Philips HD4779 user manual English English

•Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord, the inner pot, the sealing ring or the main body is damaged.

•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.

•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 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 mains cord out of the reach of children. Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop on which the appliance 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 wall socket.

•Do not plug in the appliance or press any of the buttons on the control panel with wet hands.

•Never connect this appliance to an external timer switch in order to avoid a hazardous situation.

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 level surface.

•Always insert the inner pot before you put the plug in the wall socket and switch on the Variety Cooker.

•Do not place the inner pot directly over an open fire to cook rice.

•Do not use the inner pot if it is deformed.

•Extreme caution must be used when cooking the recipes that require heating the oil or butter with the ingredients, as it would reach the high temperature level like a stove or oven.

•The accessible surfaces may become hot when the appliance is operating. Only touch the control panel.

•Beware of hot steam coming out of the steam vent during cooking or out of the Variety Cooker when you open the lid. Keep hands and face away from the Variety Cooker to avoid the steam.

•Be careful with the inner pot, steam basket and resealable cups when you handle them during and after the cooking process, as they may be hot and heavy.

•Do not lift and move the Variety Cooker by its handle while it is operating.

•Do not exceed the maximum water level indicated in the inner pot to prevent overflows.

•Do not place the cooking utensils inside the pot while cooking, keeping warm or reheating rice.

•Only use the cooking utensils provided. Avoid using sharp utensils.

•Do not use the cooking utensils provided for cooking on open flame.

•To avoid scratches, it is not recommended to cook ingredients with crustaceans and shellfish.

Remove the hard shells before cooking.

•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 appliance near a magnetic substance.

•Always let the appliance cool down before you clean or move it.

•Always clean the appliance after use. Do not clean the appliance in the dishwasher.

•Always unplug the appliance if not used for a longer period of time.

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