Contents 1 Introduction Product Overview 2 Important Danger Warning Caution Electromagnetic fields (EMF) Power failure backup function Environment Guarantee and service 3 Preparing for use Before first use Setting the clock time Setting the display language Control panel and display 4 Using the appliance Before Cooking Start Menu Function...
1 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. Product Overview a Measuring cup b Water level indications c Inner pot with handles d Detachable inner lid...
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. •...
By doing this, you help to preserve the environment. Guarantee and service If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www. philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet).
3 Preparing for use Before first use Remove the sheet between the inner pot and the heating element. Clean the parts of the Variety Cooker thoroughly before you use the appliance for the first time (see ‘Cleaning’ section). Dry all parts thoroughly before you start to use the appliance. Attach the scoop holder to the body of the Variety Cooker (Fig.
Control panel and display The appliance is easy to operate with the control panel which consists of 12 touch buttons. The colored LCD display shows the clock and timer and gives information on the selected process. White display is indicating the appliance is in standby mode or at the stage of selecting the cooking programs.
Control Ring • To set the Clock, Timer for delayed cooking, Cooking Time and choose the desired Menu and Submenu. You can move your finger up or down on the left or right side of the control ring to adjust settings (e.g.
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Follow the “Before Cooking Start” section to handle the inner pot and the Variety Cooker properly. Choose Steam Press the [Steam] button to select the Steam function (Fig. 14) The first instruction “Fill inner pot with water, put food on steam tray. ” appears on the display. »...
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Ingredients Amount Prawns 200g Salmon 450g White fish 450g Tips for steaming food • Do not steam food larger than 1½ inch thick. It may hit the inner lid and may not cook well. • Cut off thick stems from cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage. •...
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Use control ring to adjust cooking time if necessary (see “Control panel and display” section). • Preset timer is available up to 12 hours for section to set the desired start time for stewing. Not recommend to delay cooking time for more than 1 hour for any food with the exception of raw vegetables.
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Press lid release button to open the lid (Fig. 15). Be caution when opening lid as steam escaping will be extremely hot. Press the [Stop]/[Cancel] button to go to standby mode or unplug the Variety Cooker to switch it off. Submenu Cooking Instruction [Mushroom...
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The first instruction appears on the display. » Make sure to put the ingredients in pot and mix well before starting the cooking program. Do not exceed the maximum water level of [COMPOTE & CHUTNEY] as indicated on the inside of the inner pot. (Fig. 17) The step-by-step cooking guidance has been outlined in the table below for your quick »...
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Submenu Cooking Instruction [Spicy Apple 1. [Add apple, vinegar Chutney] & brandy, MIX WELL.] 2. [Add remaining ingredients, MIX WELL.] Breakfast Cooking Menu The Breakfast Cooking Menu of this appliance consists of 2 submenus that allow you to prepare a well-balanced meal at the start of the day.
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Press the [Stop]/[Cancel] button to go to standby mode or unplug the Variety Cooker to switch it off. Submenu: Yoghurt Preparation Follow the Yoghurt recipe to prepare the ingredients. Follow the “Before Cooking Start” section to handle the inner pot and the Variety Cooker properly.
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Dessert Cooking Menu The Dessert Cooking Menu of this appliance consists of 3 submenus that allow you to prepare different delicious desserts to indulge your sweet tooth. Submenu: Cheese Cake/Chocolate Cake Preparation Follow the recipe to prepare the ingredients. Follow the “Before Cooking Start” section to handle the inner pot and the Variety Cooker properly.
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Submenu Cooking Instructions [Cheese 1. [Put cake batter into Cake] the inner pot.] 2. [Cool in pot 15 min then flip onto plate.] [Chocolate 1. [Put cake batter into Cake] the inner pot.] 2. [Cool in pot 15 min then flip onto plate.] Submenu: Creme Caramel Preparation Follow the [Creme Caramel] recipe to prepare the ingredients.
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Begin Cooking Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to start cooking process. » [Cook]/[OK] indication is on and the cooking animation appears on the display. The display counts down the cooking time in minutes. Finish Cooking At the end of the cooking process, the appliance beeps and the message [Done!] appears on the display.
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Set the Cooking Time Press the [Cook]/[OK] button to adjust the cooking time. It will also automatically display the adjustable cooking time after 30 seconds if you do not press the button. The default cooking time appears on the display. »...
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Submenu Cooking Instruction [Vegetable 1. [Add all ingredients, Soup] MIX WELL.] 2. [Add seasonings.] [Creme of 1. [Add butter & onion, Mushroom] MIX WELL.] 2. [Add mushroom, MIX WELL.] 3. [Add flour, MIX WELL.] Press [Cook]/[OK] or the process 4. [Add HOT stock, bay leaf, salt &...
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Submenu Cooking Instruction [Tom Yum 1. [Add broth, mushroom, Goong] tomato, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, lemongrass & water.] 2. [Add shrimp/ meat.] (add the ingredients in the last 5 minutes before the cooking end) 3. [Add chili paste & other seasoning.] Sauce Cooking Menu The Sauce Cooking Menu of this appliance consists of 5 submenus that allow you to prepare a...
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Note: The default time is the optimal cooking time based on the amounts and ingredients listed in the provided recipes. Each of them are tested to perfection to ensure to achieve culinary success. • The adjustable cooking time gives flexibility to alter the cooking time according to need. •...
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Add water to the level indicated on the scale inside the inner pot that corresponds to the number of cups and type of rice used. Then smooth the surface of the rice. Note: If you cook 4 cups of Plain rice, add water up to the 4-cup level for rice indicated on the scale (Fig.
Other Functions Reheating You can use the reheat mode to warm up rice that has cooled down. Note: Do not use the reheat function when the amount of rice is over “RICE” water level 4 as the rice may not be warmed adequately. •...
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Note: Most fresh perishable foods, especially raw poultry, meat, fish and butter or margarine, cannot safely be left at room temperature and cooking of these foods should never be delayed for more than 1 hour. • Soaking the rice before cooking produces a softer texture. Setting the ready time with the Preset/Clock button Press the [Preset]/[Clock] button (Fig.
Store the appliance in a safe, dry place. 6 Troubleshooting If your Variety Cooker does not function properly or if the cooking quality is insufficient, consult the table below. If you are unable to solve the problem, please contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country.
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Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a service centre authorised by Philips. Take the inner pot to your Philips dealer or a service centre authorised by Philips. Check the quantities mentioned in the cake recipe table in the section ‘Baking cake’. Do not change recipe in proportion.
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(see chapter ‘Using the appliance’). Select the required menu (see chapter ‘Using the appliance’). Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a service centre authorised by Philips. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. The automatic keep-warm mode only applies...
• Use only Italian short-grain rice (e.g. Arborio, Carnaroli, Vialone) for better tasting risotto. NEVER wash the rice. Every bit of the rice starch helps make risotto creamy. • It is important to add hot stock, not cold, to the rice during the cooking process for better cooking result.
[Cook]/[OK] button to start the cooking program. Cook for 5 minutes and stir • Press the the ingredients for a few seconds in the middle of the cooking process for even cooking. When the Variety Cooker beeps, put the paprika, saffron and rice in the inner pot, mix well, close the lid and cook for 2 minutes.
Ingredients 2 Garlic cloves 200g Pearl Onion 250g White Mushrooms 250g Carrots A pinch of Sugar FOR GARNISH 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter Few springs Fresh Parsley Cooking Instructions Note: Follow “Main Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of the Variety Cooker. Put oil and bacon in the inner pot, mix well.
Ingredients 10g Hungarian Paprika 10g Salt 2 Bay leaves 8g Ground Black Pepper 650ml HOT Beef Stock 250mL Dry Red Wine 400g Potato Cooking Instructions Note: Follow “Main Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of the Variety Cooker. Put butter and onion in the inner pot, mix well. Press the [Main] button to select the [Goulash] submenu, close the lid and set the cooking time to 2 hours 15 minutes.
Ingredients 100ml Pre-packaged Tomato Passata --- 250g Courgette 250g Aubergine 50g Red Bell Pepper 50g Yellow Bell Pepper FOR GARNISH 1 Bunch Fresh Basil Cooking Instructions Note: Follow “Main Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of the Variety Cooker. Put oil, garlic, onion and tomato paste in the inner pot, mix well.
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Ingredients FOR COOKING 3 Teaspoon Olive Oil 30g Spanish Onion 75g Fennel 10g Garlic 50g Red Bell Pepper 50g Yellow Bell Pepper 1 Bay leaf 0.05g Saffron Thread 50mL White Wine 500mL HOT Chicken Stock 100g Plum Tomato 200g New Potato FOR GARNISH 50g Fresh Parsley Marinate Instructions...
Ingredients 25mL Olive Oil 400g Potato 130g Onion A pinch of Salt A pinch of Ground Black Pepper --- 6 Large Eggs Cooking Instructions Note: Follow “Main Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of the Variety Cooker. Put oil, potato and onion in the inner pot, mix well. Press the [Main] button to select the [Tortilla] submenu, close the lid and set the cooking time to 38 minutes.
Ingredients 2 Teaspoon Olive Oil 600g Boneless chicken thigh filets 100g Onion 2 Stick Lemongrass 2 Teaspoon Fish Sauce 2 Tablespoon Dried Ground Cumin 2 Slice Fresh Ginger ½ Cup Water 2 Teaspoon Chili Powder FOR GARNISH 2 Spring Fresh Spring Onion 4 Teaspoon Lemon juice Cooking Instructions Preheat oil in large sauce-pan, add in chicken and onion and sear for around 5 minutes or until...
Cooking Instructions Note: Follow “Compote & Chutney Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of the Variety Cooker. Put gala apple, sugar, vanilla seed and lemon juice in the inner pot, mix well. Press the [Compote & Chutney] button to select the [Sweet Fruits Compote] submenu, close the lid and set the cooking time to 25 minutes.
When the Variety Cooker beeps, put demerara sugar, salt, mixed spice, cinnamon and fresh ginger, mix well, close the lid and cook for 1 hour 30 minutes. When the Variety Cooker beeps to indicate that the cooking process is finished, serve hot with poultry and meat as a side dish or let it cool down and portion into sterilized jars.
Perfect Oatmeal Hints and Tips • Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before you begin. • Oatmeal is high in fiber and, when made properly, a delicious breakfast choice. It’s best to follow the recipe provided above, milk is not recommended to cook in the Variety Cooker.
• Garnish the cheese cake with berries sauces, compote, or even place a small amount of sour cream of the side to make a rich and delicious indulgent dessert. Chocolate Cake Serving size: 6 persons Preparation Time: 35 minutes Total Cooking Time: 40 minutes Ingredients Preparation Method 125g Butter...
• Do not replace cocoa power with drinking chocolate powder, or the cake will not raise properly and will give sweeter taste and less natural cocoa aroma. • Garnish the chocolate cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side and top both with warm chocolate fudge or caramel sauce and use whipped cream to decorate.
Ingredients 5 Egg Yolks 60g Sugar Preparing Caramel Sauce Pour sugar, water into a clean saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the sugar starts to color around the edges. Gently swirl the pan to even out the color and continue to cook the mixture until it turns medium amber.
Ingredients 200g Onion 500g Botton Mushroom 35g All Purpose Flour 500ml HOT Mushroom Stock 1 Bay leaf A pinch of Salt A pinch of Pepper FOR FINISHING 800ml Half and Half Cooking Instructions Note: Follow “Soup Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of the Variety Cooker. Put butter and onion in the inner pot, mix well.
Ingredients 2 Tablespoon Dried Parsley 100g Shrimp 80g Scallops 140g Salmon 140g White fish 300ml Cream A pinch of salt A pinch of Pepper Cooking Instructions Note: Follow “Soup Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of the Variety Cooker. Put butter, bacon, celery and onion in the inner pot, mix well.
Ingredients 4 Spring Lemongrass 16 Pieces Shrimps Water 2 Tablespoons “prik pao” roasted chile in oil 8 Fresh Bird’s Eye Chilies 4 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice 4 Tablespoon Fish Sauce FOR GARNISH Coriander Leaves Cooking Instructions Note: Follow “Soup Cooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of the Variety Cooker. Put the hot chicken stock, mushroom, tomato, kaffir lime leaves, galangal and lemongrass in the inner pot.
Ingredients 600g Chicken Breast 85g All Purpose Flour 500mL HOT Chicken Stock 100mL Whipping Cream 200mL Milk Cooking Instructions Note: Follow “SauceCooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of the Variety Cooker. Put butter, onion, bell pepper and bacon in the inner pot, mix well. [Sauce] button to select the [Mushroom &...
Ingredients 300g Minced Veal 200mL Red Wine 250mL HOT Beef Stock 170g Tomato Paste 400g Prepackaged Tomato Passata A pinch of Dried Thyme A pinch of Dried Oregano A pinch of Salt A pinch of Pepper Cooking Instructions Note: Follow “SauceCooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of the Variety Cooker. Put oil, onion, celery, carrot &...
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Ingredients 1 Garlic cloves 300g Green Bell Pepper 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce ½ teaspoon Ground Dried Cayene Pepper ½ teaspoon Ground White Pepper ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper 1.5 teaspoon Paprika ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano 1 Crushed Bay leaf 35g All Purpose Flour 250g Tomato Sauce...
Perfect Seafood Gumbo Hints and Tips • Prepare all ingredients in advance of cooking. Put them close to the Variety Cooker before you begin. • Serve over rice in soup bowls or with crackers or rolls and salad. Saffron Rice Serving size: 4-6 persons Preparation Time: 10 minutes Total Cooking Time: auto sensing by the appliance...
Cooking Instructions Note: Follow “RiceCooking Menu” section for details operating procedure of the Variety Cooker. Add washed rice and water to the water level indicated for [SUSHI] on the inner pot. Mix well then close the lid. [Rice] button to select the [Sushi] submenu. •...