SEVERIN EA 3654 Automatic Preserving Cooker Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- SEVERIN
Table of Contents
**SEVERIN EA 3654 Automatic Preserving Cooker
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Before using the appliance, please read the following instructions carefully
and keep this manual for future reference. The appliance must only be used by
persons familiar with these instructions.
Connection to the mains supply
The appliance should only be connected to an earthed socket installed in
accordance with the regulations.
Make sure that the supply voltage corresponds to the voltage marked on the
rating label of the appliance. This product complies with all binding CE
labelling directives.
Familiarisation
Picture above:
Models without timer
Picture below:
Timer-supported models
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Power cord with plug
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Outlet tap
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Lid
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Chamber
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Handle
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Temperature control
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Pilot light
Timer-supported models -
Timer
Not shown:
Grid insert
Important safety instructions
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In order to avoid hazards, repairs to this electrical appliance or its power cord must be carried out by our customer service. If repairs are needed, please contact our customer service department by telephone or email (see appendix).
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Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is disconnected from the power supply and has cooled down completely.
Wipe the lid, chamber and grid insert with a damp cloth. -
For detailed information on cleaning the appliance, please refer to the section Cleaning and care.
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To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not clean the preserving cooker under running water and do not mmerse it.
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This appliance is intended for domestic or similar applications, such as the
- staff kitchens in shops, offices and other similar working environments,
- agricultural working environments,
- by customers in hotels, motels etc. and similar accommodation,
- in bed-and breakfast type environments.
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This appliance is not suitable for heating up liquids in commercial settings.
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The appliance must not be used as a kettle or hotwater dispenser.
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Caution: Any misuse can cause severe personal injury.
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Caution: The housing becomes hot during use and remains hot for some time afterwards. Beware of hot steam escaping from the area around the lid; there is a danger of scalding.
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The appliance may only be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lacking experience and knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance and fully understand all dangers and safety precautions involved.
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Children must not be permitted to operate the appliance.
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The appliance and its power cord must be kept well away from children.
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Children must not be permitted to play with the appliance.
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Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away from children – these materials are a potential source of danger, e.g. of suffocation.
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Every time the appliance is used, the main body including the power cord as well as any attachment fitted should be checked thoroughly for any defects.
Should the appliance, for instance, have been dropped onto a hard surface, or if excessive force has been used to pull the power cord, it must no longer be used: even invisible damage may have adverse effects on the operational safety of the appliance. -
To prevent damage to the cable, do not allow the power cord to touch any hot parts of the appliance.
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Caution: To prevent damage to the enamel coating, do not let the appliance heat up when empty.
Minimum fill amount O : 1.5 l
Maximum fill amount M : 19 l -
To prevent damage to the appliance, do not use any metal objects for stirring or filling. Cooking utensils made from heat-resistant plastic or wood are most suitable.
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To prevent damage to the appliance and to minimise the risk of personal injury,
- do not operate it without the lid,
- do not place it on a hot surface (hotplate etc.),
- do not move or carry it when still hot.
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Do not operate the appliance outdoors.
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The appliance must only be used on even surfaces, impervious to water; do not operate below a hanging cupboard or similar object.
- Always remove the plug from the wall socket
- after use,
- in case of any malfunction,
- when cleaning the appliance.
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When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on the power cord; always grip the plug itself. Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
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No responsibility will be accepted if damage results from improper use, or if these instructions are not complied with.
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We reserve the right to introduce changes related to technical progress.
Power cord wind-up storage
- There is a wind-up storage for the power cord on the underside of the appliance.
- Always unwind the power cord to its full length before use.
- Wind up the power cord only after the appliance has cooled down completely
Thermal safety cut-out
This appliance is equipped with a special thermal safety cut-out protecting it
against over-heating. In case of over-heating, the appliance will
automatically off, and then on again, once it has cooled down sufficiently.
Before using for the first time
- Unpack the unit and remove all packaging materials and, if necessary, promotional stickers.
- Wipe the lid, chamber and grid insert with a damp cloth.
- The unit is now ready for use.
Temperature control
Using the temperature control, the temperature inside the chamber can be
infinitely adjusted between 40 und 100 °C (MAX).
Timer-supported models
- With timer-supported models, set the timer to the desired time (up to 120 minutes) or to continuous operation (ON/Continue).
- The heating element is activated only once the timer is set.
- Processing times below 20 minutes cannot be set.
- Once the pre-programmed time has elapsed, the appliance switches off automatically.
Outlet tap:
- This appliance has a practical outlet tap for pouring out low-viscosity liquids (e.g. mulled wine); it is also useful when emptying the chamber after use.
- To open the tap, push the lever down. To open the tap permanently, pull the lever all the way up.
- Caution: Do not attempt to draw soup from the tap as this would clog it.
Heating-up beverages
- Remove the grid insert from the cooker.
- Put in the beverages and attach the lid.
- Insert the plug into the mains outlet.
- Set the temperature control to the desired temperature.
- The pilot light comes on; it will go out again, once the desired temperature has been reached.
- For warm-keeping, set the temperature control to 50-70 °C, and draw the beverage from the outlet tap.
Heating-up soup
- Remove the grid insert from the cooker.
- The appliance is also suitable for heating soup and keeping it warm.
- Put in the food and insert the plug into the mains outlet.
- Set the temperature control to MAX. The pilot light comes on.
- Caution: During the heating process, the food must be continuously stirred to prevent it from sticking or burning in. Caution: Do not use any metal implements for stirring.
- For warm-keeping, set the temperature control to 50-60 °C; stir frequently.
- Caution: Do not draw soup from the tap.
Preserving food
Hints for food preservation
- To ensure that the preserved food will keep for as long as possible, cleanliness and thorough preparation are essential.
- Fruit and vegetables should be of good quality, fresh and ripe.
- Additional information on the various methods of preserving fruit or vegetables is available in numerous cook books.
Preparing the food to be preserve
Wash the whole fruit or vegetables thoroughly and let them dry; do not cut
them. Green beans and peas keep longer if you briefly blanch them first.
Preparing the jars, lids and lid fasteners
- Glass jars, tins, bottles and all lids should be washed carefully in hot soapy water, then rinsed with clean water and placed on a clean cloth until the water has run off.
- Check all containers, lids etc. for stubborn residues and damaged pieces.
- Leave the rubber seals and fasteners in clear water until they are needed. Do not use any porous, damaged or overstretched rubber rings or caps.
- Fill the jars or tins up to 2 cm below the rim; when preserving pulpy items (apple purée etc.) leave 3 to 4 cm below the rim. When preserving sausage fill containers only three quarters full.
- Close the containers tightly with their screw-on lids or clamps.
Preserving food
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Put the grid insert inside the chamber.
Do not place a cloth between the chamber bottom and the grid insert. -
Fill the chamber with at least 6 litres of water.
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Place the prepared glass jars on the grid insert in the cooker. The water temperature should be approximately that of the jars.
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The highest glass jars (i.e. those on the upper level) must be 3/4 submerged. If both levels are being used, the lowerlevel jars will be completely submerged.
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Attach the lid.
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Connect the appliance to the mains power.
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Use the temperature control to select the correct setting in accordance with the Preservation cooking timetable (see at the end of this instruction manual).
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Timer-supported models:
To pre-heat, set the timer to ON/
Continue (continuous operation), and afterwards to the desired time. -
The pilot light comes on and the appliance starts heating up.
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The actual preserving (i.e. cooking) process begins when the thermostat switches the pilot light off for the first time. The heating-up time is not counted in the cooking process. Depending on the quantity and temperature of the water in the chamber, this heating phase may take up to 90 minutes.
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If boiling point is reached during operation although the thermostat has been set to a point below the MAX position, turn the thermostat slightly ower so that the pilot light goes out.
significant amount of steam build-up indicates when the boiling point has been reached. -
When preserving food, never go below the recommended cooking times; if in doubt, a longer cooking time should always be chosen.
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Once the preserving process is complete, reset the thermostat to its OFF-position.
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Disconnect the appliance from the mains outlet.
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Remove the jars. Caution: beware of the danger of scalding. Place the jars on a cloth and use a second cloth to cover them.
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Do not remove the clamps or lid fasteners from the jars until they have completely cooled down.
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When using tins for preserving food, place them in cold water after preserving is complete.
After the preserving process
- For several consecutive preserving cycles, the water in the chamber may be re-used.
- Do not place glass jars in hot water: pre-heat the jars first.
- Bottles should be closed immediately after the sterilization process is complete.
- It is advisable to mark the glass jars, tins etc. with their date and contents for later reference.
- The best way to keep preserved food is in a dry, cool and dark environment.
- If the glass jars are not properly closed after the preserving process, their content will not keep long and should be used up as soon as possible.
Cleaning and care
- Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is disconnected from the power supply and has cooled down completely.
- To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not clean the preserving cooker under running water and do not immerse it.
- Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions.
- A damp cloth with a little detergent is sufficient to clean the chamber, lid and grid insert.
- Any lime deposits that may have formed should be removed from time to time with a commercially available, citricacid-based descaling agent suitable for enamel. (For proper use of the descaling agent, refer to the manufacturer’s information on the packaging). Caution:
Do not use vinegar. Afterwards boil thoroughly with clean water. (The grid insert must be removed prior to descaling).
Disposal
Devices marked with this symbol must be disposed of separately from your household waste, as they contain valuable materials which can be recycled. Proper disposal protects the environment and human health. Your local authority or retailer can provide information on the matter.
Guarantee
This product is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase.
Under this guarantee the manufacturer undertakes to repair or replace any parts found to be defective, providing the product is returned to one of our authorised service centres. This guarantee is only valid if the appliance has been used in accordance with the instructions, and provided that it has not been modified, repaired or interfered with by any unauthorised person, or damaged through misuse. This guarantee naturally does not cover wear and tear, nor breakables such as glass and ceramic items, bulbs etc. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights, nor any legal rights you may have as a consumer under applicable national legislation governing the purchase of goods. If the product fails to operate and needs to be returned, pack it carefully, enclosing your name and address and the reason for return. If within the guarantee period, please also provide the guarantee card and proof of purchase.
Preservation cooking timetable
Fruit, vegetables, meat| Thermostat setting °C| Heating time (approx. mins.)
depending on jar sizes
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Apricots| 80| 30
Apple purée| 90| 40
Pears (soft)| 90| 30
Pears (hard)| 90| 50
Strawberries| 80| 25
Blueberries| 85| 30
Raspberries| 80| 25
Currants| 90| 40
Yellow plums| 80| 30
Purple plums| 90| 30
Peaches| 80| 30
Greengages| 80| 30
Cherries (sour or sweet)| 80| 30
Gooseberries (unripe)| 80| 30
Cauliflower| MAX| 90
Beans| MAX| 120
Peas| MAX| 130
Cucumber| 80| 30
Kohlrabi| MAX| 120
Asparagus| MAX| 100
Spinach| MAX| 110
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Tomatoes (whole)| 90| 30
Pieces of meat (raw)
| ****
MAX
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120
Pre-cooked roast pieces| MAX| 90
Pre-roasted poultry| MAX| 65
Pre-cooked goulash| MAX| 60
Minced meat (raw)| MAX| 120
Pre-cooked cutlets| MAX| 60
Pre-cooked escalope| MAX| 60
Pre-roasted game| MAX| 65
Sausage| MAX| 120
