EK 3169 - Egg cooker SEVERIN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EK 3169 SEVERIN

SEVERIN kitchen electric oven with multiple white eggs inside a transparent casing (no visible text or symbols on the main body)

ART.-NO. EK 3169

GB Instructions for use

FR Mode d'emploi

Before using the appliance, read the following instructions carefully and keep this manual for future reference. The appliance must only be used by persons familiar with these instructions.

Connection to the mains supply

The appliance should only be connected to an earthed socket installed in accordance with the regulations.

Make sure that the supply voltage corresponds with the voltage marked on the rating label.

This product complies with all binding CE labelling directives.

Familiarisation

1. Lid
2. Water bowl
3. Basic device
4. Rotary control with indicator light for hardness adjustment and for switching on/off
5. Egg holder
6. Poaching/steamer basket
7. Measuring cup with egg piercer
8. Rating label (on underside)
9. Power cord with plug
10. Lid handle
11. Steam vent

Important safety instructions

• In order to avoid hazards, repairs to this electrical appliance or its power cord must be carried out by our customer service. If repairs are needed, please send the appliance to our customer service department (see appendix).
• Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is disconnected from the power supply and has cooled down completely.
• Wipe the individual parts with a damp cloth. The holders can be cleaned in rinsing water or in the dishwasher. Then dry it off thoroughly.

• For detailed information on cleaning the appliance, please refer to the section Cleaning and care.

• To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not clean the egg boiler with water and do not immerse it.

• This appliance is intended for domestic or similar applications, such as the

• staff kitchens in shops, offices and other similar working environments,

• agricultural working environments,
• by customers in hotels, motels etc. and similar accommodation,
• in bed-and breakfast type environments.

- Caution! Be careful when handling the egg piercer.

- Warning! The exterior surfaces and the water bowl become hot during use and will remain so for some time afterwards. Grip the hot appliance only by its handle.

- Warning! Hot steam may be emitted from the lid.

- Warning! Any misuse can cause severe personal injury.

- The device may be used by children from 8 years onwards as well as by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities, or lack of experience and knowledge provided they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the device in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children must not be permitted to play with the appliance.
• Children must not be permitted to carry out any cleaning or maintenance work on the appliance unless they are supervised

and at least 8 years of age.

- The appliance and its power cord must be kept well away from children under 8 at all times.

• Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away from children – such materials are a potential source of danger, e.g. of suffocation.
• Every time the appliance is used, the main body including the power cord as well as any attachment fitted should be checked thoroughly for any defects. Should the appliance, for instance, have been dropped onto a hard surface, or if excessive force has been used to pull the power cord, it must no longer be used: even invisible damage may have adverse effects on the operational safety of the appliance. In this case, please contact our customer service.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use.
• Keep the power cord away from any hot part of the appliance. Do not wind the cord around the appliance until it has completely cooled down.

• Always remove the plug from the wall socket

• in case of any malfunction,

• after use, and also
• before cleaning the appliance.

- When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on the power cord; always grip the plug itself.

· During operation, the appliance must be

placed on a level surface, resistant to heat and water.

• Do not position the appliance on or near hot surfaces or open flames such as hot-plates or gas flames. Do not operate the appliance underneath sensitive objects or furniture such as wall-cupboards, as hot steam is emitted from the lid during use.
• No responsibility will be accepted if damage results from improper use, or if these instructions are not complied with.

Before using for the first time

• Unpack the device and remove all packaging material and any advertising stickers from the device. The nameplate must not be removed.
• Operate the device once with the egg holder, but without eggs, with the /medium setting, as described in "Operation".
• Clean the poaching/steamer basket in soapy water and dry it.

Boiling eggs

• Fill the measuring cup completely with cold water and pour the measured quantity into the water bowl.
• Pierce the blunt end of each egg with the piercer; this will reduce the risk of the eggs cracking during boiling.
• Place the eggs into the holder, fit the holder onto the water bowl and put the lid on.
• Plug in the power plug.
• Set the desired degree of hardness with the rotary control:

- soft

-medium

- hard

• The markings apply to fridge-cold eggs of size M.
• An individual stepless setting is possible depending on the number and size of eggs:

For smaller eggs and eggs at room temperature, turn the control a little further to the left.

For larger eggs, turn the control a little further to the right.

• A beep sounds and the indicator light flashes when the cooking time for the set degree of hardness has expired.
• Turn the rotary control to.
• Remove the plug from the wall socket.
• Open the lid. Caution: When the lid is opened, hot steam will escape.
• Remove the egg holder with the eggs from the bowl and place it immediately under cold running water. Note: if the eggs are not removed from the boiler without delay, they will continue to harden.

Poached eggs

• Fill the supplied measuring cup completely with cold water and pour the contents into the water bowl.
• Place the poaching/steamer basket on the water bowl.
• Crack open two eggs and spread evenly between the two hollows in the poaching/steamer basket. Close the device with the lid.
• Plug in the power plug.
• Set the degree of hardness with the

rotary control.

• The indicator light comes on. The appliance is now pre-heating.
• A beep sounds when the cooking time has expired and the indicator light flashes.
• Turn the rotary control to. The indicator light goes out. Then pull out the power plug.
• Open the lid. Beware of escaping hot steam!
  • Take the poaching/steamer basket out of the water bowl.

Egg custard

• Fill the supplied measuring cup completely with cold water and pour the contents into the water bowl.
• Place the poaching/steamer basket on the water bowl.
• Beat 1 egg in a bowl. Half fill the supplied measuring cup with milk and stir with the egg. Add salt, pepper, spring onions, chives, mushrooms, ham cubes or similar as desired.
• Spread the egg mass evenly over the hollows in the poaching/steamer basket and close the device with the lid.
• Plug in the power plug.
• Set the degree of hardness with the rotary control.
• The indicator light comes on. The appliance is now pre-heating.
• A beep sounds when the cooking time has expired and the indicator light flashes.

• Turn the rotary control to. The indicator light goes out. Then pull out the power plug.

• Open the lid. Beware of escaping hot steam!
  • Take the poaching/steamer basket out of the water bowl.

Cooking vegetables

• Fill the supplied measuring cup completely with cold water and pour the contents into the water bowl.
• Place the poaching/steamer basket on the water bowl.
• Clean the vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, etc.) and cut into small pieces.
• Spread the vegetables evenly over the hollows in the poaching/steamer basket and close the device with the lid.
• Plug in the power plug.
• Depending on your taste, turn the adjustment knob to the position (firm to the bite) to (soft).
• The indicator light comes on. The appliance is now pre-heating.
• A beep sounds when the cooking time has expired and the indicator light flashes.
• Turn the rotary control to. The indicator light goes out. Then pull out the power plug.
• Open the lid. Beware of escaping hot steam!
  • Take the poaching/steamer basket out of the water bowl.

Cleaning and care

• Always remove the plug from the wall socket, allow the appliance to cool down and pour out any remaining water before cleaning.
- To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not clean the appliance with water and do not immerse it in water.
- In order to prevent the polished surfaces from being damaged or scratched, do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions.
- Wipe the water bowl with a damp cloth only.
- Lime residues that appear in the water bowl can be removed with a solution of water and a little vinegar. Boil in position with clear water.
- Rinse the egg holder and then dry it or clean it in the dishwasher.
- Rinse the poaching/steamer basket and then dry it or clean it in the dishwasher.
- If the lid is very dirty, you can take it off and clean in rinsing water. To remove the lid, lift it slightly and remove it towards the front. Do not clean the lid in the dishwasher.

Disposal

Devices marked with this symbol must be disposed of separately from your household waste, as they contain valuable materials which can be recycled. Proper disposal protects the environment and human health. Your local authority or retailer can provide information on the matter.

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