User manual PHILIPS HD9116/00

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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. €¢ While using steaming bowls 1, 2 and 3 with their removable bottoms, always make sure the rim 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. €¢ Always hold the steaming bowls by their handles when the food is hot. €¢ 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 reote 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. 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. [. . . ] If there is no Consumer Care Center in your country, go to your local Philips dealer. 6) Put the food to be steamed in one or more steaming bowls and/or in the top steaming bowl. You can use the bowl for melting chocolate/butter and cooking rice. 4) Put the egg holders to steam eggs conveniently. [. . . ]