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.
This 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.
Always unplug the appliance after use.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientic evidence available today.
Before rst use
Remove 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 rst time
(see chapter ‘Cleaning’). Make sure all parts are completely dry before you start using the
appliance.
2 Attach the scoop holder to the body of the rice cooker (Fig. 2).
Using the appliance
Cooking rice
1 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.
Quantity for rice cooking:
Menu Volume/L Quantity of rice
(cups)
Volume/L Quantity of rice
(cups)
White rice 1.0 1-5.5 1.5 2-8
1.8 2-10
Congee (HD4738/
HD4733 only)
1.5 0.25-1 1.8 0.5-1.5
2 Wash the rice thoroughly.
Use a separate container to wash the rice to avoid damaging the non-stick coating of the inner pot.
3 Put the pre-washed rice in the inner pot.
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