Philips HD4911 - Induction Cooker Manual

What's in the box

Induction cooker main unit
Safety leaflet
Warranty card
Pot
User manual

Overview

	Crystalite cooking plate		Control panel
	Cooking zone		Air outlets
	Air inlet		Power cord

Controls overview

	Fry mode		Power levels
	Hot pot mode		Increase button
	Water mode		Timer function
	Steam/Stew mode		Preset/Timer button
	Roast mode		Preset function
	Display		Decrease button
	Cooking temperatures		Menu button
	On/Off button

Before first use

Remove all packaging material from the induction cooker.

Preparing for use

1. Place the appliance on a dry, stable and level surface.
   
2. Make sure there is at least 10cm free space around the appliance to prevent overheating.
   
3. Always place the cookware on the cooking zone during cooking.
   
4. Make sure you use cookware of the correct types and sizes (see the table below).

Recommended types and sizes of cookware

Using the Device

There are five preset cooking modes: Fry ( ), Hot pot ( ), Water ( ), Steam/Stew ( ), and Roast ( ).

1. Follow the steps in "Preparing for use".
2. Press the On/Off button ( ), the On/Off indicator lights up. The induction cooker enters standby mode.
3. Press the Menu button ( ) repeatedly until the desired cooking mode is selected. The corresponding indicator lights up and the induction cooker starts working.
4. Default cooking time, power, and power level are displayed on the screen.
5. When the cooking is finished, press the On/Off button ( ) to turn off the appliance.
6. Unplug the induction cooker after the fan stops working.

Note

• During cooking, you can change the power level from 1 to 5 by pressing the Increase ( ) or Decrease ( ) button.
• At Water mode, the induction cooker automatically turns off after the water is boiled for 3 minutes.
• At Steam/Stew mode, the induction cooker automatically adjusts the cooking temperature for better cooking result.

Default cooking time and power level

Refer to below table for default cooking time and power levels of different cooking modes.

Cooking mode	Default cooking time (minute)	Default power level/ Power	Power adjusting range
Fry ( )	120	2/800W	400-800W
Hot pot ( )	120	5/2100W	400-2100W
Water ( )	20	4/1600W	400-2100W
Steam/Stew ( )	60	4/1600W	400-2100W
Roast ( )	120	2/800W	400-800W

Using the timer

You can use the Preset/Timer button ( ) to decide how much time you want the appliance to work at different cooking modes (not available at Water mode).

1. Follow the steps in "Preparing for use".
2. Press the On/Off button ( ), the On/Off indicator lights up. The induction cooker enters standby mode.
3. Press the Menu button repeatedly until the desired cooking mode is selected. The corresponding indicator lights up and the induction cooker starts working.
4. Press the Preset/Timer button ( ) until the timer indicator lights up.
5. "0:00" blinks on the display screen. Press the Increase button ( ) to set the minute and the Decrease button ( ) to set the hour.
6. When the time has elapsed, you will hear a few beeps and the induction cooker turns off automatically.

Note

• After you have selected the cooking time, wait for a few seconds before the induction cooker automatically confirms it.
• After the timer is set, you can press the Preset/Timer button ( ) or the Menu button ( ) to cancel the timer.
• You will not be able to preset time for delayed cooking after the timer is set.
  In order to do so, you will need to cancel the timer first.

Preset time for delayed cooking

You can use the Preset/Timer button ( ) to set the time at which you want the appliance to start cooking (not available at Fry, Roast and Hot pot modes.).

1. Follow the steps in "Preparing to use".
2. Press the On/Off button ( ), the On/Off indicator lights up. The induction cooker enters standby mode.
3. Press the Menu button ( ) repeatedly until the desired cooking mode is selected. The corresponding indicator lights up and the induction cooker starts working.
4. Press the Preset/Timer button ( ) until the preset indicator lights up.
5. Press the Increase ( ) button to set the minute and the Decrease ( ) button to set the hour.
6. When the preset time has elapsed, you will hear a few beeps and the induction cooker starts working automatically.

Note

• At Steam/Stew mode, the induction cooker automatically enters Timer mode after the preset time is selected. You can then decide how much time you want the induction cooker to work when the preset time has elapsed. Refer to "Using the timer" chapter on how to set the cooking time.
• After you have selected the preset time, wait for a few seconds before the induction cooker automatically confirms it.
• When the induction cooker is at preset mode, you can press the Preset/ Timer button ( ) or the Menu button ( ) to cancel the preset time.

Cleaning

Unplug the appliance and let it cool down.
Clean the appliance with a damp cloth and, if necessary, with some mild cleaning agent.

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.

Guarantee and service

If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer.

Troubleshooting

If your induction cooker does not function properly or if the cooking quality is insufficient, consult the table below. If you are unable to solve the problem, contact a Philips service centre or the Consumer Care Centre in your country.

Problem	Solution
The On/Off button ( ) does not respond	There is a connection problem. Check if the induction cooker is connected to the mains and if the plug is inserted firmly into the wall socket
When I press one of the cooking mode buttons, the light of the selected mode does not go on.	The light is defective. Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a service centre authorised by Philips.
E5 or E6 displays on the screen	Check if the voltage is too low or too high.
	Check if the power cord or power socket is too hot.
	Check if the too many appliances are plugged to the same connector.
E0, E1, E2, E3, E4, E8 or Ed displays on the screen.	The induction cooker has malfunctions. Take the appliance to a Philips dealer or a service centre authorised by Philips.
E7 displays on the screen	Check if the appliance has been operating for 2 hours.
	Check if the air outlets are blocked.
	Check if the ambient temperature is too high.
	When the error code displays on the screen, the appliance stops heating automatically. If the appliance resumes working after it drops to room temperature, the error code is caused by the overheating protection of the appliance. If the error persists and you cannot resolve it, do not repair or disassemble the appliance by yourself. Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a service center authorised by Philips.
The induction cooker stops working or turns off automatically	The induction cooker has been idle for 2 hours.
	Check if the air inlet and outlets are covered.
	Temperature around the induction cooker is too high.

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Documents / Resources

References

• Philips - United States | Philips
• Product registration | Philips

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