Vapotou ECVI 1 - Steamer Essentiel B - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Vapotou ECVI 1 Essentiel B

Steaming kitchen appliance with colorful vegetables and a digital control panel (no visible text or symbols)

Notice d'utilisation / User guide / Instrucciones de uso / Bedienungsanleitung / Gebruiksaanwijzing

consignes d'usage

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instructions for use

Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance and save these instructions for future reference.

- This appliance is intended for household use only. This appliance is not intended for use in the following cases which are not covered by the warranty:

- kitchen areas reserved for staff in shops, offices and other professional environments;

-farms;

- by customers in hotels, motels and other residential environments;

- guest house type environments.

- Do not use outside.

- Before plugging in your appliance, make sure that the voltage of your home matches that indicated on the appliance rating plate.

- Always plug your appliance into a grounded, easily accessible outlet.

- Do not use extension cords. If you take responsibility for it, use an extension cord in good condition with integrated grounding and supporting the power of the appliance.

• This appliance may be used by children 8 years of age or older, provided that they are supervised or have received instructions for the safe use of the appliance, and that they understand the dangers involved. Cleaning and maintenance by the user should not be performed by children, unless they are 8 years of age or older and are supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children under the age of 8.
• This appliance can be used by people lacking experience and knowledge or whose physical, sensory or mental capacities are reduced, if they have been trained and are safely supervised in the use of the appliance and know the risks involved. Children should not use the appliance as a toy.
• Put the appliance on a stable, flat, heat-resistant surface.
• Never place the appliance on or near a hot surface or in a hot oven at the risk of damaging it.
• Make sure there is enough space around the appliance, as the steam produced can damage any items placed nearby.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or work surface, or allow it to come into contact with hot surfaces.
  • Always unplug your appliance after each use and

allow it to cool before cleaning, storing or moving it.

• When you unplug the cord, always pull it out at the plug. Do not pull on the cord itself.
• Always provide enough water for the planned steam cooking time. If necessary, add water during cooking.
• Never use the appliance without water.
• Never immerse the base, the power cord or the plug in water or any other liquid.
• Do not handle the appliance or plug with wet hands.

• Do not use the appliance:

• If the plug or power cord is damaged,

• In the event of a malfunction,
• If the appliance has been damaged in any way,
• If it has fallen into water,
• If you dropped it.

• Take it to an after-sales service centre where it will be inspected and repaired. No repairs can be carried out by the user.
- If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by your retailer, its after sales service or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid danger.
- Hot water, steam or foods can cause severe burns. Do not touch the appliance when it is producing steam. Use a cloth or oven mitt to handle hot surfaces.

• Do not move the appliance when it contains hot liquids or food.
• Never operate the appliance without the steamer basket or the lid.
• WARNING : Surfaces may become hot during use.
• Always use oven mitts when removing the lid and handling the rice basket and the steamer baskets. Lift the lid carefully to avoid burning yourself and let the water drain from the steam cooker.
• Warning : Avoid spillage on the connector.
• There is a potential risk of injury if used improperly.
• The surface of the heating element may remain hot for a while after use.
• Refer to the following paragraph of the leaflet for instructions on how to clean the appliance.

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Box contents

• 1 steam cooker
• 1 user manual

Technical characteristics

• Power supply: 800 W
• Power supply: 220 - 240 V\~ 50 Hz
• 3 steamer baskets and 1 rice basket
- Rice basket capacity: 1 litre
• Stackable and numbered steamer baskets
• Water tank capacity: 1.3 liter
• Water level indicator visible from the outside
- 60-minute timer with automatic stop at the end of cooking
• Operation indicator light

Description of the appliance

Exploded view diagram of a multi-tiered appliance with numbered parts for identification

1 Lid with steam vents 9		Maximum and minimum water level indicators
2 Rice basket 10 Water tank
3 Upper cooking basket (No. 3) 11 Heating element
4 Middle cooking basket (No. 2) 12		Water level indicator visible from the outside
5 Egg support 13 Timer button
6 Lower steamer basket (No. 1) 14 Operation indicator light
7 Juice collector 15 Mains power cord
8 Steam diffuser

before fi rst use

• Take the appliance and all accessories out of the package.
- Remove all adhesive labels.
- Before first use, carefully wash the lid, the rice basket, the 3 steamer baskets, the juice collector and the steam diffuser with hot water and washing up liquid. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
- Wipe out the water tank with a damp sponge.

use

1. Place the appliance on a stable and clear surface (do not place it under a wall cupboard).
2. Do not put the appliance or any of its components in an oven (microwave, traditional or electric oven), or on a stove.
3. Place the steam diffuser (8) on the base (Place the notch of the steam diffuser down on the base).
4. Fill the tank with cold tap water.
5. Do not use other liquids. Do not put salt, pepper or any other seasoning in the water tank. This is to avoid damage to the heating element located in the water tank.

6. Do not exceed the “MAX” maximum level mark indicated in the tank or by the exterior water level indicator.
   • There are two ways to fill the tank:

7. Pour cold water directly into the tank,

8. Pour cold water into the tank through the base spouts.

9. Place the juice collector (7) on the base.

10. Place the food in the steamer baskets.

11. The steamer baskets have a number (1, 2 or 3) indicated on the handles. The baskets can be stacked from bottom to top in this order: 1, 2 and 3.

12. Use the rice basket to cook rice (Refer to the “Rice basket” paragraph).
13. Place the basket(s) on the juice collector. Cover the basket(s) with the lid (1).
14. Plug the appliance into a grounded electrical outlet and then set the timer to the desired cooking time: steaming will start after a few seconds.

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WARNING ! Do not touch the base, steamer baskets or lid when the appliance is running as these components become very hot. Use the handles.

WARNING ! TO PREVENT BURNS, USE AN OVEN MITT OR POTHOLDER TO REMOVE THE LID OR THE STEAMER BASKETS BECAUSE STEAM WILL ESCAPE. Remove the lid slowly, guiding the inside of the lid away from you, and let the steam escape gradually. Hold the lid above the appliance so the condensation can drip into the steam cooker.

Do not put your hand into the appliance while steaming. If you need to check the progress of cooking or mixing, use a utensil with a long handle.

• Regularly check the level of water in the tank. It should never be below the “MIN” mark. Add water when necessary.
• When done cooking, the appliance beeps.
• To prevent food from being overcooked, remove the steamer basket immediately using a potholder, and place it on a plate or an upside down lid. If you are using the rice basket, remove it carefully, holding it by the sides and, if necessary, use a kitchen utensil with a long handle.
  • After use, unplug the appliance and let it cool completely before removing the juice collector.

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• Take care when removing the juice collector: although other parts of the appliance may be cold, the water in the water tank and the juice collector may be very hot.
• Do not operate the appliance without a steamer basket or the lid.

Timer setting

• Turn the timer knob (13) to the desired cooking time.
• The indicator light (14) comes on and steaming begins after a few seconds.
• When done cooking (when the timer goes back to zero), the indicator light turns off and the appliance beeps.

The rice basket

1. Pour rice or other food with a sauce or other seasoning into the rice basket (2).
2. Place the lid (1) on top.
3. Plug in the appliance and set the timer (13) to the desired cooking time.
4. When done cooking, the appliance beeps.
5. After use, unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet.

Cooking eggs

1. Fill the water tank (10) with the cold water.
2. Insert the juice collector (7), then one of the steaming baskets.
3. Place the eggs in the notches provided for this purpose in the steamer basket.
4. Place the lid (1) on top.
5. Plug in the appliance and set the timer to the desired cooking time.
6. When done cooking, the appliance beeps.
7. After use, unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet.

Practical cooking tips

• Food cooks better when arranged in a single layer rather than in several layers. Therefore, the cooking time for a large amount of food should be increased.
• You can recover the liquid that has fallen into the juice collector and reuse it in soups, sauces and gravies.
• Never cook meat, poultry or seafood that is still frozen in the steam. Always thaw them completely beforehand.
• Frozen vegetables should not be thawed before steaming.
  • Always place the larger pieces, with the longest cooking time, in the lower basket.
• You can place different food in the upper, middle and lower baskets, but as condensation will drain from the upper basket, make sure the fl avours complement each other.
• If you are steaming meat or poultry and vegetables, always place the meat or poultry in the lower basket, so that the juice from raw or partially cooked meat does not fall on the other food.
• If you are cooking food with different cooking times, start by putting the food with the longest cooking time in the lower basket. Then change the arrangement of the baskets during cooking using oven mitts and be careful not to burn yourself. Put the lid back on top and continue cooking.
• Salt and season the vegetables after steaming for best results.

cleaning and maintenance

• Unplug the plug from the electrical outlet and allow the appliance to cool completely before cleaning it.
• Never immerse the base, the power cord or the plug in water or any other liquid.
• Do not clean any component of the appliance with abrasive cleaners such as scouring powder, steel wool pads or other such products.
• Do not clean the transparent plastic baskets with the abrasive side of a sponge or a pad.

Cleaning the accessories

• Empty the excess water from the juice collector and the water tank.
• Wash the lid, the rice basket, the steamer baskets and the juice collector in hot water with added washing up liquid. Rinse and dry thoroughly. These components can also be washed in the dishwasher, in the upper basket, in a short cycle. (However, systematic washing in the dishwasher can cause a slight loss of external shine and tarnishing).

Cleaning the tank

- Clean the tank with hot soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Cleaning the base

• Clean the outside of the base with a damp cloth and then dry thoroughly.
• Never immerse the base in water or any other liquid and never put it in the dishwasher!

Descaling the tank

- After several uses, hard water deposits can accumulate in the water tank and on the heating element. This is normal. The amount of accumulated hard water deposits depends on the hardness of the water in your area. The appliance must be descaled regularly to maintain good steam production and lengthen its lifespan.

1st method:

1. Fill the water tank with white vinegar diluted in water.
2. Plug the appliance into a grounded wall electrical outlet.

3. The juice collector, the steamer baskets and the lid must be in place during this procedure.

4. Set the timer for 25 minutes.

5. At the end of descaling, unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet and let it cool completely before emptying the tank.
6. Rinse the water tank and the accessories several times with cold water.

2nd method:

1. Place the steam diffuser into the water tank (Place the notch of the steam diffuser down on the base).
2. Fill the tank with tap water up to the maximum "MAX" level indicated. Pour white vinegar into the steam diffuser at the same level.
3. Do not turn on the appliance (to avoid a white vinegar smell). Leave to descale overnight.
4. Rinse the water tank out several times with cold water.

storage

• Place the juice collector on the tank.
• Insert the steamer baskets into each other (No. 1 in No. 2, and both in No. 3).
• Place the rice basket in the upper cooking basket and place the lid on top upside down.
• Store your steam cooker in the original packaging in a dry place, free of dust and moisture.

Exploded view diagram of a multi-tiered appliance with numbered parts for identification

Exploded view diagram of a multi-tiered appliance with numbered parts for identification

Exploded view diagram of a multi-tiered appliance with numbered parts for identification

Product information for power consumption and maximum time to reach applicable low power mode
Power consumption in off mode	0.0 W
Power consumption in standby	NA
The maximum time needed to automatically reach the applicable low power mode or condition	NA
Power consumption in network standby if all wired network ports are connected and all wireless network ports are activated	NA

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Warranty valid from the date of purchase (receipt as proof of purchase). This warranty does not cover defects or damage caused by improper set up, incorrect use, or normal wear and tear of this product.