Scarlett INDIGO IS-550 Manuals

3 4 GB INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • Please read these operating instructions carefully in order to avoid damage due to incorrect use and keep it for future reference. • Before the irst switching on check that the voltage indicated on the rating label corresponds to the mains voltage in your home. • Incorrect operation and improper handling can lead to malfunction of the appliance and injuries to the user. • For home use only. Do not use for industrial purposes. • Always unplug the appliance from the power supply when not in use. • Do not immerse the unit, cord or plug in water or other liquids. If it has happened, remove the plug from the wall socket immediately, an expert should check the unit before using it again. • Do not operate the appliance if the cord or the plug is damaged or if the appliance has been otherwise damaged. In such cases take the appliance to a qualiied specialist for check and repair if necessary. • Ensure that the cord does not hang over sharp edges and keep it away from hot surfaces. • To disconnect the appliance from the power supply pull it by the plug only, not by the cord. • Place the appliance on a dry stable non-hot surface, away from hot objects (e.g. hotplates); do not place under curtains and shelves. • Never leave the appliance not supervised during use. • 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 appliances by a person responsible for their safety. • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • Do not touch hot surface. • The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in ire, electric shock or injury to users. • Do not operate the appliance while it is empty or without water in the reservoir. • The food steamer and components are not for use in ovens (microwave, convection or conventional) or on stove-top. • Be very careful when moving an appliance containing hot food or water or other hot liquids. • Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding and allow water to drip into bowl. BEFORE THE FIRST USE • Wash thoroughly all bowls and detachable parts in warm, soapy water before the irst use; then rinse and dry carefully. • Wipe inside the water basin with a damp cloth. INSTANT STEAM FUNCTION • Before cooking, when the sleeve is placed on top of the heating element, the instant steam function will automatically produce steam in 35 seconds. Please note: On the heating element sleeve there is a small indentation (cut), which should be faced downward when placed on the heating element. HOW TO USE FOOD STEAMER • Place the appliance on a lat, steady surface. • Pour the water through the special holes, use the external water level gauge for guidance. • Use only clean water for illing the reservoir; do not use other liquids or food supplements. The reservoir contains 5 GB INSTRUCTION MANUAL the maximum and the minimum illing marks: the water level should be between these marks. • Place the tray for collecting the condensate on the base. • Align removable trays with steaming containers. • Set the steaming containers on the base according to the numbers indicated on them. • Place the disc in the middle of Tray No. 2. • Put the food items and place the steaming container on the base starting with number one at the bottom and going in sequence. • ATTENTION: Do not let water in the reservoir go beyond the minimum level. • Always put those food items which require more time to cook (for instance, larger food items, etc.) in the bottom container. • If during cooking you discover that the water went below the required level, then you can add the water through water illing holes without taking off the steaming containers. • Select the program or set the temperature manually (see the instructions below). • After you set the time press START button. The cooking indicator will start blinking on the screen. • Press STOP button to stop the cooking process. • If you do not press START button within one minute after you set the time, then the screen will turn off. • Once the cooking cycle is over, you will hear an audio signal. • Press START button for selecting a new program. RICE BOWL • Put rice or other products in the rice bowl; add water, sauce, etc. Close the lid. Plug the steamer in the socket. • After you hear an audio signal and the screen turns on, press MENU button. SELECTING THE COOKING PROGRAM • Press MENU button, select one of the cooking programs: 1.Shrimp: 10 min 2.Eggs: 12 min 3.Fish: 15 min 4.Vegetables: 20 min 5.Chicken: 30 min 6.Rice: 40 min 7.Temperature maintenance: 20 min. • You may change the cooking time for any of these programs by using +/- buttons. SETTING THE COOKING TIME MANUALLY • The default cooking time is 45 minutes. Press + and – buttons to change the time or to set the time you want. TEMPERATURE MAINTENANCE FUNCTION • After the cooking cycle is inished, the steamer will switch to temperature maintenance mode which lasts 10 minutes. • Press STOP button to turn off the steamer and cancel temperature maintenance mode. COOKING GUIDELINES • The condensate from the upper containers gets to the lower containers. Make sure that the food items you put in different containers match well. • The rice bowl may be used for cooking liquid dishes: sauces, clear soups, gravy, etc. • Leave spaces between the food items. Put those items which require less time for cooking closer to the sides of the containers. • You may add products during cooking. Add those products which require less time for cooking later. • When you open the lid, the steam gets out and the required cooking time increases. • The products in the upper container cook slower than in the bottom container. 6 GB INSTRUCTION MANUAL USING STEAM PIPE • Use the steam pipe for cooking a large number of the same or similar products. • When you use the steam pipe the cooking time in all three levels is the same. • Place Tray No. 1 on the base. • Place the steam pipe in the middle of the bottom tray, and then slip the second and the third tray on the pipe. • ATTENTION: you may use the steam pipe only when you use all three containers simultaneously. • Distribute the products evenly among the containers. REHEATING BREAD AND HALF-PREPAREAD FOOD • Do not wrap or cover bread when reheating. • For half-prepared food, reheating time depends on the foods’ freezing temperature. • When reheating half-prepared food in the rice bowl, put half-prepared food accurately in the rice bowl and use an aluminum foil to cover. RICE & GRAINS • There are many types of rice. Follow speciic istructions for each type. • Accurately measure rice and water, then combine it in the rice bowl. Pour speciied amount of water in water reservoir. Cover and start operating. • For For softer rice, increase the speciied amount water by 1-2 tablespoons. For irmer rice decrease the water amount by 1-2 tablespoons • Check consistency of rice at minimum time speciied for each type, stirring rice at the same time. • Rice may be seasoned with salt, pepper or butter after steaming. Type of Rice Amount Approx. Time (Minutes) Rice Water Brown -Regular -Parboiled ½ cup 1 cup 1cup 1 ½ cups 42-45 45-50 Long Grain and Wild Rice Mix -Regular (6 oz. Pkg.) -Quick cooking (1-2 oz. Pkg.) Mix Mix 1 ½ cups 1 ¾ cups 56-58 18-20 Instant 1 cup 1 ½ cups 12-15 White -Regular -Long Grain 1 cup 1 cup 1 ½ cups 1 2/3 cups 45-50 50-55 VEGETABLES • Thoroughly wash the vegetables. Remove the roots and the skin if needed. • The amount of the vegetables, the freshness and preliminary processing affect the duration of cooking. The cooking time may be changed if needed. • It is better not to thaw frozen vegetables before cooking. • When cooking the vegetables in the rice bowl cover them with foil to avoid excessive moisture getting on the vegetables. • Stir frozen vegetables10-12 minutes after the cooking process started. • Variety Weight / Number of Pieces Approx Time (Min) Artichokes, Whole 4 whole tops trimmed 30-32 Asparagus, Spears, Beans 1 pound 12-14