Silvercrest SRK 400 A2 700W Rice Cooker User Guide

Silvercrest SRK 400 A2 700W Rice Cooker

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance.

You have decided to purchase a high-quality product. These operating instructions are a constituent of this product. They contain important information with regard to safety, use and disposal. Before using the product, familiarise yourself with all operating and safety instructions. Use this appliance only as described and only for the specified areas of application. In addition, pass these operating instructions on to whoever might acquire the appliance at a future date.

Copyright

This documentation is subject to copyright protection.

Any copying or reproduction of it, including as extracts, as well as the reproduction of images, also in an altered state, is only permitted with the written authorisation of the manufacturer.

Intended use

This appliance is used for cooking rice and steaming food such as vegetables or fish. This appliance is intended exclusively for use in domestic households. Do not use it for commercial applications!

 WARNING
Risks from non-intended use
Risks can arise if the appliance is used for non-intended purposes and/or other types of usage.

• Only use the appliance for its intended purpose.
• Observe the procedures described in these operating instructions.

NOTE

• Risks can arise if the appliance is used for non-intended purposes and/or other types of usage. Use the appliance exclusively for its intended purposes. Observe the procedures described in these operating instructions.

Claims of any kind for damage resulting from unintended use, incompetent repairs, unauthorised modification or the use of unauthorised spare parts will not be accepted. The operator alone bears liability.

Scope of delivery/Preparation

This appliance is supplied with the following components as standard:

• Rice Cooker incl. cooking bowl and steam cooking insert
• Measuring cup
• Plastic spoon
• Power cord with safety plug
• Operating instructions

1. Remove all parts of the appliance and the operating instructions from the carton.
2. Remove all packaging materials as well as foils and stickers.
3. Clean all parts of the appliance as described in the section “Cleaning”.

NOTE

• Check the contents for completeness and for signs of visible damage.
• If the contents are not complete or are damaged due to defective packaging or during transportation, contact the Service Hotline (see chapter Service).

Disposal of packaging

 The packaging protects the appliance from transport damage. The packaging materials are selected according to their environmental friendliness and disposal attributes – and are therefore recyclable.

 Note the labelling on the packaging and separate the packaging material components for disposal if necessary. The packaging material is labelled with abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) with the following meanings:

1–7: Plastics,
20–22: Paper and cardboard,
80–98: Composites.

NOTE

• If possible, keep the appliance’s original packaging during the warranty period so that, in the event of a warranty claim, you can pack the appliance properly for its return.

Appliance description

Figure A:

1. Steam cooking insert
2. Release
3. Steam outlet opening
4. Condensation collector
5. Power cable
6. Orange control lamp “” (Keep-warm)
7. Function selector switch
8. Socket for mains adapter
9. Red control lamp “” (Cooking)
10. On/Off switch
11. Bracket for the plastic spoon
12. Cooking bowl
    Figure B:
13. Measuring cup
14. Plastic spoon

Technical details

Safety instructions

 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

• Connect the rice cooker only to correctly installed and earthed power sockets supplying a voltage that corresponds with the details given on the appliance identification plate.
• Always remove the plug from the power socket when you move or fill the appliance, in the event of problems, before cleaning the appliance and when the cooker is not in use!
• Never disconnect the appliance by pulling the power cable from the power socket. Always disconnect the plug itself.
• Never touch the appliance plug with wet or moist hands.
• Should the appliance fall into liquid, IMMEDIATELY remove the power plug from the socket. Then, do not operate the appliance again until it has been inspected by an approved service company.
• Never subject the appliance to the effects of moisture, and do not use it outdoors.
• Do not use the rice cooker if you are standing on a wet floor or if your hands and/or the appliance are wet.
• Position the power cable so that it does not come into contact with hot or sharp-edged objects.
• Do not kink or crush the power cable,  nd do not wind it around the appliance.
• To avoid risks, arrange for defective plugs and/or power cables to be replaced at once by qualified technicians or our Customer Service Department.
• Do not allow any liquid to run over the appliance’s plug connections.

 Never submerge the appliance in water or other liquids.

 WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!

• Never leave the appliance unattended during operation.
• This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years or over if they are supervised or have been told how to use the appliance safely and are aware of the potential risks. Cleaning and user maintenance tasks must not be carried out by children unless they are aged 8 years or more and are supervised. The appliance and its connecting cable must be kept away from children younger than 8 years old.
• This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or a lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning safe use of the appliance, and if they are aware of the potential risks.
• Children must not play with the appliance.
• Allow the appliance and accessories to cool completely before cleaning and storing them.
• Do not use an external timing switch or a separate remote control system to operate the appliance.
• The escaping water vapour is extremely hot! Risk of Burns!
• After use, the surfaces of the heating elements will still have some residual heat.

 WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!

 CAUTION!
Hot steam escapes from the steam outlet opening and upon opening the cover! Risk of scalding!

 WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!

 Attention! Hot surface!
This symbol warns of hot surfaces on the appliance!

CAUTION – PROPERTY DAMAGE!

• Never cover the lid with a cloth or the like during cooking.
• Never place the appliance near sources of heat.
• Never open the housing. If you do, the safety concept of the appliance can no longer be assured, and the warranty becomes void.
• Only use the accessory parts provided with the appliance, and never use the appliance without first inserting the cooking bowl.

Using the rice cooker

The appliance can be used to cook rice and steam other food at the same time. Experiment with finding the right quantity of water and the right cooking time for the various foods.

NOTE

• Before first using the appliance, fill the cooking bowl 12 up as far as the CUP marking “4”, and allow to boil for around 30 min (see chapter entitled “Steam cooking” for operation). Now throw this water away, allow the appliance to cool down and then clean the cooking bowl 12 thoroughly.

Preparing pretreated rice

You will find pretreated rice on the retail market under the name “Quick cook rice”, “Easy cook rice” or the like.

NOTE

• Coat the inside of the cooking bowl 12 evenly with a little fat or vegetable oil to achieve a better cooking result.
• Never exceed the 5 CUP/1 Litre scale in the cooking bowl 12. If you do, the water may overflow!

1. Open the lid by pressing the release 2 and lifting the lid simultaneously.
2. Remove the cooking bowl 12.
3. Pour the rice and the amount of water specified on the rice packet into the cooking bowl 12.
   NOTE
   ►►Always prepare at least enough rice so that when the water is added, it reaches at least the CUP marking “2”. Failure to do so could lead to poor cooking results!
4. Place the cooking bowl 12 in the appliance:
   Ensure that … There is no moisture or rice on the outside of the cooking bowl 12 – this will prevent soiling of the cooking area. If necessary, wipe the outside with a clean cloth.
   • The cooking bowl 12 is not skewed or tilted when being placed in the rice cooker housing. Always insert the cooking bowl 12 correctly and precisely into the rice cooker housing. Otherwise, the safety shut-off of the appliance may trigger, and the appliance will not allow itself to be switched on.
5. Now close the lid.
6. Connect the power cable 5 to the socket 8 and insert the mains plug into the power socket.
7. Switch the appliance on using the On/Off switch 10. The orange control lamp “6 lights up.
8. Press down the function selector switch 7 and cook the rice for the amount of time specified on the rice packet.
9. When the rice is ready:
   • If you want to eat the rice immediately, disconnect the plug from the mains power socket.
   • If you wish to keep the rice warm (max. 2 hours), press the function selector switch 7 upwards.
10. When you have removed the rice, switch the device off at the On/Off switch 10 and pull the power plug out of the mains power socket.

NOTE

• Some types of easy-cook rice still have to swell after cooking. Always follow the preparation instructions on the packaging of the rice.

CAUTION! PROPERTY DAMAGE!

• Use only the supplied plastic spoon 14 to remove the rice. Other spoons may cause damage to the anti-stick coating of the cooking bowl 12.

NOTE

• You can insert the plastic spoon 14 into the bracket 11 at the edge of the rice cooker. This is always ready to hand!

Preparing rice that has not been pretreated

NOTE

• Coat the inside of the cooking bowl 12 evenly with a little fat or vegetable oil to achieve a better cooking result.

1. Open the lid by pressing the release 2 and lifting the lid simultaneously.
2. Remove the cooking bowl 12.
   NOTE
   • If the cooking bowl 12 is damaged, do not continue to use it! The damage may have caused the safety shut-off of the appliance to activate, and the appliance will not allow itself to be switched on.
3. Measure the desired quantity of rice with the help of the supplied measuring cup 13.
   As a general rule, a level measuring cup 13,  filled with rice, is portion for one person. Determine the right quantity of rice/water for yourself by making a few cooking attempts.
4. Thoroughly wash and drain the rice. This may remove some of the nutrition, but not washing the rice could lead to poor cooking results and increased foam and steam formation in the cooking bowl 12. Always pay attention to the rice manufacturer’s preparation instructions
5. After washing the rice, pour it rice into the cooking bowl 12 and smooth it out.
6. Then add water up to the relevant CUP markings in the cooking bowl 12.
   • 2 Measuring cups of rice = Water up to the CUP marking “2”
   • 3 Measuring cups of rice = Water up to the CUP marking “3”
   • 4 Measuring cups of rice = Water up to the CUP marking “4”
   • 5 Measuring cups of rice = Water up to the CUP marking “5”
     Subject to taste preferences, salt can also be added to the rice.
     NOTE
     • Never exceed the 5 CUP/1 Litre scale in the cooking bowl 12. If you do, the water may overflow!
     • Always prepare at least 2 portions of rice. Failure to do so could lead to poor cooking results!
     • The cooking time can be shortened by using hot water. However, if you do this, use a little less water than is indicated by the CUP marking in the cooking bowl 12.
     • Subject to the type/sort of rice being prepared, it could be that you may have to insert a little more or less water to achieve an optimal cooking result. Vary the amount of water in accordance with your individual experiences and personal preference.

     NOTE

     • If you would like to use a different container than the measuring cup 13 that is provided, the “Litre scale” in the cooking bowl 12 can be used for orientation. For example, if you want to cook 0.6 litres of rice, you must measure out this quantity using a measuring cup and put the rice into the cooking bowl 12. Then put water into the cooking bowl 12, so that the water is up to the “0.6 l” mark.
       The scaling represents the value that results from the total quantity of rice with the water added.
       For this reason, do not use the scale to measure out liquids or food, since it only applies to the rice cooker!

      

7. After filling the cooking bowl 12, put it back into the rice cooker housing. Ensure that …
   • There is no moisture or rice on the outside of the cooking bowl 12 – this will prevent soiling of the cooking area. If necessary, wipe the outside with a clean cloth.
   • The cooking bowl 12 is not skewed or tilted when being placed in the rice cooker housing. Always insert the cooking bowl 122 correctly and precisely into the rice cooker housing. Otherwise, the safety shut-off of the appliance may trigger, and the appliance will not allow itself to be switched on.
8. Now close the lid.
9. Connect the power cable 5 to the socket 8 and insert the mains plug into the mains socket.
10. Switch the appliance on using the On/Off switch 10. The orange control lamp “6 lights up.
     WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
    • During the cooking process, steam is emitted from the steam outlet opening 3.
      NEVER hold your hands or other parts of the body over the steam outlet opening 3 during the cooking process. Risk of scalding!
11. Press the function selector switch 7 downwards. The orange control lamp “6 goes out, and the red control lamp “9 lights up. The cooking process starts.
12. NOTE
    • If the cooking bowl 12 is not correctly positioned, the function selector switch 7 cannot be moved to the “Cook” setting. As soon as the rice is cooked, the rice cooker switches itself automatically back to the keep-warm setting. The red control lamp “9 goes out, and the orange control lamp “6 lights up again. Wait for five minutes.
      NOTE
    • You can keep the rice warm for approx. 2 hours if you like. However, the taste and the degree of cooking of the rice may change the longer it is kept warm.
13. Open the lid. The rice is now ready to eat.
    CAUTION! PROPERTY DAMAGE!
    • Use only the supplied plastic spoon 14 to remove the rice. Other spoons may cause damage to the anti-stick coating.

    NOTE

    • You can insert the plastic spoon r into the bracket q at the edge of the rice cooker. This way, it is always ready to hand!
      If you do not eat the rice immediately:
      • Do not remove the lid whilst keeping the rice warm.
      • Do not keep the rice warm for longer than 2 hours.

     WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

    • Always pull the power plug out of the power socket when no longer using the rice cooker. Risk of electric shock!
14. When you have removed the rice, switch the device off at the On/Off switch 10 and pull the power plug out of the mains power socket.

Steam cooking

 WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!

Do not insert the steam cooking insert 1 during the steaming process – risk of scalding from escaping steam. The steam cooking insert 1 becomes hot during the steaming process. When taking hold of the steam cooking insert 1, use oven cloths or something similar to lift it from the cooking bowl 12.

NOTE

• Ensure that the cooking bowl 12 is also inserted correctly when it is used for steaming. The cooking bowl 12 must not be damaged. Otherwise, the safety shut-off of the appliance may be activated, and the appliance will not allow itself to be switched on.

1. Pour the desired quantity of water into the cooking bowl 12. Take note of the examples given in the following tables. NOTE
   • Cut the food into small pieces which will fit into the steam cooking insert 1. Cut the carrots into small pieces and divide up the florets of the cauliflower or broccoli. 
2. Place the food to be steamed in the steam cooking insert 1.
3. Place the steam cooking insert 1 onto the cooking bowl 12.
4. Now close the lid.
5. Connect the power cable 5 to the socket 8 and insert the mains plug into the mains socket.
6. Switch the appliance on using the On/Off switch 10. The orange control lamp “6 lights up.
7. Press the function selector switch 7 downwards. The orange control lamp “6 goes out, and the red control lamp  9 lights up. The steaming process begins.
8. Once the specified time has elapsed, press the function selector switch 7 upwards. The appliance does not switch off automatically or switch to keep-warm mode.
9. Switch the device off at the On/Off switch 10 and pull the power plug out of the mains power socket.

Fault rectification

Cleaning

 WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

• Always remove the plug from the mains power socket before you clean the appliance.
   Under no circumstances must the rice cooker be submerged in water or held under running water.
• No liquid must be allowed to penetrate the inside of the rice cooker or onto the heating plate!

 WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!

• Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning it.

CAUTION! PROPERTY DAMAGE!

• Do not clean the attachments of your rice cooker in the dishwasher, as it may cause damage to them.
• Do not use aggressive, chemical or abrasive cleaning agents! They could irreparably damage the upper surfaces!

• Always empty the condensation collector 4 after use.
• Clean the rice cooker casing and the heating plate with a dry cloth. Remove stubborn soiling with a moderately damp, well-wrung-out cloth.
• Remove the closure of the steam outlet opening 3 for cleaning and give the closure a thorough cleaning with water. When replacing the closure, ensure that it is correctly inserted: The closure must be pressed down completely so that it sits firmly in the intended recess.
• Clean the cooking bowl 12, the steam cooking insert 1, the plastic spoon 14 and the measuring cup 13 in water containing a mild detergent. Then rinse all parts with plenty of clean water to remove all residual detergent.
• Dry everything with a dry cloth and ensure that the appliance is completely dry before using it again.

TIP FOR EASY CLEANING

• Pour a cup of water containing a mild detergent into the cooking bowl 12 before cleaning the cooking bowl 12.
• Insert the cooking bowl 12 into the rice cooker.
• Switch the rice cooker to “” and wait until the water boils.
• Disconnect the plug from the power socket and wait until the appliance has cooled down. If you now wash the cooking bowl 12, soiling will be much easier to remove.

Storage

Store the cleaned rice cooker in a dry and dust-free location.

Disposal of the appliance

 Never dispose of the appliance in your normal domestic waste. This product is subject to the provisions of European Directive 2012/19/EU.
Dispose of the appliance through an approved disposal centre or at your community waste facility. Please observe the currently applicable regulations. Please contact your waste disposal centre should you be in any doubt.

 Your local community or municipal authorities can provide information on how to dispose of the worn-out product.

Kompernass Handels GmbH warranty

Dear Customer,

This appliance has a 5-year warranty valid from the date of purchase. If this product has any faults, you, the buyer, have certain statutory rights. Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by the warranty described below.

Warranty conditions

The validity period of the warranty starts from the date of purchase. Please keep your original receipt in a safe place. This document will be required as proof of purchase. If any material or production fault occurs within five years of the date of purchase of the product, we will either repair or replace the product for you at our discretion. This warranty service is dependent on you presenting the defective appliance and the proof of purchase (receipt), nd a short written description of the fault and its time of occurrence.

If the defect is covered by the warranty, your product will either be repaired or replaced by us. The repair or replacement of a product does not signify the beginning of a new warranty period.

Warranty period and statutory claims for defects

The warranty period is not prolonged by repairs effected under the warranty. This also applies to replaced and repaired components. Any damage and defects present at the time of purchase must be reported immediately after unpacking. Repairs carried out after expiry of the warranty period shall be subject to a fee.

Scope of the warranty

This appliance has been manufactured in accordance with strict quality guidelines and inspected meticulously prior to delivery. The warranty covers material faults or production faults. The warranty does not extend to product parts subject to normal wear and tear or fragile parts such as switches, batteries, baking moulds or parts made of glass. The warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged, improperly used or improperly maintained. The directions in the operating instructions for the product regarding proper use of the product are to be strictly followed. Uses and actions that are discouraged in the operating instructions or which are warned against must be avoided.

This product is intended solely for private use and not for commercial purposes. The warranty shall be deemed void in cases of misuse or improper handling, use of force and modifications/repairs which have not been carried out by one of our authorised Service centres.

Warranty claim procedure

To ensure quick processing of your case, please observe the following instructions:

• Please have the till receipt and the item number (e.g. IAN 12345) available as proof of purchase.
• You will find the item number on the type plate, an engraving on the front page of the instructions (bottom left), or as a sticker on the rear or bottom of the appliance.
• If functional or other defects occur, please contact the service department listed either by telephone or by e-mail.
• You can return a defective product to us free of charge to the service address that will be provided to you. Ensure that you enclose the proof of purchase (till receipt) and information about what the defect is and when it occurred.

You can download these instructions along with many other manuals, product videos and software on www.lidl-service.com.

Service

 Service Great Britain

Tel.: 0800 404 7657
E-Mail: [email protected]

 Service Malta

Tel.: 80062230
E-Mail: [email protected]

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