless Steel
Number of Levels	3 stackable levels
Main Functions	Steam cooking, keep warm, automatic shut-off
Timer	Yes, up to 60 minutes
Water Level Indicator	Yes, transparent
Care and Cleaning	Steamer baskets and lid dishwasher safe
Safety	Automatic shut-off when water runs out, lid lock
Spare Parts and Repairability	Available via SEVERIN after-sales service
Included Accessories	Rice bowl, egg tray, user manual
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - DG 2438 SEVERIN

How to use the DG 2438 steam cooker?

Fill the water tank to the max mark, place food in the baskets, set the timer and press the start button. The appliance stops automatically at the end of cooking.

Cleaning the Severin DG 2438 steam cooker

Unplug the appliance and let it cool. Wash the baskets and lid with warm soapy water or in the dishwasher. Wipe the base with a damp cloth.

How much water to put in the tank?

Fill up to the indicated maximum level (approx. 1.2 L). Do not exceed this mark to avoid overflow.

Can the baskets be stacked?

Yes, the three baskets are stackable. Place foods that take longer to cook in the lower basket.

How to set the cooking time?

Turn the timer knob to the desired time (up to 60 minutes). A beep indicates the end of cooking.

What if the appliance does not heat up?

Check that there is water in the tank, the lid is properly closed, and the outlet is working. If the problem persists, contact after-sales service.

Can I cook rice in this steamer?

Yes, use the included rice bowl. Place the rice and water in the bowl, then put it in a steamer basket. Cooking time is about 20-25 minutes.

Does the appliance turn off automatically?

Yes, it has an automatic shut-off when water runs out and at the end of the timer. Additionally, the keep warm function activates after cooking.

What foods can I steam?

Vegetables, fish, meat, eggs, rice, etc. Cut foods into uniform pieces for even cooking.

Where can I find spare parts for the DG 2438?

Contact SEVERIN customer service or visit their website. Spare parts such as baskets or lid are listed in the manual.

USER MANUAL DG 2438 SEVERIN

Before using the appliance, please read the following instructions carefully and keep this manual for future reference. The appliance must only be used by persons familiar with these instructions.

Connection to the mains supply

The appliance should only be connected to an earthed socket installed in accordance with the regulations. Make sure that the supply voltage corresponds with the voltage marked on the rating label of the appliance. This product complies with all relevant CE-labelling directives.

Familiarisation

1. Rice container
2. Juice collection tray
3. Steam tube
4. Water container
5. Water feeder opening
6. Power cord with plug
7. Housing
8. Rating label (on underside of appliance)
9. Timer
10. Indicator light
11. Water level indicator
12. Steaming top
13. Stacking ring
14. Lid

Important safety instructions

• Before the appliance is used, the main body as well as any attachments fitted should be checked thoroughly for any defects. Should the appliance, for instance, have been dropped onto a hard surface, it must not be used any longer: even invisible damage may have adverse effects on the operational safety of the appliance.

● The power cord should be regularly examined for any signs of damage. In the

event of such damage being found, the appliance must no longer be used.

- Do not operate the appliance if excessive force has been used to pull the power cord. Damage cannot always be detected from the outside; the entire unit should therefore be checked by a qualified technician before it is used again.

● Always remove the plug from the wall socket

• after use,
• in case of any malfunction,
• before cleaning the appliance.

- When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on the power cord; always grip the plug itself. - Do not let the power cord hang free, and keep the cord well away from hot parts of the appliance.

- This appliance may be used by children (at least 8 years of age) provided they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance and fully understand all dangers and safety precautions involved. Children must not be permitted to carry out any cleaning or maintenance work on the appliance unless they are supervised and at least 8 years of age. The appliance and its power cord must be kept well away from children under 8 at all times.

- The appliance may only be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lacking experience and knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance and fully understand all dangers and safety precautions involved.

● Children must not be permitted to play with the appliance.

- Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away from children: there is a risk of suffocation.

● During operation, the appliance must be placed on a surface resistant to heat and water.

- Do not position the food steamer on or

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 filled with clean tap water.

- Do not use the food steamer without the steam tube, as this ensures that the steam is directed upwards.

- The 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.

● This 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 qualified personnel, including the replacement of the power cord. If repairs are needed, please send the appliance to one of our customer service departments. The addresses can be found in the appendix to this manual.

Before using for the first 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 filled 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 fit properly onto the corresponding alignment studs in the container.

- Fit the juice collection tray onto the housing and make sure it is safely attached.

- The 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 fitted and are safely connected.

- Insert the plug into a suitable wall socket.

- Set the timer to the desired steaming time. The indicator light will light up. The 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

replenish the water in good time. Refi ll with a suffi cient amount of water through the water feeder opening.

- Once the programmed steaming time has elapsed, an acoustic signal is heard and the indicator light goes out.

- Carefully proceed to lift off the steaming tops from the appliance and place them on a surface resistant to heat and water.

- Always use an oven cloth when removing the rice container: touch the container only by its handles.

- Always remove the plug from the wall socket aft er use; allow sufficient time for the appliance to cool down.

Useful hints

- To ensure proper steam circulation, make sure that the pieces of food are evenly spaced and not placed too close to each other inside the steaming top.

- The steaming time largely depends on various factors such as size, quality, consistency and nature of the food to be cooked, as well as the spacing between the pieces.

- Generally, best results are achieved when the pieces are similar in size. However,

should it be necessary to steam pieces of different sizes, the larger pieces should be placed in the lower insert.

- Ifdiff erent types of food are to be placed in the steaming tops, ensure first that their flavours are compatible.

- In addition, when steaming different types of food with different cooking times, place those items with the longest cooking time in the lower steaming top. To ensure that all food will be ready at the same time, we recommend the following method: begin with steaming the larger items (i.e. those items that are placed in the lower insert) first, until their remaining cooking time equals the cooking time of the food yet to be cooked; now add the other steaming top(s) to the assembly.

- When steaming larger food quantities, carefully remove the lid halfway through the steaming process, turn over the food an put the lid back on. Caution: beware of escaping steam. There is a danger of scalding.

- The juice collected in the juice collection tray during the steaming process can be used for sauces etc.

Cooking times

The cooking/steaming times listed are approximate times only, as each food to be steamed is of different nature and consistency.

Type of food		Weight (in g)	Steaming time (in minutes)	Remarks
Fish fillet	fresh	250	12
Fish steak	Eel, herring	250	15
Mussels, clams	fresh	500	10

Chicken parts	boneless	500	15	cut into strips
Mutton	Steak	500	15
Pork	Steak	500	25	cut into strips

Cauliflower	fresh	500	18	break up into florets
Potatoes	fresh	500	20	cut into strips or cubes
Spinach	fresh	250	13
Carrots	fresh	250	15	cut into strips
Mushrooms	fresh	250	12	clean thoroughly and cut off stems
Rice		375	30-35	fi ll the rice container with 375ml of warm water fi rst

General care and cleaning

Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is disconnected from the power supply and has cooled down completely.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not clean the appliance with water and do not immerse it in water.
☐ Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions.
- The exterior of the appliance may cleaned with a damp, lint-free cloth.
- The lid, steaming tops, rice container and stacking rings can be cleaned with hot soapy water.
- The rice container, juice collection tray and steam tube may be cleaned with hot water or in a dish-washer.
- Pour any remaining water from the water container and wipe it clean.

Descaling

Depending on the frequency of use as well as the water quality in your area, lime deposits may build up on the heating element. It is advisable to remove any such deposits at regular intervals. A mixture of water and three tablespoons of vinegar essence is suitable.

- Fill the water container to its maximum marking.

- Add three tablespoons of vinegar essence.

- Do not fit any attachments.

• Insert the plug into a wall socket.
• Set the timer to 5 minutes.

☐ Do not inhale the fumes emitted during the descaling process.

- Once the acoustic signal is heard, remove the plug from the wall socket and allow

sufficient time for the appliance to cool down.

• Empty the water container.
  Do not pour descalers down enamel-coated sinks.
• Pour any remaining water from the water container and wipe it clean.

Additional accessories

bAdditional steaming tops may be obtained through the SEVERIN Service, quoting the article number of the appliance.

However, do not stack more than a total of 3 steaming tops at any time.

Disposal

Do not dispose of old or defective appliances in domestic garbage; this should only be done through public collection points.

Guarantee

Th is product is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Under this guarantee the manufacturer undertakes to repair or replace any parts found to be defective, providing the product is returned to one of our authorised service centres. This guarantee is only valid if the appliance has been used in accordance with the instructions, and provided that it has not been modified, repaired or interfered with by any unauthorised person, or damaged through misuse.

Th is guarantee naturally does not cover wear and tear, nor breakables such as glass and

ceramic items, bulbs etc. Th is guarantee does not affect your statutory rights, nor any legal rights you may have as a consumer under applicable national legislation governing the purchase of goods. If the product fails to operate and needs to be returned, pack it carefully, enclosing your name and address and the reason for return. If within the guarantee period, please also provide the guarantee card and proof of purchase.

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