GASTROBACK Design Rice Cooker Premium Edition 3L

Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT NOTE - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - BEFORE YOU USE THE DEVICE!

All GASTROBACK® products are intended for food processing of food products and groceries. For reasons of health protection and hygiene, products that are used on a daily basis or used only once, are not allowed to be returned. Check the goods just as you would do in a retail store.

You only have to pay for a possible loss in value of the goods, if this loss of value is due to a non-necessary for the examination of the nature, characteristics and function of the goods handling.

An unnecessary way to check the nature, characteristics and function of the goods is the processing of food products or groceries into food and drinks.

If you have any questions about GASTROBACK® products, if your unit is not working properly straight away or if you need any accessories or spare parts for your GASTROBACK® product please contact our customer service before returning.

GASTROBACK® Customer Service Hotline:

• Tel: 04165 - 22 25 0
• E-mail: info@gastroback.de

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Safety Warnings

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE! PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO ALL FIGURES ON THE ILLUSTRATION PAGE!

Read this instruction manual carefully before using the appliance. Familiarise yourself with the operation, adjustments and functions of switches. Internalise and follow the safety and operation instructions in order to avoid possible risks and hazards.

• Remove all packaging materials.

⚠️ WARNING - DANGER OF SUFFOCATION! Packaging materials are not toys. Children should not play with the packaging materials, as they pose a risk of swallowing and suffocation!

⚠️ WARNING! Switch the appliance off and disconnect it from the power supply before replacing attachments, cleaning work and when not in use.

⚠️ WARNING - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Protect the appliance and its electrical parts against moisture. Do not immerse the appliance and its electrical parts in water or other liquids to avoid electrical shock. Never hold the appliance under running water. Pay attention to the instructions for cleaning and care.

• Do not operate the appliance with wet hands or while standing on a wet floor. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

⚠️ WARNING - HOT SURFACE! The surfaces are liable to get hot during use.

This appliance is classified as protection class I and must be connected to a protective ground. ⚡

Only use in dry indoor rooms. ?

• Dry ☀️
• Damp ?

1. Read all information before use.

2. This appliance must not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.

3. This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

4. Children shall not play with the appliance.

5. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

6. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years.

7. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

8. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
• farm houses;
• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
• bed and breakfast type environments.

9. ⚠️ WARNING! Avoid spillage on the connector.

10. For instructions on cleaning surfaces in contact with food, please refer to chapter “After use”.

11. ⚠️ WARNING! Misuse may lead to injury. Use this appliance solely in accordance with these instructions. Do not attempt to modify the appliance in any way.

12. The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use.

13. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

14. Do not move the appliance while it is filled with ingredients, operating or hot.

15. Always use oven mitts to handle the hot appliance. Be aware that the appliance will stay hot for some time after operation.

16. Do not touch the steam outlet during and for some time after operation.

17. Never use accessories other than those provided with the appliance or recommended by the manufacturer. They could pose a safety risk to the user and might damage the appliance. Only use original parts and accessories.

18. Keep a distance of at least 50mm around the appliance to other objects to ensure sufficient ventilation.

19. Do not attempt to modify the appliance in any way.

20. Do not put metal foils or other materials in the appliance, as this will cause a risk of fire or short circuit.

21. Do not cover the steam outlets with towels or other objects during operation.

22. Always connect the power cord to the appliance first, then connect the power plug to the electrical supply. Always turn the appliance off before disconnecting the power plug.

23. The appliance is not intended to be used with a multisocket unit or an extension cable. The power plug of the appliance should have its own independent and properly grounded socket. Using adapters may cause overheating or fire.

24. Always place and operate the appliance on an even, stable, heat-resistant and dry surface.

25. Ensure the pot and the inside of the appliance are completely dry and clean before using the appliance.

26. Do not operate the appliance when the water exceeds the highest water level mark or when the water is below the lowest water level mark.

27. Never use hard or sharp-edged objects to work with the appliance or for cleaning. Use only the supplied rice spatula or other heat-resistant cooking utensils made of wood, rubber or plastic.

28. Do not use vinegar for cooking to avoid discolouration of the pot.

29. Never leave the appliance unattended when in use and do not operate without pot.

30. Do not use other things to substitute the original pot, or it will cause danger.

Electrical Safety

1. Ensure the rated voltage shown on the rating label corresponds with the voltage of the power supply.

2. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged power cord or plug, when the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.

3. Protect the power cord against damages. Do not let it hang over sharp edges, do not squeeze or bend it. Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces and ensure that nobody can trip over it.

4. Do not open the housing under any circumstances. Do not insert fingers or foreign objects in any opening of the appliance and do not obstruct the air vents.

5. Protect the appliance against heat. Do not place close to open flames or heat sources such as stoves or heating appliances.

The Appliance

Diagram of the appliance with numbered parts:

• 1. Steam Outlet
• 2. Open Button
• 3. Lid

Accessories:

• 7. Inner Pot
• 8. Steamer Insert
• 9. Measuring Cup
• 10. Rice Spoon

Control Panel:

• 4. Cooking Indicator
• 5. Keep Warm Indicator
• 6. On/Off-Switch

Before Using for the First Time

1. Remove the appliance from the box and make sure that all components and accessories are present and undamaged.
2. Clean all parts of the appliance as described in the chapter 'After use'. Allow all parts to dry thoroughly.
3. The appliance is now ready for use.

Installation

Place the appliance on a flat, stable and dry surface.

1. Check that the seal in the separator cover is correctly inserted. See: 'Condensate separator'.

ATTENTION – Do not use force when opening the appliance! The appliance lid opens very easily with the opening button.

Operation

Operating Steps

Cooking Rice

1. Place the appliance on a firm, level, water and heat resistant work surface and fold the carrying handle to the rear over the hinge of the lid. Never place the appliance inclined, as the contents may leak during cooking. Leave at least 30 cm of space on all sides of the appliance.

WARNING – Never give fluids or foods directly into the heating tank. Keep the heating tank and especially the aluminium surfaces of the heating plate and the temperature sensor (at the bottom of the heating tank) clean and dry. Wipe spilled liquids and adhering grains and then dry the heating tank thoroughly before you connect the appliance to the power outlet. Please keep in mind that the heating plate can still be hot even with the power off when the appliance was recently connected to the power outlet. Never overfill the appliance: The inner pot may only be filled up to the upper level mark. Do not use vinegar for cooking.

2. Make sure that the steam outlet lid is properly installed. (See: >Steam Outlet<).
3. Measure the rice using the provided measuring cup. 1 serving (about 180ml/135g) is a filled-to-the-brim measuring cup.
4. Wash the rice: Fill the rice in a kitchen strainer and swivel the strainer under running water.
5. Open the appliance lid with the open button, remove the inner pot and fill in the rice.
6. Fill the required amount of water into the inner pot. Refer to the correspondent level marks on the inside of the inner pot.

NOTE You may need more or less water for different types of rice and the desired texture. (See: >Tips for cooking rice<).

Diagram showing water level marks:

• L MAX CUP
• 1.0 - 5
• 0.6 - 3
• 0.2 - 1

The numbers to the right of the level marks identify the number of servings of rice ('Cup' scale). The numbers on the left are in liters. The liters refer to the amount of rice and do not match the volume of liquid.

Example: For 3 measuring cups of rice, fill the inner pot with water up to the level mark Cup 3.

WARNING – Make sure that no foreign objects (e.g., rice grains) are in the heating tank or stick to the outside of the inner pot. The heating tank and the outside of the inner pot must be clean and dry. Otherwise this will cause unusual noise during cooking, temperature control will not work properly and the appliance may overheat. Please keep in mind that the heating plate can be hot even with the power off when the appliance was recently connected to the power outlet.

7. Remove any adhering grains and dry the inner pot thoroughly outside. Also make sure that the top edge of the inner pot and rubber gasket on the lid of the appliance are clean. Otherwise, the lid does not close properly.
8. Put the inner pot carefully into the heating tank and close the lid. The lid snaps into place when it is closed properly.

WARNING – Use only the provided power cord. Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets. Always plug the coupling into the appliance and then insert the power plug into the outlet.

9. Insert the coupling of the power cord into the power connector on the appliance. Then insert the power cord into an outlet. The power connector is located in the black plastic base on the right rear of the appliance.

NOTE Once you connect the appliance to the power outlet, set the toggle switch on the left side of the base to "I". The indicator light for the warm function turns on and the heating of the appliance begins to operate. Always connect the appliance only shortly before turning on the power.

10. Turn the appliance on by pressing the on/off switch at the front of the appliance down until it clicks into place. The indicator light for the cooking function will light up (See: >Knowing Your appliance<). Once the rice is done, the appliance automatically switches to the keep warm mode: The indicator light of the cooking function turns off. The rice can now be served.

WARNING – When opening the lid during operation or shortly after switching off, large amounts of hot steam can escape suddenly. Open the lid and protect your hands and forearms with an oven glove or clean towel, if necessary. After operation, when opening the lid some hot condensate could pour from the steam outlet. Upon opening the lid never put your hand in the area of the hinge of the appliance. Wipe dry spilled water immediately.

ATTENTION – Do not use any hard or sharp objects to work with the appliance.

11. Press the open button on the front control cover and gently open the lid. Be careful not to scald yourself with the escaping steam.

NOTE Based of the functionality of the rice cooker, there may be a slight browning of the rice at the bottom of the inner pot with some rice types. This is normal and can not be prevented.

Keep Warm Function

WARNING – When opening the lid during operation or shortly after, large amounts of hot steam can escape suddenly. Open the lid and protect your hands and forearms with an oven glove or clean towel, if necessary.

12. If you want to keep the rice warm in the appliance, then as soon as possible after cooking (indicator light of cooking function goes out) stir briefly with a suitable wooden or plastic spoon to allow excess water to evaporate. Make sure that the content does not run over the edge of the inner pot. Wipe the rim with a clean cloth, if necessary. Keep in mind that the inner pot and the lid can be very hot.
13. Close the lid.

NOTE You should not keep the rice warm for a long time. Depending on the type of rice, the rice is will be too soft and sticky.

* Amounts based on the provided measuring cup. ** Times calculated for: Room temperature 20°C, water temperature 18°C

Tips for Cooking Rice

• Always wash the rice shortly before cooking. Thus, a possibly occurring bran taste can be eliminated. Use only cold water for washing. If you rinse the rice before cooking in a kitchen strainer under cold running water, then the rice takes on only a little water. The rice is sufficiently cleaned when the draining water runs clear and not milky.
• The amount of water required depends on the type of rice used. The information in the table below are approximate:

* The rice type is usually indicated on the packaging; ask the dealer if necessary.

• Very resistant rice varieties - especially wild rice - should be soaked in the cooking water ½ to 1 hour before cooking. After cooking, the rice should be completely white and cloudy.
• Stir the rice well directly after the end of the cooking time, so that excess water can evaporate.
• For keeping warm, accumulate the excess rice in the middle of the inner pot.
• Never leave the cooking utensils in the rice. Otherwise, the taste may be impaired.

Cooking Porridge

You can also prepare English style porridge with the automatic rice cooker. For this, you need to work with the lid open. You must stir the porridge regularly during cooking.

NOTE Instead of pure oatmeal, you can use a 1:1 mixture of oatmeal and rice flakes.

WARNING – Do not place any ingredients into the appliance which can form foam while cooking (example: milk, cream, egg).

1. Measure ½ to 1 measuring cup oatmeal (90 to 180ml).
2. Wash the oatmeal briefly in a kitchen strainer under running water. Then let the oatmeal drain.
3. Insert the oatmeal into the inner pot and fill up with the proper amount of water, see: the following table.
4. Leave the oatmeal to soak ½ to 1 hour in the water.
5. Make sure that the inside of the heating tank and the outside of the inner pot are clean and dry.
6. Put the inner pot into the heating tank and turn on the appliance. Do not close the lid.

WARNING - The rim of the inner pot is very hot during operation.

7. Stir regularly during cooking. Be careful not to spill anything during stirring. If porridge went over the edge of the inner pot, then immediately wipe it off with a clean, slightly damp cloth.

Steaming Vegetables, Seafood, Fish Fillets

With the included inner steamer you can steam vegetables, seafood, fish fillets. However, the cooking times for the food can be very different. Follow the instructions in your recipe. Turn the appliance off by hand after the cooking time has elapsed. For this, slide the on/off switch up.

1. Make sure that the inside of the heating tank and the outside of the inner pot are clean and dry. Then place the inner pot in the appliance.
2. Fill water into the inner pot up to the level mark Cup 1.

NOTE If the cooking times match, then you can also cook the food together with the rice. In this case, the appliance should, however, be filled only up to the level mark Cup 4. In addition, rice and vegetables could affect each other's taste.

3. Place the inner steamer over the inner pot and distribute the food in the inner steamer.

NOTE Do not overfill. The food must not protrude over the edge of the inner pot.

4. Close the lid and connect the power cord to the appliance and then to the wall outlet.
5. Turn the appliance on and follow the cooking time required. The water in the inner pot is cooking when steam escapes from the steam outlet.
6. Once the food is cooked, turn off the power and unplug the power cord. Serve immediately.
7. The appliance is also ideal to keep warm soups/stews.

After Use

Cleaning

NOTE Clean the appliance after each use to keep it in a safe and hygienic working condition.

• Unplug the appliance before cleaning and allow it to cool down completely. If necessary, remove food from the appliance afterwards.
• Check the power cord: The plug contacts on the plug must always be clean, bare and dry; the insulation must not be brittle or damaged at any point. Replace the cable if it is damaged. Store the power cable in a clean, dry place.
• Remove the separator cover and dry the inside of the condensate separator (see: 'Condensate separator').
• Remove the pan insert from the appliance.
• Rinse the following components and accessories in a warm detergent solution: separator lid, spoon and measuring cup. The pan and steamer insert are dishwasher-safe. However, we recommend hand washing to preserve the non-stick coating of the pot for longer.
• Do not clean the appliance with steel wool, sharp objects, strong chemicals, alkaline or abrasive cleaning agents, as these can damage its surface.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids to clean it. Make sure that the electrical parts of the appliance do not get wet or damp.
• Moisten a clean cloth or soft sponge with a little warm detergent solution; the sponge or cloth must not drip when pressed. Use it to wipe the outside of the appliance. Also wipe the inside of the heating tray.
• Clean the aluminium surfaces of the heating plate and temperature.

Condensate Separator

The condensate separator is located in the center of the lid.

WARNING – The lid of the steam outlet gets very hot during operation. First, turn off the appliance, unplug the power cord from the power outlet and let the appliance cool down before opening the steam outlet.

ATTENTION – A seal is inserted in the lid of the steam outlet. Never scratch or poke with pointed or sharp objects under the edge of the steam outlet lid. Be careful not to damage the seal.

To open and close the steam outlet lid:

1. With appliance lid closed, grasp into the recess at the steam outlet with the index finger. Then gently turn the lid of the steam outlet a little bit counterclockwise with the other hand, until the steam outlet lid can simply be lifted.
2. Check that the seal is correctly inserted inside the edge of the lid of the steam outlet. If the seal is deformed, cracked or crusty, then replace the seal.
3. Dry the inner sides of the steam outlet after operation of the appliance. The lid of the steam outlet can be cleaned in warm soapy water with a soft cloth and then dried. Set the lid back on the steam outlet.

NOTE The steam outlet lid can be inserted only in one direction. If the steam outlet lid is properly inserted and locked, then the slot of the steam opening shows to the appliance's rear and the steam outlet lid does not extend beyond the appliance's lid.

4. To lock the steam outlet lid, turn it a bit clockwise. Do not apply any violence, making sure not to dislodge the steam outlet lid.

Never operate the appliance without the steam outlet lid!

Storage

• Before storage, always make sure that the appliance is completely dry and cooled down.
• Make sure that the lid of the appliance is closed.
• Store the appliance in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and out of the reach of children.
• Preferably store the appliance in its original packaging.

Environmental Protection

This product has been designed to meet Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/826 with regard to ecodesign.

Notes for Disposal

Dispose of the appliance and packaging must be effected in accordance with the corresponding local regulations and requirements for electrical appliances and packaging. Please contact your local disposal company.

Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills, dumps, or refuse incineration, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater or can be emitted into air, thus getting into the food chain, and damaging your health and well-being as well as poisoning flora and fauna. When replacing old appliances with new once, the vendor is legally obligated to take back your old appliance for disposal at least for free of charge.

Information and Service

Please check www.gastroback.de for further information.

For technical support, please contact Gastroback® Customer Care Center by phone: +49 (0) 4165/22 25-0 or e-mail info@gastroback.de.

Please refer to our home page for a copy of these operating instructions in PDF: https://www.gastroback.de/en/custom

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Please note our applicable instructions for repair processing and returns.

Warranty

We guarantee that all our products are free of defects at the time of purchase. Any demonstrable manufacturing or material defects will be to the exclusion of any further claim and within 2 years after purchasing the appliance free of charge repaired or substituted. There is no Warranty claim of the purchaser if the damage or defect of the appliance is caused by inappropriate treatment, over loading or installation mistakes. The Warranty claim expires if there is any technical interference of a third party without a written agreement. The purchaser has to present the sales slip in assertion-of-claim and has to bear all charges of costs and risk of the transport.

NOTE

Customers from Germany and Austria: For repair and service, please send GASTROBACK® products to the following address: GASTROBACK GmbH, Gewerbestr. 20, D-21279 Hollenstedt, Germany.

Customers from other countries: Please contact your dealer.

Please agree that we cannot bear the charge of receipt. Submission of appliances: Please ensure packing the appliance ready for shipment without accessories. Add the sales slip and a short fault description. The processing time after receipt of the defective appliance will be approx. 2 weeks; we will inform you automatically. After the warranty period, please send defective appliances to the given address. You will get a free quotation and, thereafter, can decide, whether we shall repair the appliance to the costs possibly accrued, send back the defective appliance for free of charge, or dispose of the appliance for free of charge.

The appliance is intended for household use only and NOT suited for commercial usage. Do not attempt to use this appliance in any other way or for any other purpose than the intended use, described in these instructions. Any other use is regarded as unintended use or misuse, and can cause severe injuries or damage. There is no warranty claim of the purchaser if any injuries or damages are caused by unintended use.

Electrical Ratings: 220-240 V~, 50/60 Hz, 410-468 W, IPX0

Contact Information

GASTROBACK GmbH

Gewerbestraße 20 • 21279 Hollenstedt/Germany

Phone: +49 (0)4165/2225-0 • Fax: +49 (0)4165/2225-29

E-mail: info@gastroback.de

Website: www.gastroback.de

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Website: www.gastroback.de/en/

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Document Number: 20250911