DGS 855 - Steamer Rommelsbacher - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Steamer
Brand	Rommelsbacher
Model	DGS 855
Power	825 W
Voltage	230 V ~ 50 Hz
Protection Class	I
Standby Power Consumption	0 W
Max Water Capacity	1.1 liters
Max Operation Time (per fill)	Approx. 60 minutes
Timer Range	1 to 99 minutes
Preset Programmes	6 (eggs, fish, vegetables, meat, poultry, rice)
Keep Warm Function	Yes, 20 minutes after cooking
Boil Dry Protection	Yes
Pause Function	Yes
Number of Steaming Trays	3 (stackable)
Flavour Distribution Cap	Integrated for herbs and spices
Control Type	Electronic with LCD display
Safety Features	Automatic switch-off, boil dry protection, overheat protection
Cleaning	Descaling recommended after 15 hours of use; hand wash parts
Accessories	Universal bowl, lid, steaming trays (3), egg holders
Intended Use	Domestic cooking of food

Frequently Asked Questions - DGS 855 Rommelsbacher

How do I set the manual steaming time?

Press the on/off/programme button to turn on the steamer. Use the time setting buttons (+/-) to select the desired time (1-99 minutes). Press start/pause to begin. The appliance will automatically switch to keep-warm mode for 20 minutes after the time elapses.

What are the preset programmes and how do I use them?

There are 6 preset programmes: eggs, fish, vegetables, meat, poultry, and rice. Press the on/off/programme button repeatedly to cycle through the programmes. The preset time can be adjusted using the time setting buttons. Press start/pause to begin.

How do I use the flavour distribution cap?

Place up to 1-2 teaspoons of dried or chopped fresh herbs, spices, or other flavourings into the flavour distribution cap. The cap releases steam infused with the flavours during cooking, enhancing the taste of your food without direct contact.

How should I clean and descale the steamer?

Clean all removable parts (steaming trays, lid, universal bowl, condensate collector) with warm water and mild detergent. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Descale the appliance after 15 hours of use or when the ‘decalcify’ symbol appears. Use a descaling mixture as described in the manual, then rinse thoroughly.

How do I make rice in the steamer?

Put up to 250 g of rice (e.g., white or brown) into the universal bowl. Add water according to the steaming chart (e.g., 150 ml water for 100 g white rice). Place the bowl in the lowest steaming tray. Set the steaming time (e.g., 25 minutes for white rice) using the preset programme or manual timer.

How do I make eggs in the steamer?

Place up to 8 eggs into the egg holders (recesses in the steaming trays). For soft-boiled eggs, set 8 minutes; for hard-boiled, set 15 minutes. Use the Making eggs preset programme or manual time.

What is the maximum water capacity and how long does it last?

The water tank holds a maximum of 1.1 liters, which provides approximately 60 minutes of steaming time at full power. Refill water through the designated port during operation if needed.

How can I prevent burns while using the steamer?

Use pot cloths or oven mitts when handling hot parts. Keep your face and body away from the steam outlet. Do not open the lid suddenly; let steam escape carefully. Allow the appliance to cool completely before cleaning or moving.

Can I pause the cooking process?

Yes, press the start/pause button during cooking. The appliance will pause and the timer will stop. Press start/pause again to resume. Note: do not open the lid during pause unless necessary.

How should I store the steamer?

Ensure the appliance is clean and dry. Store the steaming trays stacked (number 1 at bottom, number 3 on top) with the universal bowl and lid attached. Place the power cord in the storage compartment if available. Keep in a dry, accessible location.

USER MANUAL DGS 855 Rommelsbacher

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Bedienungsanleitung

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DGS 855

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Produktbeschreibung / Product description

General safety advices 19

Safety advices for using the appliance 20

Application possibilities 22

Flavour distribution cap 22

Prior to initial use ....22

Operating panel 22

Operating the appliance.... 23

Electronic control / Timer / Automatic switch-off .... 23

Boil dry protection 23

Steaming trays 23

Preparation 24

Operation....25

Switching the appliance on 25

Manual time control 25

Control via programme selection 26

Quitting the cooking process early 26

Pause function.... 27

Refilling water 27

Making eggs 27

Making rice 27

Cleaning and maintenance 28

Descaling the appliance 28

Storage 29

Useful tips....29

Steaming chart....30

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We are pleased you decided in favour of this superior steamer and would like to thank you for your confidence. Its easy operation and wide range of applications will certainly fill you

please read through the following notes carefully and observe them. Keep this instruction manual safely. Hand out all documents to third persons when passing on the appliance. Thank you very much.

Intended use

The appliance is designed for cooking food (domestic use only). Other uses or modifications of the appliance are not intended and harbour considerable risks. For damage arising from not intended use, the manufacturer does not assume liability. The appliance is not designed for commercial use.

Technical data

Only connect the appliance to an isolated ground receptacle installed according to regulations. The rated voltage must comply with the details on the rating label. Only connect to alternating current!

Nominal voltage: 230 V\~50 Hz

Nominal power: 825 W

Protection class: I

Standby consumption: 0 W

Max. water quantity: 1.1 l – for ca. 60 min. operation

OUR HINT: Electrical appliances with standby function also require energy in non-operating state. Save energy by disconnecting your appliance from the mains (pull the mains plug).

Scope of supply

Check the scope of supply for completeness as well as the soundness of the product and all components (see product description page 2) immediately after unpacking.

Packing material

Do not simply throw the packing material away but recycle it. Deliver paper, cardboard and corrugated cardboard packing to collecting facilities. Also put plastic packing material and foils 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-observance of the safety advices and instructions may cause electric shock, fire and/or bad injuries!

General safety advices:

maintaining the appliance.

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. Do not leave the appliance unattended during operation!

the appliance.

system.

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.

or stumble over it in order to avoid that the appliance is pulled down accidentally.

forces. Check the power cord regularly for damage and deteriorations. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of an electric shock.

cleaning.

case of signs of damage to the appliance or the power cord, unplug the appliance immediately. Repairs may be affected by authorised specialist shops only. Improper repairs may result in considerable dangers for the user.

claims.

Safety advices for using the appliance:

WARNING: Hazard of injury/burns/scalding!

collector, accessories and the water in the water tank are getting hot during use.

condensate collector firstly stay hot even after switch-off!

Thus, act with care:

Use pot cloths for handling hot food!

back! Do not lean over the appliance when it is producing steam. Always keep the lid closed during operation!

no table cloths etc.) and do not operate it in the vicinity of sources of heat (oven, gas flame etc.) or in explosive environments, where inflammable liquids or gases are located.

heat or steam and to grant an unobstructed working area. Make sure there is no furniture sensitive to heat or moisture above the appliance. Make sure steam can draw off easily!

the water tank with aluminium foil or anything else!

This might impair water circulation and damage water tank and heating element!

after the steaming process, empty it after cooling down only.

collector and steaming tray with lid!

particularly qualified for this appliance!

cooled down completely before cleaning or moving!

Application possibilities

Steaming is one of the healthiest ways of cooking. It mostly preserves flavour, vitamins, colour and nutrients of fresh food. You can use grease, salt and spices sparingly. The appliance is especially suitable for steaming and cooking potatoes and vegetables of all kinds, fish, poultry, meat and eggs but also for rice, dumplings, pudding, stewed fruit and much more.

Flavour distribution cap

The integrated flavour distribution cap makes it possible to flavour the food to be cooked additionally. For this individual refinement, both dried and fresh herbs, spices and flavouring ingredients can be used. For example, nutmeg goes well with all kinds of cabbage, garlic with broccoli, chervil with peas, rosemary or nutmeg with potatoes, lemon balm with asparagus. For refining beef, green pepper corns are popular and curry flavour for chicken. Desserts can be refined by adding flavour of lemon zest or vanilla bean, too.

Prior to initial use

For a start, please clean the appliance as well as all attachments. For more detailed information please refer to "Cleaning and maintenance".

Operating panel

1 LCD display
2 button "on/off/programme"
3 buttons "time setting"
4 button "start/pause"
	symbol "steam generation"
	symbol "keeping-warm"
	symbol "refill water"
	symbol "decalcify"

Operating the appliance

WARNING: Hazard of injury/burns/scalding!

and the water in the water tank are getting hot during use.

firstly stay hot even after switch-off!

Electronic control

The appliance has an electronic control. Every function/operation of the appliance is acknowledged by one or more beeps.

Timer

Via the electronic timer, you can set a steaming/cooking time of up to 99 minutes. After the set time has elapsed, the appliance switches to the keep-warm function automatically.

Automatic switch-off

If the appliance is switched on and there is no further button pressed within 60 seconds, the appliance will switch off with one beep and the display will extinguish.

Boil dry protection

The appliance has a boil dry protection. Should water run short during operation, the heating reduces its power automatically and is thus protected against damage. No steam is generated. The heating cycles in this mode until water is refilled, the set time has elapsed or the appliance is switched off.

Steaming trays

placed in the lowest steaming tray, food with the shortest steaming time in the top steaming tray.

middle and bottom steaming tray, your cooking chamber will be larger for making larger quantities of food (e.g. chicken). When assembling the steaming trays, make sure the rim of the bottom faces upwards.

trays have to be stacked:

o bottom level: steaming tray "no. 1"

o middle level: steaming tray "no. 2"

o top level: steaming tray "no. 3"

Preparation

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(max. 1 – 2 teaspoons of dried herbs/spices; chop fresh ingredients).

Operation

Switching the appliance on

	will switch off with one beep and the display will extinguish.
	switch it on by pressing the button for "on/off/programme".
	"refill water" will appear in the display and additionally there is a permanent beep.

Manual time control

The steaming times can be selected individually and adapted any time.

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	appliance switches to the keep-warm function for 20 min.
	with the buttons "time setting".
	appliance switches off with a beep after 1 min.

Control via programme selection

There are 6 preset programmes with predefined steaming times. Use the programmes according to your

Making eggs Making fish Making vegetables Making meat

Making poultry Making rice Keep-warm function

	button until the desired programme is shown.
	“time setting”.
	——
	appliance switches to the keep-warm function for 20 min.
	with the buttons “time setting”.
	appliance switches off with a beep after 1 min.

Quitting the cooking process early

Pause function

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Refilling water (possible during operation)

gauge.

has reached the “min” marking. The display shows the symbol for “refill water” and additionally there is a permanent beep.

port (observe the min./max. marking).

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Making eggs

chart").

Making rice

rice / 150 ml water). The max. quantity for rice is 250 g.

"Steaming chart").

Cleaning and maintenance

running water!

WARNING: Hazard of injury/burns/scalding

and the water in the water tank are getting hot during use.

firstly stay hot even after switch-off

them.

in clear water. Afterwards, attach them again.

dishwashing detergent and wipe them dry.

collector.

Descaling the appliance

For ensuring flawless function, the appliance must be descaled regularly. Depending on the hardness of your tap water, the appliance must be descaled after 15 hours of operation at the latest. Observe the following instructions when descaling your appliance!

up.

as a reminder even if the appliance has already been decalcified. This indication cannot be reset.

Do not use any other decalcifiers!

2 seconds.

insert and steam distributor.

Storage

steaming tray "no. 3". Attach universal bowl and lid.

Useful tips

quantity of food, e. g. 1 kg of cauliflower florets require longer than 0.5 kg.

supply of steam circulation.

tray. When using the upper trays, steaming times are usually a little longer, therefore add a further 5 to 8 minutes.

in the bottom tray. If the remaining steaming time is as long as that for those foods with the shortest steaming time, carefully remove the cover and place the next tray with the food still to be steamed on top of it. Then place the cover on top again.

Steaming chart

food, quantities in the steaming trays, the freshness of foods and personal tastes.

refer to the use of the bottom tray.

Vegetables Type Quantity Steaming time		Recommendations
Artichokes fresh 2 - 3, frozen		medium size	50 - 55 minutes
Asparagus fresh	frozen	400 g400 g	14 - 16 minutes18 - 20 minutes	lay flat in basketcriss-cross 2nd layer to allow steam flow
Beans, green fresh	frozen	400 g400 g	25 - 30 minutes35 - 40 minutes	stir halfway through steam time
Broccoli fresh	frozen	400 g400 g	16 - 20 minutes20 - 23 minutes	stir halfway through steam time
Brussels sprouts fresh	400 g 20 - 23 minutes	stir halfway through steam time
Cabbage fresh, chopped	ed 400 g 35 - 40 minutes	stir halfway through steam time
Carrots fresh, sliced	400 g 22 - 25 minutes	stir halfway through steam time
Corn on the cob	fresh, whole		15 minutes	turn halfway through steam time
Cauliflower	fresh, florets frozen	400 g400 g	18 - 20 minutes20 - 23 minutes	stir halfway through steam time
Courgettes	fresh, in slices	400 g	15 - 20 minutes	stir halfway through steam time
Mushrooms	fresh 200 g 15 - 20 minutes	stir halfway through steam time
Peas	frozen	400 g 15 - 18 minutes	stir halfway through steam time
Potatoes	peeled and chopped	900 g	20 minutes	stir halfway through steam time
New potatoes	fresh, whole	400 g 25 - 30 minutes
Spinach	fresh frozen	250 g400 g	10 - 12 minutes18 - 20 minutes

Fish and Seafood	Type Quantity Steaming time Recommendations
Lobster, tails	fresh	2 pieces	22 - 25 minutes	meat will be opaque; cook longer if necessary
Fish, fillets	frozen fresh	250 g 250 g	12 - 15 minutes 10 - 12 minutes
Fish, thick steaks	salmon, cod tuna	250/400 g 250/400 g	12 - 15 minutes 15 - 20 minutes
Mussels	fresh 400 g 10 - 12 minutes	staming is done when shells are completely open
Oysters	fresh	6 pieces	16 - 20 minutes	steaming is done when shells are completely open
Prawns	fresh 400 g	10 - 12 minutes	stir halfway through steam time
Poultry Type Quant	ty Steaming time Recommendations
Chicken boneless breast	drumsticks	400 g	15 - 18 minutes	remove skin before cooking
		400 g	22 - 28 minutes	after steaming, brown skin under grill if desired

Meat and sausages	Type Quantity Steaming time Recommendations
cuts of meat and trim all fat. Meat suitable for grilling is ideal for steaming.
Beef in slices, fillet steak or sirloin	250 g 12 - 15 minutes trim all fat, steamed beef has a firm texture
Lamb chops with or without bones	4 chops 15 - 20 minutes trim all fat
Pork fillet, loin steaks or loin chops	400 g or 4 pieces	8 - 13 minutes trim all fat
Sausages (pre-cooked)	frankfurter 400 g 400 g	17 minutes 15 minutes		pierce skins before steaming

Rice Quantity Amount of	water	Steaming time Recommendations
the condensed water.
White rice 100 g	150 ml400 ml	25 minutes35 minutes	serves 1 - 2serves 3 - 4
Brown rice	250 g	400 ml 40 minutes serves 3 - 4

Eggs	Quantity		Steaming time Recommendations
Soft-boiledHard-boiled	max. 8		8 minutes15 minutes	sit eggs in the egg holders(recesses in the steaming trays)