Solis Typ e 8161 Rice and Potato Cooker User Guide

Solis Typ e 8161 Rice and Potato Cooker

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INTENDED USE

• This appliance is intended to cook various dishes due boiling or steaming.
• Only use the appliance as described in this manual.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and 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.
• This appliance is intended for indoor use only.
• 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.
• Any use of the appliance other than described in this manual is regarded as misuse and may cause injury, damage to the appliance and void the warranty.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

General safety instructions

WARNING

• Ensure you have fully read and understood the instructions in this user manual before you install or use the appliance. Keep this document for future reference.
• Do not use the appliance if a part is damaged or defective. Replace a damaged or defective appliance immediately.
• If the power cable is damaged, replace it with an original special cable or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.
  Do not place anything on the lid during storage.

Safety instructions regarding installation

WARNING

• Do not drop the appliance and avoid bumping.
• Place the appliance on a stable, flat, heat and moisture resistant surface.
• Keep a minimum safety distance of 20 cm between the appliance and walls, curtains or other materials and objects and make sure that the air around the appliance can circulate freely.
• Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight.
• Before using the appliance, check that the voltage stated on the type plate of your appliance matches your mains voltage. Do not operate the appliance with a multiway plug adapter.
• Do not use a timer or a separate remote-control system that switches on the device automatically.
• Do not leave the power cable hanging over table edges to prevent the appliance from being pulled down. Make sure that neither the appliance nor the power cord or plug comes into contact with hot surfaces, such as hotplates or a radiator, or that they come into contact with the appliance itself.
• Never place the appliance in such a way that it is at risk of falling into water or coming into contact with water resp. other liquids (e.g. in or near a sink).
• Never reach for an appliance that has fallen into water or other liquids:
  • Always wear dry rubber gloves to unplug the appliance before taking it out of the water.
  • Do not start using the appliance again before having it checked for functionality and safety by Solis or a service center authorized by Solis.
• Do not place the appliance directly under a power outlet.
• Switch off and unplug the appliance before moving the appliance.
• Fully unwind the power cable before use.

Safety instructions regarding use

WARNING

• Children must be supervised to ensure that they not play with the appliance.
• Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
• Only use the appliance with the provided accessories or accessories recommended by Solis. Incorrect accessories or misuse can lead to damage to the appliance.
• Parts of the appliance may get hot during the cooking process.
• Only use the appliance when the cooking pot and the condensed water tank are placed correctly.
• Do not move the appliance when in use or when it contains hot water.
• Do not cover the steam outlet valve when the appliance is in use.
• Be careful when opening the lid. Hot steam may escape.
• Do not use the cooking pot directly on a stove. Only use the cooking pot in this appliance.
• Do not switch on the appliance when the cooking pot is not in the appliance.
• Never place food directly in the appliance. Always use the cooking pot.
• Only use the steaming tray in combination with the cooking pot.
• Do not switch on the appliance when it is empty.
• Always close the lid during the cooking process.
• Avoid spillage on the power connector.
• Do not use the Keep Warm function for more than 24 hours.
• Remove the plug from the socket when the appliance is not in use.
• Do not touch the surface of the heating element during or shortly after use. The heating element may be subject to residual heat.

Safety instructions regarding maintenance

WARNING

• Switch off and disconnect the appliance from the power source before service and when replacing parts.
• Let the appliance cool down before cleaning.
• Never immerse the appliance in water or place it in a dishwasher.
• Only the cooking pot and steaming basket can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
• Do not use abrasive chemical cleaning agents such as ammonia, acid or acetone when cleaning the appliance. This can damage the appliance.

CONTENTS

Please check the contents of the package:

• 1x Measuring cup
• 1x Rice scoop
• 1x RICE & POTATO COOKER
• 1x User manual
• 1x Cooking pot
• 1x Power cable
• 1x Steaming basket

APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION

1. Lid button

2. Control buttons

3. Steaming basket

4. Cooking pot

5. Condensation reservoir attachment

6. Power port

7. Power switch

8. Rice scoop

9. Measuring cup

10. Condensation reservoir

11. Power cable
    CONTROL BUTTONS

12. Display

13. Timer button

14. Set time button

15. Setting buttons

16. Cancel button

17. Start button

18. Keep warm button

19. Reheat button

20. Cooking mode button

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Press the lid button 1 to open the lid.
2. Rinse the following parts with hot water:
   • Cooking pot 4
   • Steaming basket 3
   • Rice scoop 8
   • Measuring cup 9

INSTALLATION

1. Place the appliance on a stable, flat, heat and moisture resistant surface.
2. Place the condensation reservoir q against the condensation reservoir attachment 5. Press until it clicks in place (see image C).

PREPARING FOR COOKING POTATOES

1. Fill the cooking pot 4 with 0.8 liter of water.
2. Place the potatoes into the steaming basket 3.
3. Assemble the appliance (see image D).

PREPARING FOR COOKING RICE

1. Fill the cooking pot 4 with rice.
   A measuring cup holds 180 ml rice when filled to the brim. Add the required amount of water.
   Example: If you pour six measuring cups full to the brim, each containing 180 ml dry rice into the cooking pot, fill the water up to the 6 CUP marking.

2. Add water to the cooking pot 4.

3. Assemble the appliance (see image E).

SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE

1. Plug the power cable w into the power port 6.
2. Plug the other end of the power cable w into a power outlet.
3. Switch the power switch 7 to I to switch on the appliance.

COOKING

1. Close the lid.
2. Repeatedly press the Cooking Mode button a to select a cooking program:
   • When your food type is in the program list, select the corresponding program.
   • When you want to use custom settings, select one of the Memory or DIY programs (see chapter Making a Custom cooking mode).
3. To use the timer function, see chapter Using the Timer Function.
4. Press the Start button i to start the cooking process.
   When the cooking process is finished, the appliance beeps and enters the Keep Warm mode. The Keep Warm function automatically switches off after 24 hours.

USING THE TIMER FUNCTION

1. Press the Set Time button r.
   Using the timer function to set a time (minimum cooking time of the selected programme +21 minutes delay time), by which the cooking process should be finished. 20 minutes before the actual cooking time for the selected programm the appliance starts heating up. If the start temperature for the selected cooking programme is reached before these 20 minutes have elapsed, the cooking time starts to count down from that moment and once the cooking process is complete, the appliance goes into the keep-warm mode.

2. Use the Setting buttons y to set the time after which the cooking process should be finished.

3. Press the Start button i to start.
   When the timer has run out, the cooking process has finished.

MAKING A CUSTOM COOKING MODE

1. Repeatedly press the Cooking Mode button a to select a Memory program (memory 1, 2 or 3) or the DIY function:
   • When you want to use your own settings, and save them for later use, select one of the Memory programs.
   • When you want to use your own settings, but you don’t need to save them, select the DIY mode.
2. Press the Set time button t.
3. Use the Setting buttons y to change the cooking time.
4. Press OK.
5. Use the Setting buttons y to change the cooking temperature.
6. Press OK.
7. Press the Start button i to start the cooking process.
   The temperature blinks until the temperature is reached. Then the timer starts counting down.
   When a memory program is selected the settings are automatically saved to the selected memory program when the start button is used.

USING THE REHEAT FUNCTION

1. Press the Reheat button 19. The appliance starts reheating.
   The appliance starts reheating. After 8 minutes the appliance goes into the Keep Warm mode for max. 24 houres.

CLEANING AND CARE

1. Switch off and disconnect the appliance from the power source.

2. Let the appliance cool down.

3. Rinse the following parts with hot water:

   • Cooking pot 4
   • Steaming basket 3
   • Rice scoop 8
   • Measuring cup 9
     The cooking pot and steaming basket can also be cleaned in a dishwasher.

4. Clean the appliance with a light damp cloth.

5. In the centre of the lid there is a steam valve. If this has become dirty, grasp it from the inside of the lid and turn it counter-clockwise to extract it from the rim. It can be cleaned under running water.
   Let it dry completely and replace it in the support by turning it clockwise until the pressure point is exceeded.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Model-No. EB-50J05, Type 8161
• Voltage / frequency 220–240 V~ / 50 – 60 Hz
• Output 860 W
• Dimensions (W x D x H) 30 x 25 cm (Ø x H)
• Weight 3.9 kg

Technical changes reserved.

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Centro Solis
Via Penate 4
CH – 6850 Mendrisio
Switzerland
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+41 – 91 – 802 90 10
support.ch@solis.com
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References

• Solis of Switzerland - Europe - Swiss quality household appliances
• Solis of Switzerland | België
• Solis of Switzerland - Schweiz - Swiss quality household appliances
• Solis of Switzerland - International - Swiss quality household appliances
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• Solis of Switzerland | Deutschland

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