User manual

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.

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 in the appliance or operate the control lever with wet hands.

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.

Always unplug the appliance after use.

Do not lift and move the rice cooker by its handle while it is operating.

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 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

scientic evidence available today.

Before rst use

Remove the sheet between the inner pot and the heating element.

2 Cleanthepartsofthericecookerthoroughlybeforeyouusetheappliancefortherst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 Volume (L) Quantity of rice (cups)

HD4715 1.8 2-10

HD4718 2.8 5-15

1 Wash the rice thoroughly.

Use a separate container to wash the rice to avoid damaging the surface of the inner pot.

2 Put the pre-washed rice in the inner pot.

3 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.

HD4715 (Fig. 2)

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.

4 Put the inner pot in the rice cooker. (Fig. 4)

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