EN30OPERATIONBEFORE FIRST USERemovet the appliance out of the box and make sure that all components and acces-sories are present and undamaged.1. Check that the seal in the steam outlet is properly inserted. (See: ›Steam Outlet‹)ATTENTION – Do not use any violence opening the appliance!The lid opens easily with the opening button.2. Wipe the inner pot, the inner steamer, and the inside of the lid before first usewith a soft cloth. (See: ›Care and Cleaning‹)COOKING RICE1. Place the appliance on a firm, level, water and heat resistant work surface andfold the carrying handle to the rear over the hinge of the lid. Never place theappliance inclined, as the contents may leak during cooking. Leave on all sidesof the appliance at least 30 cm of space.WARNING – Never give fluids or foods directly into the heating tank.Keep the heating tank and especially the stainless steel surfaces of the hot plateand the temperature sensor (at the bottom of the heating tank) clean and dry. Wipespilled liquids and adhering grains and dry the heating tank then thoroughly beforeyou connect the appliance to the power outlet. Please keep in mind that the hea-ting plate can still be hot even with the power off when the appliance was recent-ly connected to the power outlet. Never overfill the appliance: The inner pot mayonly be filled up to the upper level mark. Do not use vinegar for cooking.2. Make sure that the steam outlet is properly installed. (See: ›Steam Outlet‹)3. Measure the rice using the provided measuring cup. 1 serving (about180 ml/135 g) is a filled to the brim measuring cup.4. Wash the rice. Therefore fill the rice in a kitchen strainer and swivel the strainerunder running water.NOTEYou can use a bowl or the provided inner steamer for washing the rice.5. Open the appliance lid with the opening button, remove the inner pot and fill inthe rice.6. Fill in the required amount of water into the inner pot. Refer to the according levelmarks on the inside of the inner pot.