User manual PHILIPS HD4415

[. . . ] To achieve the best result, use pans with a flat base and a nonreflective outer surface to ensure highest efficiency in heat transmission. Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage befoe you connect the appliance. 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. Do not allow the mains cord to come into contact with the plate and the pan standing on the plate when they are hot. [. . . ] Do not stare into the light emitted by the plate during operation. 7 Safety features Automatic overheat protection During cooking, the appliance will automatically reduce its heating level from 8 to 7, 6 or 5 if it becomes too hot. When this happens, the heating level shown on the display remains unchanged. After having cooled down sufficiently, the appliance will automatically heat up to the selected heating level again. When the appliance has overheated due to a defect or misuse (e. g. covering of the ventilation slots), the appliance automatically switches off completely. Automatic shut-off The appliance switches off automatically after approximately 180 minutes. 'Plate hot' indication C After you have switched the appliance off, the 'plate hot' warning light will continue to blink to indicate the cooking zone is still hot. If you unplug the appliance while the warning light is blinking and then plug it in again, the warning light will not go on again. Before first use Clean the appliance with a damp cloth and rub it dry before using the appliance for the first time. Using the appliance 1 Put the plug in the wall socket. The display goes on. 8 ENGLISH C Press the on/off button once to put the appliance in standby position. On the left side of the display a blinking '1' appears. 2 C Set the required heating level by means of the POWER and buttons on the left side of the control panel. Level 1 represents minimum power, level 8 represents maximum power. - The selected heating level is shown on the left side of the display. - See section 'Tips' in this chapter for the recommended cooking settings. B If you don't set the heating level within 30 seconds, the appliance will switch off automatically. The heating level can also be adjusted during use. 3 C 4 5 Press the on/off button after use to switch the appliance off. Keep the appliance plugged in after use for at least 15 minutes to allow the fan to cool the appliance in a shorter period of time. C Carry the appliance by its handles. Timer For extra comfort and safety, you can use the timer to set the desired cooking time. The appliance will switch off automatically when the set cooking time has elapsed. You can set the timer before as well as after setting the heating level. C Set the timer by means of the TIMER ¢ and £ buttons on the right side of the control panel. - The set time is shown on the right side of the display. - Keep the button pressed to put the minutes forward quickly. - The timer can be reset by keeping the £ button pressed until the 1 ENGLISH display shows '0' or by pressing the on/off button twice. - The maximum time that can be set is 180 minutes. 9 2 Release the button once the required cooking time has been reached. - The timer starts counting down as soon as you release the button, also when the heating level has not yet been set. - During use, the remaining cooking time is shown on the display. [. . . ] Bright brown stains showing up on the surface of the cooking plate are an indication of overheated scale. These stains develop on the plate as a result of spilled water or moist pans. When such discolourations are observed, the plate should be immediately cleaned with the cleaners mentioned above. Thicker layers of scale can only be removed by intensive cleaning, which may have to be repeated several times to be effective. Household items made of plastic (spoons, bowls, dishes, etc. ) must on no account be placed on the hot cooking surface. The plastic will melt and stick to the hot surface. Should this occur, the surface is to be scraped clean at once while the plate is still hot. [. . . ]