847399 - Rice cooker Westfalia - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 847399 Westfalia

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Instruction Manual

3in1 Dehydrator and Steamer

Article No. 84 73 99

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Dear Customers

Please familiarize yourself with the proper usage of the cooker set by reading and following each chapter of this manual, in the order presented. Keep these operating instructions for further reference.

This manual contains important details for handling the unit. Please pass it on along with the unit if it is handed over to a third party!

Please read the safety instructions!

These instructions will make it easier for you to handle the unit and help prevent misunderstandings and possible damage or injury.

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Before first Use...... Page 25

Using as Dehydrator ...... Page 25

Storing dehydrated Food ...... Page 26

Fruit Page 27

Vegetables......Page 27

Herbs Page 27

Flowers....Page 28

Potpourri Page 28

Meat Page 28

Fish Page 28

Fruit and Vegetable Rolls....Page 29

Dehydrating Times ...... Page 30

Using as Steamer ...... Page 32

Water Level Page 32

After Cooking...... Page 33

Hints for Steaming Food...... Page 33

Cooking Times ...... Page 35

Using as Rice Cooker......Page 36

Hints for Preparation of Rice...... Page 37

Cleaning and Storing...... Page 38

Technical Data ...... Page 39

Please note the following safety notes to avoid malfunctions, damage or physical injury:

■ Make sure the power mains voltage available in your area corresponds to the operating voltage stated on the type label.
- Children above 8 years and persons with limited physical, sensorial or mental abilities are not allowed to use the unit, unless they are supervised and briefed for their safety by a qualified person. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.
- The unit is not intended for continuous professional operation. The unit is intended to be used in closed rooms only and in similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments. The use in any other way is not considered as intended use.
- Never leave the unit for long time unsupervised when in use. Keep out of reach of children or persons in need of supervision.
- The unit must not be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.
- Connect the power plug of the unit only to a properly grounded socket. Do not unplug from power mains by pulling the power cord. Always grasp the plug itself to unplug. Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
- Only place the unit on a stable, flat, water and heat-resistant surface. Never place the unit near or on hot surfaces such as gas or electric stoves. The unit becomes warm during use! Place the unit well away from walls and curtains.
- Do not operate the unit outdoors and always use it in dry locations. Do not cover the unit. There is risk of fire!
- After each use, unplug from power supply before cleaning, draining water or when not in use. Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces.
- Make sure children cannot pull the power cord while the unit is in operation. Make sure the power cord does not become a tripping hazard.

Safety Notes

• Allow the basic unit to cool fully before storing it.
• Keep all parts clean as they come into contact with foodstuff.
• Only use the included accessory. All accessories are not break-proof. Do not drop the parts.
• Only use the included accessory with this base. Do not place the accessory in the oven or use it in connection with other units.
• Do not touch with bare hands any hot parts during cooking process. Use suitable hand gloves.
• Do not operate the unit without lid. Steaming without lid will prolong cooking time and thus will lead to higher energy consumption.
  ■ Never immerse the base into liquids.
• Allow all parts of the unit to cool down fully before cleaning or storing them.
• Do not continue using the base or the accessory if the base was dropped, the power cord was damaged or other damages occur. Please contact our customer support service. Have the unit repaired by a professional.
• Do not disassemble the unit or try repairing it yourself. The unit does not contain parts serviceable by you.
• Do not operate the unit continuously for longer than 40 hours.
• Never move the unit by pulling the cord. Make sure the cord cannot get caught in any way. Do not wind the cord around the unit and do not bend it.
  ■ Use only original spare parts.
• The unit is intended for use up to 2000 m above sea level.

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Unpack the unit and the accessory and check all parts for any damage in transit. Dispose of packaging materials or store it out of reach of children. There is risk of suffocation!

Before using the unit for the first time clean the base (11) and the accessory as described below under “Cleaning and Storing” on page 38. Keep the manual close to the unit as it is part of the unit. The manual contains useful hints on operating and cleaning the unit.

Operation as Dehydrator

After unpacking the unit and the accessory, run the dehydrator for 30 minutes with empty dehydrating trays. Thereafter rinse the dehydrating trays in water and dry all parts well. This procedure is only necessary before first use.

1. Place the base (11) on an even and level surface. Always make sure there is enough space over and beside the unit in order to prevent damages (e.g. to cabinets) due to hot steam escaping from the unit.

2. Arrange the fruits/vegetables on the dehydrating trays. Place the dehydrating trays (4) on the base and connect the plug to power mains.

3. Push the ON/OFF switch (10) to the left for dehydrating. The green power indicator LED (8) will turn on.

- The food dehydrator includes 4 stackable dehydrating trays. The air vents on the transparent lid allow air to be circulated. The air is circulated from the base of the dehydrator to each of the four dehydrating trays and removes moisture from the food.

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• You can also use only one or two dehydrating trays if you do not want to dehydrate too much fruit/vegetables. Please always operate the unit with the transparent lid on the dehydrating trays.
  ■ Evenly spread the food to be dehydrated on the trays. Do not put one upon the other. Use only to 90% of the surface on the trays to allow air to circulate freely.
• Depending on the moisture of the food itself and the humidity in the air, drying operation time can vary. Use the dehydrator in a dust free, warm and dry room. Well air ventilation is also important.
• If you notice uneven drying during operation, switch off the dehydrator and re-position the dehydrating trays. Place the bottom tray on top and vice versa.
• Fruit and vegetables dried in your food dehydrator will be different in appearance from those sold in health food stores and supermarkets. This is due to your food dehydrator uses no preservatives, no artificial colouring and only natural additives.
• Records of humidity, weight of product before and after drying times, will be helpful to improving your drying techniques for the future.

Storing dehydrated Food

• Cool down the food before storing as condensation in the container will cause mildew.
  ■ Always make a dryness test. Switch off the dehydrator before taking test pieces.
• The consistency of dried fruits should be soft and pliable when properly dried.
• The consistency of dried vegetables should be firm without soft spots.
  ■ Dried meat is leather-like.
  ■ Dried fish is dry and pliable.
• The next day, after storing, check if there is still moisture in the food. If so, dry the food again.
• Preferably use dry containers to store the food. Containers or glass jars with metal screw lids are ideal for storing dried food. Store fruits in

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a cool and dry area and as dark as possible. The ideal temperature for storing dehydrated food is 5 – 20°C.

Fruits

• Wash fruits and remove any blemishes. Dry off fruits and slice in equal pieces. Remove stones from stone fruits like plums, cherries, peaches etc. before drying.
• If desired, pre-treat the fruits. Pre-treatment makes fruits look better and increase the shelf life. Fruits taste better and dry faster. Use pineapple or lemon juice to prevent browning. Soak fruits for 2 – 3 minutes in the juice before drying.
• Sprinkle fruits with brown sugar, cinnamon or coconut or with honey to give an interesting flavour. Blanche fruits with natural protective wax coating e.g. figs, grapes and prunes before drying. Blanching speeds up drying process. Immerse fruits in boiling water for 1 – 2 minutes and plunge into ice cold water. Slice blanched fruits in thin slices.
• The mentioned times for dehydrating food are guidelines only. According to taste, prolong or decrease the time.

Vegetables

• Wash vegetables and remove any blemishes. Cut vegetables in equal pieces.
• Pre-treat the vegetables to speed up drying process. Vegetables with long cooking times require steam blanching. Bring a saucepan of water to boil. Place vegetables in a colander in the saucepan and cover. Blanch vegetables for 1 – 5 minutes.
• Finally cool down vegetables in ice water, drain and dry off before drying.

Herbs

• Wash herbs and remove any blemishes. Use also stems or leaves.
  ■ Evenly spread herbs on the dehydrating trays. Do not put one upon the other. Many herbs can be dried with stems.
• Do not store herbs in paper bags as the oil will be absorbed by the paper.

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Flowers

■ Wash flowers and remove any blemishes.
- Use young flowers as full bloom flowers tent to loose their petals. Use also petals.
- Evenly spread flowers and the petals on the dehydrating trays. Do not put one upon the other. You can also dry some flowers with their stems.

Potpourri

- Place dried flowers in a large glass container; add 3 – 4 drops of perfumed oil to enliven the fragrance. Add more oil from time to time.

Meat

• Wash meat and trim excess fat, sinew and bones.
• Make sure the meat to be dried is always fresh! Slice into thin strips. Marinate the meat for 6 – 8 hours before drying in order to tender the meat. According to taste use either ready-made marinade or prepare your own marinade. It is necessary to add salt to the marinade to remove water from the meat.
  ■ Evenly spread the meat on the dehydrating trays. Do not put one upon the other.
• If you notice uneven drying, switch off the dehydrator and move the bottom dehydrating tray up and the top tray down. The min. uninterrupted drying time for meat is at least 10 hours.

Fish

• Wash the fish and remove the bones. The fish to be dried must be fresh! Slice the fish in thin strips. Sprinkle the fish with lemon juice and soak for half an hour in saltwater (250 g salt and 2 litres water). Dry off the fish before drying in the dehydrator.
  ■ Evenly spread the fish on the dehydrating trays. Do not put one upon the other. Use only to 90% of the space of the tray to allow air to circulate freely.
• The min. uninterrupted drying time for fish is at least 10 hours.

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Fruits and Vegetable Rolls

- Wash fruits or vegetables and remove any blemishes. Dry off fruits or vegetables.

- Line the dehydrating trays with parchment paper (cut the parchment paper a little bit smaller than the diameter of the trays). Puree fresh, canned fruit or vegetables to a consistency that can be spread with a spatula over the parchment paper. Spread the puree and make sure the thickness does not exceed 5 mm.

- Chewy rolls are ready when the centres are no longer sticky to touch. Remove the fruit or vegetables while they are still warm to prevent sticking. Roll tightly and slice into desired portions.

Dehydrating Times

Food	Preparation	Drying Time	Consistency
Apricots	Remove pits and cut into 5 mm thick slices	15 h	soft
Orange Peel	Cut in stripes	13 h	fragile
Pineapple (fresh)	Peel and cut in cubes	13 h	hard
Pineapple (canned)	Dry thoroughly	20 h	soft
Bananas	Cut in slices	20 h	crispy
Cherries	Remove pits and cut into two halves	20 h	soft
Grapes	Cut into two halves	20 h	soft
Pears	Peel and cut into slices	20 h	soft
Figs	Cut in thin slices	20 h	hart
Peaches	Cut into two or four pieces	20 h	soft
Dates	Remove pits	20 h	hart
Apples	Peel and cut into slices	15 h	soft

Food	Preparation	Drying Time	Consistency
Aubergine	Cut into 5 mm thick slices	10 h	fragile
Broccoli	Cut into small tops	10 h	fragile
Mushrooms	Cut in slices	10 h	hard
Green Beans	Cut and blanch	13 h	fragile
Cabbage	Cut in Stripes	15 h	hard

Dehydrating Times

Food	Preparation	Drying Time	Consistency
Brussels Sprouts	Cut into two halves	15 h	crispy
Cauliflower	Cut in pieces and pre-cook	10 h	hard
Potatoes	Peel and cut in slices	10 h	soft
Onions	Cut in thin slices	10 h	soft
Carrots	Pre-cook, cut in slices	10 h	crispy
Cucumber	Peel and cut in slices	10 h	hart
Paprika	Cut in stripes or in thin slices	10 h	crispy
Hot Peppers	No need to cut it	10 h	hart
Parsley	Tier into pieces	10 h	crispy
Tomatoes	Peel and cut in cubes or slices	14 h	hart
Beetroot	Pre-cook and cut in thin slices	14 h	crispy
Celery	Cut tuber into thin slices Tier leaves into pieces, cut stems	14 h	crispy
Spring Onions	Cut into small pieces	10 h	crispy
Asparagus	Cut into small pieces	10 h	crispy
Garlic	Cut into segments	10 h	crispy
Spinach	Pre-cook	10 h	crispy

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Using as Steamer

1. Place the base (11) on an even and level surface. Always make sure there is enough space over and beside the unit in order to prevent damages (e. g. to cabinets) due to hot steam escaping from the transparent lid (1) of the unit.

2. Place the trivet (5) on the base in order to seal the steam outlet (7).

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1. Fill the base with approx. 500 ml fresh water without adding spices such as stock, seasons, wine, salt etc. When using lukewarm water, heating time will not take so long.
   When filling water observe the MAX marking inside the base.
2. Place the washed and sliced food into the steam insert (3) and position the steam insert on the trivet.
3. Close the steam insert with the transparent lid.
4. Plug the power plug into the wall socket. Push the ON/OFF switch (10) to the right for steaming. The red power indicator LED (9) will turn on.

Water Level

- During steaming, always mind the water level. If water amount is too low, the unit can overheat and become damaged.

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- When filling the base with water make sure not to fill beyond the MAX marking. When filling the base up to the MAX marking with 500 ml water the unit will cook the food up to 30 minutes.

After Cooking

After cooking process, check whether the food is done. If you want to continue steaming, check the water level, add water if necessary, place the transparent lid on the steam insert and continue steaming.

1. Remove the transparent lid only with oven gloves. Attention there is risk of burns!
2. Pull the power plug and pour remaining water from the base.

Hints for Steaming Food

• The unit is perfect for cooking vegetables, fish, meat and poultry. Steaming is a most gentle and healthy way of preparing food.
• When cooking marinated food slightly dap off excess liquid form the food and then place the food into the steam insert.
• Add spices after steaming.
• Thaw frozen food such as meat, fish etc. prior to place it in the unit. Frozen vegetables do not need to be thawed.
• Do not place the portioned food too close together, otherwise steam cannot rise sufficiently.
• If possible portion the food into equal parts. Cut off thick stems and remove stalk (e.g. when cutting broccoli, cauliflower etc.) Always cut the vegetables in small pieces (strips, tips, cubes etc.). Remove the stems from the mushrooms.
• Cut fish in pieces of max. 2 cm thickness, season and wrap in aluminium foil. Remove heading and tailing of the shrimps. Remove the scallops from the shells.
• When steaming large parts, turn around during half time cooking.
• Steam leafy and green vegetables for the shortest possible time as they will lose colour easily.

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• When cooking different types of food make sure not to mix various flavours that do not harmonize together, otherwise the flavour will be affected and becomes unpleasant.
• Pour remaining/stale water from the base unit after steaming process. For each use, fill fresh, preferably lukewarm water into the base.
• The cooking times mentioned in the table are only recommendations. Cooking time depends on the size of the food, the consistency and the individual taste for doneness.

Cooking Times

Vegetables	Cooking Time
Asparagus	15 Min.
Beans (runner)	30 Min.
Broccoli (separate into small florets)	15 Min.
Carrots (cut into strips/slices)	20 Min.
Cauliflower (separate into small florets)	20 Min.
Champignons sliced	20 Min.
Fennel sliced	20 Min.
Kohlrabi (cut into strips/slices)	14 Min.
Leeks (in julienne strips)	10 Min.
Paprika (remove pips, cut into strips/slices)	15 Min.
Potatoes (hard), sliced	30 Min.
Savoy (cut in cubes)	30 Min.
Tomatoes (the on top a cross)	20 Min.
Zucchini (unpeeled, cut in julienne strips or thick slices)	12 Min.

Fish/Sea Food
Pollack Fillets	20 Min.
Trout	25 Min.
Shrimps	15 Min.
Mussels	20 Min.

Meat
Chicken Cutlets	20 Min.
Turkey Cutlets	25 Min.
Veal Cutlets	10 Min.
Pork Fillets (cut in slices)	10 Min.
Sausages (Frankfurter), pierce skin	12 Min.

Using as Rice Cooker

1. Place the base (11) on an even and level surface. Always make sure there is enough space over and beside the unit in order to prevent damages (e.g. to cabinets) due to hot steam escaping from the transparent lid (1) of the unit.

2. Place the trivet (5) on the base in order to seal the steam outlet (7).

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1. Fill the base with approx. 250 ml fresh water without adding spices such as stock, seasons, wine, salt etc. When using lukewarm water, heating time will not take so long.

When filling water observe the MAX marking inside the base.

1. Measure the desired rice amount. Wash and season the rice according to taste and put the rice into the rice tray (2). Now you can also add water/stock/additional supplements

Approx. 50 – 60 g dry rice is equal to approx. 1 portion of cooked rice. The max. capacity of the rice cooker is 600 g dry rice that is equal to approx. 12 portions of cooked rice.

50 g dry rice + 50 ml liquid in the rice tray

100 g dry rice + 100 ml liquid in the rice tray

1. Close the rice tray with the transparent lid.
2. Plug the power plug into the wall socket. Push the ON/OFF switch (10) to the right for steaming. The red power indicator LED (9) will turn on.
3. Remove the transparent lid only with oven gloves. Attention there is risk of burns!
4. The rice will be done after approx. 30 minutes. Pull the power plug if you do not further use the unit.

Hints for Preparation of Rice

• Allow the cooked rice to rest for approx. 10 minutes before serving. The steam inside the unit will finish cooking process. Do to leave the cooked rice for longer than 10 hours in unit. Consume the rice within this period.
• Rice does not need to be soaked.
• It is controversial whether rice has to be soaked in water or not before preparing in the rice cooker. Those in favour argue that by washing the rice, the starch content will be washed out. Those against think that valuable soluble vitamins and minerals will get lost during washing.
• When using soft or unpeeled rice, always use the indicated liquid amount for cooking, e. g. for approx. 100 g dry rice use approx. 100 ml liquid (water/stock etc.). When using long-grain rice or hard rice, use a little bit more water than indicated.
• For preparing Sushi rice preferably use husked resp. polished rice.
• When preparing rice with side dishes, make sure the supplements do not exceed 50% of the dry weight of the rice. Using too much supplements will lead to bad results. For this purpose preferably use white rice. Cut the side dishes in small pieces. The vegetable pieces should not be larger than 4 cm (thickness/length). Preferably place the vegetables on the top of the rice. Do not stir the vegetables.

• When cooking discolouring food (carrots), the rice tray might become stained. However, this will not impair cooking process.

• Pull the power plug and allow the base to cool down before cleaning.

• Never clean the base in the dishwasher and to not immerse the base in liquids of any kind. Clean the base with a moistened cloth and less detergent. Preferably clean the base when the unit is still warm. By doing this calcification can be removed more thoroughly. Please make sure

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to seal the steam outlet with the cleaning cap (6). Make sure that water cannot get into the steam outlet.

• The accessory can be cleaned in the dishwasher. Before and after each use clean the accessory thoroughly. Do not use aggressive chemicals or abrasives for cleaning in order not to damage the surfaces.
• Please note that discolouring food such as carrots, pepper and tomatoes can discolour the plastic parts. However, discolouring will not impair cooking process.
  ■ Always dry well all parts before storing them.
• Store the unit in a dry place and protect it from dust and dirt and extreme temperatures.
• Keep the unit out of reach of children.

EC-Declaration of Conformity

We, the Westfalia Werkzeugcompany,

declare by our own responsibility that the product

3in1 Dehydrator and Steamer

Article No. 84 73 99

is according to the basic requirements, which are defined in the European Directives

2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive (LVD)

2009/125/EC Energy-related Products (ErP)

2011/65/EU Restriction of the use of certain hazardous

substances in electrical and electronic

equipment (RoHS)

and their amendments.

Hagen, December 7 ^th , 2013

Jhomo Jlinebeil

(Thomas Klingbeil, QA Representative)

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