Causes Of Damage; Environmental Protection; Tips For Saving Energy - Gaggenau VK 230 Instrucciones De Uso

contact with hot parts of the
appliance.
Risk of electric shock.!
Penetrating moisture may cause an
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electric shock. Do not use any high-
pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.

Causes of damage

Caution!
– Overheating protection switches off the
appliance: do not switch on the steamer without
water in the cooking basin. Fill the cooking basin
with cold water or cooking liquid, at least up to
the minimum level marker and not further than the
boil-over ledge. Avoid boiling the cooking basin
dry. Do not heat up oil in the cooking basin.
– Damage to the glass cover: do not place the hot
glass cover on a wet and cold worktop or under
cold running water. The glass cover might crack.
Replace the glass cover immediately if it is
damaged. If bits of broken glass should fall into
the cooking basin as the result of a damaged
glass cover, the food prepared in it is no longer
safe for consumption.
– Damage from unsuitable accessories: only use
designated original accessories.
– Corrosion from salt or spices: only add salt or
stock cubes when the water is hot. The cooking
basin is noncorrosive. However, certain
substances such as salt might cause corrosion.

Environmental protection

Environmental protection
This appliance is labelled in accordance with
the European Directive 2002/96/EU
concerning used electrical and electronic
appliances (WEEE – waste electrical and
electronic equipment). The guideline
determines the framework for the return and
recycling of used appliances as applicable.

Tips for saving energy

Please observe the following tips to conserve
energy while cooking:
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Only preheat the appliance for the time necessary
to reach the required temperature.
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If possible, always place the glass cover on the
steamer to prevent steam and energy being lost.
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The steamer may be used with two cooking
inserts to prepare different foods at the same
time.
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