KA 2001E - Other kitchen appliances Rommelsbacher - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Automatic sterilizer / Multifunction cooker
Brand	Rommelsbacher
Model	KA 2001E
Power supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz
Power	2200 W
Capacity	20 L
Material	Enameled steel
Temperature range	30 °C to 100 °C (continuous adjustment)
Timer	20 to 120 minutes (depending on model) + continuous mode
Main functions	Sterilization, cooking, reheating, blanching, water bath, juice extraction
Included accessories	Grid, lid; drain valve (depending on model)
Safety	Overheat protection (dry boiling), automatic shut-off with timer
Maintenance and cleaning	Wipe with a damp cloth; descaling with vinegar; do not immerse
Spare parts and repairability	Juice extraction accessory EA 1803 available; repairs by qualified personnel
General information	Household use only; do not use with external timer
Approximate dimensions	40 × 35 × 30 cm
Approximate weight	5 kg

Frequently Asked Questions - KA 2001E Rommelsbacher

How to use the sterilizer for the first time?

Before first use, boil about 5 liters of water in the appliance (setting 'Entsaften' or continuous) for hygiene reasons. Then clean the inside of the container with a damp cloth.

What is the difference between models with and without a timer?

On models without timer, you must manually monitor the cooking time. On models with timer, the timer starts automatically when the temperature is reached and switches off the appliance at the end of cooking.

How to adjust the temperature?

Turn the temperature control knob (graduated from 30 °C to boiling). The control light illuminates during heating and goes out when the temperature is reached. For boiling, turn to the 'Kochen' mark.

How to make fruit juice with this appliance?

Use the juice extraction accessory EA 1803 (sold separately). Fill the container with at least 6 liters of water, place the ring and insert, then the fruits. Set the thermostat to 'Entsaften' and the timer to continuous mode ('M'). Be careful of hot steam.

What are the important safety instructions?

Do not leave the appliance unattended. Risk of burns: hot surfaces and steam. Never immerse the appliance, cable or plug in water. Unplug after use. Keep out of reach of children under 8 years.

How to clean and descale the appliance?

Unplug and let cool. Clean the inside and outside with a damp cloth. For descaling, boil diluted vinegar, then rinse with clear water. Never use abrasives or steam cleaners.

What types of food can be sterilized?

Fruits, vegetables, cooked meats, pâtés, etc. Consult the sterilization table at the end of the manual for recommended temperatures and times (e.g., strawberries 75 °C, 25 min; beans cooking 120 min).

How to use the 'Entsaften' (juice making) function?

Set the thermostat to the 'Entsaften' position (continuous heating). For models with timer, select continuous mode 'M'. The control light indicates timer activity. Refill with water before each extraction.

What to do if the appliance overheats or does not stop?

The appliance is equipped with overheat protection in case of dry boiling. Let it cool before refilling. If the problem persists, unplug and have it checked by a specialist.

Where to find the juice extraction accessory?

The Rommelsbacher EA 1803 accessory is available at specialized dealers or directly from the manufacturer (address on the last page of the manual).

USER MANUAL KA 2001E Rommelsbacher

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We are pleased you decided in favour of Rommelsbacher's auto-preserving cooker and thank you for your confi dence. Its easy, safe and versatile operation will certainly fi ll you with enthusiasm as well. To make sure you will have lots of pleasure using it, please observe

the following notes carefully, save this instruction manual for future reference and pass it on to any user.

Thank you very much.

Intended use

The auto-preserving cooker is designed for preservation, cooking, heating, heating in water bath, for preparing hot beverages and for blanching vegetables etc. The auto-preserving cooker is only qualified for domestic use. Other uses or modifi cations of the appliance are not intended and harbour considerable risks. For damage arising from not intended use, the manufacturer does not assume liability.

Technical data

Only connect the appliance to a correctly installed isolated ground receptacle. The mains voltage must be identical with the voltage stated on the rating label. Connect to an AC outlet only.

Nominal voltage: 230V 50Hz

Nominal power: 1800 W

Capacity: 27 litres

Packing material

Do not simply throw the packing material away but recycle it.

Deliver paper, cardboard and corrugated cardboard packing to collecting facilities. Also plastic packing material and foils should be put into the intended collecting basins.

In the examples for the plastic marking PE stands for polyethylene, the code fi gure 02 for PE-HD, 04 for PE-LD, PP for polypropylene, PS for polystyrene.

For your safety

Warning: Read all safety advices and instructions. Non-observation of the safety advices and instructions may cause electric shock, fire and/or bad injuries.

Warning - hazard of injury and burns! During operation, there are hot surface which might still exist after switch-off. Please keep this in mind when touching the appliance! During preparation and when lifting the lid, hot steam might escape.

• Packing material like e. g. foil bags should be kept away from children.
• Keep children below 8 years away from the appliance and the power cord.
• Children from the age of 8 must be supervised when cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
• Children aged 8 years and over and persons, not having the knowledge or experience in operating the appliance or having handicaps of physical, sensorial or mental nature must not operate the appliance without supervision or instruction by a person, responsible for their safety. Never leave the appliance unattended during operation.
• Children should be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not at all operate this unit with an external timer or a separate telecontrol system.
• Prior to each use, check the appliance and the accessories for soundness, it must not be operated if it has been dropped or shows visible damage. In these cases, the power supply must be disconnected and the appliance has to be checked by a specialist.
• Do not operate the appliance in the vicinity of sources of heat (ovens, gas flames etc.) or in explosive environments where inflammable liquids or gases are located. Ensure unhindered air supply.
• Place the appliance on a heat-resistant, stable and even surface. Keep sufficient distance on all sides of the appliance in order to avoid damage through heat or steam and to grant an unobstructed work area.
• The max. filling capacity is 4cm below the upper rim. Hot liquid may spurt out when overfilling.
• Never operate the appliance without liquid.
• In case your appliance happens to boil dry, there is an additional safety feature to prevent the appliance from overheating. In this case allow the appliance to cool well before filling it again with water, otherwise there is the risk of scalding by sudden development of steam. Moreover, the surface of the enamelled appliances may suffer damage.
• Do not use sharp or pointed objects for stirring; they might damage the emailing (depending on the model).

• Before cleaning or transporting the appliances, it must be cooled down completely.

• Always carry the appliance at the lateral handles.

• Pull the mains plug after each use for safe switch-off.
• For disconnecting the appliance from the mains, only use the plug, never the cord!
• Do not store the appliance outside or in damp rooms.
• Never immerse the appliance, the power cord or the mains plug in water for cleaning.
• When laying the power cord, make sure that nobody can get entangled or stumble over it so that accidentally pulling the appliance down can be avoided.
• Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces, sharp edges and mechanical forces. Check the power cord regularly for damage and deteriorations. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of an electric shock.
• This electrical appliance complies with the relevant safety standards. In case of signs of damage to the appliance or the power cord, unplug the appliance immediately. Repairs may be effected by authorised specialist shops only. Improper repairs may result in considerable dangers for the user.
• Improper use and non-observance of the instruction manual will void warranty.

Prior to initial use

• During the initial operation it is possible for smell to develop, which, however, will disappear after a short period of operation.
• Prior to first use, we recommend for hygienic reasons filling the appliance with approx. 5 litres of water - temperature selector should be set to 'Entsaften' (juice making) or 'permanent' (model-dependent) - and bringing it to a boil. Afterwards clean the container inside.

Operating elements

Left: temperature setting

(1) Rotary knob for temperature setting
(2) Temperature range
(3) Operating position "Entsaften" (juice making)
(4) Pilot lamp

The pilot lamp going on and off shows the thermostatic regulation.

An extinguished pilot lamp does not mean that the appliance is switched off!

Right: timer setting (depending on the model)

(5) Rotary knob for timer setting
(6) Time range
(7) Operation position "M" - continuous operation

Outlet tap

The models with outlet tap are to be operated the same way, but there is the additional possibility to pour out liquids through the outlet tap.

• When cooking pasty food, we recommend sealing the tap terminal on the inside of the appliance with a stopper for example to prevent the outlet tap from blocking.

Operating the appliance

The auto-preserving cooker is versatile in use, not only for preservation but also for cooking, heating, heating in water bath, preparing hot beverages, blanching vegetables etc.

Thick food, which tends to scorch, needs to be heated slowly whilst stirring continuously.

Temperature control/Setting the thermostat

The appliance is equipped with a precision thermostat (capillary tube thermostat). The thermostat is infinitely variable from approx. 30^ up to the boiling point. An additional thermometer is not required. The set temperature will be controlled automatically as follows:

• On appliances without timer, the set temperature is reached when the pilot lamp glowing during the heating-up process extinguishes for the first time. Only from that time will the preserving time mentioned in the preserving table and cookbooks count down.
• As for appliances with timer this is an automatic function, i.e. when the set temperature is reached the timer starts counting. Once the set time has elapsed, the appliance will switch off automatically. Here, the pilot lamp indicates the operation of the appliance irrespectively of the thermostat. In the "Entsaften" operating mode, the timer does not start.
• For juice making the appliance is equipped with a special operation mode, which ensures continuous heating. When the cooking process has been completed or needs to be interrupted, reset the temperature selector to off-position and disconnect the plug.

Notes for cooking

The boiling point of the water varies in accordance with the atmospheric pressure and the altitude of the location.

A thermostat with too high setting results in continuous heating and consequently strong development of steam, loss of water in the appliance and furthermore wasting of energy.

To find the correct setting for boiling on your appliance, simply take the following steps:

1. Turn the temperature selector clockwise to the right to the mark "Kochen" (cooking)
2. Wait for the water to boil
3. Slowly turn the temperature selector slightly to the left until the pilot lamp extinguishes on appliances without timer or until there is an audible switching of the regulator on appliances with timer. After a short time the regulator will trigger the heating again.

A.) Models without timer

Warning - hazard of injury and burns! During operation, there are hot surface which might still exist after switch-off. Please keep this in mind when touching the appliance! During preparation and when lifting the lid, hot steam might escape.

1. Preserving

a. Place the grid insert.
b. Put in prepared glass jars or bottles.
c. Fill with water and put lid on.
d. Connect plug to electrical outlet.
e. Select the temperature.
f. Pilot lamp is on, the appliance is heating.
g. Pilot lamp goes out for the first time means that the set temperature is reached, now, the cooking time begins. The temperature is maintained automatically.
h. Once the cooking procedure is finished, reset the temperature selector to off-position and pull the mains plug.

1. Juice making (juice-extraction top type EA 1803 is available in specialised trade)

a. Fill with at least 6 litres of water.
b. Place adapter ring and Juice Extraction Top on the appliance according to the instructions.
c. Place fruit prepared for juice-extraction in the fruit basket.
d. Place lid.
e. Connect plug to the electrical outlet.
f. Set temperature selector to, Entsaffen' (juice-making mode).
g. Pilot lamp is on, the appliance is heating.
h. Attention: Add water prior to every further juice-making procedure.

i. Once the cooking procedure is fi nished, reset the temperature selector to off-position and pull the mains plug.

B.) Models with timer (fully-automatic preserving cookers)

Warning - hazard of injury and burns! During operation, there are hot surface which might still exist after switch-off. Please keep this in mind when touching the appliance! During preparation and when lifting the lid, hot steam might escape.

Those models are additionally equipped with an electric synchronised timer, which makes it possible for you to automatically complete the preserving time. This timer has 2 operation modes:

Continuous operation (setting 'M')

Turn the knob anti-clockwise to the left.

During continuous operation (setting 'M') the timer will not switch off automatically. This setting is required for juice making or when food or drinks should be kept warm longer than 2 hours.

Automatic operation, time may be set infinitely from 20 - 120 minutes

Turn the knob clockwise to the right.

For fully-automatic preserving calibrate the temperature selector to the appropriate temperature pursuant to the preserving table. Then set the timer to the desired preserving time. Now, the automatic preserving process will begin, with the pilot lamp glowing. Only when the pre-set temperature is reached, the timer will be set going automatically and counting down the pre-set time (i.e. irrespective of the heating-up time). The remaining preserving time can be gathered from the rotary switch anytime. Once the preserving period has elapsed, the appliance will switch off automatically.

1. Preserving

As described under A.), but once you have selected the temperature (e):

• Set timer to the desired preserving period.
  The pilot lamp indicates operation of the timer (not the heating process!).
• The preserving procedure goes on automatically. Once the cooking time has elapsed the appliance switches off.
• Once the cooking procedure is finished, reset the temperature selector to off-position and pull the mains plug.

2. Juice making (juice-extraction top type EA 1803 is available in specialised trade)

As described under A.), but once you have selected 'Entsaften' (juice making) (f):

• Set timer to 'M' (continuous operation).
  The pilot lamp indicates operation of the timer (not the heating process!).
• Once the cooking procedure is finished, reset the selectors for temperature and time to off-position and pull the mains plug.

Cleaning and maintenance

Always disconnect the mains plug prior to cleaning.

Never immerse appliance, mains plug and power cord in water!

Hazard of burns! Let all parts cool down before cleaning!

Clean the pot outside and inside with a damp cloth.
- Calcareous residues, which may have formed can be removed from time to time with some vinegar in water or with a standard descaling agent. Afterwards boil the appliance with clear water. This is necessary as a calcareous layer may influence the heating performance and the temperature control.
- Wipe thoroughly dry after cleaning.

• Also make sure that no water or steam may infiltrate the underside of the appliance.
• From time to time the outlet tap should be unscrewed underneath the knob and be cleaned with hot water, to which you may add a bit of dishwashing detergent. On reassembling, just tighten the screw by hand, as otherwise liquid might tail after.
• Do not use abrasives or solvents!
• Do not use steel wool or sharp, scratchy objects for cleaning!
• Do not use a steam-jet appliance!

Interesting points and hints about preserving

First of all: grandma's good old rules for preserving have not been changed! Preserving means sterilising food without adding any chemical preserving agents. The even heat that is generated kills the germs in the items to be preserved; at the same time the resulting vacuum seals the jar hermetically and germ-free. Only... the preserving cooker has come a long way since grandma's time! Auto-Preserving Cookers make it a lot easier, and grandma would have been glad to have one!

The preserving process:

• Cleanliness and thorough preparation are imperative for the sake of the shelf life. Fruit and vegetables should be of good quality, fresh and ripe.
• Wash fruit and vegetables thoroughly and let them dry.
  Green beans and peas keep longer if you blanch them briefly first.
  Glass jars, cans, bottles and their lids should be washed carefully in hot, soapy water. Then rinse with clear water and place them on a clean cloth until water has run off.
• Check containers for stubborn residues and damage.
• Leave seals in clear water until they are used.
• Do not use any porous, damaged or over-stretched rubber rings or caps.
• Fill the containers up to 2cm below the rim; when preserving pulpy food (apple puree etc.) leave a space of 3 to 4cm below the rim.
• When making sausage fill containers only to 3/4.
• Close containers tightly with screw-on lids, spring clips or braces.
• Close bottles immediately upon completion of the sterilisation process.
• Always place glass jars on the insert grid, this ensures a good circulation of the boiling water underneath and amongst the glass jars, and they are heated more rapidly.
  Glass jars of different sizes may be used. The glass jars are to be 2/3 to 3/4 submerged; if you use the upper level as well, this applies to the upper level. Do not worry; the glass jars underneath which are then fully submerged are so well sealed by preserving ring and spring clips that no boiling water may infiltrate them from outside.

• The temperature of the water filled into the pot should always be identical with the temperature of the food contained in the glass jars to ensure a uniform heating process. Consequently, add cold water for glass jars with cold contents; for glass jars with hot contents (e.g. if the food to be preserved was precooked) add correspondingly hot water.
• The lid made of food-safe, boil-proof synthetics is curved. The glass jars may rise up to the bow of the lid as long as it rests on well all around the pot, not allowing for steam to escape. Please take care nonetheless that there is a sufficient amount of water in the pot and the upper glass jars are still 3/4 submerged in water.
• As for preserving temperature and preserving time, please refer to the table at the end or standard cookbooks.
• The heating up time is not included in the preserving time, which starts not until the selected temperature has been reached!
• If the setting is adjusted below the boiling point, the pilot lamp will extinguish on appliances without timer; on appliances with timer, the time will start running. The operating mode is indicated by the strong formation of steam.
  After the cooking time is over, take out the glass jars. Braces and other lid fasteners should be left on the jars until these have cooled completely. Cans should be put into cold water immediately.
  It is advisable to mark the glass jars, cans etc. with date and content. Preserved food is stored best in a dry, cool and dark place.
• Do not discard the cooking water until it has cooled, this will help to prevent the enamelled pots' surfaces from damage.

Special accessory: Juice-extraction top

With the juice-extraction top (model EA 1803) you can easily change your auto-preserving cooker any time into a juice maker. If your retailer does not have a juice-extraction top in stock, please get in direct touch with us (see rear page for address details).

Introduction

GB Preserving table (The indications are reference values)