User manual PHILIPS HD4740

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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. 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. For instance, if you cook 4 cups of rice, add water up to the 4-cup level indicated on the scale. Note:The level marked inside the inner pot is just an indication. 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. 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. 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. Guarantee & service If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]