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WARNING:
The removable parts can be put also in the dishwasher; anyway, using the dishwasher may
alter the surface finishing. The damage would have to be only aesthetic and would not have
to modify the appliance operation.
DECALCIFICATION OF THE STEAM COOKER
The mineral deposits may affect the appliance operation over time. It is advisable to remove these
deposits (or decalcify) every 3 months.
- Prepare about 1 litre of descaling solution by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Pour the
solution into the water tank (E).
- Assemble the appliance completely using just one basket (B).
- Operate the appliance for 25 minutes.
- Disconnect the appliance and leave it to cool completely.
- Let the descaling solution out.
- Repeat the above operations using only water. Repeat until all traces of descaling solution are
removed.
- Wash the removable parts with hot water and detergent or in the top part of the dishwasher.
RECOMMENDED STEAMING TIMES
Cook the following foods by using the cold appliance. Fill the cold water tank, add the ingredients
and set the timer according to the table.
Food (fresh) Remarks Time (minutes)
Broccoli Cut into pieces/inflorescences of 1-2 cm. 13-15
Green beans Put on the basket bottom. 13-15
Carrots Cut into slices of about 0.5 cm thickness. 17-19
Cabbage (savoy cab-
bage)
Break or cut in pieces. 11-13
Asparagus Put on the basket bottom. 11-13
Zucchine Cut into slices of about 0.5 cm thickness. 9-11
Brussel sprouts Whole (about 2 cm diameter) 13-15
Cauliflower Cut into pieces of 1-2 cm. 15-17
Sweet corn Whole, on the cob 17-21
Potatoes New potatoes or common potatoes cut into pieces
of 1-2 cm.
21-23