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Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.Always ensure the plug is inserted firmly into the wall socket. 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.
Beware of hot steam coming out of the steam vent during cooking or out of the rice cooker when you open the lid. Do not lift and move the rice cooker by its handle while it is operating. Before first use Remove the sheet between the inner pot and the heating element.
ENGLISH When the cooking process is finished, you will hear a beep.The cook/reheat light goes out and the keep-warm light starts to burn continuously to indicate that the rice cooker has automatically switched to the keep-warm mode (fig. 6). In the cake baking mode and the steaming mode, the process ends when the rice cooker beeps.
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The cook/reheat light goes on and the cooking process starts. When the cooking process starts, the display switches from preset time to current time. To view the preset cooking time, press the COOK/REHEAT button once. When the cooking process is finished, you will hear a beep.The cook/reheat light goes out and the keep-warm light starts to burn continuously to indicate that the rice cooker has automatically switched to the keep-warm mode.
ENGLISH Cooking casserole You can use the casserole mode to make traditional claypot rice recipes. A slight crispy crust will form at the bottom of the rice. Put the washed rice into the inner pot and add the appropriate amount of water. Stick to the rice quantities mentioned in the table in section 'Cooking rice'.
Press the COOKING TIME button to set the desired steaming time (fig. 21). The default steaming time of 15 minutes is displayed. Press the HR and/or MIN buttons to set the desired time (fig. 22). You can set any time between 10 minutes and 1 hour. If you fail to set the cooking time, the default steaming time of 15 minutes will apply.
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ENGLISH Setting the rice ready time for the rice cooking functions: Press the MENU button to select the desired rice cooking function (fig. 23). To set the rice ready time, press the TIMER button once and then use the HR and/or MIN buttons to set the time.
If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
ENGLISH Troubleshooting If your rice cooker does not function properly or if the cooking quality is insufficient, consult the table below. If you are unable to solve the problem, please contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country. Problem The cook/reheat light does not go on.