Gaggenau VK230610 Electric Steamer User Manual


 
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1. Important notes
1.1 For your safety
You must not operate the appliance if it is
damaged.
The appliance must only be connected by an
authorised specialist, paying attention to the
relevant regulations of the power supply companies
and the regional construction regulations.
Also observe the assembly instructions!
Please note that connecting cables must not come
into contact with hot cooking surfaces when
connecting electrical appliances next to the steam
cooker.
The user is responsible for expert use and the
perfect condition of the appliance.
Only ever operate the appliance under
supervision.
The appliance must not be operated empty!
Caution: fire risk! Do not store any combustible
objects in your appliance. When operating the
appliance, only ever leave the inner parts inside the
cooking compartment that you actually need.
Caution! The appliance gets hot during operation.
Keep children away!
Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaning
apparatus or with water pressure because this
poses a risk of short-circuits.
Isolate the appliance from the mains during every
maintenance operation. To do this, remove the
mains plug or actuate the corresponding fuse.
Repairs must be carried out by authorised
specialists, thus ensuring electrical safety.
No warranty claims can be lodged in the event of
damage caused by failure to observe these
instructions.
Technical modifications reserved.
1.2 Operating for the first time
Before operating the appliance for the first time,
please pay attention to the following notes:
The appliance must be installed and connected
by a specialist before it is operated for the first
time.
Conscientiously read through the operating
and assembly instructions before operating the
appliance for the first time.
Remove the packaging from the appliance and
dispose of it properly. Pay attention to the fact
that there are accessories in the packaging.
Keep packaging elements out of the reach of
children!
Remove all removable interior parts before
operating the appliance for the first time.
Thoroughly clean the appliance before using it
for the first time. (see chapter entitled “Cleaning
and care").
Before operating the appliance for the first
time, check that the mains connection is in
proper working order.
The rating plate for this appliance is included
with the instructions on a separate sheet. Store
the rating plate in the same location as your
operating and assembly instructions!
Boiling point adjustment (calibration):
The appliance must be calibrated before first-time
operation and whenever you change location. (See
chapter on operation.)
Boiling point adjustment is absolutely necessary
because the boiling point of water depends on
your location in relation to mean sea level.
Failure to adjust the boiling point may result in
malfunctions.