HD4718, HD4715, HD4711 A B C 1 D E F L M G N H I J O K P EnglisH 6 Français 11 1 6 HD4718, HD4715, HD4711 6 EnglisH introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. general description (Fig. 1) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Steam vent Lid handle Glass lid Steam tray Water level indication Inner pot Body Keep-warm light Cook light Control lever Heating element Measuring cup Rice scoop Side handle Mains cord connection Mains cord important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger Never immerse the housing of the rice cooker in water, nor rinse it under the tap. Warning Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket. Always make sure that the plug is inserted firmly into the wall socket. Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself is damaged. If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Keep the mains cord out of the reach of children. Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop on which the appliance stands. Make sure the heating element, the magnetic switch and the outside of the inner pot are clean and dry before you put the plug in the wall socket. Do not cover the steam vent and the lid while the rice cooker is operating. Do not plug in the appliance or operate the control lever with wet hands. Caution Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or that Philips does not specifically recommend. If you use such accessories or parts, your guarantee becomes invalid. Only use the rice scoop provided. Avoid using sharp utensils. - EnglisH - - Do not expose the rice cooker to high temperatures, nor place it on a working or still hot stove or cooker. Always insert the inner pot before you put the plug in the wall socket. Always unplug the rice cooker and let it cool down before you clean it. Do not place the inner pot directly over an open fire to cook rice. This appliance is intended for household use only. If the appliance is used improperly or for professional or semi-professional purposes or if it is not used according to the instructions in this user manual, the guarantee becomes invalid and Philips refuses liability for any damage caused. Place the rice cooker on a stable, horizontal and level surface. The accessible surfaces may become hot when the appliance is in operation. Beware of hot steam coming out of the steam vent during cooking or out of the rice cooker when you open the lid. Always unplug the appliance after use. Do not lift and move the rice cooker by its handles while it is operating. Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today. Before first use 1 Remove the sheet between the inner pot and the heating element. Cleanthepartsofthericecookerthoroughlybeforeyouusetheapplianceforthefirsttime (see chapter `Cleaning'). Make sure all parts are completely dry before you start using the appliance. Using the appliance Cooking rice 1 Measure the rice with the measuring cup provided. Each cup of uncooked rice normally gives 2 bowls of cooked rice. Do not exceed the quantities indicated on the inside of the inner pot. 1 cup of rice is approx. 180ml. See the table below. Menu HD4711 HD4715 HD4718 Volume (L) 1.0 1.8 2.8 Quantity of rice (cups) 1-5 2-10 5-15 1 Wash the rice thoroughly. Use a separate container to wash the rice to avoid damaging the surface of the inner pot. Put the pre-washed rice in the inner pot. Add water to the level indicated on the scale inside the inner pot that corresponds to the number of cups of rice used. Then smooth the rice surface. For instance, if you cook 4 cups of rice, add water up to the 4-cup level indicated on the scale. - HD4711 (Fig. 2) - HD4715 (Fig. 3) - HD4718 (Fig. 4) 8 EnglisH Note:The level marked inside the inner pot is just an indication.You can always adjust the water level for different types of rice and your own preference. Put the inner pot in the rice cooker. (Fig. 5) Make sure the inner pot is in proper contact with the heating element. To achieve this, turn the inner pot slightly to the left and right a few times inside the rice cooker. - Make sure that the outside of the inner pot is dry and clean. Also make sure that there is no foreign residue on the heating element or the magnetic switch. 5 Put the lid on the rice cooker and put the plug in the wall socket. , The keep-warm light goes on to indicate that the appliance is on. (Fig. 6) 6 Press the control lever down to start the cooking process (Fig. ). , The cook light goes on (Fig. 8). If you fail to press down the control lever, the keep-warm light stays on. , Whenthecookingprocessisfinished,thecooklightgoesoutandthekeep-warmlightgoes on to indicate that the rice cooker has automatically switched to the keep-warm mode (Fig. 6). Open the lid and stir the rice to loosen it (Fig. 9). For the best results, do this just after the rice cooker has switched to the keep-warm mode. Then close the lid firmly. Stirring the rice allows excess steam to escape. This gives fluffier rice. 8 Toendthecookingprocess,pullupthecontrolleverandremovethemainsplugfromthe wallsocket.Toendthekeep-warmmode,removethemainsplugfromthewallsocket. steaming 1 Measure cups of water with the measuring cup and pour it into the inner pot. The amount of water varies based on to the quantity of food to be steamed. It takes approx. 8 minutes for 3 cups of water to come to the boil. - Make sure that the inner pot is in proper contact with the heating element. To achieve this, turn the inner pot slightly to the left and right a few times inside the rice cooker. - Make sure that the outside of the inner pot is dry and clean. Also make sure that there is no foreign residue on the heating element or the magnetic switch. Put the food to be steamed on a plate or in the steam tray. To ensure even steaming, spread out the food evenly and do not pile it up. Put the steam tray in the inner pot (Fig. 10). When you cook rice and steam food at the same time, make sure you measure out an amount of rice that leaves enough room for the steam tray. The steamed food is ready when the rice cooking process is finished. Ifyouuseaseparateplate,putitinthesteamtray. 5 Closethelidfirmly. 6 Followsteps6,7and8insection`Cookingrice' The steaming time varies based on the quantity of food to be steamed. When the steaming process is finished, the cook light goes out and the keep-warm light goes on to indicate that the appliance has automatically switched to the keep-warm mode. Toendthecookingprocess,pullupthecontrolleverandremovethemainsplugfromthe wallsocket.Toendthekeep-warmmode,removethemainsplugfromthewallsocket. 8 Open the lid and carefully remove the steamed food from the plate or steam tray. Use a kitchengloveoracloth,astheplateandthesteamtrayareveryhot. Beware of the hot steam. EnglisH Keeping warm This mode allows you to keep your rice warm for a longer period of time. , Whenthecookingprocessisfinished,thericecookerautomaticallyswitchestothekeepwarm mode. The cook light goes out and the keep-warm light goes on. We advise you not to keep rice warm for more than 5 hours, to preserve its taste. The keep-warm mode does not switch off automatically. To end the keep-warm mode, remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Cleaning Unplug the rice cooker before you clean it. Waituntilthericecookerhascooleddownsufficientlybeforeyoucleanit. To protect the surface of the inner pot, do not: - use the inner pot for washing dishes; - put vinegar in the pot. 1 Take the steam tray and the inner pot out of the body of the appliance. 9 Cleanthelid,innerpot,steamtrayandricescoopwithaspongeoraclothinhotwaterwith some washing-up liquid. Donotuseabrasivecleaningagents,scourersormetalutensilstocleantheinnerpot,as they damage the surface of the inner pot. Use only a damp cloth to wipe the outside and inside of the body of the rice cooker. Neverimmersethebodyofthericecookerinwater,norrinseitunderthetap.Wipetheheating element with a dry cloth. Environment Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 11). guarantee & service If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer. Troubleshooting If your rice cooker does not function properly or if the quality of the cooked food is insufficient, consult the table below. If you are unable to solve the problem, please contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country. Problem The cook light does not go on. Cause There is a connection problem. The light is defective. Solution Check if the rice cooker is connected to the mains and if the plug is inserted firmly into the wall socket. Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a service centre authorised by Philips. 10 EnglisH Cause Solution Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a service centre authorised by Philips. Problem The keep-warm The light is defective. light does not go on when the cooking process is finished. Water spills out of the appliance during rice cooking. You added too much water to the rice. Make sure that you add water to the level indicated on the scale inside the inner pot that corresponds to the number of cups of rice used. Make sure the water does not exceed the next level on the scale, as this may cause the appliance to overflow during cooking. Add water according to the scale on the inside of the inner pot (see chapter `Using the appliance'). You have failed to press down the control lever. Make sure that there is no foreign residue on the heating element. The rice is not cooked. Not enough water has been added. The cooking process has not started. The inner pot is not properly in contact with the heating element. The heating element is damaged. Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a service centre authorised by Philips. Add slightly more water than indicated by the level on the scale inside the inner pot that corresponds to the number of cups of rice used. Make sure the water does not exceed the next level on the scale, as this may cause the appliance to overflow during cooking. Make sure you add water according to the scale on the inside of the inner pot (see chapter `Using the appliance'). Rinse the rice until water runs clear. Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a service centre authorised by Philips. The cooked rice is too hard. You did not add enough water to the rice. The cooked rice is too soft. The rice is scorched. You added too much water to the rice. The rice has not been rinsed well. The rice cooker The temperature does not control is defective. automatically switch to the keep-warm mode. The food has not been steamed properly. There is too much food in the steam tray. Distribute the food evenly and do not steam too much food at one time. Français 11 introduction Félicitations pour votre achat et bienvenue dans l'univers Philips ! Pour profiter pleinement de l'assistance Philips, enregistrez vos produits sur le site à l'adresse suivante : www.philips.com/ welcome. Description générale (fig. 1) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Évents à vapeur Poignée du couvercle Couvercle en verre Plateau de cuisson à la vapeur Indication de niveau d'eau Cuve Corps Voyant de maintien au chaud Voyant de cuisson Manette Élément chauffant Mesure graduée Cuillère à riz Poignée latérale Branchement du cordon d'alimentation Cordon d'alimentation important Lisez attentivement ce mode d'emploi avant d'utiliser l'appareil et conservez-le pour un usage ultérieur. Danger Ne plongez jamais le corps du cuiseur à riz dans l'eau et ne le rincez pas sous le robinet. avertissement Avant de brancher l'appareil, vé ...