Philips HD4518 - Multicooker Manual

Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the Rice cooker and save it for future reference.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
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  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.

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  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.

Your Rice cooker

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What's in the box

• Rice cooker main unit
• Rice and soup 2 in 1 spoon
• Steaming basket
• Warranty card
• Measuring cup
• Power cord
• User manual

Overview

Product overview

	Top lid		Power socket
	Detachable inner lid		Lid release button
	Inner pot		Steam vent
	Water level indications		Steam vent cap
	Control panel		Steam valve

Controls overview

	Rice buton		Preset time indicator
	Stew button		Time display
	Keep warm button		Menu selection button
	Brown rice button		Confirmation button
	Steam button		Cooking time/preset time button
	Sushi rice button		Cancel button
	Timer indicator		Menu selection button

Cooking program

Cooking function	Default cooking time	Adjustable cooking time
Slow cook	4 hours	3-10 hours
Sponge cake	45 minutes	NA
Bread	45 minutes	30 minutes-2 hours
Curry	70 minutes	1-2 hours
Soy sauce chicken wings	30 minutes	25 minutes-2 hours
Yakiniku rice/Nasi Lemak	45 minutes	NA
Claypot rice	60 minutes	NA
Fried rice	40 minutes	NA
Chicken rice	45 minutes	NA
Congee	1.5 hours	1-4 hours
Soup	2 hours	1-4 hours
Quick cook	25 minutes	NA
Stew	4 hours	3-6 hours
Steam	25 minutes	10-59 minutes
White rice	45 minutes	NA
Brown Rice	60 minutes	NA
Sushi rice	50 minutes	NA
Keep warm	24 hours	NA

Using the Rice cooker

Before first use

Preparation before cooking

Make sure that the detachable inner lid is properly installed.

NOTE:

• After the cooking process is started, you can press to terminate the current work, and the appliance goes to menu selection mode.

Perform the following preparations before cooking with the Rice cooker:

1. Press the lid release button to open the Rice cooker (fig. 4).
   
   
2. Take out the inner pot from the Rice cooker (fig. 5).
   
   
3. Put the pre-washed food in the inner pot, wipe the outside and bottom of the inner pot dry with soft cloth, then put it back into the Rice cooker (fig. 6).
   
   
4. Put the plug into the power socket (fig. 7).
   

NOTE:

Rice cooking

There are 8 cooking function: Yakiniku rice/Nasi Lemak, Claypot rice, Fried rice, Chicken rice, Quick cook, White rice, Brown Rice and Sushi rice.

For cooking time range, refer to Chapter "Cooking program".

1. Pressor to select one of the cooking menus (fig. 8).
   
   
   The indicator chosen cooking function lights up, the default cooking time is displayed on the screen.
2. Pressto confirm, the Mutil cooker starts working in the selected mode.
3. The Rice cooker will be in keep-warm mode automatically.
   The keep-warm indicator lights up.

NOTE:

• After the cooking process is started, you can press to terminate the current work, and the appliance goes to menu selection mode.

Soy sauce chicken wings

1. Press the or to select Soy sauce chicken wings (fig. 9).
   
   
   The indicator chosen cooking function lights up, the default cooking time is displayed on the screen.
2. Press to confirm, the Mutil cooker starts working in the selected mode.
3. The Rice cooker will be in keep-warm mode automatically.
   The keep-warm indicator lights up.

Congee/Soup/Curry

1. Press the or to select Congee,Soup or Curry (fig. 10).
   
   
   The indicator chosen cooking function lights up, the default cooking time is displayed on the screen.
2. Press to confirm, the Mutil cooker starts working in the selected mode.
3. The Rice cooker will be in keep-warm mode automatically.
   The keep-warm indicator lights up.

NOTE:
Do not exceed the maximum water level indicated in the inner pot, as this may cause the Rice cooker to overflow.

Baking cake or bread

1. Press the or to select Sponge cake or Bread (fig.11).
   
2. Press to confirm, the Mutil cooker starts working in the selected mode.
3. The Rice cooker will be in keep-warm mode automatically.
   The keep-warm indicator lights up.

Steaming food

1. Press the or to Steam (fig.12)
   
2. Press to confirm, the Rice cooker starts working in the selected mode.
3. The Rice cooker will be in keep-warm mode automatically.
   The keep-warm indicator lights up.

Stew

1. Press the or to select Stew (fig.13)
   
2. Pressto confirm, the Rice cooker starts working in the selected mode.
3. The Rice cooker will be in keep-warm mode automatically.
   The keep-warm indicator lights up.

Adjust the cooking time

NOTE:
You can adjust the cooking time for Slow cook, Bread, Soy souce thicken wings, Congee, Soup, Stew, Curry and Steam.

1. Press to access the cooking time settings (fig. 14).
   
   
   The cooking time indicator displays on the screen.
2. Press the or to adjust the cooking time you want (fig. 15).
   
   
3. Pressto confirm. The All-in-One cooker starts working in the selected mode.

Adjust the preset time

NOTE:

• You can set the preset from 1-24 hours for all cooking functions except Bread and Steam.

You can preset the delayed cooking time. The preset timer is available from
1 hour up to 24 hours.

1. Press to access the preset time settings (fig. 16).
   
   
   The timer indicator displays on the screen.
2. Press the or to set the delayed cooking time (fig. 17).
   
3. Press to confirm.
   After the preset time has elapsed, the cooking process will be finished.

Cleaning and Maintenance

NOTE:

Inner lid

• ull the inner lid out outwards to remove it from the top lid for cleaning (fig. 18).
  
  

Steam vent cap

• Disassemble the steam vent cap from the inner lid (fig. 19).
  
• Clean the steam vent cap under tap water (fig. 20).
  
  Make sure no food residue is left. Reassemble the steam box to the inner lid after cleaning is completed (fig. 21).
  

Interior

Inside of the top lid and the main body:

Heating element:

Exterior

Surface of the top lid and outside of the main body:

Accessories

Spatula and inner pot:

Recycling

Do not throw away the product with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
Follow your country's rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Guarantee and service

If you need service or information, or if you have a problem, visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Center in your country. You can find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet. If there is no Customer Care Center in your country, go to your local Philips dealer.

Specifications

Model Number	HD4518
Rated power output	790 W
Rated capacity	5.0L
Rice capacity	1.8L

Troubleshooting

If you encounter problems when using this Rice cooker, check the following points before requesting service. If you cannot solve the problem, contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country.

Problem	Solution
The light on the button does not go on.	There is a connection problem. Check if the power cord is connected to the Rice cooker properly and if the plug is inserted firmly into the power outlet.
	The light is defective. Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a service center authorized by Philips.
The rice is not cooked.	There is not enough water. Add water according to the scale on the inside of the inner pot.
	Make sure that there is no foreign residue on the heating element and the outside of the inner pot before switching the Rice cooker on.
	The heating element is damaged, or the inner pot is deformed. Take the Rice cooker to your Philips dealer or a service center authorized by Philips.
The rice is too dry and not well cooked.	Add more water to the rice, and cook for a bit longer.
The Rice cooker does not switch to the keep-warm mode automatically.	You might have pressed the keep-warm button before pressing the start button. In this case the Rice cooker will be in standby mode after the cooking is finished.
	The temperature control is defective. Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a service center authorized by Philips.
The rice is scorched.	You have not rinse the rice properly. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
Water spills out of the Rice cooker during cooking.	Make sure that you add water to the level indicated on the scale inside the inner pot that corresponds to the number of cups of rice used.
Rice smells bad after cooking.	Clean the inner pot with some washing detergent and warm water.
	After cooking, make sure the steam vent cap, inner lid and inner pot is cleaned thoroughly.

Documents / Resources

References

• Product registration | Philips
• Philips - United States | Philips

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