SRK 400 A1 - Cuiseur à riz SILVERCREST - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SRK 400 A1 SILVERCREST

Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance. You have decided to purchase a high-quality product. These operating instruc- tions are a constituent of this product. They contain important information with regard to safety, use and disposal. Before using the product, familiarise yourself with all operating and safety instructions. Use this appliance only as described and only for the specifi ed areas of application. In addition, pass these operating instructions on to whoever might acquire the appliance at a future date. Copyright This documentation is subject to copyright protection. Any copying or reproduction of it, including as extracts, as well as the reproduction of images, also in an altered state, is only permitted with the written authorisation of the manufacturer. Intended use This appliance is used for cooking rice and steaming food such as vegetables or fi sh. This appliance is intended exclusively for use in domestic households. Do not use it for commercial applications! WARNING Risks from non-intended use Risks can arise if the appliance is used for non-intended purposes and/or other types of usage. ► Only use the appliance for its intended purpose. ► Observe the procedures described in these operating instructions. NOTE ► Risks can arise if the appliance is used for non-intended purposes and/ or other t ypes of usage. Use the appliance exclusively for its intended pur- poses. Observe the procedures described in these operating instructions. Claims of any kind for damage resulting from unintended use, incompetent repairs, unauthorised modifi cation or the use of unauthorised spare parts will not be accepted. The operator alone bears liability.51 SRK 400 A1

Scope of delivery This appliance is supplied with the following components as standard: ▯ Rice Cooker incl. cooking bowl and steam cooking insert ▯ Measuring cup ▯ Plastic spoon ▯ Power cord with safety plug ▯ Operating instructions

Remove all parts of the appliance and the operating instructions from the carton.

2) Remove all packaging materials as well as foils and stickers.

3) Clean all parts of the appliance as described in the section “Cleaning”.

NOTE ► Check the contents for completeness and for signs of visible damage. ► If the contents are not complete, or are damaged due to defective pack aging or through transportation, contact the Service Hotline (see chapter Service). Disposal of packaging The packaging protects the appliance from transport damage. The packaging materials are selected according to their environmental friendliness and disposal attributes - and are therefore recyclable. Recirculation of packaging into the material fl ow saves on raw material and re- duces the amount of waste generated. Dispose of packaging material no longer needed in line with applicable local regulations. NOTE ► If possible, keep the appliance's original packaging during the warranty period so that, in the e vent of a warranty claim, you can pack the appliance properly for its return.52 SRK 400 A1

Appliance description Figure A: 1 Steam cooking insert 2 Release 3 Steam outlet opening 4 Condensation collector 5 Power cable 6 Orange control lamp “ ” (Keep-warm) 7 Function selector 8 Socket for mains adapter 9 Red control lamp “ ” (Cooking) 0 Cooking bowl Figure B: q Measuring cup w Plastic spoon Technical details Mains voltage 220 - 240 V

, 50 Hz Rated power 400 W Keep-warm mode output 45 W Safety instructions

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

► Connect the rice cooker only to correctly installed and earthed power sockets supplying a voltage that corresponds with the details given on the appliance identifi cation plate. ► Always remove the plug from the power socket when you move or fi ll the appliance, in the event of problems, before cleaning the appliance and when the cooker is not in use! ► Never disconnect the appliance by pulling the power cable from the power socket. Always disconnect the plug itself.53 SRK 400 A1

► Never touch the appliance plug with wet or moist hands. ► Should the appliance ever fall into liquid, IMMEDIATELY remove the power plug from the socket. Then, do not operate the appli- ance again until it has been inspected by an approved service company. ► Never subject the appliance to the eff ects of moisture, and do not use it outdoors. ► Do not use the rice cooker if you are standing on a wet fl oor or if your hands and/or the appliance are wet. ► Position the power cable so that it does not come into contact with hot or sharp-edged objects. ► Do not kink or crush the power cable and do not wind it around the appliance. ► To avoid risks, arrange for defective plugs and/or power cables to be replaced at once by qualifi ed technicians or our Customer Service Department. Never submerge the appliance in water or other liquids. WARNING! RISK OF INJURY! ► Never leave the appliance unattended during operation. ► This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years or over if they are supervised or have been told how to use the appliance safely and are aware of the potential risks. Cleaning and user maintenance tasks must not be carried out by children unless they are aged 8 years or more and are supervised. The appliance and its connecting cable must be kept away from children young- er than 8 years old.54 SRK 400 A1

WARNING! RISK OF INJURY! ► This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning safe use of the appliance, and if they are aware of the potential risks. ► Children must not play with the appliance. ► Allow the appliance and accessories to cool completely be- fore cleaning and storing them. ► Do not use an external timing switch or a separate remote control system to operate the appliance. ► The escaping water vapour is extremely hot! Risk of Burns! WARNING! RISK OF INJURY! CAUTION! Hot steam escapes from the steam outlet opening and upon opening the cover! Risk of scalding! WARNING! RISK OF INJURY! Attention! Hot surface! This symbol warns of hot surfaces on the appliance! CAUTION - PROPERTY DAMAGE! ► Never cover the lid with a cloth or the like during cooking. ► Never place the appliance near sources of heat. ► Never open the housing. If you do, the safety concept of the appliance can no longer be assured and the warranty becomes void. ► Only use the accessory parts provided with the appliance and never use the appliance without fi rst inserting the cooking bowl.55 SRK 400 A1

Using the rice cooker The appliance can be used to cook rice and steam other food at the same time. Experiment with fi nding the right quantity of water and the right cooking time for the various foods. NOTE ► Before fi rst using the appliance, fi ll the cooking bowl 0 up as far as the CUP mar king “4”, and allow to boil for around 30 min (see chapter enti- tled “Steam cooking” for operation). Now throw this water away, allow the appliance to cool down and then clean the cooking bowl 0 thoroughly. Preparing pretreated rice You will fi nd pretreated rice on the retail market under the name “Quick cook rice”, “Easy cook rice” or the like. NOTE ► Coat the inside of the cooking bowl 0 e venly with a little fat or vegetable oil to achieve a better cooking result. ► Never exceed the 5 CUP/1 Litre scale in the cooking bowl 0. If y ou do, the water may overfl ow!

1) Open the lid by pressing the release 2 and lifting the lid simultaneously.

2) Remove the cooking bowl 0.

3) Pour the rice and the amount of water specifi ed on the rice packet into the

cooking bowl 0. NOTE ► Always prepare at least enough rice so that the when the water is added it

eaches at least the CUP marking “2”. Failure to do so could lead to poor cooking results!

4) Place the cooking bowl 0 in the appliance.

Ensure that... – ... there is no moisture or rice on the outside of the cooking bowl 0 - this will pr event soiling of the cooking area. If necessary, wipe the outside with a clean cloth. – ... the cooking bowl 0 is not sk ewed or tilted when being placed in the rice cooker housing. Always insert the cooking bowl 0 correctly and precisely into the rice cooker housing. Otherwise, the safety shut-off of the appliance may trigger and the appliance will not allow itself to be switched on.56 SRK 400 A1

6) Connect the power cable 5 to the socket 8 and insert the mains plug into

7) Press down the function selector switch 7 and cook the rice for the amount

of time specifi ed on the rice packet.

8) When the rice is ready:

– If you want to eat the rice immediately, disconnect the plug from the mains po wer socket. – If you wish to keep the rice warm (max. 2 hours), press the function selector switch 7 upw ards.

9) Disconnect the plug from the mains power socket when the rice has been

removed. NOTE ► Some types of easy-cook rice still have to swell after cooking. Always follo w the preparation instructions on the packaging of the rice. CAUTION - PROPERTY DAMAGE! ► Use only the supplied plastic spoon to remove the rice w. Other spoons may cause damage to the anti-stick coating of the cooking bo wl 0. NOTE ► You can insert the plastic spoon w into the br acket at the edge of the rice cooker. This is always ready to hand! Preparing rice that has not been pretreated NOTE ► Coat the inside of the cooking bowl 0 e venly with a little fat or vegetable oil to achieve a better cooking result.

1) Open the lid by pressing the release 2 and lifting the lid simultaneously.57

2) Remove the cooking bowl 0.

NOTE ► If the cooking bowl 0 is damaged, do not continue to use it! The damage may hav e caused the safety shut-off of the appliance to activate, and the appliance will not allow itself to be switched on.

3) Measure the desired quantity of rice with the help of the supplied measuring

cup q. As a general rule: A level measuring cup q fi lled with rice is a portion for one person. Determine the right quantity of rice and water for yourself by making a few cooking attempts.

4) Thoroughly wash and drain the rice. This may remove some of the nutrition,

but not washing the rice could lead to poor cooking results and increased foam and steam formation in the cooking bowl 0. Always pay attention to the rice manufacturer’s preparation instructions

5) After washing the rice, pour it rice into the cooking bowl 0 and smooth it out.

6) Then add water up to the relevant CUP markings in the cooking bowl 0.

– 2 Measuring cups of rice = Water up to CUP marking “2” – 3 Measuring cups of rice = Water up to CUP marking “3” – 4 Measuring cups of rice = Water up to CUP marking “4” – 5 Measuring cups of rice = Water up to CUP marking “5” Subject to taste pr eferences, salt can also be added to the rice. NOTE ► Never exceed the 5 CUP/1 Litre scale in the cooking bowl 0. If y ou do, the water may overfl ow! ► Always prepare at least 2 portions of rice. Failure to do so could lead to poor cooking r esults! ► The cooking time can be shortened by using hot water. However, if you do this use a little less w ater than is indicated by the CUP marking in the cooking bowl 0. ► Subject to the type/sort of rice being prepared, it could be that you may hav e to insert a little more or less water to achieve an optimal cooking result. Vary the amount of water in accordance with your individual experiences and personal preference.58 SRK 400 A1

NOTE ► If you would like to use a diff erent container than the measuring cup that is

ovided q, the "Litre scale" in the cooking bowl 0 can be used for orien- tation. For example, if you want to cook 0.6 litres of rice, you must measure out this quantity using a measuring cup and put the rice into the cooking bowl 0. Then put water into the cooking bowl 0, so that the water is up to the "0.6 l" mark. The scaling represents the value that results from the total quantity of rice with the water added. For this reason, do not use the scale to measure out liquids or food, since it only applies to the rice cooker!

7) After fi lling the cooking bowl 0, put it back into the rice cooker housing.

Ensure that... – ... there is no moisture or rice on the outside of the cooking bowl 0 - this will pr event soiling of the cooking area. If necessary, wipe the outside with a clean cloth. – ... the cooking bowl 0 is not sk ewed or tilted when being placed in the rice cooker housing. Always insert the cooking bowl 0 correctly and precisely into the rice cooker housing. Otherwise, the safety shut-off of the appliance may trigger and the appliance will not allow itself to be switched on.

8) Now close the lid.

9) Connect the power cable 5 to the socket 8 and insert the mains plug into

the mains socket. The orange control lamp “ ” 6 is illuminated. WARNING! RISK OF INJURY! ► During the cooking process steam is emitted from the steam outlet opening 3. NEVER hold y our hands or other parts of the body over the steam outlet opening 3 during the cooking process. Risk of scalding!

10) Press the function selector switch 7 downwards. The orange control lamp

” 6 goes out and the red control lamp “ ” 9 lights up. NOTE ► If the cooking bowl 0 is not corr ectly positioned, the function selector switch 7 cannot be moved to the "Cook" setting.59 SRK 400 A1

As soon as the rice is cooked, the rice cooker switches itself automatically back to the keep-warm setting. The red control lamp “ ” 9 goes out and the orange control lamp “ ” 6 lights up again. NOTE ► You can keep the rice warm for approx. 2 hours if you like. However, the taste and the degr ee of cooking of the rice may change the longer it is kept warm.

11) Open the lid. The rice is now ready to eat.

CAUTION - PROPERTY DAMAGE! ► Use only the supplied plastic spoon to remove the rice w. Other spoons may cause damage to the anti-stick coating. NOTE ► You can insert the plastic spoon w into the br acket at the edge of the rice cooker. This way it is always ready to hand! If you do not eat the rice immediately: – Do not remove the lid whilst keeping the rice warm. – Do not keep the rice warm for longer than 2 hours. WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! ► Always pull the power plug out of the power socket when no longer using the rice cook er. Risk of electric shock! Steam cooking WARNING! RISK OF INJURY! Do not lift up the steam cooking insert 1 during the steaming process - risk of scalding from escaping steam. The steam cooking insert 1 becomes hot during the steaming process. When taking hold of the steam cooking insert 1, use oven cloths or something similar to lift it from the cooking bowl 0. NOTE ► Ensure that the cooking bowl 0 is also inser ted correctly when it is used for steaming. The cooking bowl 0 must not be damaged. Otherwise, the safety shut-off of the appliance may be activated and the appliance will not allow itself to be switched on.60 SRK 400 A1

1) Pour the desired quantity of water into the cooking bowl 0.

Take note of the examples given in the following table. Vegetables Quantity of water Steaming time Green beans, cabbage, carrots 1 Measuring cup q 25 minutes Zucchini 1 Measuring cup q 10 minutes Kidney beans, brown beans, asparagus, spinach 1 Measuring cup q 15 minutes

2) Cut the food into small pieces so that it will fi t into the steam cooking insert 1

without problems. Cut the carrots into small pieces and divide up the fl orets of the caulifl ower or broccoli.

3) Place the food to be steamed in the steam cooking insert 1.

4) Place the steam cooking insert 1 onto the cooking bowl 0.

5) Now close the lid.

6) Connect the power cable 5 to the socket 8 and insert the mains plug into

the mains socket. The control lamp “ ” 6 illuminates.

7) Press the function selector switch 7 downwards. The orange control

lamp “ ” 6 goes out and the red control lamp “ ” 9 lights up. The steaming process begins.

8) Once the specifi ed time has elapsed, press the function selector switch 7

upwards. The appliance does not switch off automatically or switch to keep- warm mode.

9) Remove the plug from the mains power socket.61

Fault rectifi cation Defect Cause Rectifi cation Appliance not working. The rice cooker is not plugged in. Insert the plug into a mains power socket. The mains power socket is defective. Use a diff erent wall power socket. The function selector switch 7 keeps springing up again. The cooking bowl 0 is not seated/not seated correctly. Insert the cooking bowl 0 correctly into the rice cooker. Cleaning WARNING - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! ► Always remove the plug from the mains power socket before you clean the appliance.

Under no circumstances must the rice cooker be submerged in water or held under running water. ► No liquid must be allowed to penetrate the inside of the rice cooker or the onto the heating plate! WARNING - RISK OF INJURY! ► Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning it. CAUTION - PROPERTY DAMAGE! ► Do not clean the attachments of your hand blender in the dishwasher, as it may cause damage to them. ► Do not use aggressive, chemical or abrasive cleaning agents! They could irr eparably damage the upper surfaces!62 SRK 400 A1

■ Always empty the condensation collector after use 4. ■ Clean the rice cooker casing and the heating plate with a dry cloth. Remove stubborn soiling with a moder ately damp, well wrung-out cloth. ■ Remove the closure of the steam outlet opening 3 for cleaning and giv e the closure a thorough cleaning with water. When replacing the closure, ensure that it is correctly inserted. The closure must be pressed down completely so that it sits fi rmly in the intended recess. ■ Clean the cooking bowl 0, the steam cooking inser t 1, the plastic spoon w and the measuring cup q in water containing a mild detergent. Then rinse all parts with plenty of clean water to remove all residual detergent. ■ Dry everything with a dry cloth and ensure that the appliance is completely

y before using it again.

TIP FOR EASY CLEANING

► Pour a cup of water containing a mild detergent into the cooking bowl 0 befor e cleaning the cooking bowl 0. ► Insert the cooking bowl 0 into the rice cook er. ► Switch the rice cooker to " " and wait until the water boils. ► Disconnect the plug from the power socket and wait until the appliance has cooled do wn. If you now wash the cooking bowl 0, soiling will be much easier to remove. Storage Store the cleaned rice cooker in a dry and dust-free location.. Disposal of the appliance Never dispose of the appliance in your normal domestic waste. This product is subject to the provisions of European Directive 2012/19/EU. Dispose of the appliance through an approved disposal centre or at your community waste facility. Please observe currently applicable regulations. Please contact your waste disposal centre should you be in any doubt.63 SRK 400 A1

EC Declaration of Conformity information With regard to conformity with essential requirements and other relevant provisions, this appliance complies with the requirements of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC, the ErP Guidelines 2009/125/EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. The full original Declaration of Conformity is available from the importer. Importer

KOMPERNASS HANDELS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21 44867 BOCHUM GERMANY www.kompernass.com Warranty The warranty provided for this appliance is 3 years from date of purchase. This appliance has been manufactured with care and inspected meticulously prior to delivery. Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase. In the event of a warranty claim, please contact the Customer Service by telephone. This is the only way to guar- antee free dispatch of your goods. NOTE ► This warranty is valid only for material or manufacturing faults, not for

ansport damage, parts subject to wear and tear or for damage to fragile parts, e.g. switches. This appliance is intended solely for private use and not for commercial purpos- es. The warranty is deemed void if this product has been subjected to improper or inappropriate handling, abuse or modifi cations not carried out by one of our authorised service centres. Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by this warranty. The warranty period is not prolonged by repairs made under the warranty. This also applies to replaced and repaired parts. Damage and defects present at the time of purchase must be reported immedi- ately after unpacking, or no later than two days after the date of purchase. Repairs made after expiry of the warranty period are chargeable.64 SRK 400 A1