Philips HD3126 - Rice Cooker Manual

What's in the box

Rice cooker main unit
Measuring cup
User manual
Rice scoop
Steam basket
Warranty card

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. Before first use, boil water and clean the rice cooker.
3. Clean the parts of the rice cooker thoroughly before using the rice cooker for the first time (see chapter 'Cleaning').

Note
Make sure all parts are completely dry before you start using the rice cooker.

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), put the plug in the power socket (Fig. 8).
   

Note

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. 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. If the voltage is unstable at the area you live, it is possible that the rice cooker overflows. Besides following the water level indications, you can also add rice and water at 1:1-1.2 ratio for rice cooking. Do not exceed the quantities indicated 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 or the magnetic switch.

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).
   

Note

Do not exceed the volume indicated nor exceed the maximum water level indicated in the inner pot, as this may cause the rice cooker to overflow. Do not open the lid right after the rice cooker enters the keep-warm mode and ensure that rice is in keepwarm mode for 15 minutes if you cook much rice.

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, 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).

Note

Use a kitchen glove or a cloth, as the plate and steam basket will be very hot. You can cook rice while steaming food. Do not exceed the volume indicated nor immerse the steam basket in the water, as this may cause the rice cooker to overflow. You can adjust the water level as needed.

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.

Disassembling the inner lid

• Pull the detachable inner lid outwards to remove it from the top lid (Fig 15).
  

Interior

Inside of the lid and the main body:

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

Heating element:

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

Exterior

Surface of the lid and outside of the main body:

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

Accessories

Rice scoop, inner pot, steam basket, detachable steam valve, detachable inner lid:

• Soak in hot water and clean with 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.

Guarantee and service

If you need service or information, or if you have a problem, visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Center in your country. You can find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet. If there is no Customer Care Center in your country, go to your local Philips dealer.

Specifications

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.

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