KRUPS EG230115 Ovomat Super User Manual

KRUPS EG230115 Ovomat Super

DESCRIPTION

a Steam outlet
b Lid
c Egg holder
d Cooking bowl
e Switch
f Water jug
g Egg piercing needle
h Winding power cord

WARNINGS

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
• Appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been  given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved .
• Children shall not play with the appliance .
• 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.
• As this appliance is for household use only, it is not intended for use in the following applications and the guarantee will not apply for:
  • 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.
• To ensure safety, if the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by either the manufacturer, its approved service centre or similarly qualified persons.
• The appliance must not be immersed .
• This appliance is not intended to function using an external timeswitch or a separate remote control system.
• Avoid injuring yourself with the egg piercing needle.
• Caution: the surface of the heating element is subject to residual heat after use.
• Caution: risk of injury if the appliance is used incorrectly.
• Use a damp cloth or sponge with washingup liquid to clean the accessories and parts in contact with food items. Rinse with a damp cloth or sponge. Dry the accessories and parts in contact with food items using a dry cloth.
• The appliance can be used up to an altitude of 4000 m.
• Read these instructions carefully and keep them near at hand; the instructions are general for the different versions depending on the accessories delivered with your appliance.
• For your safety, this appliance meets applicable standards and regulations (Directives on Low Voltage, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Materials in contact with food articles, Environment, etc.).
• This appliance is designed to function on AC current only. Before using it for the first time, check that your mains supply voltage matches that indicated on the appliance data plate.
• Given the diverse standards in effect, if the appliance is used in a country other than that in which it is purchased, have it checked by an Approved Service Centre.
• Do not use an extension lead. If you accept liability for doing so, only use an extension lead which is in good condition, has a plug with an earth connection and is suited to the power rating of the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended to function using an external time-switch or a separate remote control system.
• Never leave the appliance unattended whilst connected to the power supply.
• Switch off and disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use.
• Never disconnect the plug by pulling on the power cord.
• Do not use your appliance if it does not operate correctly, if it has been damaged or if the power cord or plug is damaged.
• Any intervention other than normal cleaning and maintenance by customer must be performed by an Approved Service Centre.
• Never move the appliance as long as it is hot.
• Never touch the appliance while it is steaming.
• Allow the appliance to cool down completely before you clean and store it.
• The power cord must never be close to or in contact with hot parts of the appliance, rotating parts, close to a source of heat or resting on sharp edges.
• Never place the appliance close to a wall or below a wall cupboard. The steam could cause damage.
• Never place the appliance below or close to easily inflammable objects (e.g. curtains, etc.)
• If parts of the appliance should catch fire, never try to extinguish flames with water. Disconnect the appliance and smother the flames with a damp cloth.
• Take care when removing the eggs at the end of the cooking time, they can be very hot.
• Be careful when using the piercing needle, it is very sharp

TO DO

• If an accident occurs, rinse the burn immediately with cold water and call a doctor if necessary.
• Remove all packaging materials, stickers and accessories from the inside and outside of the appliance.
• Unwind the cord completely.
• If the appliance is used at the centre of the table, place it away from the reach of children.
• When used for the first time, clean the appliance and its accessories using a damp cloth.
• Position the power cord carefully, whether an extension is used or not, so that people can move freely around the table without tripping over it.

REFRAIN FROM

• Never use the appliance when empty.
• To prevent overheating the appliance, do not place in a corner or against a wall.
• Never place your appliance directly on a fragile surface (glass table, tablecloth or varnished furniture, etc.) or on a plastic tablecloth.
• Never place cooking utensils on the appliance’s cooking surfaces.
• Never place or use this appliance on or close to a heat source(e.g. cooking hob ,hot plate or naked flame).
• Never immerse the appliance or power supply cord in water or any other liquid.

INSTALLATION

• Place your cooker on a flat, stable, heat & water-resistant work surface.
• Clean the appliance (unplugged) and its accessories using a damp cloth and dry

START-UP AND COOKING:

We recommend that you take the eggs out of the fridge in advance so that they are at room temperature before cooking.
You can choose three cooking modes for the eggs (one to seven eggs).
The markings on the water jug are for information only; the results depend on the type and size of eggs.
BOILED EGGS
SOFT BOILED EGGS
HARD BOILED EGGS

• Fill the lower part of the appliance with cold water depending on the cooking method selected.

• Use the water jug for the quantity of water required (1 to 2).
  
  

• Place the egg holder on the lower part of the appliance (place the egg holder in the right way – 3).
  

• Turn the water jug and position it so it is flat with the egg piercing spike uppermost.

• Take each egg and place it on the Egg piercing spike so that the shell is pierced, to prevent the egg from cracking during cooking. (4).
  

• Position the eggs evenly around the egg holder. (5). Make sure to place the eggs in such a way that the opening is at the top. (If you want to cook less than seven eggs, place them along the edge of the holder).
  

• Place the lid correctly on the egg holder. (6).
  

• Unwind the power cord completely and plug in.

• Turn the knob to the right to the “ ” setting. (7).
  

• The indicator light comes on and the appliance starts operating. (7).

• During cooking some hot steam will escape through the small opening on the top of the lid, this is completely normal. (8).
  

Do not place hands over this opening in the lid during cooking.

END OF COOKING

• When the water has evaporated, a beep sounds to advise that cooking has ended.

• Turn the knob to the O setting. (9).
  

• The indicator light goes out and the appliance stops operating. The eggs are ready.

• Remove the lid using oven gloves as the appliance is still hot and hot steam escapes through the opening on the lid. (10).
  

• Grab the egg holder by the handle (using oven gloves if necessary). (11).
  

• Remove the egg holder from the appliance and run under cold water to  cool the eggs. (12).
  

KEEPING HARD BOILED EGGS WARM

You can keep hard boiled eggs warm by placing the egg holder and its lid
on the lower part of the cooker without water.

• Turn the knob to the center to the setting.
• The indicator light comes on. The appliance starts working and keeps the eggs warm. (13)
  

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE:

• Before any cleaning or maintenance, unplug and leave the appliance to cool.
• The lid and egg holder are cleaned using water and washing up liquid.
• Wipe the appliance exterior and the cord using a damp cloth.
• Leave to dry.
• Do this regularly, ideally after each use.

DESCALING

• The appliance must be descaled from time to time, preferably once a month, depending on how often it is used and more frequently if the water has a high calcium content.
• To descale your appliance. Use:
  • 20 g of commercially available white vinegar added to a jug of water;
  • Place the liquid in the lower part of the appliance;
  • Allow to heat for 10 mins without a lid;
  • Stop the appliance, unplug and empty out the liquid;
  • Rinse the cooking bowl using a damp sponge;
  • Leave the appliance to cool;
  • Allow the appliance to cool down completely before storing.

ENVIRONMENT

Environment protection first!
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

References

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