Philips HD4745/00 User Manual page 3

• Do not lift and move the rice cooker while it is operating.
• Do not exceed the maximum water level indicated in the inner pot to prevent overÁ ow.
• Do not place the cooking utensils inside the pot while cooking, keeping warm or reheating rice.
• Only use the cooking utensils provided. Avoid using sharp utensils.
• Do not use the cooking utensils provided by the rice cooker on open Á ame.
• To avoid scratches, it is not recommended to cook ingredients with crustaceans and shellÀ sh.
Remove the hard shells before cooking.
• Do not insert metallic objects or alien substances into the steam vent.
• Do not place a magnetic substance on the lid. Do not use the appliance near a magnetic
substance.
• Always let the appliance cool down before you clean or move it.
• Always clean the appliance after use. Do not clean the appliance in the dishwasher.
• Always unplug the appliance if not used for a longer period.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
» Staff kitchen areas in shops, ofÀ ces, and other working environments;
» Farm houses;
» By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
» Bed and breakfast type environments.
• If the appliance is used improperly or for professional or semi-professional purposes or if it is
not used according to the instructions in this user manual, the guarantee becomes invalid and
Philips refuses liability for any damage caused.
Electromagnetic À elds (EMF)
This appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic À elds (EMF). If handled properly
and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientiÀ c
evidence available today.
Power failure backup function
This appliance has a backup function that remembers the status before a power failure, provided the
power supply is resumed within two hours. If the power failure occurs during a cooking process, the
countdown of the cooking time continues where it left off when the power supply resumes.
If the power failure lasts longer than two hours and the failure occurs during a cooking process, it will
shown "E5" in the display, the appliance automatically resets to standby mode when the power supply
resumes. Open the rice cooker, remove its contents, and start all over again.
If you have set the timer and the preset cooking process has not yet started when a power failure
occurs, the process starts when the power supply resumes.
Environment
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but
hand it in at an ofÀ cial collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment.
Guarantee and service
If you need service or information or if you have a problem, visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or
contact the Philips Customer Care Center in your country (you À nd its phone number in the worldwide
guarantee leaÁ et). If there is no Consumer Care Center in your country, go to your local Philips dealer.
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