Hot Surfaces – Risk of Burns
The Gastroback Design Steamer is designed for cooking a variety of foodstuffs and,
therefore, the exterior of the steamer will get hot during operation. In addition, there are
steam vents in the lid. Beware of steam and hot condensate during operation and even
some minutes after switching off the appliance, especially when removing the steamer
baskets and/or the lid.
• Do not touch hot surfaces (steamer base, steamer baskets and lid) while the appliance
is in use. Always use handles and knobs for moving and operating the appliance and
lifting the lid and steamer baskets. Additionally, we recommend to use a panholder or
ovenglove for removing the lid and/or steamer baskets.
The steamer base, steamer baskets and lid are still hot, even some minutes after switch-
ing off. Do not touch any heat-sensitive objects with the hot lid or steamer baskets. Do
not place any heat-sensitive objects in or on the steamer.
• Before assembling, always ensure that there are no objects in the water container.
• Close supervision is important, when moving any parts of the appliance (i.e. steamer
baskets or lid) during operation or immediately after switching off. Do not move or tilt
the steamer base during operation or when it is still hot, to avoid boiling water spilling
from the water container, causing injuries of persons or damage. Always unplug the
appliance and let it cool down to room temperature before moving it.
• For operation place the appliance on a dry, stable, heat-resistant and water-resistant,
even surface (i.e. glass, ceramics, stone). The appliance or any parts of it may never
touch hot surfaces. Do not place the appliance or any part of it on or near hot surfaces,
(i.e. burner, heater or oven). Never place the appliance on any power line cord to avoid
fire and electrical shock.
• Before use ensure that the appliance is completely and properly assembled, the steam-
er baskets do not tilt or wobble, and that there is a sufficient amount of water the water
container. On start up the water level should reach the maximum water level mark and
may never fall below the minimum water level mark during operation.
• Beware of steam and hot condensate, when operating the appliance and especially
when removing the lid or steamer baskets. Always keep the lid in place during opera-
tion. Otherwise power consumption increases significantly and the foods in the upper
steamer baskets will not be cooked sufficiently. Ensure all persons stay in sufficient dis-
tance to the appliance during operation.
• There are three steam vents in the lid. Especially when removing the lid during oper-
ation or immediately after switching off, always keep your hands and arm as well as
any clothing and other objects away from the steam vents to avoid scalds and damage.
• Do not place any heat-sensitive objects near the appliance during operation to avoid
damage caused by heat, condensate and splashes.
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