DCJ 918T - Rice cooker BESTRON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DCJ 918T BESTRON

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EN User's instructions, digital stainless steel steam cooker

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Milieu

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Umwelt

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Figure 1 Aperçu

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Environnement

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Congratulations with the purchase of your steam cooker. The steam cooker is made from stainless steel which guarantees a long life. The steam cooker can be used to easily cook healthy vegetables, meat, fish, etc. The appliance is ideal for cooking food without using fat.

Safety instructions

General

• Please read these instructions carefully, and retain them for future reference.
• Use this appliance solely in accordance with these instructions.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
  • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Have any repairs carried out solely by a qualified electrician. Never try to repair the appliance yourself.

Electricity and heat

• Make sure that the mains voltage is the same as that indicated on the type plate on the appliance before use.
• Make sure the socket into which you plug the appliance is earthed.
• Make sure that the appliance, the power cord and plug do not come into contact with water.
  • Always remove the plug from the wall socket when the appliance is not in use.
• Always remove the plug from the wall socket by pulling on the plug, not on the power cord.
• Check the appliance's power cord regularly to make sure it is not damaged. Do not use the appliance if the power cord is damaged. Have a damaged power cord replaced by a qualified service department.
• Certain parts of the appliance can become hot; do not touch them, as you could burn yourself.
• The appliance needs space to allow heat to escape, thereby avoiding the risk of fire. Make sure that the appliance has sufficient space around it, and does not come in contact with flammable materials. The appliance may not be covered.
• Make sure that the appliance, the power cord and the plug do not come in contact with sources of heat, such as a hot hob or naked flame.

Use of the appliance

• Never use the appliance outdoors.
• Never use the appliance in humid rooms.
• Place the appliance on a stable, flat, heat-resistant and splash-proof surface where it cannot fall.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the draining board, worktop or table.
• Make sure that your hands are dry when you touch the appliance, the power cord or the plug.
• Do not touch the appliance if it has fallen into water. Remove the plug from the wall socket immediately. Do not use the appliance any more.
  • Make sure that the appliance has sufficient ventilation whilst in use.
• Never move the appliance when it is switched on or is still hot. Switch off the appliance and wait until it has cooled down before moving it.

• When filling the water reservoir, pay attention to the minimum and maximum levels. These are indicated by 'MIN' and 'MAX' on the outside of the water reservoir.

• Do not place the appliance too close to kitchen cupboards and walls covered in wallpaper. The hot steam may cause damage.

• Be careful when opening the lid during use. The hot steam can cause burns.
• Clean the appliance thoroughly after use (see "Cleaning and maintenance").
• Never immerse the appliance, the cord or the plug in water or any other fluid.
• This appliance may not be used through an external timer or by means of a remote control.

Operation

General

The appliance is intended only for domestic use, not for professional use.

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Figure 1 features

1. Steam container lid
2. Removable steam container base
3. 3 transparent steam containers (volume approximately 3 litres)
4. Rice container
5. Level indicator (MIN and MAX)
6. Power cord with plug
7. Display
8. 'MIN' button (sets the minutes)
9. On/Off switch with indicator light

10. 'SET' button (function selector)

11. 'HR' button (sets the hours)

12. Base
    12a. Handle (also the filling opening)
    12b. Water reservoir with heating element
13. Water reservoir lid (also the cooking liquid collection container)
14. Moveable partition

Before use for the first time

1. Remove the steam cooker from the packaging and remove all packaging materials.
2. Clean the steam containers, the lids, the partition and the rice container (see 'Cleaning and maintenance').

Use of the appliance

Preparations

1. Place the appliance on a flat, stable work surface.
2. Fill the water reservoir with water. The water level must be between the 'MIN' and 'MAX' marks. Only use water without any additives, such as salt, stock cubes, etc.
3. Place the lid on the water reservoir.
4. Place the food to be cooked in the steam containers. The number of steam containers required and the position of them depends on the meal that is going to be cooked. See figure 2 for a few examples.
5. Insert the plug into the plug socket.

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Figure 2 Examples of how to use the containers

Tips

• Place the food that requires the longest cooking time in the bottom steam container.
• The removable bases have holes in them for steaming eggs.

Setting the steam time

The steam time can be set between 1 minute and 1 hour.

1. Turn on the applicane by pressing the On/Off button. The set steam time will be shown on the display.
2. Press the 'SET' button. The text 'STEAMER' will flash on the display. The default steam time is 00:20 (20 minutes). This can be adjusted using the buttons.
3. Select the desired steam time using the 'HR' (hours) and 'MIN' (minutes) buttons. If you accidentally select a steam time which is too long, keep the button pressed. The counter will zero itself after a short period of time.
4. Release the button as soon as the correct time has been selected. After a couple of seconds, the display will stop flashing and the indicator will be lit red. This indicates that the heating element has been turned on.

Tips

The table below gives an indication of the time required to steam some types of food. The exact times required depend on the food, the meal and your own taste.

Product Quantity Steam time (minutes)
Fresh potatoes 500 gr. 20 -	25
Chicken's eggs	-10 - 20
Broccoli 400 gr. 15 - 20
Fresh pears 500 gr. 15 - 20

Steaming and keeping warm

The heating element turns on as soon as the steam time is selected. The steam containers will be filled with steam after a couple of minutes. The remaining steam time will be shown on the display.

A buzzer will sound a couple of times after the steam time has elapsed. The appliance will then switch to the keep-warm function and the indicator will be lit green. The keepwarm function will operate for a maximum of 1 hour. After this time has elapsed, a buzzer will sound and the appliance will turn itself off.

PLEASE NOTE

The steam containers and the lid will be hot when the appliance is turned on! Use oven gloves or an oven cloth to touch these accessories.

Note If the water reservoir becomes empty whilst steaming, a continuous buzzer will sound and the indicator will flash. It will then be necessary to refill the appliance with hot water. This will prevent damage to the heating element and will ensure that the steam is only interrupted for a short period of time. If the appliance is not refilled within one minute, it will turn itself off.

Steaming rice

1. Fill the rice container with rice. Use 100 g per person.
2. Add approximately 1.5 dl of water per 100g of rice to the rice container.
3. Set the steam time (see 'Setting the steam time'). The steam time should be approximately 30 minutes.

Setting the timer

The timer can be used to set the time (maximum of 12 hours) after which the steam cooker must start steaming your meal.

1. Turn on the appliance by pressing the On/Off button. The set steam time will be shown on the display.
2. Set the desired steam time (see 'Setting the steam time').
3. Press the 'SET' button. The text 'TIMER' will flash on the display.
4. Select the desired time using the 'HR' (hours) and 'MIN' (minutes) buttons.
5. Release the button as soon as the correct time has been selected. After a couple of seconds, the display will stop flashing and the device will switch to the stand-by mode. The stand-by mode can be recognized by 'TIMER' flashing on the display. The time on the display shows the remaining time before the appliance turns on. Once the time has elapsed, the appliance will turn on and the steam time will commence.

Cleaning and maintenance

1. Make sure the plug has been removed from the plug socket and the appliance has cooled down.
2. Use a damp cloth to clean the inside (water reservoir) and outside of the base and dry it thoroughly.
3. Clean the accessories (steam containers, rice container, bases, lids and partition) in warm, soapy water.

PLEASE NOTE

• Do not use metal objects or a scourer, because they may cause scratches.
• Never immerse the appliance, power cord or plug in water. Never clean the appliance or the accessories in a dishwasher.
• Never use corrosive or scouring cleaning products.

Descaling

Scale will be deposited on the heating element at a rate depending on the hardness of the water. For this reason, the heating element must be cleaned at regular intervals.

1. Fill the water reservoir to just above the heating element with a mixture of 50% water and 50% (cleaning) vinegar.
2. Set the steam time to 1 minute to heat the vinegar solution. A warm vinegar solution removes the scale better than a cold vinegar solution.
3. Turn off the appliance and allow the vinegar solution to take effect for an hour.
4. Remove the vinegar solution and thoroughly rinse the water reservoir to remove all the vinegar.
5. Clean the appliance (see Maintenance and cleaning).

Technical information

Type: DCJ918T

Power: 650 W

Power supply: 230 V \~50 Hz

The environment

Dispose of packaging material, such as plastic and boxes, in the appropriate waste containers.

When this product reaches the end of its useful life do not dispose of it by putting it in a dustbin; hand it in at a collection point for the reuse of electrical and electronic equipment. Please refer to the symbols on the product, the user's instructions or the packaging.

The materials can be re-used as indicated. Your help in the re-use, recycling or other means of making use of old electrical equipment will make an important contribution to the protection of the environment.

Contact your municipality for the address of the appropriate collection point in your neighbourhood.

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Guarantee terms

The importer guarantees the appliance against defects caused by manufacturing and/or material faults for 60 months from the date of purchase, subject to the following conditions.

1. No charges will be made for labour costs or materials during the warranty period. Any repairs carried out during the warranty period do not extend the warranty period.
2. The importer automatically becomes the owner of any faulty parts that he replaces or a faulty appliance (in the event of replacement of the appliance).
3. All claims submitted under warranty must be accompanied by the original bill of sale.

4. Claims under warranty must be submitted to the dealer where the appliance was purchased or to the importer.

5. The warranty is issued solely to the first purchaser and cannot be transferred.

6. The warranty does not cover damage caused by:

a. Accidents, incorrect use, wear and/or neglect.
b. Faulty installation and/or use in a manner contravening the prevailing legal, technical or safety regulations.
c. Connection to a mains voltage other than the voltage specified on the type plate.

d. Unauthorized modifications.

e. Repairs carried out by third parties.

f. Careless transport, i.e. without suitable packaging materials or protection.

1. No claims may be made under this warranty for:

a. Losses incurred during transport.
b. The removal or changing of the appliance's serial number.

1. The guarantee does not cover power cords, lamps or glass parts.

2. No claims can be submitted under this warranty for damage other than the repair or replacement of faulty parts. The importer can never be held responsible for any consequential loss or damage or any other consequences, resulting either directly or indirectly from the appliance supplied by the importer.

3. In case of claims under guarantee you can contact your dealer where the appliance is purchased. Bestron offers you also the possibility to send the appliance directly to our Service Department. Do not send your appliance without consulting us. The package may be refused and any any costs will be

for your account. Please contact the Service Department and they will tell you how to pack and send the appliance.

1. This appliance is not suitable for professional use.

Service

If a fault should occur please contact the BESTRON service department:

THE NETHERLANDS:

BESTRON NEDERLAND BV

BESTRON SERVICE

Moeskampweg 20

5222 AW 's-Hertogenbosch

Tel: +31 (0) 73 - 623 11 21

Fax: +31 (0) 73 - 621 23 96

Email: [e-mail]

Internet: www.bestron.com

CE Declaration of conformity

This product conforms to the essential requirements of the following EU safety directives:

• EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
• Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

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Figura 1 Partes del aparato

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