EK 7 - Egg cooker STEBA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EK 7 STEBA

Instructions for use 10

Mode d'emploi 16

This appliance is for private and indoor use only and must not be used commercially. Please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it at a safe place. When the appliance is given to another person the instruction manual should be passed to that person, too. Only use the appliance as described in the instruction manual and pay attention to the safety information. No liability for damages or accidents will be accepted, which are caused by not paying attention to the instruction manual. Remove all packaging and sticker. Wash up all parts carefully (see cleaning).

Safety information

Hot surface! There is danger of burning when touching the surface during operation. Set the back of the device with a distance of 10cm to the kitchen wall.

• Connect and operate the appliance in accordance with the specifications shown on the rating label.
• Do not use if the plug cord is damaged. Verify before every use.
• Do not plug with wet hands.
• Connect the power plug to a properly installed and easily accessible socket only.
• To unplug the power plug, always pull the plug – not the cable.
• Plug off the appliance after each use or in case of failure.
• Do not pull at the cord. Don't pull it over edges and don't bend it too much.
• Keep the cord away from hot parts.
  The appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above and persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience/knowledge, provided that are supervised or have been provided with instruction in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not use the packaging as a toy. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised.
  Children under the age of 8 must be kept away from the appli

ance and the connecting cable.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance or packaging material (e.g. Plastic Bags).

• The appliance must not be operated using a timer or a separate remote system!

• Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.

• Do not leave the appliance outdoors or in a damp area.

• Never immerse the unit in water.

• Leave a space of about 10cm around the device.

• Never use the device after a malfunction, e.g. if it felt down or has been damaged in any other manner.

• The manufacturer is not liable for damage which is occurring due to the usage of the appliance in a different way as described or a mistake in the handling has been made.

• To prevent injury, repairs such as replacing a damaged cord, should only be carried out by a customer service. Only original spare parts have to be used.

• The device gets hot, only transport if it cooled down.

• Only use the device as described in this manual.

• You must not put any materials such as paper, cardboard, plastic etc. into the appliance.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

o staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and others working environments
o by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments
o bed and breakfast type environments.

• Before initial use: clean all parts carefully and leave to dry. Heat up the device for about 5 min. to eliminate the smell of newness.

• Attention! Device gets hot. Danger of burns!

Touchable surfaces will be hot during operation! Place the device on a flat and insensitive surface with and

keep a distance of at least 70cm to burnable materials.

• During operation steam emerge. Keep hands and face away. Take appropriate distance to wall cupboards to avoid damage of the veneer.
• If an extension cable is used, it has to have a cross-section of 1.5mm^2
• If a GS-tested 16 A multi-pin extension is used, it may not be charged with more than 3680 watts due to fire hazard.
• Make sure that children do not tease the cable or that a trip hazard occurs.
• The device must always be disconnected from the power supply if it is not supervised and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.

Hot steam may leave the lid. Take off the lid and the egg tray always with the two handles.

• Hygiene: Please always clean the device to avoid bacteria and mould formation.
• Risk of injury! At the bottom of the measuring cup is the egg needle. Always put the protective cap back on the needle after each use.
• Unplug the device after usage.

Cleaning

• Attention! Pull the plug before cleaning and allow the device to cool down.

• Never immerse the unit into water.

Depending on the hardness of the water, it can lead to limescale which worsen the cooking result. In this case, the device must be cleaned more frequently.

• Clean the heating plate with a wet cloth.

• Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel sponges.

• In case of limescale, add a vinegar and water mixture to the heating plate and cook let it for some minutes. After it cooled down, swipe off the cooking plate.

• Discoloration of the cooking bowl is not a reason for rejection.

• Clean the housing with a damp cloth. Lid and egg tray are dishwasher proof.

Workplace

Important:

Never place this device on or next to hot surfaces (e.g. hot stoves). Only use it on a even, stable and a heat resisting surface. It is important that no inflammable items are near to the device. Do not place the device on the edge of the table so that it cannot be touched by children or fall down when touched.

Put into operation

The given amounts of water refer to room-warm eggs of size „M“
- Fill the cooking plate with cold water according to the indication on the measuring cup. Never fill up more water than the maximum capacity!
- Broach the eggs on their flat side with the needle on the bottom of the measuring cup and place them with the flat side up in the egg tray. Put the lid onto the device.
- Note: the cooking result is affected by various factors, such as size, thickness of the eggshell, temperature.

• The basic setting can be adjusted with changed amounts of water:

o Harder eggs: fill in slightly more water than indicated on the scale.
o Softer eggs: fill in slightly less water than indicated on the scale.

• Set the rotary switch to cooking I, the LED lights up.

• Once the eggs are done, a signal sounds. Turn off the device.
• Remove the lid at a slightly angle from the device so that the condensation water can run onto the cooking plate.
  Take out the egg tray with the handles and briefly quench the eggs with cold water.

Keeping warm

If not all eggs are needed after quenching, they can be kept warm in the device.
Turn the rotary switch to and put the lid on.
After keeping warm, turn the rotary switch to "0" and unplug the device.

Poached eggs

The eggs are gently steam cooked without the shell.
Lightly grease the poaching tray with butter and put 1 egg into a mould.
- Fill 50 ml water (see marking on the measuring cup) into the cooking plate and place the egg tray.
- Place the poaching tray on the egg tray and place the lid on.
- Turn the rotary switch to cooking I, the LED lights up.
- Once the eggs are done, a signal sounds. Turn off the device and carefully take out the eggs using a small spoon.
- The hardness of the eggs can be regulated with the amount of water (harder: more water; softer: less water).

Correct Disposal of this product

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return

your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

Packaging disposal: Do not throw away the package materials. Please put it in the recycling bin.

Gift box: Paper, should be put to the old paper collection point. Plastic packaging material and foils should be collected in the special collection containers.

Service and Repair:

If the appliance must be repaired, please get in touch with your trader or with the manufacturer: