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| Product type | Steamer / baby food grinder |
| Brand | BEEM |
| Model | Baby VitalCenter |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 320 x 310 x 170 mm |
| Net weight | 1.81 kg |
| Power supply voltage | 220-240 V AC, 50 Hz |
| Protection class | I |
| Hotplate power | 350 W |
| Mixer power | 115 W |
| Water tank capacity | 150 ml |
| Cooking bowl capacity | 600 ml |
| Mixing bowl capacity (solids) | 600 ml |
| Mixing bowl capacity (liquids) | 250 ml |
| Main functions | Steam cooking and mixing |
| Safety | Dry run protection, safety lock of the mixer, hot surface |
| Maintenance and cleaning | Dishwasher-safe parts (except base); regular descaling recommended |
| Spare parts | Cooking bowl (ref. 900675001), mixing bowl (ref. 900675006), blade knife (ref. 900675011), cooking bowl seal (ref. 900675016) |
| Warranty | 2 years (domestic use), 6 months (professional use) |
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USER MANUAL Baby VitalCenter BEEM
Steamer / Chopper for baby food
Safety instructions 19
Startup 22
Appliance description (see left fold-out page) 22
Operating 23
Tips/Recipes 26
Cleaning and care 28
Storage 29
Spare parts and other accessories . . 29
Technical data 29
Troubleshooting 30
Dear Customer,
before using the appliance, please read the instructions contained in this user manual on startup, safety, intended use as well as cleaning and care.
Open the fold-out page at the beginning and end of the user manual in order to view the illustrations during reading.
Keep this user manual in a safe place and pass it on to any future owners together with the appliance.
General notes
Copyright
This document is copyrighted. Any duplication or reprinting, in whole or in part, as well as reproduction of the illustrations even in modified form is only permitted with the written approval of the manufacturer.
Notes on environmental protection
The packaging materials used can be recycled. When no longer required, dispose of the packaging materials in accordance with the local regulations.
This product may not be disposed of in the domestic refuse within the European Union. Dispose of the appliance via communal collection points.
Guarantee
We will remedy any faults due to material flaws or manufacturing faults free of charge within the guarantee period of 2 years.
For commercial or equivalent use, e.g. in hotels, guest houses or communal premises, or if the customer is not a consumer as defined by the German Civil Code, the guarantee period is 6 months.
The guarantee does not cover faults caused in particular by improper use, failure to observe instructions in the user manual and safety precautions, use of force, modifications, unauthorised attempted repairs and attempted repairs by unqualified third parties. Faults caused by normal wear are also excluded.
Please visit our website to obtain more information on guarantee conditions, available accessories and spare parts as well as user manuals in various languages
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DANGER
This indicates an imminent hazardous situation, which could lead to severe physical injury or death.
Follow these instructions to avoid danger.
WARNING
This indicates a possible hazardous situation, which could lead to severe physical injury or death.
Follow these instructions to avoid danger.
CAUTION
This indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could lead to minor injuries or material damage.
Follow these instructions to avoid danger.
NOTE
A note contains additional information to simplify the use of the appliance.
Symbols on the appliance
Symbol Meaning
Warning for hot surfaces
Intended use
This appliance is intended primarily for non-commercial use in closed rooms:
for cooking and warming with hot steam and
forchoppingfood
in normal household quantities.
Any use other than previously stated is considered as improper use.
If used commercially, please observe the conditions of the modified guarantee period.
WARNING
If not used for its intended purpose and/or used in any other way, the appliance may be or become a source of danger.
Use the machine only for its intended purpose.
Observe the procedures described in this user manual.
No claims of any kind will be accepted for damage resulting from use of the machine for other than its intended purpose.
The risk must be borne solely by the machine operator.
If used commercially, please pay attention to the extended guarantee period.
Declaration of Conformity
BEEM hereby declares that this appliance complies with the fundamental requirements and other relevant provisions of 2006/95/EC and 2004/108/EC directives. The full declaration of conformity can be found under www.beem.de.
Limitation of liability
All technical information, data and instructions contained in this user manual represent the latest status at the time of printing.
No claims can be made based on the specifications, illustrations and descriptions in these instructions.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for damage or injury resulting from failure to observe the user manual, use for other than the intended purpose, unprofessional repairs, unauthorised modifications or use of non-approved spare parts and/or consumables.
Safety instructions
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with restricted physical, sensory or mental capabilities or with insufficient experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person responsibly for their safety or have received instructions on the use of the appliance from such a person.
Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
Inspect the appliance for visible signs of damage before use. Do not use a damaged appliance.
Do not leave the appliance unattended during operation.
Do not use this appliance together with an external timer or a separate remote control system.
Only allow repairs to the appliance to be carried out by an authorised specialist or by the works customer service; this particularly applies for replacing a damaged connecting cable. Unqualified repairs can lead to considerable danger for the user. They will also invalidate the guarantee.
Repairs to the appliance during the guarantee period may only be carried out by service centres authorised by the manufacturer, otherwise the guarantee will become invalid in the event of damage or subsequent damage.
Defective parts may only be replaced with original spare parts. Only original spare parts guarantee that the safety requirements are met.
Only use spare parts from the manufacturer or spare parts that are specifically recommended by the manufacturer. The guarantee will otherwise be invalidated.
DANGER
Danger of suffocation!
Never play with packaging material. Risk of suffocation.
DANGER
Danger from electric current!
Do not use the appliance if the mains cable or mains plug is damaged.
Do not open the housing of the ap- pliance. Danger from electric current if live connections are touched and/ or the electrical and mechanical configuration is changed.
Never immerse the base appliance or the mains plug in water or other liquids.
Disconnect the plug from the mains socket before starting cleaning or troubleshooting and when the appliance is not in use.
WARNING
Do not lift or move the appliance when it is in operation.
Danger of burns!
The appliance and the ingredients become very hot during the steaming process and can cause burning if touched. Only lift the steamer jug by the handle.
Be careful of hot steam which can escape if the lid is removed during the steaming process.
Never top up the water tank during the steaming process otherwise hot water and steam can escape from the appliance.
Allow the appliance to cool down before starting with cleaning.
WARNING
Danger from sharp blades!
Do not touch the blades when removing food from the mixer jug or the chopping blades for cleaning. Only grip the chopping blades by the plastic handle.
If the blades are blocked, pull the plug from the mains socket before removing blocked ingredients.
CAUTION
Do not pull the connecting cable to remove the plug from the mains socket.
The jugs are not suitable for microwave ovens.
Do not operate the appliance when it is empty.
Never use the steam function without water.
Do not pour any other liquids apart from water or put foodstuffs into the water tank.
Pay attention to the maximum mark on the water tank (150 ml). Do not overfill!
Pay attention to the maximum mark for meat (200 ml) and vegetables (600 ml) on the steamer jug. Do not overfill!
Pay attention to the maximum mark for fluids (250 ml) and the overall capacity (600 ml) on the mixer jug. Do not overfill!
Check the temperature of the baby food before feeding the baby.
CAUTION
Check the consistency of the baby food. Make sure that no lumps are in the food.
Descale the appliance regularly to prevent damage to the appliance.
Do not use sharp objects or abra- sive cleaning agents to clean the surfaces.
Requirements for the place of use
For safe and trouble-free operation of the appliance, the installation location must satisfy the following requirements:
Place the appliance on a dry, flat, waterproof and heat-resistant surface.
Do not put the appliance in a hot, wet or very humid environment.
Ensure that there is sufficient space around the appliance to avoid damage to cupboards or other objects as the appliance generates hot steam during operation.
The surface finishes on furniture may contain substances that can be detrimental to the silicon feet of the appliance. If necessary, place a mat under the feet of the appliance.
Select a location that does not allow children to reach the hot surfaces of the appliance.
The mains socket must be easily accessible and allow fast disconnection in the event of an emergency.
Electrical connection
For safe and trouble-free operation of the appliance, the following instructions must be observed for the electrical connection:
Before connecting the appliance, compare the connection data (voltage and frequency) on the rating plate with those of your mains power supply. The data must correspond in order to avoid damage to the appliance. If in doubt, ask your electrical appliance retailer.
The mains socket must be protected by at least a 10 A automatic circuit breaker.
Ensure that the mains cable is undamaged and is not laid over hot surfaces or sharp edges.
The connecting cable must not be strained or bent.
Always unwind the mains cable completely before connecting the appliance to the mains socket.
The electrical safety of the appliance is only assured when it is connected to a properly installed protective earth (PE) conductor system. Connection to a mains socket without PE conductor is forbidden. If in doubt, the electrical system must be checked by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer assumes no liability for injury or damage caused by a missing or interrupted protective earth conductor.
Startup
Unpacking
Remove the appliance, all accessory parts and the user manual from the box.
Remove all packaging materials and protective foils from the product and the accessories before using it for the first time.
NOTE
Do not remove the rating plate or any warning signs on the appliance.
If possible, keep the original packaging during the guarantee period in order to be able to pack the appliance properly in the event of a guarantee claim. Transport damage will invalidate the guarantee.
Check the delivery contents
Check for visible signs of damage or missing items.
Report incomplete or damaged contents to your supplier immediately.
Before using for the first time
Clean the appliance and the accessories as described in the section Cleaning and care.
Appliance description (see left fold-out page)
Product description
Steamer jug handle1
Steamer jug2
Steamer jug lid3
Mixer jug lid4
Mixer jug5
Mixer jug handle6
Chopper blade7
Retaining ring8
Spatula9
10 Steam indicator lamp
11 Rotary switch
12 Base appliance
13 Water tank
14 Steamer jug seal
Operating element
| Setting | Function |
| ○ | Off |
| ← | Steaming |
| ◎ | Mixing |
| → | Resetting |
Operating
Mounting/removing the steamer jug handle (see image A1)
Push the handle (1) with the open side from beneath into the guide on the steamer jug (2) until it stops.
Remove the handle (1) from the steamer jug (2) by pulling the handle out of the guide from beneath.
Inserting/removing the steamer jug (see images A2/A3)
Place the steamer jug (2) onto the water tank (13) so that the dot on the steamer jug is over the mark on the water tank.
Turn the steamer jug (2) clockwise until the dot on the steamer jug is over the mark on the water tank (13).
To remove, turn the steamer jug (2) anticlockwise until the dot on the steamer jug is over the mark on the water tank (13).
Fitting/removing the chopping blades (see images B1 - B3)
Put the chopper blade (7) into the opening on the bottom of the mixer jug (5) from above.
WARNING
The blade is very sharp! Only grip the plastic handle (see arrows on image B2).
Turn the mixer jug around and put the safety ring (8) onto the other side of the chopper blade. Hold the safety ring by the handle (see arrows on image B3).
Turn the safety ring anticlockwise until it snaps in.
To remove, turn the safety ring clock- wise. Hold the chopper blade on the other side for this purpose.
Inserting/removing the mixer jug (see images C1/C2)
Place the mixer jug (5) onto the spin- dle on the base appliance (12) so that the dot on the mixer jug is over the mark on the base appliance.
Turn the mixer jug (5) anticlockwise until the dot on the mixer jug is over the mark on the base appliance (12).
To remove, turn the mixer jug (5) clockwise until the dot on the mixer jug is over the mark on the base appliance (12).
Place/removing the mixer jug (see images C3-C6)
Place the lid (4) onto the mixer jug (5) (see images C3 and C4).
Turn the lid (4) anticlockwise until it snaps in (see images C5 and C6). The edge of the lid must snap into the recess on the base appliance (12) in order to deactivate the safety lock.
NOTE
Mixing is only possible when the mixer jug is locked into position and the lid is properly placed.
To remove, turn the lid (4) clockwise and lift it off.
Resetting the boil-dry safety protection
The appliance is equipped with boil-dry safety protection. It switches itself off automatically when there is no water in the tank. The steam indicator lamp (10) extinguishes at the same time and an acoustic signal is emitted.
To reset the boil-dry safety protection and start the next steaming process, allow the appliance to cool down, turn the rotary switch (11) to "Reset" and subsequently back to "Steam" for the next steaming process
Filling the water tank (see image D1)
Remove the steamer jug (2) from the water tank (13).
Fill the tank with water.
NOTE
Only use fresh cold water. Observe the filling level indicator (13) in the water tank. Do not overfill!
You can also use the mixer jug (150 ml mark) for filling with water.
Steaming (see image D2/D3)
insert the plug into the mains socket.
fill the tank with water (13) as described in the section Filling the water tank.
Put the steamer jug (2) onto the water tank (13) as described in the section Inserting/removing the steamer jug.
Cut the desired ingredients into small pieces (approx. 2-3 cm).
Fill the steamer jug (2) with the ingredients.
NOTE
Observe the mark for the maximum quantity of vegetables and meat on the steamer jug (2) (see image D2). Do not overfill!
Steam enters into the steamer jug via 3 openings (see image D3). If the steamer jug is overfilled with meat, too much meat stock is produced. This enters into the water container and impairs the boil-dry safety protection.
Put the lid (3) onto the steamer jug (2).
Move the rotary switch (11) to "Steam"
The steam indicator lamp (10) lights up and indicates that the steamer is in operation.
After the maximum filling quantity (150 ml) of the water tank has evaporated (approx. 20 minutes), an acoustic signal is emitted and the steam indicator lamp (10) extinguishes.
Turn the rotary switch (11) to the "Off" position. Wait 2 minutes before opening the lid to make sure that steam can no longer escape from the steamer jug. Before the next steaming process, you must turn the rotary switch (11) to "Reset" and then back to "Steam."
If you finish steaming before the water in the tank has fully evaporated, pour the remaining water out of the water tank. If you wish to steam a further portion, you do not need to press the reset button.
Mixing (see image D4)
Insert the chopper blade (7) into the mixer jug (5) as described in the section Mounting the chopper blade.
Place the mixer jug (5) onto the ap- pliance as described in the Inserting/ removing the mixer jug.
Fill the mixer jug (5) with the ingredients (steamed or raw) and other additives if required as described in Tips/ Recipes.
NOTE
Observe the mark for the maximum filling quantity (600 ml) and the maximum quantity of broth (250 ml) on the mixer jug (5) (see image D4). Do not overfill!
Place the lid (4) onto the mixer jug (5) as described in the section Inserting/ removing the mixer jug.
Turn the rotary switch (11) To "Mix" Hold the switch at this position until the ingredients have been sufficiently chopped.
NOTE
Do not allow the appliance to mix uninterrupted for longer than 30 seconds. If processing was not completed after 30 seconds, Leave the appliance switched off for a few seconds and then continue.
Release the rotary switch (11) when the mixing process is finished. The switch returns to the "Off" position automatically.
Remove the mashed food from the mixer jug. You can use the spatula supplied.
Tips/Recipes
Spoon feeding with supplementary food starts between the 4th and 6th months. Self-made tasty food is prepared quickly and free from harmful substances if the ingredients originate from ecological cultivation. In addition, the appliance steams the food and preserves vitamins at the same time - healthy food right from the very beginning.
Tips
Begin with a few spoonfuls of mashed carrots between between meals and increase the amount from day to day. When 100g has been reached, you can replace the milk feed with porridge - preferably beginning with the midday meal.
Babies like sweet foods which they are use to from breast milk. Begin supplementary feeding with carrots, they taste sweet and are also very easily digested. Marrow, parsnips or turnip cabbage are also suitable - however, only one vegetable type per meal and a maximum of 2 new vegetable types per week.
In order to also make other vegetables tasty for your child try out a previously accepted type first.
Potatoes or meat should be added to vegetables beginning at roughly the 6th to 7th month. However: your child must get used to the new food first. Give the baby one new ingredient per week. Example: mashed carrots in the first week, add mashed potatoes in the 2nd week, add meat in the 3rd week and then sunflower oil in the 4th week.
A complete supplementary diet consists of around 100 g vegetables, 50 g carrots, 10 g fat and roughly 20 g of meat 2 to 3 times a week - altogether 150 to 180 g of baby food.
Parallel to supplementary feeding, you should also give the baby drinks. Make sure that they do not contain sugar.
Baby food does not need spices or flavour enhancers. Babies have a very fine sense of taste and do not require additional stimulation, the taste of the different vegetable types is sufficient. This also reduces the risk of allergic reactions.
Raw vegetables, cabbage and peas and beans are difficult to digest for babies. Be careful with tomatoes as they can cause nappy rash.
After the midday meal, the other milk feedings are gradually replaced: at first at midday (e.g., by a fruit-grain puree), then in the evening (e.g., milk-grain puree) and finally in the morning.
Recipes
Carrot puree
Peel 2 carrots and cut into small pieces. Put the carrots into the steamer and allow to steam for roughly 15 minutes. The carrots are then put into the mixer jug and mashed. If the puree is too firm, add a little vegetable broth from the steamer jug.
The mashed potatoes can be frozen and kept in the refrigerator for one day
Vegetable-potato puree
100 g carrots (or broccoli, parsnips, cauliflower, courgettes)
50 g potatoes
1 tablespoon fat (alternately butter, sunflower oil, corn oil)
Wash the vegetables and potatoes, peel them, cut into large pieces and steam in the steamer jug for approx. 15 minutes. Then put the vegetables into the mixer jug and mash finely. If the puree is too firm, add a little vegetable broth. Finally, mix the fat into the puree.
Later: add 3 to 4 times 20g cooked and pureed meat.
Meat
Take a maximum of 200g lean meat (beef or poultry) - corresponds to one chicken breast filet. Remove the skin, tendons and residual fat, wash the meat and cut into small pieces. Put the meat into the steamer jug and steam it for 20 minutes. The meat is then mashed finely in the mixer jug. If the puree is too firm, add a little meat stock from the steamer jug.
You can freeze the meat paste. Fill the meat paste into an ice cube container for this purpose. After the lumps have been frozen, put the individual meat lumps into a freezer bag and seal firmly. You can also freeze individual portions in small firmly sealed freezer containers. This allows you
take small portions as required each time and add them to the vegetables.
Fruit puree
Apples, pears, apricots or peaches are suitable for the first fruit type - 100 g each. Peel the fruit, remove stones or pips, cut into small pieces and steam for 10 to 15 minutes. After steaming, the fruit is mashed in the mixer jug.
Mashed banana is prepared without steaming. Just put the pieces of banana into the mixer jug and mash finely.
Oatmeal-fruit puree
90 ml water
20 g oatmeal
100 g fruit
Heat water in a pot, stir in the oatmeal and leave to soak. Remove the pot from the cooker and allow to cool down. Add the fruit puree to the oatmeal.
Cleaning and care
Before beginning, pay attention to the safety instructions in the section on safety!
Cleaning the appliance
Clean the appliance after each use.
Pull the plug out of the mains socket.
Remove the lid from the steamer jug (2) and the mixer jug (5) as described in the section Placing/removing the mixer jug lid.
Remove the steamer jug (2) from the base appliance (12) as described in the section Inserting/removing the steamer jug.
Remove the mixer jug (5) from the base appliance (12) as described in the section Inserting/removing the mixer jug.
Remove the chopper blade (7) as described in the section Mounting/ removing the chopper blade.
WARNING
The blade is very sharp!
Only grip with the plastic handle
Clean the chopping blade under running water.
Clean the other parts in hot water and a little washing up liquid.
NOTE
With the exception of the base appliance, all parts can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
The handle (1) of the steamer jug (2) can be removed for simplifying cleaning.
To clean the water tank (13), fill it with warm soapy water, rinse thoroughly with water afterwards and dry with a soft cloth.
Clean the base appliance (12) with a damp cloth.
Dscaling the water tank
Descale the water tank (13) every 4 weeks to ensure that the appliance continues to function properly.
NOTE
Calcium deposits can be reduced by using previously boiled or filtered water.
To descale the water tank, proceed as follows:
Switch off the appliance.
Add 10g citric acid to 150ml of warm water.
NOTE
You can use a solution of 100 ml water and 50 ml domestic vinegar (8% citric acid).
fill the water tank (13) with the solution.
Turn the rotary switch (11) to "Steam"
The steam indicator lamp (10) lights up and indicates that the steamer is in operation.
Switch off the appliance after 5 - 6 minutes and then pull the plug out of the mains socket.
our the used solution out of the water tank.
Rinse the water tank several times with fresh water.
Fill the water tank with 150ml water and und allow the appliance to run through the steaming process for 20 minutes with an empty steamer jug before you reuse it for preparing food.
Storage
If you do not intend to use the appliance for a longer period of time, clean it as described in the section Cleaning and care.
Store the appliance and all accessory parts at a dry, clean and frost-free location, which is protected against direct sunlight.
Spare parts and other accessories
| Item* | Article No. | Designation |
| 1,2,3 | 900675001 | Steamer jug with lid and handle |
| 4.5 | 900675006 | Mixer jug with lid |
| 7.8 | 900675011 | Chopper blade, complete |
| 14 | 900675016 | Seal Steamer jug |
- numbering according to the description of the appliance
Technical data
| Model | Steamer / Chopper for baby food Baby Vital-Center |
| Type number Z11.001 | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) 320 x 310 x 170 mm | |
| Water tank maximum filling level 150 ml | |
| Steamer jug maximum filling level 600 ml | |
| Mixer jug maximum filling level | |
| Solid ingredients | 600 ml |
| Fluids | 250 ml |
| Net weight approx. | 1.81 kg |
| Operating voltage | 220-240 V AC |
| Mains frequency | 50 Hz |
| Hotplate power | 350 W |
| Mixer power | 115 W |
| Protection class | I |
| Type of protection | IP X0 |
Troubleshooting
The following table helps in localising and remedying minor faults:
| Fault Possible cause Remedy | ||
| The appliance does not function | Plug not inserted into socket. Insert plug. | |
| Automatic circuit breaker in elec-trical distribution board tripped. | Switch on the automatic circuit breaker again. | |
| The automatic circuit breaker in the electri-cal distribution board trips | Too many appliances connected to the same power circuit. | Reduce the number of appliances on the power circuit. |
| Appliance is defective. | Contact customer service. | |
| The appliance does not heat. | The internal safety switch has switched off the appliance as a result of overheating. | Allow the appliance to cool down and move the rotary switch (11) to Reset. See section Resetting the boil-dry safety protection. |
| The does not steam. No water in the water tank. | Switch off the appliance and fill the water tank. | |
| The boil-dry protec-tion switches off the appliance even though there is water in the water tank. | Water tank is scaled. | Descale the water tank. See section Descaling the water tank. |
| Water in the water tank is contam-inated (e.g., with meat stock after overfilling of the steamer jug). | Empty and clean the water tank and fill with fresh water. | |
| The appliance does not mix. | Safety valve is not deactivated. | Place the lid on the mix-er jug properly and place the mixer jug properly on the base appliance. |
| The blade or the motor unit is blocked. | Mixer jug is overfilled. | Switch off the appliance and process smaller quantities. Do not fill the jug beyond the maxi-mum mark. |
NOTE
If you cannot resolve the problem with the steps described above, please contact customer service.
Table des matieres
Indications generales 31
Suggesties/recepten 54
Reiniging en verzorging 56
Opslag 57
Reserveonderdelen en verdere
accessoires 57
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