DG 33761 - Rice cooker KALORIK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DG 33761 KALORIK

3. Upper steaming basket with built-in

egg holder (Basket #3)

4. Intermediate steaming basket with

built-in egg holder (Basket #2)

5. Lower steaming basket with built-in

8. Interior maximum water level

incorporé (Panier No. 1)

www.KALORIK.com DG 33761 - 200605 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

❑ READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

❑ Check that your mains voltage corresponds to that stated on the appliance. ❑ Keep the product out of reach of children and pets. This product is not intended to be used by children. Extra caution is needed when using this product near children. ❑ Do not leave the product unattended while in use. Always unplug the product from the electrical outlet when not in use. ❑ Place the product on a flat, stable, heat resistant surface. ❑ Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use protective oven mitts or gloves when handling. ❑ To protect against electrical shock, fire or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plugs, or the appliance in water or any other liquid. Do not put in the dishwasher. ❑ Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts. To disconnect from the electrical outlet, pull on the plug and never on the cord. ❑ Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest qualified service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment. ❑ The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause electrical shocks, fire or injuries. Allow attachments to completely cool before handling. ❑ Do not use outdoors. ❑ Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. ❑ Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven, or microwave oven. ❑ Do not allow this product to touch curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels or other flammable materials during its use.5

www.KALORIK.com DG 33761 - 200605 ❑ Use the product in a well-ventilated area. Provide adequate air space above and on all sides of the product for air circulation when using it. ❑ Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, put the switch in off position, then remove plug from wall outlet. Do not plug in unless completely assembled. Fill the water tank before plugging the appliance into a wall outlet. ❑ Do not use appliance for other than intended use, which is non- commercial, household food cooking, for human consumption. ❑ Never touch the hot parts of the appliance during cooking. The translucent baskets are parts of the appliance with hot surfaces. You must use their side handles when handling them. Use protective oven mitts or gloves when handling. ❑ The water in the product is heated to 212°F (100°C). Use extreme caution while steaming food, removing food, or when you may come into contact with the water or the steam. ❑ This product generates steam during use. Use care to avoid being burned by the steam. ❑ Make sure nothing comes into contact with the heating element of the appliance. Only water should be in the tank where the heating element is. Never place food in it. ❑ Never use this appliance without the drip tray. ❑ Do not use this product without water. ❑ After use and above all when the water hasn’t completely evaporated, wait until the steam stops leaking through the hole on the upper part of the lid then open the lid carefully in order not to hurt you. Let the water drip into the food steamer. Using mitts or gloves slightly move the lid so that the steam does not reach your hands or your face. Caution: the condensation on the sides of the different baskets may generate steam and burn you. ❑ Allow the product to completely cool before touching or cleaning the lid, bowls or base. ❑ Be cautious while transporting your appliance filled with hot food, water or other liquids. It is not recommended to move your appliance when it has not completely cooled down.

This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into the polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not properly fit into the outlet at first, reverse it. If it still does not fit, contact a competent qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.

• The electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least that of the appliance. If the electrical rating of the extension cord is too low, it could overheat and burn.

• The resulting extended cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over. PARTS DESCRIPTION See page 2-3.

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

To eliminate any manufacturing residues, it is necessary to clean the appliance and the accessories (Cf. "Care and cleaning ").

COOKING IN YOUR FOOD STEAMER

• Before using your food steamer, make sure it is OFF and cold. Fill water tank with cold water. To do so, pour the water directly into the7

www.KALORIK.com DG 33761 - 200605 water tank. The amount of water depends on the required cooking time. However, it is very important to respect the minimum and maximum level. Non-observance of this instruction could damage your appliance. Do not add any herbs, spices or other liquid such as wine or broth to the water in the water tank.

• Place the steam nozzle around the heating element, large size on the bottom.

• Place the food in the different steaming baskets. Do not add seasoning, herbs etc. until cooking has been completed. Note: if steaming meat, place it in the bowl at the bottom, so that it is closest to the water

• Always place the drip tray onto the water tank before adding a steaming bowl.

• Note: each bowl is numbered 1, 2 or 3 on its handle. Always place the steaming bowl #1 at the bottom (#3 would be the bowl always placed at the top)

• If using more than one tier, place steam bowl #2 on top of steam bowl #1; and then, optionally, place steam bowl #3 on top of #2, ensuring the jags at the base of each bowl fit into the grooves of the container below it. Caution: always use the side handles to move the baskets. Pay attention during the positioning of the baskets because if they are not placed correctly, steam may escape through the side of your appliance and may burn you.

• Place the lid on the upper basket. Make sure the holes in the lid are not blocked, as the steam must be able to circulate and escape. DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE UNCOVERED - STEAM IS GENERATED DURING USE.

• Plug the power cord into a wall outlet

• Turn the control know / timer to the correct time setting for the food you wish to steam (see the Cooking Guide below). The pilot light will light on. If the cooking time is less than 10 minutes, please turn the dial past 10 minutes and then turn it back to the desired cooking time.

• When the cooking time has elapsed, the bell will sound, and the pilot light and the heating element will shut off. Unplug the power cord and, using mitts or gloves, lift the lid and steam bowl carefully,8

www.KALORIK.com DG 33761 - 200605 taking care to avoid facial or hand contact with the steam.

Warning: steam can cause scalding and burns!

• Check the food to make sure it is cooked thoroughly. If not, replace the steam bowls and reset the control knob. Check the water level to make sure it is not empty. Note: The water in the product is heated to 212°F (100°C). Use extreme caution while steaming food, removing food, or when you may come into contact with the water or the steam. Do not touch the heating element. Note: it is possible to refill the water tank during the cooking, using a water bottle and adding water through the sides of the drip tray.

• Once cooking is complete, unplug the steamer, and carefully remove the steam bowls and lid. Note: the appliance stops automatically once all the water has run out. COOKING GUIDE

• When cooking rice, we advise you to cover it with hot water to accelerate the cooking process (fast cooking). 1 cup of uncooked rice will make 2 cups of cooked rice.

• It is possible to cook food with very different cooking times but this needs frequent operations to take away the food that will be ready. To avoid this, it is recommended to prepare food with similar cooking time.

• Frozen food does not need to be defrosted, but its cooking time will be longer.

• Fruits and Vegetables: o Cut thick stems off cabbage, broccoli, or cauliflower. o Use the minimum time necessary for leafy greens. Overcooking will result in color and taste degradation. o Stir contents halfway through cooking time.

• Meat/Poultry: o Always use bottom tier when cooking meat and poultry. Use tender, lean cuts of meat and poultry. o Trim off as much fat as possible before steaming.9

www.KALORIK.com DG 33761 - 200605 o Thoroughly cook all meat before serving. Pierce with a knife or fork to ensure that the center is cooked and that juices run clear. The US Department of Agriculture advises to cook ground meats (beef, veal, lamb, and pork) to an internal temperature of 160°F and ground poultry to 165°F. Steak cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F is medium rare, 160°F is medium, and 170°F is well done. Cook poultry breasts to 170°F and drumsticks to 180°F. o Use a meat thermometer to assure that meat and poultry reach a safe internal temperature. o Sausages must be fully cooked before steaming.

• Fish/Seafood o Always use bottom tier when cooking fish and seafood. o Fish is done when it becomes opaque and flakes apart easily. o You can add wedges of lemon while steaming, as desired. The steaming times indicated hereunder are indicative. Food Quantity Water Level Time (Minutes) Asparagus 16 Oz. (450g) Max 10-12 Broccoli 8 Oz. (225g) Min 6-10 Cabbage (sliced) 8 Oz. (225g) Max 8-11 Carrots 8 Oz. (225g) Max 8-10 Cauliflower 1 head Max 11-14 Corn 3 ears Max 20-25 Egg (Hard Boiled)

Max 12-22 Peas 10 Oz. (280g) Max 12-15 Potato (Sliced) 8 Oz. (225g) Max 8-10 White Rice 1 cup (add 1 ¼ cup water in tray) Max 10-14 (Fast) / 30-35 (Slow) Brown rice 1 cup (add 1 ½ cup water in tray) Max 45-60 Beef 8 Oz. (450g), cut in ½” thick slices Max 15-20 Chicken (Breast) 16 Oz. (450g) Max 20-30 Chicken (Drumsticks)

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• Unplug the power cord, and allow the steamer to cool before cleaning it.

• Empty the water tank and clean it with a damp cloth

• Remove the mineral deposits from the appliance every 8 times. To proceed, position the ring upside down around the heating element (the largest side up). Fill the water tank with cold water up to “max.” level, fill the inside of the ring with vinegar up to the same level. Leave overnight to descale. Rinse out the inside of water tank with warm water several times.

• The baskets, the drip tray and the lid may be washed with soapy water, or put in the dishwasher. Never use abrasive cleaners to clean any part of your appliance.

• The body of the appliance should be washed with a non-abrasive damp cloth.

• Never immerse the body in water or any other liquid.

• Once dry, you can stack the steam bowls and containers inside each other, putting the smaller one into the bigger one, to save storage space. The lid can be put on top.

• Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.11

www.KALORIK.com DG 33761 - 200605 WARRANTY We suggest that you complete and return the enclosed Product Registration Card promptly to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase. However, return of the Product Registration Card is not a condition of these warranties. You can also fill out this warranty card online, at the following address: www.KALORIK.com This KALORIK product is warranted in the U.S.A. and Canada for 1 year from the date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. During this period, if the KALORIK product, upon inspection by KALORIK, is proven defective, it will be repaired or replaced, at Kalorik’s option, without charge to the customer. If a replacement product is sent, it will carry the remaining warranty of the original product. This warranty does not apply to any defect arising from a buyer's or user's misuse of the product, negligence, failure to follow KALORIK instructions noted in the user’s manual, use on current or voltage other than that stamped on the product, wear and tear, alteration or repair not authorized by KALORIK, or use for commercial purposes. There is no warranty for glass parts, glass containers, filter basket, blades and agitators, and accessories in general. There is also no warranty for parts lost by the user. ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT IS ALSO LIMITED TO THE ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If the appliance should become defective within the warranty period and more than 30 days after date of purchase, do not return the appliance to the store: often, our Customer Service Representatives can help solve the problem without having the product serviced. If12

www.KALORIK.com DG 33761 - 200605 servicing is needed, a Representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty and direct you to the nearest service location. If this is the case, bring the product, or send it, postage prepaid by the user (all Kalorik customers are responsible for the initial shipment back to the warranty center), along with proof of purchase and a return authorization number indicated on the outer package, given by our Customer Service Representatives. Send to the authorized KALORIK Service Center (please visit our website at www.KALORIK.com or call our Customer Service Department for the address of our authorized KALORIK Service Center). When sending the product, please include a letter explaining the nature of the claimed defect. If you have additional questions, please call our Customer Service Department (please see below for complete contact information), Monday through Thursday from 9:00am - 5:00pm (EST) and Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm (EST). Please note hours are subject to change. If you would like to write, please send your letter to: KALORIK Customer Service Department Team International Group of America Inc. 16175 NW 49th Avenue Miami Gardens, FL 33014 USA Or call: Toll Free: +1 888-521-TEAM / +1 888-KALORIK Only letters can be accepted at this address above. Shipments and packages that do not have a return authorization number will be refused.13