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This appliance is intended for household use only. If the appliance is used improperly or for
professional or semiprofessional purposes or if it is not used according to the instructions in this
user manual, the guarantee becomes invalid and Philips refuses liability for any damage caused.
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Place the rice cooker on a stable, horizontal and level surface.
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The accessible surfaces may become hot when the appliance is operating.
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Do not plug in the appliance or operate the control lever with wet hands.
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Beware of the hot steam that comes out of the steam vent of the lid during cooking. Also
beware of the hot steam that comes out of the rice cooker when you open the lid.
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Always unplug the appliance after use.
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Do not lift and move the rice cooker by its handle while it is operating.
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Avoid hard contact between objects and the glass lid and do not put any objects on top of the
glass lid, to prevent the glass from breaking.
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
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Remove the sheet between the inner pot and the heating element.
Clean the parts of the rice cooker thoroughly before you use the appliance for the first time
(see chapter 'Cleaning').
Make sure all parts are completely dry before you start using the appliance.
Using the appliance
Cooking rice
1
Measure the rice with 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.
See the table below.
Menu
HD4715
HD4718
1
Wash the rice thoroughly.
Use a separate container to wash the rice to avoid damaging the surface of the inner pot.
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.
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HD4715 (Fig. 2)
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HD4718 (Fig. 3)
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.
Put the inner pot in the rice cooker. (Fig. )
Volume (L)
1.8
2.8
EnglisH
Quantity of rice (cups)
2-10
5-15