PHILIPS HD3131 Rice Cooker Instruction Manual

PHILIPS HD3131 Rice Cooker

WHAT IS IN THE BOX

1. Sealing ring
2. Detachable inner lid
3. Water level indications
4. Inner pot
5. Cook button
6. Keep-warm button
7. Power cord
8. Main body
9. Heating element
10. Lid
11. Lid release button
12. Detachable steam vent cap
13. Rice&Soup ladle
14. Measuring cup
15. Steam basket

Your rice cooker

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Important

Read this important information leaflet carefully before you use the rice cooker and save it for future reference.

Danger

• The appliance must not be immersed.

Warning

• This appliance shall not be used by children from 0 years to 8 years.
• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above if they are continuously supervised and they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• 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 given supervision or instruction concerning the 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.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children.
• This appliance should be positioned in a stable situation with the handles (if any) positioned to avoid spillage of the hot liquids.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
  • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments;
  • farmhouses;
  • by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential-type environments;
  • bed and breakfast type environments.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons to avoid a hazard.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated using an external timer or a separate remote-control system.
• WARNING: Make sure to avoid spillage on the power connector to avoid a potential hazard.
• WARNING: Always follow the instructions and use the appliance properly to avoid potential injury.
• Do not plug in the appliance or press any of the buttons on the control panel with wet hands.

Caution

• CAUTION: The surface of the heating element is subject to residual heat after use.
• 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 level surface.
• 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 rice.
• Do not use the inner pot if it is deformed

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This appliance complies with the applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Using the rice cooker

Before first use

1. Take out all the accessories from the inner pot. Remove the packaging material of the inner pot.
2. Clean the parts of the rice cooker thoroughly before using the rice cooker for the first time (see chapter “Cleaning and Maintenance”).

Preparations before use

Before using the rice cooker, you need to follow the preparation:

1. Measure the rice using the measuring cup provided (Fig. 1).
2. Wash the rice thoroughly (Fig. 2).
3. Put the pre-washed rice in the inner pot.
4. Add water to the level indicated on the scale inside the inner pot that corresponds to the number of cups of rice used (Fig. 3). Then smooth the rice surface.
5. Press the lid release button to open the lid (Fig. 4).
6. Wipe the outside of the inner pot dry (Fig. 5), then put the inner pot in the rice cooker (Fig. 6). Check if the inner pot is in proper contact with the heating element.
7. Close the lid of the rice cooker (Fig. 7), and put the plug in the power socket (Fig. 8).

Cooking Rice

1. Follow the steps in “Preparations before use”.
2. Press the cook button (Cook), and the cook indicator lights up (Fig. 9).
3. When the cooking is finished, the cooking indicator will be off.
4. The rice cooker switches to the keep warm mode automatically, and the keep warm (Warm) indicator lights up (Fig. 10).

Steaming

1. Measure a few cups of water with the measuring cup (Fig. 11).
2. Pour the water into the inner pot (Fig. 12).
3. Put the steam basket into the inner pot (Fig. 13).
4. Put the food into the steam basket (Fig. 14).
5. Close the lid of the rice cooker, and put the plug in the power socket.
6. Press the cook button (Cook), and the cook indicator lights up (Fig. 9).
7. When the steaming is finished, pull up the control lever.
8. The rice cooker switches to the keep warm mode, and the keep warm (Warm) indicator lights up (Fig. 10).

Cleaning and Maintenance

Note

• Unplug the rice cooker before starting to clean it.
• Wait until the rice cooker has cooled down sufficiently before cleaning it.

Interior
Inside of the lid and the main body:

• Wipe with a wrung-out and damp cloth.
• Make sure to remove all the food residues stuck to the rice cooker.

Heating element:

• Wipe with a wrung-out and damp cloth.
• Remove food residues with wrung-out and damp cloth or toothpicks.

Exterior
The surface of the lid and outside of the main body:

• Wipe with a cloth damped with soap and water.
• Only use a soft and dry cloth to wipe the control panel.
• Make sure to remove all the food residues around the control buttons.

Accessories
Rice&Soup ladle, inner pot, steam basket, steam vent cap, detachable inner lid:

• Soak in hot water and clean with a sponge.

Recycling

Do not throw away the product 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. Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Warranty and support

Versuni offers a two-year warranty after the purchase of this product. This warranty is not valid if a defect is due to incorrect use or poor maintenance. Our warranty does not affect your rights under the law as a consumer. For more information or to invoke the warranty, please visit our website www.philips.com/support.

Specifications

• Model Number HD3131
• Rated power output 650W
• Rated capacity 6.0L
• Rice capacity 2.0L

Troubleshooting

If you encounter problems when using this rice cooker, check the following points before requesting service. If you cannot solve the problem, contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country.

PHILIPS and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V. and are used under license. This product has been manufactured by and is sold under the responsibility of Versuni Holding B.V., and Versuni Holding B.V. is the warrantor for this product. 2023 © Versuni Holding B.V. 6608.000.0810.3 (27/04/2023)

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