DG 3235 - Steamer CLATRONIC - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Steam cooker
Brand	Clatronic
Model	DG 3235
Power supply	220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Rated power	600 W
Bowl capacity	2.5 L
Number of levels	2 tiers
Bowl material	Heat-resistant plastic
Dimensions (W x D x H)	30 x 25 x 20 cm
Net weight	1.5 kg
Power cord length	80 cm
Main functions	Steam cooking, keep warm, automatic shut-off
Timer	Mechanical timer up to 60 minutes
Water level indicator	Transparent visual indicator
Controls	Rotary knob for timer, power indicator light
Care and cleaning	Bowl and trays dishwasher safe, base wipe with damp cloth
Safety	Automatic shut-off when water runs out, overheat protection
Spare parts and repairability	Bowl, steam trays, and lid available as spare parts
Included accessories	Main bowl, 2 steam trays, lid, water tank, rice spoon
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - DG 3235 CLATRONIC

How to start steam cooking?

Fill the water tank to the maximum level, place food in the trays, close the lid, then turn the timer to the desired time. The appliance turns on automatically.

How much water should I put?

Pour clear water into the tank up to the maximum mark. Do not exceed this level to avoid overflow.

Can I cook multiple foods at the same time?

Yes, the two tiers allow cooking different foods simultaneously. Place foods that need more time at the bottom.

How to clean the steam cooker?

Detach the bowl and trays, wash them in warm soapy water or dishwasher. Wipe the base with a damp cloth. Never immerse the base in water.

What to do if the appliance does not heat?

Check that the timer is turned to a position other than 0 and that the indicator light is on. Make sure there is enough water in the tank.

How long does it take to cook vegetables?

Cooking time varies by vegetable: broccoli about 10 minutes, carrots 15-20 minutes. Refer to the cooking chart in the manual.

Does the appliance turn off automatically?

Yes, automatic shut-off activates when the timer reaches zero or if water runs out, for safety reasons.

Can I use the steam cooker to reheat food?

Yes, the keep warm mode allows gentle reheating. Place food in the trays and set the timer to a short time.

How to descale the appliance?

Pour a mixture of water and white vinegar (1:1) into the tank, run for 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Where to find spare parts?

Spare parts such as steam trays and lid are available from Clatronic after-sales service or on their website.

USER MANUAL DG 3235 CLATRONIC

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DG 3235

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General Safety Instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal packing. If you give this device to other people, please also pass on the operating instructions.

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not fit for commercial use. Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid) and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands. If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.
• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull on the plug, not the cable) if the appliance is not being used and remove the attached accessories.
• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you should leave the workplace, always switch the machine off or remove the plug from the socket (pull the plug itself, not the lead).
• Check the appliance and the cable for damage on a regular basis. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged.
• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always contact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure to danger, always have a faulty cable be replaced only by the manufacturer, by our customer service or by a qualified person and with a cable of the same type.
• Use only original spare parts.
• Pay careful attention to the following "Special Safety Instructions".

Children and Frail Individuals

- In order to ensure your children's safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach.

WARNING!

Caution! Do not allow small children to play with the foil as there is a danger of suffocation!

- In order to protect children or frail individuals from the hazards of electrical equipment, please ensure that this device is only used under supervision. This device is not a toy. Do not allow small children to play with it.

Symbols in these Instructions for Use

Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the machine:

WARNING!

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possible injury risks.

CAUTION:

This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other objects.

i NOTE: This highlights tips and information.

Special safety instructions

• Connect the steam cooker only to a duly installed 230 V, 50 Hz socket.
• Place the appliance on a level surface. Make sure that the wire and the appliance are not placed on hot surfaces or near sources of heat. Lay out the wire so that it does not come into contact with sharp objects.
• Do not bend the wire and do not wind around the appliance.
• Should the appliance fall into water, pull it out of the water only if the wire is not connected to the socket! Do not use it until it has been examined by an authorized technician. The same applies also if the wire or the appliance are damaged or if the steam cooker has fallen.
• If the appliance is not used according to the instructions or incorrectly, the manufacturer is not liable for the resulting damage!
• When using electrical heating devices extremely high temperatures (e.g. hot water, hot steam, heating element) capable of causing severe burns are generated. Use the handles to hold the lid and the locks. Inform also other users of the potential dangers!
• Do not place the steam cooker near a wall (minimum distance: 10 cm) or under hanging cabinet. Never place anything on the appliance. Do not cover the steam openings during use. The steam must be able to escape freely.

WARNING!

Hot steam escapes from the steam holes and when opening the lid! Danger of scalding!

• Leave the appliance to cool before cleaning and packing!
• Never use the steam cooker without water in it!
• Use the appliance only for the cooking of food. Never use it for other purposes.

Scope of Supply

1 X Steam cooker basic device
1 X Steam pipe
1 X Drip tray for condensation
3 X Steaming dishes
3 X Steaming trays
2 X Connection frames
1 X Rice bowl

1 X Lid

Before Using for the First Time

• Remove the packaging.
• We recommend that you clean the accessories as described under „Cleaning“.

Information on Installation and Use

Position the appliance near a socket. Make sure that the surface is level, dry, non-slip and resistant to heat and that there is no enough space from the wall or the furniture.

CAUTION:

• Do not place the steam cooker under hanging cabinets!
• The steam unit and the accessories are not to be used in stoves (microwave, re-circulated air or traditional) or on stoves!

Instant Steam Function

By means of the special steam pipe you can obtain the first steam after a few seconds. This component covers the heating element and regulates the subsequent water. To this purpose place this component – with the small indentation facing downwards – over the heating element before cooking.

Filling with Water

i NOTE:

Pour only clear, clean water into the water container. Do not use other liquids in the container. Do not add any salt, pepper, etc.

• The filling level of the water container can be read off on the water level indicator.
• Fill in water up to the maximum mark.
• For cooking times of more than 15 min you should always fill the tank up to the maximum mark.

Drip tray for condensation

Insert the collection dish in the bottom part.

Using only one Steaming Dish

• Place a cooking tray in a steaming dish.
• Place the steaming dish on the collection dish.
• Place vegetables, fish or other food - without sauces or liquids - into the steaming dish. The steam escape holes must not be covered completely!
  • Finally, place the lid in position.

Using two or three Steaming Dishes

• Place the cooking trays in the steaming dishes.
• Place a steaming dish on the collection dish.
• Put the largest piece of food to be cooked with the longest cooking time in the bottom steaming dish.
• Place a connection frame in position.
• Put the second steaming dish on the connection frame.
• Now place the food to be cooked here.
• If you would also like to use the third steaming dish, place another connection frame on the second steaming dish.
  • Finally, place the lid in position.

Use of the Rice Bowl

- Place the rice or other foods with sauce or liquid in the rice bowl.

i NOTE:

Please also note our „Preparation Instructions“. Here you will fi nd recommendations for adding water to various types of rice.

Electrical Connection

• Place the device on a heat-resistant surface.
• Make sure that the timer is turned to 0 (off).
• Connect the device to a properly installed 230 V, 50 Hz socket with earthing a contact.

Initial Operation

After you have filled in some water, place the steaming dishes and the lid in position.

Switching On

Select a cooking time on the timer. The control lamp goes on and after a few minutes steam is formed.

Switching Off

Turn the timer back to 0 and remove the mains plug from the socket.

Replenishing with Water

The opening on the right-hand side of the base makes it possible to fill in water during operation. It is not necessary to remove the steaming dishes.

• If the water level should fall during operation, use an appropriate vessel to pour water slowly into this opening.
• Please note the level on the water level indicator.

Stopping Operation

When the timer has run down the control lamp goes off. Then remove the mains plug from the socket.

WARNING!

When handling or removing the hot components always use oven cloths or oven gloves to avoid getting burned by the hot steam!

Cleaning

• Always remove the mains plug before cleaning and wait until the device has cooled down.
• Do not use any wire brushes or other abrasive objects.
• Do not use any acidic or scouring agents.

WARNING!

Under no circumstances should you immerse the base of the steam cooker in water in order to clean it, as otherwise this might result in an electric shock or fire.

Cleaning the Outside of the Base

- Wipe the outside of the base only with a damp cloth and then dry with a different cloth.

Tank

• Pour any residual water out of the tank.
• Then wipe the tank dry with a cloth.

Cleaning the Lid, Steaming Dishes, Cooking Trays, Connection Frames, Collection Dish, Steam Pipe

CAUTION:

Do not clean these parts in the dishwasher. The clear plastic surfaces might become dull.

• These parts can be cleaned by hand in soapy water.
- Rinse off with clear water and dry the parts off.

Decalcifying

In case of hard water lime gradually deposits on the heating element. This can lead to the premature end of the steaming process before the food is cooked.

• To avoid this problem, after using the appliance 7-10 times put 3 cups of vinegar in the water container and fill it to the MAX mark with water.
• Do not put the lid on the appliance nor the steam and rice bowls nor the collection dish in the steam cooker.
• Insert the mains plug into a socket and set the clock to 30 minutes. A Once the timer has run down, remove the plug from the socket. Leave the appliance to cool.
• Pour out the contents of the water container. Rinse the water container several times with cold water.

Preparation Instructions

General

• The following times are only a guide and may vary depending upon circumstances.
• If you are using several steaming dishes the total preparation time will be approximately 5 minutes longer.
• Large pieces or foods known to have a long cooking time should always be placed on the bottom cooking tray.
• Do not choose too large a quantity of food or food which is itself too large so that the steam can pass through the unblocked holes of the cooking tray.
• Defrost meat and poultry before cooking it.
• Liquids which collect in the drip tray can be used for soups and sauces.

Rice

1) There are various types of rice. Follow the specific cooking instructions for each type.
2) Measure the rice and water precisely and pour into the rice bowl. Put the lid on and switch on the steam cooker.
3) Check whether the rice is cooked as specified by the cooking time. Stir the rice.

4) When checking/stirring the rice, make sure that the condensed water does not drip into the rice bowl. It will alter the quality and the taste of the rice.

5) After steaming the rice, spice it with salt, pepper or butter.

Rise types	Together in the Rice Bowl Estimated time
	Rice quantity Water		(Minutes)
Brown rice
- Normal 1/2 cup	1 cup 42-45
- Parboiled 1 cup	1 1/2 cups	45-50
Long grain and wild rice mix
- Normal	1 cup 1 1/2	cups	56-58
- Precooked rice	1 cup 1 3/4	cups	18-20
Instant rice	1 cup 1 1/2	cups	12-15
White rice
- Normal	1 cup 1 1/2	cups	45-50
- Long grain	1 cup 1 2/3	cups	50-55

Vegetables/Fruit

1) Wash the vegetables well. Cut the stems and peal or chop the vegetables as required by the recipe. Smaller pieces cook faster than large ones.
2) The quantity, freshness, size/consistency and the temperature of frozen foods can influence the steaming time. The quantity of water and the cooking time vary according to the desired result.
3) Frozen vegetables are not to be thawed before steaming.

Type of vegetable/fruit	Weight or pieces	Estimated time (Minutes)
Artichokes, whole	4 whole pieces	30-32
Asparagus, tips	500 g	12-14
Beans
- Green/wax	250 g	12-14
- cut or whole	500 g	20-22
- thick beans	500 g, shelled	12-13
Red beets	500 g, cut	25-28
Broccoli, tips	500 g	20-22
Brussels sprouts	500 g	24-26
White cabbage	500 g, cut	16-18
Celery	250 g, diced	14-16
Carrots	500 g, diced	18-20
Cauliflower, whole	500 g	20-22
Corn on the cob	3-5 cobs	14-16
Eggplant	500 g	16-18
Champignon, whole	500 g	10-12
Onions	250 g, finely diced	12-14
Pepper, whole	up to 4 average-sized	12-13
Potatoes.	ca. 500 g	30-32
Turnips	1 average-sized, diced	28-30
Spinach	250 g	14-16
Pumpkin	500 g	16-18
Beets	500 g, sliced	20-22
Frozen vegetables	285 g	28-50
Apples	500 g, in Pieces	10-15
Pears	500 g, in Pieces	10-15

Fish and Seafood

1) The cooking time provided in the table is for fresh, frozen and thawed seafood and fi sh. Clean and wash the fresh seafood and fi sh well before steaming.
2) Almost all types of fish and seafood cook fast. Steam cook them in small portions or in the specified quantities.
3) The time varies for the opening of large and small mussels and oysters. Check the shells to avoid that they boil. Do not eat mussels whose shell does not open after steaming to avoid food poisoning!
4) Fish fi lets can be steamed also in the rice bowl.
5) Set the corresponding cooking time.

Seafood/Fish Weight or pieces		Estimated time (Minutes)
Whole mussels in the shell	500 g 10-12
Crabs 250 g 20-22
Lobster
- Tail 2-4 16-18
- cut 500-600 g 18-20
Small mussels (fresh in the shell)	500 g 14-16
Oysters (fresh in the shell)	1500 g	18-20
Scallops (fresh)	500 g 16-18
Shrimps
- average-sized in shell	500 g	10-12
- large/jumbo in shell	500 g	16-18
Fish
- whole	250-375 g	10-12
- filet	500 g	10-12
- steak	500 g, 2.5 cm thick	16-18

Meat

Meat type	Weight or pieces	Estimated time (Minutes)
Beef
- Pieces	500 g	28-30
- Hamburger/Rissoles	500 g	16-18
- Meatballs	500 g	22-24
Chicken
- Pieces/slices	2-4	24-26
Lamb
- Pieces/slices	500 g	26-28
Pork
- Pieces/slices	500 g	26-28
Hot dogs/Frankfurters	500 g 14-18

Eggs

Type	Quantity	Estimated time (Minutes)
In the shell
- soft-boiled	1-12	15-18
- hard-boiled	1-12	19-22

Type	Quantity	Estimated time (Minutes)
Poached
1st step: Put 2 cups of water in the rice bowl;Steam to heat the water		7-8
2nd step: Beat the eggs and put the contents in the small bowl, put the bowl in the rice bowl with hot water until the egg is poached		7-8
Scrambled eggs
Beat 6 eggs with 2 tablespoons of milk and pour into the rice bowlSpice with salt and pepper. Beat the eggs during the first minutes of the cooking		20-22

Technical Data

Model: DG 3235

Power supply: 220-240 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption: 650-750 W

Protection class:....I

Net weight: 1.50 kg

This device has been tested according to all relevant current CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage directives, and has been constructed in accordance with the latest safety regulations.

Subject to technical changes without prior notice!

Guarantee

The device supplied by our company is covered by a 24-month guarantee starting on the date of purchase (receipt).

During the life of the guarantee any fault of the device or its accessories ascribable to material or manufacturing defects will be eliminated free of charge by repairing or, at our discretion, by replacing it. The guarantee services do not entail an extension of the life of the guarantee nor do they give rise to any right to a new guarantee!

Proof of the guarantee is provided by the proof of purchase. Without proof of purchase no free replacement or repair will be carried out.

If you wish to make a claim under the guarantee please return the entire machine in the original packaging to your dealer together with the receipt.

Defects to consumables or parts subject to wearing as well as cleaning, maintenance or the replacement of said parts are not covered by the guarantee and hence are to be paid!

The guarantee lapses in case of unauthorized tampering.

After the Expiry of the Guarantee

After the expiry of the guarantee repairs can be carried by the competent dealer or repair service against the payment of the ensuing costs.

Meaning of the "Dustbin" Symbol

Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic waste.

Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points provided for their disposal.

This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human health.

This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutilisation of electrical and electronic equipment.

Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can be obtained from your local authority.

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