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What’s in the box Cooking rice

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Using the rice cooker

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1 Your rice cooker

Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips!

To fully benet from the support that Philips offers, register your

product at www.Philips.com/welcome.

2 Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the rice cooker and save it for future reference.

Danger

• Do not immerse the rice

cooker in water, nor rinse it under the tap.

Warning

• Check if the voltage

indicated on the rice cooker corresponds to the local power voltage before you connect it.

• Only connect the rice

cooker to a grounded power outlet. Always make sure that the plug

is inserted rmly into the

power outlet.

• Do not use the appliance

if the plug, the power cord, the inner pot, or the main body is damaged.

• Make sure that the

damaged power cord is replaced by Philips, a service center authorized

by Philips or similarly

qualied persons in order

to avoid a hazard.

• The appliance is not

intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.

• The 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.

• Children should be

supervised to make sure that they do not play with the rice cooker.

• Keep the power cord out

of the reach of children. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the

table or worktop on which the rice cooker stands.

• Make sure the heating

element, the temperature sensor, and the outside of the inner pot are clean and dry before you put the plug in the power outlet.

• Do not cover the steam

vent and the lid while the rice cooker is operating.

• Do not plug in the rice

cooker or press the control lever with wet hands.

Caution

• Never use any accessories

or parts from other manufacturers or that

Philips does not specically

recommend. If you use such accessories or parts, your guarantee becomes invalid.

• Only use the rice scoop

provided. Avoid using sharp utensils.

• Do not expose the

rice cooker to high temperatures, nor place it

on a working or still hot stove or cooker.

• Do not expose the rice

cooker to direct sunlight.

• Place the rice cooker on a

stable, horizontal, and level surface.

• Always put the inner pot in

the rice cooker before you put the plug in the power outlet and switch it on.

• Do not place the inner pot

directly over an open re

to cook rice.

• Do not use the inner pot if

it is deformed.

• The accessible surfaces

may become hot when the rice cooker is operating. Be careful when touching the rice cooker.

• Beware of hot steam

coming out of the steam vent during cooking or out of the rice cooker when you open the lid. Keep hands and face away from the rice cooker to avoid the steam.

• Do not lift and move the

rice cooker while it is operating.

• Do not exceed the MAX

water level indication on the inside of the inner pot

to prevent overow.

• Do not place the cooking

utensils inside the pot while cooking, keeping warm or reheating rice.

• To avoid scratches, it is not

recommended to cook ingredients with hard shells.

• 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 rice cooker near a magnetic substance.

• Always let the rice cooker

cool down before you clean or move it.

• Always clean the rice

cooker after use. Do not clean the rice cooker in dishwasher.

• Always unplug the rice

cooker if not used for a longer period.

• The rice cooker is

intended to be used in household or similar applications such as: Staff kitchen areas

in shops, ofces, and

other residential type environments; Farm houses; By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; Bed and breakfast type environments.

• If the rice cooker is

used improperly or for professional or semiprofessional 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 elds (EMF)

This appliance complies with all standards regarding

electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled properly and according

to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use

based on scientic evidence available today.

3 What’s in the box (fig. 1)

Rice cooker main unit Rice scoop Cooking plate (depending on models) Measuring cup Steam tray (depending on models) User manual Power cord

Overview

a Lid handle b Steam vent c Water level indication d Main body e Heating element f Control lever g On/Off switch (I/O) h Power socket i Side handle j Inner pot k Lid l Cook indicator m Keep-warm indicator

4 Using the rice cooker

Before rst use

1 Take out all the accessories from the inner pot. Remove the

sheet between the inner pot and the heating element.

2 Clean the parts of the rice cooker thoroughly before using

the rice cooker for the rst time (see chapter 6 “Cleaning

and Maintenance”).

Note

• Make sure all parts are completely dr y before you start using the

rice cooker.

Preparations before use (g. 2)

Before using the rice cooker, you need to follow below preparations:

1 Measure the rice with the measuring cup provided. 2 Wash the rice thoroughly. 3 Put the pre-washed rice in the inner pot.

Note

• To lter out extra starch, put the cooking plate in the inner pot rst,

and then pour rice on it.

4 Add water to the inner pot. Then smooth the rice surface. 5 Wipe the outside of the inner pot dry, then put it in the

rice cooker. Check if the inner pot is in proper contact with the heating element.

6 Put the lid on the rice cooker, and put the plug in the

power socket.

Note

• Each cup of uncooked rice normally gives 2 bowls of cooked rice.

• You may also add rice and water at 1: 2 ratio or as you would

normally do while cooking on the gas stove for rice cooking. Do not exceed the MAX water level indication on the inside of the inner pot.

• Use a separate container to wash the rice to avoid damaging the

non-stick coating of the inner pot.

• Make sure that the outside of the inner pot is dry and clean, and that

there is no foreign residue on the heating element.

Cooking rice (g. 3)

1 Follow the steps in “Preparations before use”. 2 Press the On/Off switch to the “I” position to switch on the

rice cooker.

» The Keep-warm indicator lights up.

3 Press the control lever down to start the cooking process.

» The Cook indicator lights up.

4 When the cooking process is nished, the Cook indicator

goes out and the Keep-warm indicator goes on to indicate that the rice cooker has automatically switched to the Keep-warm mode.

Note

• To end the cooking process manually, pull up the control lever, press

the On/Off switch to the “O” position, and remove the plug from the power socket. To end the keep-warm mode, press the On/Off switch to the “O” position, and remove the plug from the power socket.

Steaming (g. 4)

1 Measure a few cups of water with the measuring cup. 2 Pour the water into the inner pot. 3 Put the food on a plate or directly in the steam tray. 4 Put the steam tray on the inner pot. 5 Put the lid on the steam tray, and put the plug in the power

socket.

6 Press the On/Off switch to the “I” position to switch on the

rice cooker.

» The Keep-warm indicator lights up.

7 Press the control lever down to start the steaming process.

» The Cook indicator lights up.

8 When the steaming process is nished, the Cook indicator

goes out and the Keep-warm indicator goes on to indicate that the appliance has automatically switched to the Keepwarm mode.

9 Open the lid and carefully remove the steamed food from

the steam tray.

Note

• The amount of water varies based on the quantity of food to be

steamed.

• To remove the steamed food, use a kitchen glove or a cloth, as the

steam tray will be very hot.

• When you cook rice and steam food at the same time, make sure

you measure out an amount of rice that leaves enough room for the steam tray.

• To end the cooking process manually, pull up the control lever, press

Keeping warm

The rice cooker allows you to keep your rice warm for a longer period of time.

When the cooking process is nished, the rice cooker

automatically switches to the Keep-warm mode. The cook light goes out and the Keep-warm light goes on.

Note

• To preserve its taste, do not keep rice warm for more than 5 hours.

• The Keep-warm mode does not switch off automatically.

• To end the keep warm mode, press the On/Off switch to the “O”

position, and remove the plug from the power socket.

5 Specifications

Model

HD3041/00 220-240V/50Hz 300W 1.8L 0.6L N

HD3042/00 220-240V/50Hz 500W 2.5L 1.0L Y

HD3042/01 220-240V/50Hz 500W 2.5L 1.0L N

HD3043/00 220-240V/50Hz 700W 4.5L 1.8L Y

HD3043/01 220-240V/50Hz 700W 4.5L 1.8L N

HD3044/00 220-240V/50Hz 1000W 7.0L 2.8L Y

HD3044/01 220-240V/50Hz 1000W 7.0L 2.8L N

HD3045/00 220-240V/50Hz 1650W 11L 4.2L N

Model

HD3041/00 1 cup 21 mins 2 cups 31 mins

HD3042/00 1 cup 17 mins 3 cups 30 mins

HD3042/01 1 cup 17 mins 3 cups 30 mins

HD3043/00 2 cups 33 mins 6 cups 46 mins

HD3043/01 2 cups 33 mins 6 cups 46 mins

HD3044/00 3 cups 23 mins 9 cups 34 mins

HD3044/01 3 cups 23 mins 9 cups 34 mins

HD3045/00 3 cups 15 mins 16 cups 39 mins

Voltage/

Frequency

Minimum

Cups of Rice

Rated

Power

Estimated

Cooking

Time

Rated

Capacity

Maximum

Cups of Rice

Volume

Rice

With

Steam

Tray or

Not

Estimated

Cooking

Time

6 Cleaning and Maintenance

Note

• Unplug the rice cooker before starting to clean it.

• Wait until the rice cooker has cooled down sufciently before

cleaning it.

• Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, scourers or metal utensils to

clean the inner pot, as they damage the surface of the inner pot.

• To protect the surface of the inner pot, do not use the inner pot for

dish washing, or put vinegar in the pot.

Interior

Inside of the main body:

• Wipe with wrung out and damp cloth.

• Make sure to remove all the food residues stuck to the

Heating element:

rice cooker.

• Wipe with wrung out and damp cloth.

• Remove food residues with wrung out and damp cloth.

Exterior

Outside of the main body:

• Wipe with a cloth damped with soap water.

• Only use soft and dry cloth to wipe the control lever.

Accessories

Lid, rice scoop, inner pot, cooking plate, and steam tray:

• Soak in hot water and clean with a sponge or a cloth

with some washing-up liquid.

7 Environment

Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life. Dispose of responsibly. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.

8 Troubleshooting

If your rice cooker does not function properly or if the quality

of the cooked food is insufcient, consult the table below. If

you are unable to solve the problem, please contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country.

Problem Cause Solution

The cook light does not go on.

There is a connection problem.

The light is defective.

Check if the rice cooker is connected to the power cord and if the plug is

inserted rmly into the

power socket. Make sure the On/Off switch is at the “I” position.

Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a service center authorised by Philips.

The keep-warm light does not go on when the cooking process

is nished.

Water spills out of the appliance during rice cooking.

The rice is not cooked.

The cooked rice is too hard.

The cooked rice is too soft.

The rice is scorched.

The rice cooker does not automatically switch to the keep-warm mode.

The food has not been steamed properly.

The light is defective.

You added too much water to the rice.

Not enough water has been added.

The cooking process has not started.

The inner pot is not properly in contact with the heating element.

The heating element is damaged.

You did not add enough water to the rice.

You added too much water to the rice.

The rice has not been rinsed well.

The temperature control is defective.

There is too much food in the steam tray.

Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a service center authorised by Philips.

Do not exceed the MAX water level indication on the inside of the inner pot.

You may add rice and water at 1: 2 ratio or as you would normally do while cooking on the gas stove for rice cooking. Do not exceed the MAX water level indication on the inside of the inner pot.

You have failed to press down the control lever.

Make sure that there is no foreign residue on the heating element.

Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a service center authorised by Philips.

You may add rice and water at 1: 2 ratio or as you would normally do while cooking on the gas stove for rice cooking. Do not exceed the MAX water level indication on the inside of the inner pot.

Rinse the rice until water runs clear.

Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a service center authorised by Philips.

Distribute the food evenly and do not steam too much food at one time.

Warranty and Service

For any information or problem, contact your local Philips dealer or authorized service center. For a list of authorized Philips service centers visit: www.philips.com or contact our consumer care at 1800 102 2929

(Toll free) or 1860 180 1111 (standard call rates apply). This apparatus is

covered under warranty against any defect due to defecitve material or

workmanship for TWO YEARS from the date of purchase. Should a defect develop during the period of warranty, PHILIPS ELECTRONICS INDIA LTD. undertakes to repair the apparatus FREE OF CHARGE through the

dealer from whom it has been purchased or at any of the Philips authorized Service Centers.

The warranty is not valid in case:

1. Apparatus is not used according to user manual.

2. Defects caused by improper or reckless use.

3. Defects due to causes beyond control like lightning, abnormal voltage,

Acts of God or while In transit to the purchaser’s residence.

4. Repairs done by persons other than Philips Authorized service center.

5. Modications of any nature made in the apparatus.

6. Tampered serial number.

7. Incomplete warr anty card after purchase.

8. Product if used for commercial purpose (i.e. other than domestic use).

9. Usage of par ts not recommended by Philips or those made by other manufacturers.

All consumables and parts susceptible to normal wear and tear are not covered under warranty.

Week/S.No. Date of purchase:

Dealer’s name: Dealer’s stamp: Customer’s name and address:

Model No.:

Dealer’s signature: