DG 8 - Rice cooker TEAM - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Steamer and Rice Cooker
Brand	Team
Model	DG 8
Number of Baskets	3 baskets (including 1 rice basket)
Water Tank Capacity	Approximately 1 liter (MIN and MAX levels)
Timer	Mechanical, with automatic shut-off and audible signal
Power Indicator Light	Yes
Included Accessories	3 baskets, drip tray, lid, adapter ring, rice basket
Material of Baskets	Heat-resistant transparent plastic
Cleaning the Baskets	Washable with soapy water, removable bottoms for baskets No. 2
Cleaning the Base	Soft damp cloth, never immerse
Safety	Automatic shut-off at end of cooking, overheat protection, lid required
Power Supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz (check label)
Power	Approximately 700 W (estimate)
Dimensions (approx.)	30 x 25 x 30 cm (estimate)
Weight (approx.)	2 kg (estimate)
Repairability	Contact an authorized qualified service
Warranty	Refer to the provided warranty certificate
Intended Use	Domestic use only

Frequently Asked Questions - DG 8 TEAM

How to fill the water tank?

Unplug the appliance, remove the baskets and drip tray, then pour cold water up to the MAX level without exceeding. Use only water, without spices or broth.

Can I cook rice in this steamer?

Yes, use the provided rice basket. Place the rice in the basket, add a little water to speed up cooking, then insert it into one of the steamer baskets.

How to stack the baskets correctly?

Basket No. 1 (fixed bottom) should be at the bottom. To stack the two No. 2 baskets, place the adapter ring on the rim of the middle basket. Make sure the bottoms of the No. 2 baskets are securely attached.

What to do if the water tank is empty during cooking?

Turn off the appliance and wait for the steam to stop. Remove the baskets with a glove, add cold water, then reassemble and restart the timer.

How to clean the baskets?

Wash them with soapy water using a soft sponge. For baskets No. 2, the removable bottom can be taken off for easier cleaning. Do not use abrasive pads.

Can I wash the base of the appliance in the dishwasher?

No, never immerse the base in water. Clean it with a slightly damp soft cloth and dry it immediately.

How to know if the food is cooked?

Wait until steam stops escaping from the lid, open it slowly with your face away, then check with a long-handled utensil. If necessary, restart the timer after adding water.

What foods can I steam?

Vegetables, fish, seafood, chicken, sausages, eggs, rice, and other small grains. Refer to the cooking time chart in the manual.

Does the appliance turn off automatically?

Yes, once the timer runs out, the power is cut off and a beep sounds.

What to do in case of malfunction?

Unplug the appliance and contact an authorized after-sales service. Do not attempt to repair it yourself.

USER MANUAL DG 8 TEAM

Stacked food preparation steamer with digital display (no visible text or labels)

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Food Steamer

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I/B Version

090318

TEAM DG 8

220-240V\~50Hz 715-850W

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1. Boden der Körbe 2
2. Deckel
3. Plastikring zum Aufschichten
4. Korb 1
5. Korb 2
6. Reiskorb
7. Auffangschale
8. Schutz des Heizelements
9. Heizelement
10. Gehäuse mit Wassertank
11. Kontrolleuchte
12. Zeitschaltuhr
2 TEAM DG 8-090318
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1. Bottom of the baskets 2
2. Lid
3. Plastic ring for piling up
4. Basket 1
5. Basket 2
6. Rice basket
7. Drip tray
8. Heating element protection
9. Heating element
10. Body with water tank
11. Power light
12. Timer

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Please read these instructions carefully before using the appliance.

Important: People (including children) who are not able to use the appliance in a safe way, due to their physical, sensorial or mental capacity or their lack of experience or knowledge, must never use the appliance except if they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or if they previously received instructions concerning the safe use of the appliance. Close supervision is necessary to prevent children from using the appliance as a toy.

☐ Check that your mains voltage corresponds to that stated on the appliance.
☐ Never leave the appliance unsupervised when in use. Keep out of reach of children or incompetent persons.
From time to time check the cord for damages. Never use the appliance if cord or appliance shows any signs of damage. In that case, repairs should be made by a competent qualified electrician ^® .
☐ Only use the appliance for domestic purposes and in the way indicated in these instructions.
☐ Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid for any reason whatsoever. Never place it into the dishwasher.
☐ Never use the appliance near hot surfaces.
Before cleaning, always unplug the appliance from the power supply.
□ Never use the appliance outside and always place it in a dry environment.
☐ Never use accessories that are not recommended by the producer. They could constitute a danger to the user and risk to damage the appliance.
☐ Never move the appliance by pulling the cord. Make sure the cord cannot get caught in any way. Do not wind the cord around the appliance and do not bend it.
□ Stand the appliance on a table or flat surface.
☐ Make sure the appliance has cooled down before cleaning and storing it.
☐ Only cook consumable food. Do not place too large pieces of food in the food steamer.
☐ It is absolutely necessary to keep this appliance clean at all times as it comes into contact with food.
☐ Make sure the cord never comes into contact with the hot parts of the appliance.
☐ 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 handles when handling them.
☐ 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.
After use and above all when the water hasn't completely evaporated, wait until the steam stops leaking through the holes 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. 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.
☐ 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.
☐ Your appliance must never be switched on through an external timer or any kind of separate remote control system.

• Make sure the appliance is unplugged. Fill the water tank with cold water. 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.
• Make sure the bottom of the baskets of which the handles have been marked with number 2 is properly attached, and place the food in the different steaming baskets. Do not add seasoning, herbs etc. until cooking has been completed.
  • Make sure the heating element protection is fixed properly around the heating element.
• Then place the drip tray onto the water tank and pile up the steaming baskets, paying attention always to use the basket with number 1 and to put it on the lowest level. The size of the baskets is indicated by numbers on the handles of each basket. The smallest basket has number 1 and it has a fixed bottom, the two other baskets have number 2 and they have a detachable bottom. If you want to pile up the three baskets, you should put the plastic ring on the edge of the basket 2 in the middle first, otherwise it will be impossible to pile up the baskets correctly. Caution: always use the handles to move the baskets. Never press on the bottom of the baskets 2, as you might detach it. Pay attention during the positioning of the accessories 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 last basket. DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE UNCOVERED-STEAM IS GENERATED DURING USE.
• Plug in the appliance.
• Set the timer by turning the timer knob clockwise to the desired time setting. The pilot light will come on to indicate that the appliance is switched on.
• When the preset cooking time is elapsed, a bell will ring and the power will be cut off.
• The maximum quantity of water in the tank of the heating base may generate steam for approximately 60 minutes. When the preset cooking time is longer than 60 minutes, you will have to refill the water tank during use. In order to know if the tank is empty, you will have to check if no more steam is escaping. To fill the tank, remove the baskets and drip tray one after another using oven gloves or another thermal hand protection, put them on a heat-resistant surface and then add cold water into the water tank. At the beginning, steam will be produced (its quantity depends on the time the heating base has been switched off). Pay attention not to burn yourself. Put back the drip tray and the baskets when the tank has been filled.
• To check the food, wait until the steam has stopped escaping through the holes on the lid and then open the cover slowly, taking care to avoid escaping steam and the condensation. CAUTION: DO NOT TOUCH THE STEAMING BASKET OR THE STEAMING UNIT. Using a long-handled utensil, check the food. If the food is not cooked, reset the timer and steam production will start again. However if the steaming unit requires more water, proceed as described above.
• When the food is cooked, unplug and allow the appliance to cool slightly in order to eliminate all the steam. Carefully remove the steaming baskets using oven gloves or another thermal hand protection. DO NOT TOUCH THE STEAMING BASKET OR THE STEAMING UNIT UNTIL THEY HAVE COOLED. Remove the food and add seasonings, if desired.
• Allow any water to cool before emptying and cleaning.
• Your appliance is provided with a suitable container for rice and other small foodstuffs (e.g. semolina) that should not be placed in the translucent baskets because they are pierced.
• On the bottom of the translucent baskets there are hollow round housings especially conceived to place eggs during cooking.

Hints:

• When cooking rice, we advise you to cover it with hot water in order to accelerate the cooking process.
• 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 foodstuffs with similar cooking times.
• Frozen food does not need to be defrosted, but its cooking time will be longer.

CARE AND CLEANING

• The baskets, the drip tray and the lid may be washed with soapy water. Never use abrasive cleaners to clean your appliance: it could damage the surfaces.
  • To simplify the cleaning of the baskets 2, it is possible to release their bottom.
• The body of the appliance should be washed with a smooth cloth or with a slightly damp towelling.
• Never immerse the body in water or any other liquid.

FRESH VEGETABLES	AMOUNT	APPROX. TIME (MIN)
Artichoke (whole)	4 medium	37-40
Asparagus (spears)	12 - 1 lb. +/ - 12"	13-15
Beans, green / wax (cut or whole)	1 lb.	25-28
Broccoli (spears)	1 lb.	12-14
Cabbage	1 lb.	17-19
Carrots	1 lb.	15-17
Cauliflower (whole head)	2 12 lbs. (medium)	14-16
Corn on cob	Max. 8	17-19
Mushrooms (whole)	12 lb. (medium)	10-11
Onions (whole), before grilling	1 lb. (medium) +/- 4"	7-9
Peas, green	1 12 lbs. (in pod)	14-16
Peppers (whole), before grilling	Max. 4 medium	9-11
Potatoes (whole)	1 lb. or +/- 8 small	17-19
Spinach	12 lb.	10-12
Squash, summer yellow and zucchini	1 lb. (medium)	11-13
Turnips	1 lb. or +/- 5 small	12-14

SEAFOOD	AMOUNT	APPROX. TIME (MINUTES)
Clams	12 - 1 lb. (in shell)	10-12
Crab	1 lb. (+/- 6 pcs)	15-18
Lobster (tails)	1 or 2 (7/8 ozs. each)	18-20
Mussels (fresh)	1 lb. (in shell)	12-14
Oysters (fresh)	+/- 12 dozen	11-13
Scallops (fresh)	12 lb. (shucked)	10-12
Shrimp	1 lb. (in shell)	11-12
FISH	AMOUNT	APPROX. TIME (MINUTES)
Filets: Sole, ...	12 lb.	8-10
Steaks: Halibut Salmon Tuna	12 - 1 lb. +/- 1" thick +/- 1" thick	13-14 18-21 14-19

CHICKEN	AMOUNT	APPROX. TIME (MINUTES)
Breast, boneless fillets	12 lb. pcs	14-16
Breast, split with bone	1 - 1 14 lb.	37-41
Drumsticks, with bone	1 lb.	32-36
Thighs, with bone	1 lb.	34-37
Poached chicken (breast), split-boneless or with bone	1 lb.	45-47

SAUSAGES	AMOUNT	APPROX. TIME (MINUTES)
Frankfurters	Max. 1 lb. (8-10 pcs)	12-14
Bratwurst	Max. 1 lb.	17-19

TYPE OF RICE	COMBINED IN RICE BOWL		APPROX. TIME(MINUTES)
	Rice	Cold water
Brown	12 cup	2/3 cup	40-41
	1 cup	1 14 cups	54-57
White	12 cup	3/4 cup	34-36
	1 cup	1 14 cups	37-41

OTHER FOODS	NUMBER OF PIECES	APPROX. TIME (MINUTES)
Hard-boiled eggs	1-12 (large size)	30

PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT- DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC

In order to preserve our environment and protect human health, the waste electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of in accordance with specific rules with the

implication of both suppliers and users. For this reason, as indicated by the symbol — the rating label or on the packaging, your appliance should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. The user has the right to bring it to a municipal collection point performing waste recovery by means of reuse, recycling or use for other applications in accordance with the directive.

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