HD47401HD4740EnglisH 6 BaHasa MElayu 1繁體中文 20简体中文 266introductionCongratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.general description (Fig. 1)A Lid B Steam vent C Rice cooker handle D Scoop holder E Heating element F Mains cord G Rice scoop H Measuring cup I Inner pot J Water level indication K Main body L Control panel M Mains cord connection N Detachable steam vent cap O Release leverimportantRead these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future reference. Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket. Always ensure the plug is inserted firmly into the wall socket. 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. Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or which have not been specifically advised by Philips. Your guarantee will become invalid if such accessories or parts have been used. Only use the rice scoop provided. Avoid using sharp utensils. Never immerse the housing of the rice cooker in water, nor rinse it under the tap. Do not expose the rice cooker to high temperatures, nor place it onto a working or still hot stove or cooker. Make sure the heating element, the magnetic switch and the outside of the inner pot are clean and dry before switching the rice cooker on. Always press the OFF button before you unplug the rice cooker. Always unplug the rice cooker and let it cool down before cleaning it. Do not place the inner pot directly over an open fire to cook rice. Do not cover the steam vent while the rice cooker is operating. Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop on which the appliance is standing. 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., , , , , , ,EnglisHThis appliance is intended for household use only. If the appliance is used improperly or for professional or semiprofessional purposes or if it is used in a way that is not in accordance with the instructions for use, the guarantee will become invalid and Philips will not accept liability for any damage caused. Place the rice cooker on a stable, horizontal and level surface. The accessible surfaces may become hot when the appliance is operating. Do not plug the appliance in or switch on the mains with wet hands. Beware of hot steam coming out of the steam vent during cooking or out of the rice cooker when you open the lid. Do not lift and move the rice cooker by its handle while it is operating.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 useRemove the sheet between the inner pot and the heating element.1 Clean the parts of the rice cooker thoroughly before using the appliance for the first time (see chapter Cleaning). Make sure all parts are completely dry before you start using the appliance. Attach the scoop holder to the body of the rice cooker (Fig. ).using the applianceCooking rice1 Measure the rice using 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. HD4740: 1-3 cups of riceMenuQuantity of rice (cups)Regular rice cooking1-3Congee cooking0.25-0.50 Wash the rice thoroughly. Use a separate container to wash the rice to avoid damaging the non-stick coating 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. (Fig. ) For instance, if you cook 2 cups of rice, add water up to the 2-cup level indicated on the scale. Note: The level marked inside the inner pot is just an indication; you can always adjust the water level and your own preference.5 Press the release lever to open the lid.6 Put the inner pot in the rice cooker. Check if the inner pot is in proper contact with the heating element (Fig. ). 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., , , ,-EnglisHThe rice cooker will not operate wi