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1 Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the rice cooker and 

save it for future reference.

Danger

• 

Do not immerse the rice cooker in 

water, nor rinse it under the tap.

Warning

• 

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 should be positioned 

in a stable situation with the handles 

(if any) positioned to avoid spillage 

of the hot liquids.

• 

This appliance is intended to be 

used in household and similar 

applications such as:

• 

staff kitchen areas in shops, offices 

and other working environments; 

• 

farm houses; 

• 

by clients in hotels, motels 

and other residential type 

environments;

• 

bed and breakfast type 

environments.

• 

Make sure that the damaged power 

cord is replaced by Philips, a service 

center authorized by Philips or 

similarly qualified persons in order 

to avoid a hazard.

• 

The appliance is not intended to be 

operated by means of an external 

timer or a separate remote-control 

system.

• 

Check if the voltage indicated on 

the appliance corresponds to the 

local power voltage before you 

connect it.

• 

Only connect the appliance to a 

grounded power outlet. Always 

make sure that the plug is inserted 

firmly into the power outlet.

• 

Do not use the appliance if the 

plug, the power cord, the inner pot, 

the sealing ring, or the main body is 

damaged.

• 

Do not let the power cord hang 

over the edge of the table or 

worktop on which the appliance 

stands.

• 

Make sure the heating element, the 

temperature sensor, and the outside 

of the inner pot are clean and dry 

before you put the plug in the 

power outlet.

• 

Do not plug in the appliance or 

press any of the buttons on the 

control panel with wet hands.

• 

Make sure to avoid spillage on 

the power connector to avoid a 

potential hazard.

• 

Always follow the instructions and 

use the appliance properly to avoid 

potential injury.

Caution

• 

Never use any accessories or 

parts from other manufacturers 

or that Philips does not specifically 

recommend. If you use such 

accessories or parts, your guarantee 

becomes invalid.

• 

Do not expose the appliance to 

high temperatures, nor place it on a 

working or still hot stove or cooker.

• 

Do not expose the appliance to 

direct sunlight.

• 

Place the appliance on a stable, 

horizontal, and level surface.

• 

Always put the inner pot in the 

appliance before you put the plug in 

the power outlet and switch it on.

• 

Do not place the inner pot directly 

over an open fire to cook rice.

• 

Do not use the inner pot if it is 

deformed.

• 

The accessible surfaces may 

become hot when the appliance is 

operating. Take extra caution when 

touching the appliance.

• 

Beware of hot steam coming out 

of the steam vent during cooking 

or out of the appliance when you 

open the lid. Keep hands and face 

away from the appliance to avoid 

the steam.

• 

Do not lift and move the appliance 

while it is operating.

• 

Do not exceed the maximum water 

level indicated in the inner pot to 

prevent overflow which might cause 

potential hazard.

• 

Do not place the cooking utensils 

inside the pot while cooking, 

keeping warm or reheating rice.

• 

Only use the cooking utensils 

provided. Avoid using sharp utensils.

• 

To avoid scratches, it is not 

recommended to cook ingredients 

with crustaceans and shellfish. 

Remove the hard shells before 

cooking.

• 

Do not insert metallic objects or 

alien substances into the steam vent.

• 

Do not place a magnetic substance 

on the lid. Do not use the appliance 

near a magnetic substance.

• 

Always let the appliance cool down 

before you clean or move it.

• 

Always clean the appliance after 

use. Do not clean the appliance in a 

dishwasher.

• 

Always unplug the appliance if not 

used for a longer period.

• 

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.

• 

Surface of the heating element is 

subject to residual heat after use.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and 

regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

2  Your rice cooker

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3  What’s in the box 

(fig. 1)

Rice cooker main unit

Rice and soup 2 in 1 spoon

Measuring cup

User manual

Power cord

Warranty card

4  Overview (fig. 2)

a

Steam vent

g

Detachable inner lid

b

Lid release button

h

Inner pot

c

Control panel

i

Water level indications

d

Heating element

j

Power socket

e

Main body

k

Cooker handle

f

Steam vent cap

Controls overview (fig. 3)

l

Display screen

q

Menu button

m

Quick cook button

r

Minute button

n

Keep-warm/Cancel button

s

Preset time button

o

Timer button

t

Start button

p

Hour button

u

Standard cook button

5  Using the rice cooker

Before first use

Take out all the accessories from the inner pot. Remove the 

packaging material of the inner pot.

Clean the parts of the rice cooker thoroughly before using it 

for the first time (see chapter ‘Cleaning and Maintenance’).

Note

 

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

Cooking rice

Cooking function

Estimated 

cooking time

Time 

regulation

Preset time

Quick cook

25 minutes

/

1-24 hours

Standard cook

45 minutes

/

1-24 hours

Grains

90 minutes

/

1-24 hours

Small portion

30 minutes

/

1-24 hours

You can cook rice using the quick cook, standard cook, grains, or 

small portion function.

Measure rice using the measuring cup provided. 

Rinse rice, and put the 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.

Note

 

The level marked inside the inner pot is just an indication. You can 
always adjust the water level for different types of grains and your own 
preference.

 

Besides following the water level indications, you may also add rice and 
water at 1:1-1.2 ratio for rice cooking.

 

Do not exceed the volume indicated or exceed the maximum water 

level, as this may cause the appliance to overflow.

Wipe off water outside of the inner pot and put it into the 

appliance.

Note

 

Make sure that the outside of the inner pot is dry and clean, and that 
there is no foreign residue on the inside of the appliance.

Close the lid (fig. 4), and put the plug in the power socket 

(fig. 5), and switch on the appliance.

Press the quick cook (

Quick cook

) or standard cook (

Standard 

cook

) button (fig. 6), or select the grains (

Grains

) or small 

portion (

Small portion

) function by pressing the menu button 

(

Menu

) (fig. 7).

Press the start button (

Start

) to start cooking (fig. 8).

When the cooking is finished, you will hear 4 beeps and the 

selected cooking function light will be off. 

The rice cooker will be in keep-warm mode automatically.

 

»

The keep-warm indicator lights up (fig. 9).

Note

 

If the voltage is unstable at the area you live, it is possible that the rice 

cooker overflows.

 

After the cooking is finished, stir the rice and loosen it immediately to 
release excessive moisture for fluffy rice.

 

Depending on the cooking conditions, the bottom portion of the rice 
may become slightly browned.

Cooking porridge/ making soup

Cooking function

Estimated 

cooking time

Time 

regulation

Preset time

Porridge

90 minutes

1-4 hours

1-24 hours

Soup

2 hours

1-4 hours

1-24 hours

Put ingredients and water into the inner pot.

Follow steps 4 to 5 in “Cooking rice”.

Note

 

Do not exceed the maximum water level indicated in the inner pot, as 

this may cause the rice cooker to overflow.

Select the porridge (

Porridge

) or soup (

Soup

) function by 

pressing the menu button (

Menu

) (fig. 7).

Press the start button (

Start

) to start cooking (fig. 8).

When the cooking is finished, you will hear 4 beeps and the 

selected cooking function light will be off.  The rice cooker will 

be in keep warm mode automatically.

 

»

The keep-warm indicator lights up (fig. 9).

Cooking clay pot rice

Cooking function

Estimated 

cooking time

Time 

regulation

Preset time

Claypot rice

80 minutes

/

1-24 hours

Follow steps 1 to 5 in “Cooking rice”.

Select the clay pot rice function (

Clay pot rice

) by pressing the 

menu button (

Menu

) (fig. 7).

Press the start button (

Start

) to start cooking (fig. 8).

When the rice is ready, the rice cooker beeps for a while.

Add the ingredients for the clay pot rice by placing them on top 

of the rice. Close the lid to resume the cooking process.

When the cooking is finished, you will hear 4 beeps and the 

selected cooking function light will be off.  The rice cooker will 

be in keep warm mode automatically.

 

»

The keep-warm indicator lights up. (fig. 9)

Baking cake

Cooking function

Estimated 

cooking time

Time 

regulation

Preset time

Cake

45 minutes

/

/

Whisk the ingredients for cake well. 

Coat the inner pot with some butter or cooking oil (fig. 10), 
and then pour the cake mixture into it (fig. 11).

Follow steps 4 and 5 in "Cooking rice".

Select the cake function (

Cake

) by pressing the menu button 

(

Menu

) (fig. 7).

Press the start button (

Start

) to start cooking (fig. 8).

When the cooking is finished you will hear 4 beeps and the 

selected cooking function light will be off. The rice cooker will 
be in keep warm mode automatically.

 

»

The keep-warm indicator lights up (fig. 9).

Open the lid and carefully take out the inner pot to cool down.

 After the inner pot is cool down, put a plate or cake rack on 

top of the pot, and then flip over to take the cake out.

How to cook cakes

Preparation of raw material: 

Small quantity:

 3 eggs, 100g white sugar (about 2/3 cup), 100g 

cake powder (about 1 cup), 50g butter (about 1/3 cup), 18g 

milk (about 1/10 cup) 

Large quantity: 

5 eggs, 180g white sugar (about 1 cup), 180g 

cake powder (about 2 cups), 80g butter (about 2/3 cup), 36g 

milk (about 1/5 cup)

Note

 

The user may adjust the raw material proportion as per personal tastes.

 

Do not put in too much raw material, or the quality will be affected and 
even underdone

Mix round white sugar with egg, till the bubbles appear.

Note

 

If the temperature of egg is too low, the user may use insulated water 
of 40°C to warm it. The cake made will be soft, loose and elastic.

 

Whisk the egg, till the egg material flows down the egg whisk as silk.

 

The vessel and egg whisk must be clean, if they have oil, the bubbles will 

be difficult to appear.

 

Do not whisk the egg in the inner pot, to avoid scratching the nonstick 
coating.

Add cake powder, and averagely mix them round by a wooden 
spoon.

Note

 

Whisk the wooden spoon so as to fully mix the material round..

Add milk and melted butter, quickly mix them round.

Note

 

Melt the butter into liquid by insulated warm water.

Cooking noodles

Cooking function

Estimated 

cooking time

Time 

regulation

Preset time

Noodles

15 minutes

/

1-24 hours

Put some water into the inner pot.

Follow steps 4 to 5 in “Cooking rice”.

Select the noodles function (

Noodles

) by pressing the menu 

button (

Menu

) (fig. 6).

Press the start button (

Start

) to start cooking (fig. 8).

The timer starts counting down when the water is brought up 

to boil.

Open the lid and put noodles into the inner pot.

Note

 

To avoid overflow, or to keep the noodles from sticking together, 

constantly stir the noodles during cooking.

 

The total volume of water and noodles cannot exceed the volume 
indicated or exceed the maximum water level, do no leave the cooker 
alone or close the lid after putting noodles into the inner pot, as this 

may cause the appliance to overflow.

When the cooking is finished, you will hear 4 beeps and the 

selected cooking function light will be off.  The rice cooker will 

be in keep warm mode automatically.

 

»

The keep-warm indicator lights up. (fig. 9)

Reheating

Cooking function

Estimated 

cooking time

Time 

regulation

Preset time

Reheating

25 minutes

25-59 minutes

/

Loosen the cooled food and evenly distribute it in the inner 

pot (fig. 12).

Pour some water onto the food to prevent it from becoming 

too dry (fig. 13). The quantity of the water depends on the 

amount of food.

Follow steps 5 and 6 in “Cooking rice”.

Select the reheat function (

Reheat

) by pressing the menu 

button (

Menu

) (fig. 7)

.

Press the start button (

Start

) to start cooking 

(fig. 8)

.

When the cooking is finished, you will hear 4 beeps and the 

selected cooking function light will be off.  The rice cooker will 
be in keep warm mode automatically.

 

»

The keep-warm indicator lights up (fig. 9).

Adjusting the cooking time

 You can set the cooking time for some menus. Refer to the cooking 

time table in each chapter for the detailed regulating range.

Choose the function you need.

To set a different cooking time, press the timer button (

Timer

(fig. 14), and the default cooking time starts flashing on the 

display.

Press the hour button (

Hour

) to set the hour unit (fig. 15).

After the hour unit is set, wait for a few seconds before the 

hour unit is confirmed, and the minute unit starts flashing on 

the display.

Press the minute button (

Min

) to set the minute unit 

(fig. 16)

.

Press the start button to confirm the cooking time and start 

the cooking process.

Preset time for delayed cooking

You can preset the delayed cooking time for some menus. The 

preset timer is available from 1 hour up to 24 hours.

Note

 

The preset timer is not available in the cake (

Cake

) and reheat (

Reheat

)

functions.

 

The cooking process will be finished by the time the preset time has 

elapsed. If the preset time you set is shorten than the cooking time, the 
appliance will start the cooking process immediately..

Choose the function you need.

To preset time for delayed cooking, press the preset time 
button (

Preset

), and the default preset time starts flashing on 

the display (fig. 17).

Press the hour button (

Hour

) to set the hour unit (fig. 15).

After the hour unit is set, wait for a few seconds before the 

hour unit is confirmed, and the minute unit starts flashing on 

the display.

Press the minute button (

Min

) to set the minute unit (fig. 16).

Press the start button to confirm the preset timer and start the 

cooking process.

Specifications are subject to change without notice

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