HD9120 1 A B C D 3 E F 2 G 1 H I J K L M EnglisH 6 13 20 26 7 HD9120 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 Lid Soup/rice bowl Removable bottom Steaming bowl 3 Removable bottom Steaming bowl 2 Steaming bowl 1 Drip tray Flavour booster Water inlet Base with water tank Steaming light Steaming time adjustment button important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger Never immerse the base in water or 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 the plug is inserted firmly into the socket. Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself is damaged. If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it 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. Never steam frozen meat, poultry or seafood. Always thaw these ingredients completely before you steam them. Never use the food steamer without the drip tray, otherwise hot water splashes out of the appliance. Only use the steaming bowls and the soup/rice bowl in combination with the original base. Keep the mains cord away from hot surfaces. 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. Do not expose the appliance to high temperatures, hot gas, steam or damp heat. Do not place the food steamer on or near an operating or still hot stove or cooker. - EnglisH Always make sure the appliance is off before you unplug it. Always unplug the appliance and let it cool down before you clean it. 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 the user manual, the guarantee becomes invalid and Philips refuses any liability for damage caused. Place the food steamer on a stable, horizontal and level surface and make sure there is at least 10cm free space around it to prevent overheating. If you use steaming bowls 2 and 3 with their removable bottoms, always make sure the raised edge of the bottom points upwards and that the bottom locks into place (`click'). Beware of the hot steam that comes out of the food steamer during steaming or when you remove the lid.When you check food, always use kitchen utensils with long handles. Always remove the lid carefully and away from you. Let condensation drip off the lid into the food steamer to avoid scalding. Always hold the steaming bowls by one of their handles when you stir hot food or remove it from the bowls. Do not move the food steamer while it is operating. Do not reach over the food steamer while it is operating. Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance. Always use oven mitts when you handle hot parts of the appliance. Do not place the appliance near or underneath objects that would be damaged by steam, such as walls and cupboards. Do not operate the appliance in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes. Never connect the appliance to a timer switch or remote control system in order to avoid a hazardous situation. There is a small sieve inside the water tank. If the sieve becomes detached, keep it out of the reach of children to prevent them from swallowing it. 7 - Automatic switch-off The appliance switches off automatically after the set steaming time has elapsed. Boil-dry protection This food steamer is equipped with boil-dry protection. The boil-dry protection automatically switches off the appliance if it is switched on when there is no water in the water tank or if the water runs out during use. Let the food steamer cool down for 10 minutes before you use it again. 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 Thoroughly clean the parts that come into contact with food before you use the appliance for the first time (see chapter `Cleaning'). Wipe the inside of the water tank with a damp cloth. Preparing for use 1 Put the appliance on a stable, horizontal and level surface. Fill the water tank with water up to the maximum level through the water inlet (Fig. 2). Only fill the water tank with water. Never put seasoning, oil, or other substances in the water tank. 8 EnglisH Place the drip tray on the water tank in the base (Fig. 3). Note: Never use the appliance without the drip tray. If desired, put dried or fresh herbs or spices on the flavour booster to add extra flavour to the food to be steamed (Fig. 4). Thyme, coriander, basil, dill, curry and tarragon are some of the exciting herbs and spices that you can put on the flavour booster. You can combine them with garlic, caraway or horseradish to enhance flavour without adding salt. We advise you to use 1/2 to 3tsp of dried herbs or spices. Use more if you use fresh herbs or spices. For suggested herbs or spices for various types of food, see the food steaming table in chapter `Food table and steaming tips'. Tip: If you use ground herbs or spices, rinse the drip tray to wet the flavour booster.This prevents ground herbs or spices from falling through the openings of the flavour booster (Fig. 5). 5 Put the food to be steamed in one or more steaming bowls and/or in the soup/rice bowl. If you use steaming bowls 2 and 3 with their removable bottoms, always make sure the raised edge of the bottom points upwards and that the bottom locks into place (`click') (Fig. 6). - Do not put too much food in the steaming bowls. Arrange the food with ample space between the pieces to allow maximum steam flow. - Always place meat and poultry in the bottom steaming bowl, so that juices from raw or partially cooked meat or poultry cannot drip onto other foods. - Place larger pieces of food and food that require a longer steaming time in the bottom steaming bowl. - Put eggs on the egg holders to steam eggs conveniently (Fig. 7). 6 Put one or more steaming bowls on the drip tray. If you want to use the soup/rice bowl, place it in the top steaming bowl. Make sure you place the bowls properly and that they do not wobble (Fig. 8). - You do not have to use all 3 steaming bowls. - The steaming bowls are numbered. You find the number on their handles.The top steaming bowl is no. 3, The middle steaming bowl is no. 2 and the bottom steaming bowl is no. 1. - Only stack the steaming bowls in the following order: steaming bowl 1, steaming bowl 2, steaming bowl 3. - The soup/rice bowl is intended for steaming rice, soup or other liquid food. When you want to use the soup/rice bowl, put it in the top steaming bowl. - If you steam large quantities of food, stir the food halfway through the steaming process. Wear oven mitts and use a kitchen utensil with a long handle. - Food in the top bowl takes usually a little longer to steam than food in the lower bowls. - If you want to steam foods that require different steaming times, start steaming the food that requires the longest steaming time in bowl 1. Set the steaming time adjustment knob to a time that you calculate by deducting the shortest steaming time from the longest steaming time. When the steaming is finished, carefully remove the lid with oven mitts and place bowl 2 containing the ingredients with the shorter steaming time on top of bowl 1. Put the lid on bowl 2 and set the shorter steaming time with the steaming time adjustment knob. - If you want to steam large foods (e.g. corn cobs or yams), you can remove the bottoms from steaming bowls 2 and/or 3 to maximise the steaming space (Fig. 9). - If you have removed the bottoms of steaming bowl 2 and 3, you can still place the soup/rice bowl on top to prepare rice or soup. - If you have only removed the bottom of steaming bowl 2, you can still place steaming bowl 3 on top. 7 Put the lid on the top steaming bowl (Fig. 10). Note: If the lid is not placed on the steaming bowl properly or at all, the food is not steamed properly. EnglisH Using the appliance 1 Put the plug in the wall socket. Turn the steaming time adjustment knob to set the desired steaming time (Fig. 11). , The steaming light goes on. , Steaming starts after approx. 30 seconds. Carefully remove the lid. Beware of hot steam that comes out of the appliance when you remove the lid. When the steaming time has elapsed, you hear a bell sound and the steaming light goes off. To prevent burns, wear oven mitts when you remove the lid, the soup/rice bowl and the steaming bowls. Remove the lid slowly and away from you. Let condensation drip off the lid into the steaming bowl. Always hold the steaming bowls by one of their handles when you remove food from the bowls. Always wear oven mitts and use kitchen utensils with long handles to remove food from the steaming bowl or bowls. 5 Remove the plug from the wall socket and let the food steamer cool down completely before you remove the drip tray. - Be careful when you remove the drip tray, because the water in the water tank and the drip tray may still be hot even if the other parts of the appliance have cooled down already. 6 Empty the water tank after each use. Note: If you want to steam more food, use fresh water. Cleaning and maintenance Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance. 1 Remove the plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down. Clean the outside of the base with a moist cloth. Never immerse the base in water, nor rinse it under the tap. Do not clean the base in the dishwasher. Clean the water tank with a cloth soaked in warm water with some washing-up liquid. Raise the sieve in the water tank to clean it. Then wipe the water tank with a clean moist cloth. If the sieve in the water tank becomes detached, keep it out of the reach of children to prevent them from swallowing it. Remove the bottoms of steaming bowls 2 and 3. Clean the steaming bowls, the bottoms, the soup/rice bowl and the lid by hand or in the dishwasher, using a short cycle and a low temperature. Repeated cleaning of the steaming bowls, the soup/rice bowl and the lid in a dishwasher may result in a slight dulling of these parts. Descaling You have to descale the appliance after it has been used for 15 hours. It is important that you descale the food steamer regularly to maintain optimal performance and to extend the lifetime of the appliance. 1 Fill the water tank with white vinegar (8% acetic acid) up to the maximum level. Do not use any other kind of descaler. 10 EnglisH Put the drip tray, the steaming bowls and the soup/rice bowl on the base properly (Fig. 8). Put the lid on top the soup/rice bowl (Fig. 10). Put the plug in the wall socket. 5 Turn the steaming time adjustment knob to set a steaming time of 25 minutes. If the vinegar starts to boil over the edge of the base, unplug the appliance and reduce the amount of vinegar. 6 When the steaming time has elapsed, unplug the appliance and let the vinegar cool down completely. Then empty the water tank. 7 Rinse the water tank with cold water several times. Note: Repeat the procedure if there is still some scale in the water tank. storage 1 Make sure all parts are clean and dry before you store the appliance (see chapter `Cleaning'). Place the bottoms in steaming bowls 2 and 3. Place steaming bowl 3 on the drip tray. Place steaming bowl 2 in steaming bowl 3. Place steaming bowl 1 in steaming bowl 2. (Fig. 12) 5 Place the soup/rice bowl in the top steaming bowl. 6 Place the lid on the soup/rice bowl. 7 To store the mains cord, push it into the cord storage compartment in the base (Fig. 13). guarantee and 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 t ...