HD4746, HD4743 1 EnglisH 6 inDonEsia 16 26 BaHasa MElayu 5 45 Ting ViT 53 63 72 HD4746, HD4743 6 EnglisH introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. general description (Fig. 1) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q Lid Steam vent Rice cooker handle Scoop holder Heating element F. Mains cord Soup ladle Rice scoop Measuring cup Inner pot Water level indication Steam tray Main body Control panel Release lever Detachable steam vent cap Mains cord connection important Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future reference. , Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. , Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket. Always ensure the plug is inserted firmly into the 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. , Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or which have not been specifically advised by Philips.Your guarantee will become invalid if such accessories or parts have been used. , Only use the rice scoop provided. Avoid using sharp utensils. , Never immerse the housing of the rice cooker in water, nor rinse it under the tap. , Do not expose the rice cooker to high temperatures, nor place it onto a working or still hot stove or cooker. , Make sure the heating element, the magnetic switch and the outside of the inner pot are clean and dry before switching the rice cooker on. , Do not switch the rice cooker on without having inserted the inner pot. , Always press the KEEP-WARM/OFF button once before you unplug the rice cooker. , Always unplug the rice cooker and let it cool down before cleaning it. , Do not place the inner pot directly over an open fire to cook rice. , Do not cover the steam vent while the rice cooker is operating. , Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop on which the appliance is standing. , This 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 EnglisH , , , , , , , given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. This appliance is intended for household use only. If the appliance is used improperly or for professional or semiprofessional purposes or if it is used in a way that is not in accordance with the instructions for use, the guarantee will become invalid and Philips will not accept liability for any damage caused. Place the rice cooker on a stable, horizontal and level surface. The accessible surfaces may become hot when the appliance is operating. Do not plug in the appliance or switch on the mains with wet hands. 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. Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today. Before first use Remove the sheet between the inner pot and the heating element. 1 Clean the parts of the rice cooker thoroughly before using the appliance for the first time (see chapter `Cleaning'). Make sure all parts are completely dry before you start using the appliance. Attach the scoop holder to the body of the rice cooker (Fig. ). using the appliance Cooking rice 1 Measure the rice using the measuring cup provided. Each cup of uncooked rice normally gives 2 bowls of cooked rice. Do not exceed the quantities indicated on the inside of the inner pot. 1 cup of rice is approx. 180ml. - HD4743: 1-5.5 cups of rice - HD4746: 2-10 cups of rice , NOTE: Beans, pulses or cereals used in mixed rice should be soaked before use. Menu Rice Small amount** Congee 1.0 1.8 Volume/L 1.0 1.8 Quantity of rice (cups) 1-5.5 2-10 max. 3 0.25-0.75 0.5-1.5 Note: ** To get an optimal result, we advise you to cook not more than 3 cups of rice. Wash the rice thoroughly. Use a separate container to wash the rice to avoid damaging the non-stick coating of the inner pot. 8 EnglisH Put the pre-washed rice in the inner pot. Add water to the level indicated on the scale inside the inner pot that corresponds to the number of cups of rice used. Then smooth the rice surface. For instance, if you cook 4 cups of rice, add water up to the 4-cup level indicated on the scale. , HD (Fig. ) , HD6 (Fig. ) 5 Press the release lever to open the lid. 6 Put the inner pot in the rice cooker. Check if the inner pot is in proper contact with the heating element (Fig. 5). Make sure that the outside of the inner pot is dry and clean and that there is no foreign residue on the heating element or the magnetic switch. Close the lid of the rice cooker, put the plug in the wall socket and switch on the mains. You will hear a beep. 8 Press the MENU button until the desired cooking function is displayed (Fig. 6). The cook/reheat light starts to blink. , 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. ). , In the steaming mode, the process ends when the rice cooker beeps. The keep-warm light blinks to indicate that the process has ended. In these modes the rice cooker does not switch to the keep-warm mode. 9 Press the MENU button to select Regular, Quick or Small amount (Fig. 6). 10 Press the COOK/REHEAT button to start the cooking process (Fig. 8). The cook/reheat light goes on and the cooking process starts. The display counts down in minutes (10, 9, 8 etc.) during the last 10 minutes of the cooking process. The table below shows the approximate cooking time in each mode. The actual cooking time may vary depending on voltage, room temperature, humidity and amount of water used. Function Regular Quick Small amount Steam* Soup* Congee* Reheat Approximate cooking time (minutes) 40-50 30-40 40-50 10-60 30-240 30-240 23 Countdown time until ready (minutes) 10 10 10 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Note:The level marked inside the inner pot is just an indication; you can always adjust the water level for different types of rice and your own preference. Note: * To view the countdown time, press the COOKING TIME button. 11 Open the lid and stir the rice to loosen it (Fig. 9). For the best results, do this just after the rice cooker has switched to keep-warm mode. Then close the lid firmly. Stirring the rice allows excess steam to escape. This will give fluffier rice. EnglisH 1 Press the KEEP-WARM/OFF button once to cancel the cooking process, the preset setting or the keep-warm mode. The cook/reheat light will start to blink (Fig. 10). The rice cooker has a backup memory that retains the last selected mode, function and settings in case of a power failure. The cooking process or the timer function will resume within 2 hours after the power supply is restored. Always press the KEEP-WARM/OFF button once before unplugging the rice cooker, as otherwise the last selected mode, function and settings will resume when the rice cooker is plugged in again. 1 Unplug the rice cooker to switch it off. Cooking congee 1 Follow steps 1 to in section `Cooking rice'. Do not exceed the volume indicated in the table for congee cooking, as this may cause the rice cooker to overflow. Press the MENU button to select the congee cooking mode (Fig. 6). Press the COOKING TIME button to set the desired cooking time. , The default cooking time of 1 hour is displayed. , Press the HR and/or MIN buttons to set the desired cooking time.You can set any time between 0 minutes and hours (Fig. 11). , If you fail to set a cooking time, the default cooking time of 1 hour will apply. 9 Press the COOK/REHEAT button to start the congee cooking process. (Fig. 8) , The cook/reheat light goes on and the cooking process starts (Fig. 1). , When the cooking process starts, the display switches from preset time to current time. To view the preset cooking time, press the COOKING TIME button. , 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. 5 Press the KEEP-WARM/OFF button once to cancel the cooking process, the preset setting or the keep-warm mode. The cook/reheat light will start to blink (Fig. 10). 6 Unplug the rice cooker to switch it off. Cooking soup 1 Put the ingredients for the soup and the water in the inner pot. Do not exceed the maximum water level indicated on the scale inside the inner pot that corresponds to Congee. Follow steps 6 to in section `Cooking rice'. Press the MENU button to select the soup cooking mode (Fig. 6). Press the COOKING TIME button to set the desired cooking time (Fig. 1). 5 Press the HR and/or MIN buttons to set the desired cooking time.You can set any time between 0 minutes and hours (Fig. 11). 6 Press the COOK/REHEAT button to start the soup cooking process (Fig. 8). , 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 COOKING TIME button. , 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. 10 EnglisH Press the KEEP-WARM/OFF button once to cancel the cooking process, the preset setting or the keep-warm mode. The cook/reheat light will start to blink (Fig. 10). 8 Unplug the rice cooker to switch off. steaming 1 Measure cups of water with the measuring cup and pour it into the inner pot. The amount of water varies according to the quantity of food being steamed. It will take approx. 8 minutes for 3 cups of water to come to the boil. Put the food to be steamed on a plate or in the steam tray. To ensure even steaming, the food should be spread out evenly and should not be piled up. Put the steam tray on top of the inner pot (Fig. 1). If you are using a separate plate, put it in the steam tray. 5 Close the lid firmly. 6 Press the MENU button to select the steaming mode (Fig. 6). Press the COOKING TIME button to set the desired steaming time (Fig. 15). The default steaming time of 15 minutes is displayed. 8 Press the HR and/or MIN buttons to set the desired time (Fig. 11). 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. 9 Press the COOK/REHEAT button to start the steaming process. See point 1 in section `Cooking rice' (Fig. 8). , The cook/reheat light goes on and the steaming process starts (Fig. 16). , When the steaming process is finished, the rice cooker beeps to indicate that the process has ended. 10 Open the lid and carefully remove the steamed food from the plate or steam tray. Use a kitchen glove or a cloth, as the plate and steam tray will be very hot. slow cooking 1 Put the ingredients and water in the inner pot. Do not exceed the maximum water level indicated on the scale inside the pot that corresponds to Congee. Press the MENU button to select the slow cooking mode. Follow steps 6 to in section `Cooking rice'. Press the COOKING TIME button to set the desired cooking time (Fig. 15). The default cooking time of 2 hours is displayed. 5 Press the HR and/or MIN buttons to set the desired cooking time (Fig. 11). You can set any time between 30 minutes and 4 hours. , If you fail to set a cooking time, the default cooking time of hours will apply. Beware of the hot steam. 6 Press the COOK/REHEAT button to start the slow cooking process. The cook/reheat light goes on and the cooking process starts. , 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 11 Press the KEEP-WARM/OFF button once to cancel the cooking process, the preset setting or the keep-warm mode.The cook/reheat light will start to blink (Fig. 10). 8 Unplug the rice cooker to switch it off. Reheating You can use the reheating mode to warm up rice that has ...