CENTEK CT-1458 Steam Cooker Instruction Manual

CENTEK CT-1458 Steam Cooker

Dear Customer,
Thank You for purchasing a CENTEK brand product. We guarantee the flawless function of this item, provided the guidelines of its operation are observed.

Prior to operating the appliance, please carefully read the present manual which contains important information regarding its proper and safe operation. Take care not to lose the present manual. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage resulting from improper use of the appliance or from non-observance of the instructions and provisions of the present manual, as well as from attempts by unskilled persons at repairing the appliance. Should You decide to transfer the appliance to another person, please pass the present manual along with it. This device is intended for use in domestic and similar conditions, in particular:

• in kitchen areas for staff in shops, offices, and other industrial conditions;
• on agricultural farms;
• clients in hotels, motels, and other residential infrastructure;
• in private boarding houses.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following requirements should be strictly observed in order to avoid situations hazardous to human life and health, as well as premature failures of the appliance:

1. Carefully read the present manual prior to operating the appliance.
2. Retain the present manual.
3. Before connecting the appliance to the power supply grid, ensure that its specifications correspond to the nominal voltage of the appliance (see specifications). Do not use socket as these may be the cause of a fire. Use extension cables suitable for the power consumption of the appliance. Connect the appliance only to power sockets equipped with earthing contact.
4. Do not use accessories and spare parts other than those supplied by the Manufacturer. If such parts are used the Manufacturer’s warranty will become void.
5. Do not operate the appliance if its power cable, plug, and other parts are damaged.
6. A damaged power cable should be replaced. Pull the plug from the socket with dry hands, do not pull by the cable. Do not route the power cable through door openings and near heat sources. Ensure that the power cable is not twisted or entangled and does not contact with sharp edges. Accidental damage to the power cable may lead to malfunctions that do not comply with the guarantee terms, as well as to electric shock.
7. A slight unpleasant odor may occur during the first use; it will disappear after using the appliance several times and is caused by eventual residues of lubricants and other substances on internal surfaces and on heating elements.
8. Be careful as the housing of the appliance, the bowls, the rice bowl, and the lid may get very hot during operation. Use mitts or oven gloves to remove the vessels. Be careful when opening the lid, as hot vapors will be discharged.
9. Do not lean over the appliance; avoid exposing your face, hands, and other body parts to hot vapors.
10. Discharge of hot steam is possible. Do not place the appliance near curtains, under shelves, and overhead cabinets, as well as near any objects that may get damaged by the discharge of steam.
11. Do not cover the appliance; do not place any objects on top of it.
12. After use disconnects the plug from the electric socket and ensures that it is not placed directly on the appliance or near sources of fire or water.
13. Do not let children play with the appliance. Do not leave the appliance unattended.
14. Do not submerge the base unit in water or place it under a jet of water!
15. Under no circumstances shall the appliance be used by persons with sensory difficulties or mental disorders!
16. If smoke should emerge, turn the appliance off first, then disconnect it from the power supply.
17. Do not repair the appliance or modify it on your own. Any repairs on the appliance shall be exclusively performed by a specialist of an authorized service center.
18. Special instructions for transportation (shipment) and sale: none.
19. Be careful: the temperature of accessible surfaces may be high during operation. Do not touch hot surfaces.
20. The appliance is not designed for being powered via an external timer or a separate remote control system.
21. Do not allow the power cable, plug, and electric contacts to come into contact with moisture!
22. Non-observance of the requirements of the present manual can lead to injury!
23. The appliance is designed for use with the supplied stand only.
24. Use appropriate extension cables with the appliance.
25. The appliance should not be used by physically, sensory, or mentally handicapped persons (including children) or by persons without sufficient experience or knowledge, unless such persons are under supervision, or have been instructed on the use of the appliance, by the persons responsible for their safety. Take precautions not to children play with the appliance.

ATTENTION! The surface of the heating element remains hot for some time after the appliance is turned off.

APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION

1. Lid
2. Bowls
3. Drip tray
4. Water level gage
5. Base unit
6. Timer
7. Pilot light
8. Water filling nozzle

SCOPE OF SUPPLY

1. The base of the steamer – 1 pc.
2. Bowl – 3 pcs.
3. Rice cooker bowl – 1 pc.
4. Cover – 1 pc.
5. Pallet – 1 pc.
6. Cup holder – 3 pcs.
7. Operating manual – 1 pc.

OPERATING PROCEDURE

PREPARATION

Thoroughly clean the steamer before first use. Wash the removable bowls, tray, and lid with a dishwashing detergent, thoroughly rinse and dry. Fill the tank with water to the Max mark, install all parts and turn the appliance on. After 30 minutes turn the appliance off and drain out the water.

OPERATION

1. Place the steamer on a smooth stable surface at a safe distance from the wall.

2. Fill the tank with the required amount of water. The water level should not exceed the maximum mark.
   A minimum water filling is sufficient for 20 minutes of operation. A maximum filling is enough for 60 minutes.
   If the steamer ceases to produce steam or the amount of steam is insufficient for cooking, add water to the water tank.
   Do not add anything to the water. Spices, marinades, etc. should be added to the food, not the water, as it is only used for steam generation. Additives will not be discharged with the steam but remain inside the tank, which can cause damage to the internal surface and the heating element.

3. Place the steam tube at the center of the inner vessel. Then install the drip tray.

4. The appliance can be used in three ways:

   • With the lower bowl only: place the food into the bowl, then set it on the base.
   • With three bowls: set each bowl in its place according to the number. Please observe the numbers, otherwise, the bowls will not fit securely.
   • With two bowls. In this case, only the middle bowl can fit securely on the lower one.

5. Put the lid on the steamer.

6. Connect the appliance to a power supply socket.
   ATTENTION! Do not operate the unit without the bowl and lid installed.

7. Set the timer to a recommended time. The pilot light will go on. After several minutes the steam will start to fill the bowls.
   ATTENTION! Do not touch the base, bowls, and lid during operation. Always use oven gloves when operating the steamer.

8. The steaming will end when the timer dial returns to the initial position and an audio signal sounds. The steaming function is turned off automatically. The pilot light will go off.

9. After completion of the steam, and cooking disconnect the appliance from the power socket and let it cool down completely before taking out the steamer bowls. ATTENTION! Be careful when removing the drip tray, as the water in the tank and drip tray may still be hot when the other parts have cooled down.

DRY START PROTECTION
The appliance will turn off automatically when the water in the tank runs out. In this case, let the unit cool down and fill the cold water tank.

ADDING WATER
If the water in the unit evaporates completely the thermostat will turn the unit off automatically. The pilot light will go off but the timer will continue to work. The thermostat will turn on and off intermittently until you add water or until the timer will return to “0” and turn the unit off. Disconnect the base unit from the power socket, let it cool down for several minutes, then refill the tank with water and restart the unit. When calculating the cooking time take into account the already elapsed time and add some more time since the cooking process does not stop immediately after all water has evaporated.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Do not worry about overdoing the food — steam cooking is a relatively mild cooking method.
2. Ensure steam circulation:
   • Do not place the food too densely inside the bowl.
   • If possible, place the food in a single layer.
   • Leave gaps between the pieces.
   • When arranging the pieces in several layers leave gaps between pieces so that steam can circulate between the layers.
3. See that the water level is always visible in the gage window.
4. Never remove the lid while the steamer is in operation.
5. Place the food in a single layer.
6. Cut the food into equal pieces, this will ensure more uniform steaming.
7. In case of prolonged cooking stir the food at the middle point of the cooking cycle for a more uniform steaming.
8. Place the food that required longer cooking into the lower bowls.
9. Foods that require less steaming time or intensity should be placed in the upper bowls.
10. You will have to experiment to find the most suitable time for steam-cooking your favorite foods or food combinations.
11. Use the rice cooking bowl to cook dishes in sauce or other liquid.
12. Juice may drip from fowl or fish, transferring the flavors. To avoid this wrap pieces of meat in aluminum foil.
13. Do not cook already opened mussels. Steam them until they are fully open; discard the unopened mussels.
14. Cook meat, and fowl (whole and processed, i,e, minced meat, chopped cutlets, etc.) until the effluent juice become clear. Cook fish until the surface of the flesh will completely lose its gloss.
15. Vegetable leaves should be steamed for a minimal time to remain fresh and crunchy. You can stop the cooking of the vegetables by putting them in ice-cold water.

MAINTENANCE

1. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply and let it cool down before cleaning and storage.
2. Wipe the outer and inner surfaces of the base unit with a damp cloth.
3. Removable components can be washed in a dishwasher.
4. The extreme conditions inside the appliance may affect its coating. However such damage may only be superficial and do not affect the unit’s functionality.

SCALE REMOVAL
Mineral deposits may form on the steamer over time, decreasing its efficiency. It is recommended to remove this scale every 3 months. Prepare approx. 1 liter of scale remover solution following the manufacturer’s instructions. Install the steam tube, drip tray, one bowl and the lid. Turn the steamer on for 25 minutes. Disconnect the unit from power supply and let it cool down to room temperature. Drain the scale remover solution.

SPECIFICATION

• Voltage: 220-240 V ~50/60 Hz
• Nominal power rating: 900-1050 W
• Maximum volume: 9 l (estimated total capacity of 3 bowls)
• Water bowl: 1.5 L
• Assembled dimensions: 330214452 mm
  ATTENTION! Be careful: while operating appliance surface can be high.

DISPOSAL
Upon the expiry of its service life, the appliance can be disposed of separately from ordinary domestic waste. You can turn it over to a specialized electric and electronic appliance disposal and recycling center.

CERTIFICATION DATA, GUARANTEE

The service life of this item is 5 years from the date of sale to the end user provided the item will be used in strict accordance with the present manual and the applicable technical standards. Upon the expiry of the service life please contact the nearest authorized service center for suggestions as to further operation of the appliance. The manufacturing date of the appliance is integrated into the serial number (digits 2 and 3 – year, digits 4 and 5 – the month of manufacture). Guarantee and post-guarantee maintenance are provided by the General Service Center OOO «Larina-Servis» (Russia, Krasnodar), phone: +7 (861) 991-05-42. The address of the facility authorized for receiving buyer claims, maintenance, and repairs is shown on the website https://centek.ru/servis, otherwise refer to the store or other legal entity, where you have purchased this appliance.

The product is provided with the Certificate of Conformity:
№ ЕАЭС RU C-CN.НА46.В.01597/21, 17.08.2021 year.

MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER INFORMATION

I mportedto EAEU by:
Individualniy Predprinimatel Asrumyan Karo Shurikovich. Address: Russia, 350912, Krasnodar, ul. Atamana Lysenko, 23, pgt. Pashkovskiy, phone:
+7 (861) 2-600-900.

DEAR VALUED CONSUMER!
The guarantee period for all appliances amounts to 12 months from the date of sale to the end consumer. With this Warranty Card, the Manufacturer confirms the proper condition of the appliance and undertakes to repair, free of charge, all defects caused by the Manufacturer’s default.

GUARANTEE MAINTENANCE TERMS

1. The guarantee shall be valid if the following documentation conditions are observed:
   • The original Warranty Card shall be filled out correctly and clearly, indicating the of appliance model, serial number and sale date, the stamp of the seller company and signature of its representative shall be available, as well as the stamps on each coupon and the buyer’s signature in the Warranty Card. The Manufacturer reserves the right to reject guarantee maintenance if the buyer fails to provide the abovementioned documents or if the information contained therein is incomplete, illegible or ambiguous.
2. The guarantee shall be valid if the following operating conditions are observed:
   • the appliance is used in strict accordance with the present manual;
   • the safety rules and requirements are observed.
3. The guarantee does not apply to regular maintenance, cleaning, installation, and setup of the appliance at the owner’s location.
4. The guarantee does not apply in the following cases:
   • mechanical damage;
   • normal wear of the appliance;
   • non-observance of operation requirements or erroneous actions on the part of the user;
   • improper installation or transportation;
   • natural disasters (lightning, fire, flood, etc.), as well as any other causes beyond the Manufacturer’s or Seller’s control;
   • ingress of foreign objects, liquids, or insects into the inside of the appliance;
   • repairs or modifications to the appliance by unauthorized persons;
   • use of the appliance for commercial purposes (loads exceeding normal domestic application), the connection of the appliance to utility and telecommunication networks incompliant with national technical standards;
   • failure of the following accessories, if replacement of these is allowed by design and does not involve disassembly of the appliance:
   • remote control units, rechargeable batteries, replaceable batteries (power cells), external power supply units, and chargers;
   • consumables and accessories (packaging, covers, slings, carry bags, mesh screens, blades, flasks, plates, supports, grilles, spits, hoses, tubes, brushes, nozzles, dust collectors, filters, smell absorbers);
   • for battery-powered appliances – operation with inappropriate or depleted batteries;
   • for rechargeable battery-powered appliances – any damage caused by improper battery charging and recharging.
5. The present guarantee is provided by the Manufacturer in addition to the consumer rights determined by the applicable legislation and does not limit these rights in any way.
6. The Manufacturer shall not be made liable for possible damage, directly or indirectly inflicted by CENTEK brand products on people, domestic animals, the consumer’s or third persons’ property if such damage is inflicted as the result of non-observance of appliance installation and operation requirements, deliberate or negligent actions (omission) by the consumer or third persons, as well as of force majeure circumstances.
7. Service centers will only accept appliances in a clean state (there should be no food residues, dust, and other contamination on the appliance).

References

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