37Z012 - Rice cooker Zelmer - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Steam Cooker / Rice Cooker
Brand	Zelmer
Model	37Z012
Voltage	220-240 V AC (grounded)
Power	Approx. 850 W
Water Tank Capacity	Approx. 1.2 L
Timer	Mechanical, 0-60 minutes
Number of Steaming Bowls	3 (stackable)
Accessories Included	Rice bowl, egg insert with handles, drip tray, steam diffuser, finned insert
Material	Plastic (bowls, tank), stainless steel (heating element)
Dimensions (approx.)	30 x 30 x 35 cm
Weight (approx.)	2.5 kg
Cord Length	Approx. 1 m
Safety Features	Timer auto-off; minimum water level protection; cool-touch handles
Cleaning	Bowls dishwasher safe (upper rack); base wipe with damp cloth; descale with vinegar
Usage	Steaming vegetables, fish, meat; boiling rice and eggs
Warranty	Standard manufacturer warranty (check manual for details)

Frequently Asked Questions - 37Z012 Zelmer

How do I set the timer for less than 5 minutes?

First turn the timer knob past 8 minutes, then turn back to the desired time (e.g., 3 minutes). This ensures proper operation.

Can I cook rice in this steamer?

Yes, use the included rice bowl. Add rice and water according to the steaming time table (e.g., 300 ml rice with 400 ml water, steam for 28-33 minutes). Place the rice bowl in steaming bowl 1.

How do I clean the water tank?

Wipe the inside with a damp cloth. Do not immerse the water tank or heating unit in water. For descaling, fill with white vinegar to cover the heating element, leave overnight, then rinse with warm water.

What is the maximum water level?

Fill water up to the indicated maximum level on the water level indicator. Do not exceed. The minimum level must be maintained during operation.

Can I steam frozen food directly?

Yes, but steaming time is longer. For example, frozen thin fish fillet takes 15-20 minutes compared to 5-10 minutes for fresh. Refer to the steaming time table for specific foods.

How many bowls can I use at once?

You can use 1, 2, or 3 steaming bowls stacked. Ensure each is properly assembled. Use more bowls for larger quantities or different foods.

Is it safe to add water during operation?

Yes, you can add water through the water inlet if the level drops below minimum. Do not open the lid; pour carefully to avoid steam burns.

What should I do if the appliance stops working?

Check if the timer is set and the power cord is plugged in. Ensure the water tank has enough water (above min level). If problem persists, contact a qualified ZELMER service agent.

Can I wash the bowls in the dishwasher?

Yes, the steaming bowls, rice bowl, egg insert, and other removable parts can be washed on the upper rack of a dishwasher using a short cycle. However, frequent dishwasher use may dull the surface.

How do I prevent steam burns when opening the lid?

Use cooking gloves. Open the lid slowly, away from your face, to allow steam to escape gradually. Do not lean over the appliance when removing the lid.

USER MANUAL 37Z012 Zelmer

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Please read these instructions carefully. Pay your special attention to important safety instructions. Keep this User's Guide for future reference.

Important safety instructions

Read all instructions before using the appliance.

The steam cooker is intended for household use. In case of using it for business purposes the guarantee terms shall be revised.

- Connect the steam cooker to a suitable mains supply outlet (only AC), with grounding, the voltage shall meet the requirements indicated at the nameplate.

always place the appliance on firm and plain surface.

Make sure that the power supply cord does not run over the edge of a table or counter or is in contact with any hot surface.

Do not start-up the steam cooker if the supplying cord is damaged or the casing of the heating unit is visibly damaged.

If the undetachable supplying cord is damaged it must be replaced by a manufacturer or qualified service agent in order to avoid hazard.

The appliance can be refurbished by trained staff only. Improper refurbishment can cause the serious hazard to the user. In case of any defects occurrence, contact the qualified ZELMER service agent.

let the appliance cool down before disassembling of the parts.

- nplug the appliance before moving, cleaning and maintenance.

Do not place it near the sources of heat.

Do not move the appliance when a hot liquid or food are inside.

Do not touch hot parts of the appliance. Burning hazard.

Place the appliance far from the walls, cupboards or other items, which can get damaged with steam.

is not allowed to switch the appliance unless you make sure that the water is in the tank. The water in the tank can not exceed the maximum level.

Operating the appliance with too low amount of water (below the minimum level), can cause the overheating of heating elements and result in damage of the appliance.

Make sure that all the parts of the appliance are properly assembled.

is not allowed to touch the appliance during operation, use the cooking gloves for removing the lid, taking out bowls and touching other hot parts of the appliance.

is not allowed to get in direct contact with steam when opening the cover. Burning hazard.

Removing the upper bowl, check if any products glued from the bottom.

Do not put your hands, face or other parts of body over the appliance during operation, as the appliance generates steam. Lift the lid slowly. Use the utensils with long handles for checking the products.

Do not operate outdoors.

Do not wash under running water, do not immerse the water tank with heating unit in water.

Do not use aggressive detergents such as emulsion, cleaning milk, cleaning pastes, etc. They can remove the graphic information symbols, such as: scales, marking, warning signs, etc.

Before cleaning, assembling or disassembling always unplug the supplying cord from the mains supply outlet.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including Children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

●children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Make sure that you understood the above mentioned instructions.

Specifications

Technical parameters are indicated at the nameplate of the appliance.

The steam cooker is a I class appliance, equipped with supplying cord and plug with grounding.

The steam cooker meets the requirements of the following standards.

The appliance meets the requirements of the following directives:

Low Voltage Device (LVD) - 2006/95/EC, -

Electro- Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) - 2004/108/EC.

The product is marked with CE symbol on the name plate.

Parts names (Fig. A)

1 Timer knob (60 minutes)
2 Power pilot light
3 Water level indicator
4 Heating unit
5 Water tank
6 Steam outlet pipe
7 Basket for steam outlet pipe
8 Drip tray
9 Water outlet from the drip tray
10 Steaming bowl 1
11 Steaming bowl 2
12 Finned insert
13 Steam diffuser
14 Steaming bowl 3
15 Lid
16 Rice bowl
17 Insert with handles for eggs

Preparation to operation

Take the appliance and all accessories out of the packaging.
Remove all self-adhesive labels.
√/ash all parts (apart from the water tank with heating unit) in warm water with wash-up liquid.
Binse the a/m parts of steam cooker thoroughly and dry them.
Wipe the inner of the water tank with damp cloth. Do not immerse the water tank in water.

Handling and maintenance (Fig. B)

① Place the water tank with heating unit and installed steam outlet pipe including basket, on the firm, plain surface, far from the objects which can be damaged by hot steam, i.e. walls or handing cupboards.
② Pour water into the water tank up to the indicated maximum level. Fill up the water during steaming through the water inlet.

REMARK: Make sure that the water inside the tank is fresh and cold. Do not fill the tank with detergents or any other liquids, do not add salt, pepper, spices, etc.

Make sure that the water level inside the tank is between min and max. In such case the steaming process shall go properly.

③ Assemble the drip tray on the water tank.
④ Put the products inside the steaming bowls.

⑤ Put the steaming bowls on the drip tray in the following sequence: steaming bowl 1, 2, 3. Make sure that each of them is assembled properly. The steam cooker can operate with 1, 2 or 3 steaming bowl, depending on the amount of products for steaming.

The appliance can be used for rice boiling. Put the rice in, pour the water into the rice bowl, in proportions according to the STEAMING TIME TABLE, next place the rice bowl inside the steaming bowl.

The appliance can be also used for boiling eggs. Install the insert with handles for eggs inside the steaming bowl in advance, and place the eggs in it.

⑥ Cover the appliance with the lid.
⑦ Plug the supply cord to the mains supply outlet.
⑧ Turn the timer knob to the required steaming time (see STEAMING TIME TABLE). When the power pilot lamp is on, the appliance starts generating steam.

REMARK: In case the required steaming time is below 5 minutes, at first turn the timer on position over 8 minutes, and then turn it back to the desired position.

Do not touch the steaming bowls, lid or products inside the steaming bowls during operation. Burning hazard.

⑨ During operation the water level indicator indicates the water level inside the tank. You can pour in more water during operation if necessary.

REMARK: When the water level gets below min, pour the water in through the water inlet.

⑩ In order to finish operation earlier, put the timer into "stop" position.
⑪ After steaming unplug the supplying cord from the mains supply outlet.
⑫ Remove the lid using its handle, then remove all the bowls from the water tank.

REMARK: Use cooking gloves for removing the steaming bowls.

After operation do not bend down over the appliance when the lid is removed, burning hazard.

STEAMING TIME TABLE

Product	Type/Quantity (ml)	Weight (grams)	Steaming time(min)	Remarks
Thin fillet	fresh 450 5-10			Do not arrange fillets in layers
	frozen 450 15-20
Trick fillet fresh	400 15-20
Whole fish fresh	600 15-20
Mussels fresh	1000 15-20 Open the shells
Shrimps fresh	200 15-20
Molluscs fresh	100 15-20
Rice 300 400	28-33
Pasta 400 100	20-25 Add boiling water
Asparagus fresh	600 10-15 Cut out the bottom part
Broccoli	fresh 400 10-15			Chop
	frozen 400 15-20
Celery fresh	350 35-40	Chop
Champignons	fresh 500 20-25 Cut out the bottom part
Cauliflower	fresh	1 piece	30-40	Divide into florets
Cabbage	fresh 600 10-15
Pumpkin fresh	600 5-10
Spinach	fresh 300 10-15
	frozen 300 15-20
Been	fresh 500 25-30
	frozen 500 20-25
Pease	fresh 400 10-15
	frozen 400 15-20
Carrot fresh	500 10-15	Cut up
Corn fresh	500 35-40
Leek fresh	500 10-15
Potatoes fresh	600 20-25	Cut up
Chicken breast	Thin fillet	500 10-15
	fillet	450 15-20
Chicken leg	fresh	4 pieces 35-40
Turkey	fresh 600 20-25
Pork loin fresh	700 30-40
Lamb	fresh 500 10-15
Sausage	fresh	10 pieces	5-10	Notch the sausages before steaming
Eggs	Semi-hard boiled	6 pieces	8-10
	Hard boiled	6 pieces	10-12
Fruit fresh		10-15

REMARK: The time settings presented in the table above are for orientation only. The steaming time can be changed in respect of the size of servings, their arrangement inside the bowl, freshness of the products and individual preferences.

Cleaning and maintenance (Fig. C)

① Before cleaning always make sure if the timer knob is in „stop" position and the plug of the supplying cord is unplugged from the mains supply outlet.

REMARK: It is allowed to clean the appliance after complete cooling down.

② Remove the steaming bowls, dripping tray, empty them and empty the water tank, clean the tank with damp cloth.
③ Wash all the parts of the appliance (apart of the water tank with the heating unit) with warm water and wash-up liquid.

The parts mentioned above can be also washed in the upper level of the dishwasher, using a short washing cycle. However, washing these parts regularly in the dishwasher may result in the loss of shine on their outside surfaces and their tarnishing.

④ Dry each element.

REMARK: Do not wash under running water or immerse in water the water tank with the heating unit.

Do not use aggressive detergents such as emulsion, cleaning milk, cleaning pastes, etc. They can remove the graphic information symbols, such as: scales, marking, warning signs, etc.

De-scaling

After approximately eight times of operation remove the lime stone filling the water tank with white vinegar so that the heating unit (heater) is covered. Leave it for night, than wash the tank thoroughly with a dump cloth soaked with warm water.

Ecology – environment protection

Each user can protect the natural environment. It is neither difficult nor expensive.

In order to do it: put the cardboard packing into recycling paper container; put the polyethylene (PE) bags into container for plastic.

When worn out, dispose the appliance to particular disposal centre, because of the dangerous elements of this appliance, which can be hazardous for natural environment.

Do not dispose into the domestic waste disposal!!!

The manufacturer does not accept any liability for any damages resulting from unintended use or inappropriate handling. The manufacturer reserves his rights for modifying the product any time in order to adjust it to law regulations, norms, directives, or due to construction, trade aesthetic or other reasons, without notifying it in advance.

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