Steba RK 3 Mode D'emploi page 10

∙ Do not cover or block the steam ventilation opening at the lid.
Open the lid slowly, that the condense water can drain into
the condense water container!
∙ Never use the appliance without lid.
Cleaning:
∙ Never immerse the complete appliance into the water.
∙ Unplug the power cord from the socket and put the switch to
"Off"
∙ The appliance must cool down completely.
∙ Remove the inner pot and clean it with a mild detergent (Do
not use any aggressive cleaner, like steel wool.).
∙ Clean the heating plate and the contact area of the thermostat
at the outer pot with a damp cloth, take care that the thermo-
stat gets not deformed.
∙ Clean the inside of the lid and the drip collector box at the
hindge and dry it completely.
∙ Do not damage the sealing ring of the lid during cleaning.
Danger of foam:
Never put egg, milk, cream or similar to the rice. Else there could be foam during
cooking.
Working place:
Important: The appliance must never be placed on or next to a hot surface (e.g. hot
plate). The appliance must only be used on a flat, stable and temperature resisting
surface. It must be taken care that there are no inflammable things near to the appli-
ance.
Due to the escaping steam it must be taken care that there is no damage to any woo-
den cupboards hanging over the appliance.
Cleaning before the first use:
∙ All accessories and the inner pot should be removed and cleaned with a mild deter-
gent.
∙ Dry all parts carefully.
∙ Clean the lid and the outer housing with a damp cloth
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