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This means that the ideal temperature has been reached in the baskets. (ill It is normal to see a slight amount of steam and occasionally a small amount of water appear from the rear of the appliance from the steam vent designed for this purpose. Once the “VITAMIN+” touchpad light has come on, you cannot switch it off manually. The light goes out automatically. It is not advisable to press the “VITAMIN +” button more than once during cooking. During cooking Check the water level during cooking using the external water level indicator. If necessary, add more cold water through the water inlets - Fig. Do not touch the appliance or foods during cooking as they will be hot. At the end of cooking A signal sounds. The red in-use light goes out. To stop the appliance ahead of time, turn the timer to the O position - Fig. M6 Re-heating You can reheat food (see the table of cooking times). If there is no more water, the appliance stops producing steam. Removing the food from the steam baskets Lift the lid by the handle. Remove the steam basket. Place the steam basket on a plate - Fig. F7 Use oven gloves to handle the baskets and the lid. -e- 6 2959-5064466 ME VITAMIN-M2 23/12/02 17: Page 7 Afterwards Unplug the appliance. Let it cool completely before putting it away. Check that the juice collector has cooled sufficiently before removing it. Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the appliance Empty the water tank and clean it with a damp cloth and warm soapy water. Rinse and dry - Fig. All the other removable parts can be put in the dishwasher - Fig. Do not use abrasive cleaning products. Do not immerse the water tank in water. Clean the turbo ring regularly. Always use a prewash or lowest heat setting. Removing scale build-up from the appliance Position the turbo ring upside down on the heating element - Fig. N Fill the inside of the turbo ring with white vinegar up to the max mark. Fill the water tank with cold water up to the same level - Fig. Do not heat up (to avoid any descaling odour). Leave overnight to descale. Rinse out the inside of the water tank with warm water several times. Descale the appliance after approximately every 8 uses. Do not use other scale-removing products. Storing the baskets To take up as little space as possible, your baskets can be stored inside each other - Fig. R <^0 Over time the strong coloured natural juices from foods such as carrots and beetroot may stain the juice collector. This is normal. It may be cleaned by soaking in mild bleach (not abrasive) straight after cooking. -e- 7 2959-5064466 ME VITAMIN-M2 23/12/02 17: Page 8 Table of cooking times Cooking times are approximate and may vary depending on the size of the food, the space between the food, the amount of food, individual preferences, and the mains voltage. For food with different cooking times : place the largest or the food which takes the longest cooking time in the lowest basket, during cooking, add the second or third basket with food that need a shorter cooking time. At the start of cooking, press the “VITAMIN+” touchpad for extra fast cooking and for more vitamins. Use oven gloves when handling the baskets during the cooking time. Fish - Shellfish Food Type Amount Cooking Time Recommendations Thin fillet of fish Fresh 450 g 5 -10 min. Don't pile the fillet of fish. Frozen 450 g 10 - 15 min. Thick fillets or steaks Fresh 400 g 10 - 15 min. Whole fish Fresh 600 g 20 - 25 min. Mussels Fresh 1 kg 10 - 15 min. Discard any that have not opened. Prawns Fresh 200 g 2 - 5 min. According to your taste. Scallops Fresh 100 g 2 - 5 min. According to your taste. Meat • Poultry Food Type Amount Cooking Time Recommendations Chicken breast (boneless) Strips 500 g 10 - 15 min. Whole 450 g 15 - 20 min. Chicken drumsticks Fresh 4 30 - 35 min. Turkey escalope Fresh 600 g 15 - 20 min. Pork fillet Fresh 700 g 10 - 15 min. Cut in 1 cm slices. Lamb steaks Fresh 500 g 10 - 15 min. Sausages Knackwurst 10 5 min. Frankfurter 10 10 - 15 min. Pierce before cooking. -e- 8 2959-5064466 ME VITAMIN-M2 23/12/02 17: Page 9 Table of cooking times Vegetables Food Type Amount Cooking Time Recommendations Asparagus Fresh 600 g 10 - 15 min. Cut the base. Broccoli Fresh 400 g 19 min. Cut in small florets. Frozen 400 g 13 min. Celeriac Fresh 350 g 15 - 18 min. In cubes or slices. Mushrooms Fresh 500 g 11 min. Cut the base and wash well. Cauliflower florets Fresh 1 average 20 - 25 min. Cut in small florets. (Red - Green) cabbage Fresh 600 g 15 - 18 min. Sliced or shredded. Courgettes Fresh 600 g 7 - 10 min. Sliced. Spinach Fresh 300 g 8 - 10 min. Toss half way through cooking. Frozen 300 g 15 - 20 min. Fine greens beans Fresh 500 g 20 - 25 min. Frozen 500 g 25 - 30 min. Peas Fresh 400 g 20 min. Frozen 400 g 25 min. Carrots Fresh 500 g 10 min. Sliced thin. Corn on the cob Fresh 500 g 30 min. Leeks Fresh 500 g 8 min. Sliced thin. Mange tout Fr...
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