GB 2-07-2003 10:21 Pagina 14 DESCRIPTION A PASTA COOKER BODY B BASKET HOOK HOUSING L BASKET HOOK M MIXER SUPPORT C BOWL HANDLE HOUSING N MIXER D CONTROL PANEL O TRANSPARENT LID E REMOVABLE BOWL P F BOWL HANDLES Q SAUCE WARMER SAUCE WARMER/SEPARATOR HOUSING G BASKET R SEPARATOR H BASKET HANDLE S PROTECTIVE COVER I HANDLE LOCK BUTTON DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL PANEL BASIC MODEL DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL PANEL WITH TIMER 14
GB 2-07-2003 10:21 Pagina 15 IMPORTANT WARNINGS • As with all electrical appliances, the instructions aim to cover the largest possible number of situations. Caution and common sense should nevertheless be used when cooking with the "Pasta Cooker", particularly in the presence of children. • Before use, make sure the mains supply voltage corresponds to the voltage indicated on the rating plate. • After removing the packaging, make sure the product is complete.
GB 2-07-2003 10:21 Pagina 16 STANDARD ACCESSORIES MAX MED MIN REMOVABLE BOWL (E) The bowl must ALWAYS be in place when using the Pasta Cooker. Three water levels are indicated inside the bowl – MIN, MED and MAX, corresponding to 1.5 l, 2.5 l and 3.5 l. The level of water can be adjusted according to the quantity of pasta to be cooked. - Never exceed the MAX level to avoid water or foam boiling over during cooking. The bowl can be washed in the dishwasher.
GB 2-07-2003 10:21 Pagina 17 HOW TO SET THE CLOCK (MODELS WITH TIMER ONLY) When the appliance is connected to the electricity supply for the first time or after it has been without power for some time, four dashes (- - : - -) will flash on the display and the pasta cooking time (10) is automatically set by the appliance. 12-- 1. press the clock button (6). (the hours flash on display 1) 15-- 2. set the hour using the - (2) and + (3) buttons (the hours flash on display 1) 15:00 15:06 15:06 10 3.
GB 2-07-2003 10:21 Pagina 18 COOKING THE PASTA 1. GENERAL TIPS • Before use, check that the mains supply voltage corresponds to the voltage indicated on the rating plate. • Before using the "Pasta Cooker" for the first time, wash the removable bowl, basket, transparent lid and other accessories in hot water and washing up liquid. • Never turn the appliance on without water in the bowl. If the Pasta Cooker is used without water, the safety device shuts down operation.
GB 2-07-2003 10:21 Pagina 19 • after removing the transparent lid, pour the pasta into a bowl. To facilitate this (particularly for spaghetti), the mixer can be unhooked from its support by pressing the two tabs (figures 15 and 16). • Once the appliance is turned on, if you realise it needs topping up with further water, proceed as follows: 1. Press the START/STOP button (4) to turn off the appliance; 2. Add water, taking care not to exceed the MAX level; 3.
GB 2-07-2003 10:21 Pagina 20 HOW TO PROGRAMME COOKING USING THE TIMER INTRODUCTION This function enables you to choose at what time you want to find the pasta cooked and drained automatically and ready to eat. It is extremely useful for those wanting to come home at lunchtime or dinnertime to find everything ready and waiting. PROCEDURE AND SETTING THE CONTROLS EXAMPLE: it is 8.00 in the morning and I want to programme the Pasta Cooker to eat the pasta at 13.10.
GB 2-07-2003 10:21 8:09 8 Pagina 21 7. If necessary, modify the pasta cooking time using the - ( 2 ) and + ( 3 ) buttons. IMPORTANT WARNINGS • the pasta cooking time can be modified at any moment except while the appliance is bringing the water to the boil. If you press one of the two buttons - (2) or + (3) by mistake, "ERR" will be displayed on display (1) for a few seconds. Operation, however, continues as normal. Wait until the basket is fully lowered before modifying the cooking time if necessary.
GB 2-07-2003 10:21 Pagina 22 CLEANING Before cleaning, always unplug from the mains. Do not immerse the Pasta Cooker in water and do not place under the tap. Water infiltration could cause short circuits and electric shock. After allowing the water to cool down, empty the bowl (E), lifting it out with the help of the handles (F). Never empty the Pasta Cooker by tilting it or turning it upside down. The bowl and all accessories may be washed in warm water with normal washing up liquid or in a dishwasher.
