ROMMELSBACHER KA 1800 Food Steamers and Dryers Instruction Manual

ROMMELSBACHER KA 1800 Food Steamers and Dryers Instruction Manual

Introduction

We are pleased you decided in favour of this premium auto-preserving cooker and thank you for your confi dence. . Its easy, safe and versatile operation will certainly fi ll you with enthusiasm as well. To make sure you will have lots of pleasure using it, please observe the following notes carefully, save this instruction manual for future reference and pass it on to any user. Thank you very much.

Intended use
The appliance is designed to be used in the household and similar areas, like for example:

• in kitchens for employees in shops, offi ces and other small commercial areas,
• in agricultural holdings,
• by guests in hotels, motels and further similar living environments.

The auto-preserving cooker is designed for preservation, cooking, heating, heating in water bath, for preparing hot beverages and for blanching vegetables etc. The auto-preserving cooker is only qualifi ed for domestic use. Other uses or modifi cations of the appliance are not intended and harbour considerable risks. For damage arising from not intended use, the manufacturer does not assume liability.

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

Nominal voltage: 230 V~ 50 Hz
Nominal power: 1800 Watt
Protection class : I
Max. capacity: 27 l in standard mode 23 l in cooking mode (fi lled up to 4 cm below the edge of the appliance)

Scope of supply

Check the scope of supply for completeness as well as the soundness of the product and all components (see page 26 and 27) immediately after unpacking

For your safety

WARNING: Read all safety advices and instructions! Misuse or non- observance of the safety advices and instructions may cause= electric shock, fi re and/or serious injuries!

General safety advices

• This appliance may be used by children above the age of 8 and persons with
  impaired physical, sensory or mental abilities or with lack of experience and knowledge, if they have been supervised or instructed in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the dangers involved.

• Always keep children younger than 8 years away from the product and the power cord.

• Children must not play with the appliance.

• Never leave the appliance unattended during operation or whilst it is connected to the power supply.

• Cleaning and maintenance by the user must not be carried out by children, unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.

• Packing material like e. g. foil bags should be kept away from children.

• Do not at all operate this appliance with an external timer or a separate tele-control system (e.g. so called smart or remote plug sockets).

• Prior to each use, check the appliance and the attachments for soundness, 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.

• When laying the power cord, make sure that no one can get entangled or stumble over it in order to avoid that the appliance is pulled down accidentally.

• Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces, sharp edges and mechanical forces. Check the power cord regularly for damage and deteriorations. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of an electric shock.

• For disconnecting the appliance from the power supply, only pull the plug and never the cord.

• Never immerse the appliance, power cord and power plug in water for cleaning.

• This electrical appliance complies with the relevant safety standards. In 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.

• Improper use and disregard of the instruction manual void all warranty claims.

Safety advices for using the appliance

Caution: Hazard of injury/burns/scalding!

• The surfaces of the appliance and the lid are getting hot during use!
• Hot surfaces are initially still hot, even after switch-off!
• Take care when working with hot liquids and food! When opening the lid, hot steam or hot liquid can escape!
• Do not lean over the hot or operating appliance!

Thus, act with caution:

• Always have this manual ready when using the appliance!
• Do not operate the appliance in the vicinity of sources of heat (ovens, gas fl ames etc.) or in explosive environments where infl ammable liquids or gases are located. Ensure unhindered air supply.
• The max. fi lling capacity is 4 cm below the upper rim. Hot liquid may spurt out when overfi lling.
• Never operate the appliance without liquid.
• In case your appliance happens to boil dry, there is an additional safety feature to prevent the appliance from overheating. In this case allow the appliance to cool well before fi lling it again with water, otherwise there is the risk of scalding by sudden development of steam. Moreover, the surface of the enamelled appliances may suffer damage.
• Do not use sharp or pointed objects for stirring; they might damage the emailing (depending on the model).
• We recommend to use potholders for protection when removing the lid, taking out hot foods or drinks as well as when stirring.
• Do not move the appliance during operation
• Do only use the original accessory parts!
• Never operate the appliance in no-load mode or with wet hands.
• Observe the following when setting up the appliance:
  • The appliance is only suitable for indoor use!
  • `Do not use and store the appliance outside or in wet rooms!
  • Place the appliance on a stable and even surface (no varnished surfaces, no tablecloth, etc.)
  • Keep a distance of at least 20 cm to all sides and 60 cm above the appliance in order to avoid damage through heat or steam and to grant an unobstructed work area. Make sure there is no furniture sensitive to heat or moisture above the appliance. Make sure steam can escape easily!
  • Store the appliance and accessory parts beyond children’s reach!
• Appliance and accessories must have cooled down completely before cleaning or moving them!
• Always carry the appliance at the lateral handles.

Pull the power plug after each use for safe switch-off!

Prior to initial use

• Before using the appliance for the first time, clean the appliance and the lid thoroughly.
• During the initial operation it is possible for smell to develop, which, however, will disappear after a short period of operation.
• Prior to first use, we recommend for hygienic reasons filling the appliance with approx. 5 litres of water – temperature selector should be set to ‘Entsaften‘ (juice making) or ‘permanent’ (model-dependent) – and bringing it to a boil. Afterwards clean the container inside.

Operating elements

Left: temperature setting

1. Rotary knob for temperature setting
2. Temperature range
3. Operating position Entsaften (juice making)
4. Pilot lamp The pilot lamp going on and off shows the thermostatic regulation. An extinguished pilot lamp does not mean that the appliance is switched off! Right: timer setting (depending on the model)
5. Rotary knob for timer setting
6. Time range
7. Operation position M – continuous operation

Outlet tap

The models with outlet tap are to be operated the same way, but there is the additional possibility to pour out liquids through the outlet tap.

• When cooking pasty food, we recommend sealing the tap terminal on the inside of the appliance with a stopper for example to prevent the outlet tap from blocking.

Operating the appliance

The auto-preserving cooker is versatile in use, not only for preservation but also for cooking, heating, heating in water bath, preparing hot beverages, blanching vegetables etc. Thick food, which tends to scorch, needs to be heated slowly whilst stirring continuously to stop it sticking to the base.

Temperature control/Setting the thermostat

The appliance is equipped with a precision thermostat (capillary tube thermostat). The thermostat is infinitely variable from approx. 30 °C up to the boiling point. An additional thermometer is not required. The set temperature will be controlled automatically as follows:

• On appliances without timer, the set temperature is reached when the pilot lamp glowing during the heating-up process extinguishes for the first time. Only from that time will the preserving time mentioned in the preserving table and cookbooks count down.
• As for appliances with timer this is an automatic function, i. e. when the set temperature is reached the timer starts counting. Once the set time has elapsed, the appliance will switch off automatically. Here, the pilot lamp indicates the operation of the appliance irrespectively of the thermostat. In the “Entsaften” operating mode, the timer does not start.
• For juice making the appliance is equipped with a special operation mode, which ensures continuous heating. When the cooking process has been completed or needs to be interrupted, reset the temperature selector to off-position and disconnect the plug

Notes for cooking

The boiling point of the water varies in accordance with the atmospheric pressure and the altitude of the location.

A thermostat with too high setting results in continuous heating and consequently strong development of steam, loss of water in the appliance and furthermore wasting of energy.

To fi nd the correct setting for boiling on your appliance, simply take the following steps:

1. Turn the temperature selector clockwise to the right to the mark Kochen (cooking)
2. Wait for the water to boil
3. Slowly turn the temperature selector slightly to the left until the pilot lamp extinguishes on appliances without timer or until there is an audible switching of the regulator on appliances with timer. After a short time the regulator will trigger the heating again. A.) Models without timer

Warning – hazard of injury and burns! During operation, there are hot surface which might still exist after switch-off. Please keep this in mind when touching the appliance! During preparation and when lifting the lid, hot steam might escape.

1. Preserving
   a. Place the grid insert.
   b. Put in prepared glass jars or bottles.
   c. Fill with water and put lid on.
   d. Connect plug to electrical outlet.
   e. Select the temperature.
   f. Pilot lamp is on, the appliance is heating.
   g. Pilot lamp goes out for the fi rst time means that the set temperature is reached, now, the cooking time begins. The temperature is maintained automatically.
   h. Once the cooking procedure is fi nished, reset the temperature selector to off position and pull the mains plug.

2. Juice making (juice-extraction top type EA 1803 is available in specialised trade)
   a. Fill with at least 6 litres of water.
   b. Place adapter ring and Juice Extraction Top on the appliance according to the instructions.
   c. Place fruit prepared for juice-extraction in the fruit basket.
   d. Place lid.
   e. Connect plug to the electrical outlet.
   f. Set temperature selector to Entsaften (juice-making mode).
   g. Pilot lamp is on, the appliance is heating.
   h. Attention: Add water prior to every further juice-making procedure.
   i. Once the cooking procedure is fi nished, reset the temperature selector to off position and pull the mains plug.

B.) Models with timer (fully-automatic preserving cookers)

Warning – hazard of injury and burns! During operation, there are hot surface which might still exist after switch-off. Please keep this in mind when touching the appliance! During preparation and when lifting the lid, hot steam might escape.

Those models are additionally equipped with an electric synchronised timer, which makes it possible for you to automatically complete the preserving time. This timer has 2 operation modes:

Continuous operation (setting M)
Turn the knob anti-clockwise to the left. During continuous operation (setting M) the timer will not switch off automatically. This setting is required for juice making or when food or drinks should be kept warm longer than 2 hours.

Automatic operation, time may be set infi nitely from 20 – 120 minutes

Turn the knob clockwise to the right.

For fully-automatic preserving calibrate the temperature selector to the appropriate temperature pursuant to the preserving table. Then set the timer to the desired preserving time. Now, the automatic preserving process will begin, with the pilot lamp glowing. Only when the pre-set temperature is reached, the timer will be set going automatically and counting down the pre- set time (i. e. irrespective of the heating-up time). The remaining preserving time can be gathered from the rotary switch anytime. Once the preserving period has elapsed, the appliance will switch off automatically.

1. Preserving
   As described under A.), but once you have selected the temperature (e):

   • Set timer to the desired preserving period.
   • The pilot lamp indicates operation of the timer (not the heating process!).
   • The preserving procedure goes on automatically. Once the cooking time has elapsed the appliance switches off.
   • Once the cooking procedure is fi nished, reset the temperature selector to off position and pull the mains plug.

2. Juice making (juice-extraction top type EA 1803 is available in specialised trade)
   As described under A.), but once you have selected Entsaften (juice making) (f):

   • Set timer to M (continuous operation).
   • The pilot lamp indicates operation of the timer (not the heating process!).
   • Once the cooking procedure is fi nished, reset the selectors for temperature and time to off-position and pull the mains plug

Cleaning and maintenance

CAUTION: Hazard of injury and burns!

• Always unplug the appliance before cleaning!

CAUTION : Hazard of injury and burns!

• Never immerse the appliance, power cord and power plug in water nor clean them under running water!

CAUTION: Hazard of injury and burns!

• Always let the appliance and accessories cool down before cleaning!
• Clean the pot outside and inside with a damp cloth.
• Calcareous residues, which may have formed can be removed from time to time with some vinegar in water or with a standard descaling agent. Afterwards boil the appliance with clear water. This is necessary as a calcareous layer may infl uence the heating performance and the temperature control.
• Wipe thoroughly dry after cleaning.
• Also make sure that no water or steam may infi ltrate the underside of the appliance.
• From time to time the outlet tap should be unscrewed underneath the knob and be cleaned with hot water, to which you may add a bit of dishwashing detergent. On reassembling, just tighten the screw by hand, as otherwise liquid might tail after.
  • Do not use abrasives or solvents!
  • Do not use steel wool or sharp, scratchy objects for cleaning!
  • Do not use a steam-jet appliance!
  • Do not clean the appliance or any accessory parts in the dishwasher!

Interesting points and hints about preserving

First of all: grandma‘s good old rules for preserving have not been changed! Preserving means sterilising food without adding any chemical preserving agents. The even heat that is  generatedkills the germs in the items to be preserved; at the same time the resulting vacuum seals the jar hermetically and germ-free.

Only… the preserving cooker has come a long way since grandma‘s time! Auto Preserving Cookers make it a lot easier, and grandma would have been glad to have one!

The preserving process:

• Cleanliness and thorough preparation are imperative for the sake of the shelf life. Fruit and vegetables should be of good quality, fresh and ripe.

• Wash fruit and vegetables thoroughly and let them dry.

• Green beans and peas keep longer if you blanch them briefl y fi rst.

• Glass jars, cans, bottles and their lids should be washed carefully in hot, soapy water. Then rinse with clear water and place them on a clean cloth until water has run off.

• Check containers for stubborn residues and damage.

• Leave seals in clear water until they are used.

• Do not use any porous, damaged or over-stretched rubber rings or caps.

• Fill the containers up to 2 cm below the rim; when preserving pulpy food (apple puree etc.) leave a space of 3 to 4 cm below the rim.

• When making sausage fill containers only to 3/4.

• Close containers tightly with screw-on lids, spring clips or braces.

• Close bottles immediately upon completion of the sterilisation process.

•  Always place glass jars on the insert grid, this ensures a good circulation of the boiling water underneath and amongst the glass jars, and they are heated more rapidly.

• Glass jars of different sizes may be used. The glass jars are to be 2/3 to 3/4 submerged; if you use the upper level as well, this applies to the upper level. Do not worry; the glass jars underneath which are then fully submerged are so well sealed by preserving ring and spring clips that no boiling water may infiltrate them from outside.
  

• The temperature of the water filled into the pot should always be identical with the temperature of the food contained in the glass jars to ensure a uniform heating process. Consequently, add cold water for glass jars with cold contents; for glass jars with hot contents (e. g. if the food to be preserved was precooked) add correspondingly hot water.

• The lid made of food-safe, boil-proof synthetics is curved. The glass jars may rise up to the bow of the lid as long as it rests on well all around the pot, not allowing for steam to escape. Please take care nonetheless that there is a sufficient amount of water in the pot and the upper glass  jars are still ¾ submerged in water.

• As for preserving temperature and preserving time, please refer to the table at the end or standard cookbooks.

• The heating up time is not included in the preserving time, which starts not until the selected temperature has been reached!

• If the setting is adjusted below the boiling point, the pilot lamp will extinguish on appliances without timer; on appliances with timer, the time will start running. The operating mode is indicated by the strong formation of steam.

• After the cooking time is over, take out the glass jars. Braces and other lid fasteners should be left on the jars until these have cooled completely. Cans should be put into cold water immediately.

• It is advisable to mark the glass jars, cans etc. with date and content. Preserved food is stored best in a dry, cool and dark place.

• Do not discard the cooking water until it has cooled, this will help to prevent the enamelled pots’ surfaces from damage.

Special accessory: Juice-extraction top
With the juice-extraction top (model EA 1803) you can easily change your auto preserving cooker any time into a juice maker. If your retailer does not have a juice-extraction top in stock, please get in direct touch with us (see rear page for address details)

Disposal/recycling

Packaging material
Do not simply throw the packaging material away but recycle it.
Deliver paper, cardboard and corrugated cardboard to waste paper collection points. Also put plastic packaging material and foils into the specifi c collection containers.

The printed or embossed markings indicate the materials which were used: PE stands for polyethylene (code 02 means high-density PE, 04 stands for low- density PE), PS stands for polystyrene and CPE for chlorinated polyethylene. PAP 20 means corrugated cardboard and PAP 21 other cardboard. All plastics are thermoplastics which are very easy and effi cient to produce. They are also very easy to recycle and therefore can even have a smaller ecological footprint than comparable cardboard packaging.

NOTE: It is not always possible or reasonable to avoid using plastic packaging. These often have great advantages compared to cardboard because less material has to be used which saves weight which in turn reduces CO2 consumption. The protective effect in case of impacts or shocks is usually better.

Disposal information

According to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (2012/19/EU), this product may not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of its service life. Therefore please submit it e.g. at a municipal collection point (e.g. recycling center) according to the laws of your country of residence for the recycling of electrical and electronic appliances. Your municipality or city administration will inform you about the disposal options.

Tip: Give appliances that are no longer required but still functional to a charitable purpose (e.g. as a donation). This does not only improve the environmental balance and ensures more sustainability, but also testifi es to a welcome social commitment.

Rommelsbacher ElektroHausgeräte GmbH is a member of the German “ElektroAltgeräte Register” (EAR) foundation, which is responsible for ensuring that the German electrical and electronic equipment law is implemented. The foundation is entrusted by the German Federal Environment Agency with the task of ensuring that old appliances are properly recycled and negative effects on the environment are avoided. Better environmental compatibility through professional disposal and recycling of valuable resources is also part of the focus – this underlines our commitment for extensive sustainability

Rommelsbacher ElektroHausgeräte GmbH

Rudolf-Schmidt-Straße 18

91550 Dinkelsbühl
Deutschland / Germany
E-Mail: service@rommelsbacher.de
Telefon 09851 5758 0
www.rommelsbacher.de

References

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