Using your Nella pasta cooker is easy. First, make sure it's placed on a flat surface as the non - slip feet will keep it stable. Open the front - sliding door to fill the 9 - litre water tank with water. Then, put your pasta into the baskets and place them inside the cooker. Plug it into a 240V, 60 Hz, 1 - phase power source. The cooker can heat up to 110°C (230°F) to cook your pasta perfectly. When you're done, open the front - sliding door again to drain the waste water. To keep the baskets in good shape, make sure to dry them after each use and don't let them sit in corrosive liquids for too long. Regularly clean the stainless - steel body with a mild cleaner to maintain its durability. Also, be careful when handling the hot parts of the cooker to avoid burns.