PCEKA 1066 - Saucepan PROFICOOK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PCEKA 1066 PROFICOOK

• Theapplianceisdesignedexclusivelyforprivate use and for the envisaged purpose. This appli- ance is not fit for commercial use.

• Donotuseitoutdoors.Keepitawayfrom 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 appli- ance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.

• Whencleaningorputtingitaway,switchoffthe appliance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull the plug itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being used and remove the attached accessories.

• Donot operate the machine without supervi- sion. If you leave the room you should always turn the device off. Remove the plug from the socket.

• Thedeviceandthemainsleadhavetobe checked regularly for signs of damage. If dam- age is found the device must not be used.

• Useonlyoriginalspareparts.

• Inordertoensureyourchildren’ssafety,please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polysty- rene etc.) out of their reach.

Do not allow small children to play with the foil. There is a danger of suffocation!45 Special Safety Instructions for this Machine Ontheproductyoundthefollowingiconwithwarningsorinformation:

WARNING: Hot surface!

Risk of burns! During operation and afterwards, the temperature of the accessible surfaces will be very high.

• Alwaysensurethatthelidistightlyclosed.

• Donotopenthelidwhenthewaterisboiling. CAUTION: Make sure the mains cable cannot touch the hotplate of the appliance.

• Usetheapplianceonlyonalevelworksurface.

• Thisappliancecanbeusedbychildren aged from 8 years and above if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the safe use of the appliance understand the hazards involved.

• Cleaningandmaintenance by the user shall not be made by chil- dren unless they are older 8 years and supervised.

• Keeptheapplianceanditscordoutofreachofchildrenlessthan 8 years.

• Childrenshallnotplaywiththeappliance.46

• Appliancescanbeusedbypersonswithreducedphysical,sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards in- volved.

• Donottrytorepairtheapplianceonyourown.Alwayscontactan 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.

• Onlyusetheapplianceinadry,indoorarea.Itisintendedfordo- mestic use and similar areas of use such as e.g. - In staff kitchens in shops, offices and other commercial areas; - By guests in hotels, motels and other accommodation facilities. - on agricultural properties - in bed & breakfast accommodation. CAUTION: Do not immerse the device into water for cleaning. Please follow the instructionsasstipulatedinthechapter“Cleaning”. Scope of delivery 1 Electric water bath canner 1 Lid 1 Grid insert Unpacking of the appliance

1. Remove the appliance from its packaging.

2. Remove all the packaging material such as

foils, filler material, cable holders and cardboard packaging.

3. Check the scope of delivery for completeness.

4. In the event that the packaging content should

be incomplete or if damages should be notice- able, do not operate the appliance. Return it to the dealer immediately. NOTE: There may still be dust or production residue on the device. We recommend that you clean the applianceasdescribedunder“Cleaning”. Explanation of the control panel 1 On/offswitchandtemperatureselector 2 Shows the temperature you have set (target temperature) 3 Shows the remaining running time in minutes 4 You can switch the TIMER on or off and set the time 5 Shows the current temperature47 Instructions Functions This electric water bath canner is also a practical drinks dispenser for hot drinks. Tea or punch can be poured directly from the tap. Mains cord Unwind the mains cord from the base. Location CAUTION:

• Atableorcountertoponwhichthecanneris placed must be able to bear 40 kg.

• Thestoragesurfaceshouldbehorizontaland insensitive to moisture.

• Also:avoidcableextensions.Checkbeforehand whether there is a nearby plug socket. Electrical connection Check whether the electrical voltage that you intend to use is the same as that of the machine. These details can be found on the rating plate. Connected Wattage The total power consumption of this device can be up to 1800 W. With this connected load a separate supply line protected by a 16 A household circuit breaker is recommended. CAUTION: Overload!

• Ifyouuseextensionleads,theseshouldhave a cable cross-section of at least 1.5 mm².

• Donotuseanymultiplesockets,asthisdevice is too powerful. Tips For Preserving Cleanliness during preparation is the highest prior- ity for the shelf life. Fruit and vegetables must be of high quality, fresh and fully ripe. Please learn from your cookbooks how and which kinds of fruit and vegetables you can preserve. Prepare Foodstuffs to be Preserved Properly wash and dry fruit and vegetables uncut. Blanch green beans and peas before preserving. Prepare Glasses and Lids

• Cleanglasses,lidsandsealsinhotdishwater, rinse and let it drip dry on a clean cloth.

• Fillthecontainersupto2cmbelowtherim.For mushy preserves (such as apple sauce) leave 3-4 cm to the rim. For processed meat only fill thecontainers¾.

• Tightlysealthecontainerswithscreworclip locks or clamps. Preserving Ensure that water and glasses have about the same temperature when lowering them into the electric waterbath canner. Your electric waterbath canner can take 14 glasses oforiginal“Weckroundrimglasses100”andthe matching clips. Thehighestglassmustbeapprox.¾inthewater. In double layers the bottom layer is completely submerged. In double layers the bottom layer is completely submerged. Onlyusetheunitwithclosedlid. Do not under-run cooking times. If in doubt exceed the cooking time.48 After Preservation You can use the same water for several consecu- tive processes. CAUTION: Glass breakage! Do not place cold glasses in hot water; warm them up.

• Removetheglassescarefullyafterpreservation, place them on a cloth and cover them with a cloth.

WARNING: Danger of burns!

The glasses are hot.

• Leavetheclipsonthelidsuntilcompletely cooled down.

• Werecommendlabelingtheglasseswithdate and content after cooling down.

Gooseberries (unripe)

Time setting only for reference; can vary according to the width of the glasses. Operation Firstly place the grid into the pot. Then add the can- ningjarsandthewater. As soon as you plug the appliance into the mains, you will hear a signal and the default settings ap- pear on the display. e.g. in Display

30 minutes In display you can read how hot the water already is. Now set the required temperature and the time. Temperature

the following appears:49 Time

and set a time between

, ap- pears. The TIMER is switched off. NOTE:

• Ifthesettemperatureisreached,youwillheara signal. The TIMER only starts now.

• Ifthesettimehaselapsedyouwillhearan intermittent beep. End operation

• Alwaysturnthedeviceoffbeforecleaningitandremovethemains plug. Wait until the device has cooled down.

• Afteruseasanelectricwaterbathcanner,a damp cloth is sufficient to clean the appliance and the lid.

• Ifyouhavewarmeddrinksinthepot,cleanitwith water and a little detergent. Then rinse with clean water.

• Rinsethetapwithcleanwater.

• Dryoffallpartswell. Winding mechanism for the power cord Wind the power cord back into the base. Decalcification

• Thefrequencyofthedecalcifyingoperation depends on the hardness of the water and on how often the appliance is used.

• Pleasedonotusevinegarbutacommercially available decalcification agent on the basis of citricacid.Onlyusethequantitiesstatedinthe instructions. NOTE: After descaling the device boil fresh water in it several times (approximately 3-4 times) in order to remove any residues. Do not consume this water.50 Troubleshooting