Philips HD2178 User Manual

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HD2178
User manual
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• Do not use the appliance if the plug, the power
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1 Your electric pressure cooker
• Make sure that the damaged power cord is
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• This appliance can be used by children aged from
2 Important
Read this safety leaflet carefully before you use
the electric pressure cooker and save it for future
reference.
Danger
• Do not immerse the appliance in water, nor rinse
it under the tap.
• This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep
Warning
• Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance
corresponds to the local power voltage before
you connect it.
• Only connect the appliance to a grounded power
• Make sure the heating element, the temperature
outlet. Always make sure that the plug is inserted
firmly into the power outlet.
• The heating element surface is subject to residual
cord, the inner pot, the sealing ring, or the main heat after use.
body is damaged.
• Do not plug in the appliance or turn the control
knob with wet hands.
replaced by Philips, a service center authorized by • The appliance is not intended to be operated by
Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to
means of an external timer or a separate remote-
avoid a hazard.
control system.
• The ducts in the pressure regulator allowing the
8 years and above and persons with reduced escape of steam should be checked regularly to
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
ensure that they are not blocked.
of experience and knowledge if they have been
• Make sure the power socket is clean and dry
given supervision or instruction concerning use of
before you plug in the appliance.
the appliance in a safe way and understand the
• The container must not be opened until the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
pressure has decreased sufficiently.
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
• Do not use the appliance if too much air or steam
not be made by children without supervision.
is leaking from under the top lid.
• When cooking soup or viscous liquid, do not
the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
release pressure by turning the pressure regulator
Do not let the power cord hang over the edge
to the steam vent position, otherwise liquid might
of the table or worktop on which the appliance
spurt from the pressure regulator. Wait until the
stands.
pressure is naturally released and the floater has
dropped to open the top lid.
sensor, and the outside of the inner pot are clean
• Make sure to avoid spillage on the power
and dry before you put the plug in the power
connector to avoid a potential hazard.
outlet.
• Do not use the inner pot if it is deformed.
• Make sure that the sealing ring is clean and in
• The accessible surfaces may become hot when
Cover Open
Heating Pressurize Keep pressure Warm Power
Chop Preset timer Time left Vegetable
• Beware of hot steam coming out of the floating
Chicken Crab
Fish Lobster
Rice Soup Beans/Tendon Cake
Porridge Steam/Stew Beef/Mutton
Chicken
Bake Start
• Do not lift and move the appliance while it is
Menu
ECO
Warm/Off
• Do not exceed the maximum water level
Hr. Min.
Keep
Preset timer
pressure time
Touch for 3s
• Do not place the cooking utensils inside the pot
• Only use the cooking utensils provided. Avoid
• To avoid scratches, it is not recommended to
• Do not place a magnetic substance on the lid. Do
• Always let the appliance cool down to room
• Always clean the appliance after use. Do not clean
• Always unplug the appliance if not used for a
• The appliance is intended to be used in household
• If the appliance is used improperly or for
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic fields.
3
Electric pressure cooker main unit
Rice spoon
Measuring cup
Warranty card
• Make sure to follow the instructions in the user Recipe
manual to avoid a potential harzard.
Overview (fig. 2)
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.
• Do not expose the appliance to high
temperatures, nor place it on a working or still hot
stove or cooker.
• Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight.
• Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal, and
Controls overview (fig. 3)
level surface.
• Do not use the handle on the top lid to move the
appliance, use the side handles instead.
• When pressure is being released from the
pressure regulator, hot steam or liquid will be
ejected. Keep hands and face away from the
steam vent.
• Always put the inner pot in the appliance before
you put the plug in the power outlet and switch
it on.
• Do not place the inner pot directly over an open
fire to cook food.
good condition.
the appliance is operating. Take extra caution
when touching the surfaces.
valve and pressure regulator during cooking or
when you open the lid. Keep hands and face away
from the appliance to avoid the steam.
operating.
indicated in the inner pot to prevent overflow.
while cooking.
using sharp utensils.
cook ingredients with crustaceans and shellfish.
Remove the hard shells before cooking.
not use the appliance near a magnetic substance.
temperature before you clean or move it.
the appliance in dishwasher.
longer period.
or similar applications such as:
• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other
residential type environments;
• farm houses;
• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments;
• bed and breakfast type environments.
professional or semi-professional purposes, or if
it is not used according to the instructions in this
safety leaflet, the guarantee becomes invalid and
Philips refuses liability for any damage caused.
What's in the box (fig. 1)
Inner pot
Soup ladle
User manual
Power cord
Inner pot Top lid
a f
Water level Sealing ring
b g
indication
Control panel Main unit handle
c h
Heating element Floating valve
d i
Pressure regulator Lid handle
e j
Display screen Menu button
k r
Bake button Start button
n s
Warm/off button Eco button
o t
Keep pressure time Presset timer button
p u
button
Hour button Minute button
q v