271940 - Rice cooker PRINCESS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 271940 PRINCESS

Safety instructions General safety Read the manual carefully • before use. Keep the manual for future reference. Only use the appliance and • the accessories for their intended purposes. Do not use the appliance and the accessories for other purposes than described in the manual. Do not use the appliance if • any part or any accessory is damaged or defective. If a part or an accessory is damaged or defective, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised repair agent. The appliance can be used by • children from 8 years and above and by persons with a physical, sensory, mental or motorial disability, or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or instructed on how to use the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised. Keep the appliance and the mains cable out of the reach of children younger than 8 years. Do not use the appliance near • bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water. Do not immerse the appliance • in water or other liquids. If the appliance is immersed in water or other liquids, do not remove the appliance with your hands. Immediately remove the mains plug from the wall socket. If the appliance is immersed in water or other liquids, do not use the appliance again. Clean the appliance and the • accessories. Refer to the section "Cleaning and maintenance". Electrical safety Before use, always check that • the mains voltage is the same as the voltage on the rating plate of the appliance. Connect the appliance to an • earthed wall socket. If necessary, use an earthed extension cable of a suitable diameter (at least 3 x 1.5 mm

For additional protection, • install a residual current device (RCD) with a rated residual8

operating current that does not exceed 30 mA. The appliance is not intended • to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system. Only use the appropriate • connector to operate the appliance. Make sure that water cannot • enter the contact plugs of the mains cable and the extension cable. Always fully unwind the mains • cable and the extension cable. Make sure that the mains • cable does not hang over the edge of a worktop and cannot be caught accidentally or tripped over. Keep the mains cable away • from heat, oil and sharp edges. Regularly check the mains • cable and the mains plug for signs of damage. Do not use the appliance if the mains cable or the mains plug is damaged or defective. If the mains cable or the mains plug is damaged or defective, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised repair agent. Do not pull the mains cable • to disconnect the mains plug from the mains. Disconnect the mains plug • from the mains when the appliance is not in use, before assembly or disassembly and before cleaning and maintenance. Safety instructions for rice cookers The appliance is suitable for • domestic use only. Do not use the appliance • outdoors. Place the appliance on a • stable and flat surface. Place the appliance on a heat-• resistant and splash-proof surface. Do not place the appliance • on a hob. Do not cover the appliance.• Do not place objects on top • of the appliance. Make sure that there is • sufficient space around the appliance to allow heat to escape and provide sufficient ventilation. Make sure that the appliance • does not come into contact with flammable material.9

Keep the appliance away • from heat sources. Do not place the appliance on hot surfaces or near open flames. Beware of hot steam when • opening the lid. Make sure that the heating • element and the outside of the inner pot are clean and dry before inserting the mains plug into the wall socket. Do not cover the steam vent • and the lid when the appliance is operating. Beware of hot parts. The • accessible surfaces of the appliance can become very hot during use. Do not touch the accessible surfaces. Only touch the handgrips when the accessible surfaces are hot. Be careful when touching the • appliance. If you need to touch the appliance during or shortly after use, always wear oven gloves. Make sure that your hands • are dry before touching the appliance. Do not leave the appliance • unattended during use. Do not move the appliance • while it is switched on or is still hot. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and wait until the appliance has cooled down. Cleaning and maintenance The appliance must be cleaned after each use. Warning! - Before cleaning or maintenance, switch off the appliance, remove the mains plug from the wall socket and wait until the appliance has cooled down. - Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquids. Caution! - Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents to clean the appliance. - Do not use sharp objects to clean the appliance. - Do not clean the accessories in the dishwasher. Clean the appliance and the heating elements • with a soft, damp cloth. Thoroughly dry the appliance and the heating elements with a clean, dry cloth. Clean the heating elements with a soft, • damp cloth. Thoroughly dry the heating elements with a clean, dry cloth. Clean the inner pot in soapy water. Rinse the • inner pot under running water. Thoroughly dry the inner pot. Clean the rice scoop and the measuring cup • in soapy water. Rinse the rice scoop and the measuring cup under running water. Thoroughly dry the rice scoop and the measuring cup. Description (fig. A) Your 271940 Princess rice cooker has been designed for cooking rice. The appliance is suitable for indoor use only. The appliance is suitable for domestic use only.

Use (fig. A) The maximum quantity of uncooked rice is 10 cups. 1 cup of rice is approximately 150 g. Warning! - Before assembly or disassembly, switch off the appliance, remove the mains plug from the wall socket and wait until the appliance has cooled down. Caution! - Do not exceed the maximum quantity indicated on the water level indicator on the inside of the inner pot. Place the appliance on a stable and flat • surface. Open the lid (4).• Remove the inner pot (6) from the appliance.• Measure the rice with the measuring cup (9).• Wash the rice in cold water.• Put the pre-washed rice in the inner pot (6).• Fill the inner pot (6) with water. Make sure • that the water level corresponds to the number of cups of rice used. For example: Fill the inner pot with water up to level 4 to cook 4 cups of rice. The water quantity can be increased or decreased according to taste or rice variety. Place the inner pot (6) into the appliance. • Make sure that the inner pot (6) contacts the heating element (7). Close the lid (4).• Insert the mains plug into the wall socket. • The keep-warm indicator (3) comes on. To switch on the appliance, press the on/off • button (1). The cook indicator (2) comes on. The keep-warm indicator (3) goes off. The appliance starts cooking the rice. To interrupt the process, press the on/off • button (1). The cook indicator (2) goes off. If the process is completed, the appliance • will switch to keep-warm mode. The keep- warm indicator (3) comes on. If necessary, stir the rice using the rice • scoop (8). Remove the rice from the inner pot (6) • using the rice scoop (8). Remove the mains plug from the wall socket. • The keep-warm indicator (3) goes off. Allow the appliance to cool down completely.•11