Philips HD4539 - Rice Cooker Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Important
- 1.1 Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
2 What's in the box
3 Overview
4 Using the Device
5 Cleaning and Maintenance
6 Recycling
7 Guarantee and service
8 Specifications
9 Troubleshooting
10 Documents / Resources
- 10.1 References
- 10.2 Download manual

Important

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

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.

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.

What's in the box

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

Overview

Product overview

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

Controls overview

	Cancel button			Menu/Time selection button
	Timer			Time display
	Confirmation/Start button			Menu/Time selection button
	Timer indicator			Rice hardness indicator
	Preset time indicator

Cooking program

Cooking function	Default cooking time	Adjustable cooking time
Steam	25 minutes	25-59 minutes
Slow cook	4 hours	3-10 hours
Baked bread	45 minutes	30 minutes- 2 hours
Cake	45 minutes	NA
Beef	90 minutes	1-4 hours
Curry	60 minutes	1-2 hours
Claypot rice	60 minutes	NA
Fried rice	25 minutes	NA
Chicken rice	50 minutes	NA
Sticky rice	70 minutes	NA
Sushi rice	48 minutes	NA
Brown rice	52 minutes	NA
White rice*	42 minutes/L1	NA
	50 minutes/L2	NA
	35 minutes/L3	NA
	25 minutes/L4	NA
Quick cook	25 minutes	NA
Congee	60 minutes	1-3 hours
Soup	2 hours	1-4 hours
Stew	2 hours	2-8 hours
Keep warm	12 hours	NA

*L1=Soft, L2=Medium-Soft, L3=Medium, L4=Firm

Using the Device

Before first use

Note

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

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:

Press the lid release button to open the Rice cooker.
Take out the inner pot from the Rice cooker.
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.
Put the plug into the power socket.

Note

Rice cooking

There are 8 cooking function: Claypot rice, Fried rice, Chicken rice, Sticky rice, Quick cook, White rice, Brown Rice and Sushi rice.
For cooking time range, refer to Chapter "Cooking program".

Press or to select one of the cooking menus.
The indicator chosen cooking function lights up, the default cooking time is displayed on the screen.
For White rice function, you can press or to select the hardness of rice according to your preference.
The rice hardness indicater lights on the screen.
Press to confirm, the Rice cooker starts working in the selected mode.
The Rice cooker will be in keep-warm mode automatically.
The keep-warm indicator lights up.

Note

Besides following the water level indications, you may also add rice and water at 1:1-1:3 ratio for rice cooking.
Do not exceed the volume indicated or exceed the maximum water level, as this may cause the appliance to overflow.
After the cooking process is started, you can press to terminate the current work, and the appliance goes to menu selection mode.

Beef/Curry

Press the or to select your desired function.
The indicator chosen cooking function lights up, the default cooking time is displayed on the screen.
Press to confirm, the Rice cooker starts working in the selected mode.
The Rice cooker will be in keep-warm mode automatically.
The keep-warm indicator lights up.

Note

With this program, you can caramelize vegetables or sear meat for 10 minutes before cooking.

Congee, Soup and Stew

Press the or to select your desired cooking function.
The indicator chosen cooking function lights up, the default cooking time is displayed on the screen.
Press to confirm, the Rice cooker starts working in the selected mode.
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

Press the or to select Cake or Baked bread
Press to confirm, the Rice cooker starts working in the selected mode.
The Rice cooker will be in keep-warm mode automatically.
The keep-warm indicator lights up.

Steaming food

Press the or to Steam
Press to confirm, the Rice cooker starts working in the selected mode.
The Rice cooker will be in keep-warm mode automatically.
The keep-warm indicator lights up.

Adjust the cooking time

Note

You can set the delay start time from 1- 24 hours for all cooking functions.

Press to access the cooking time settings
The cooking time indicator displays on the screen.
Press the or to adjust the cooking time you want
Press to confirm. The Rice cooker starts working in the selected mode.

Adjust the preset time

Note

The preset time is not available for Cake, Baked bread and Steam.

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

Press to access the preset time settings
The timer indicator displays on the screen.
Press the or to set the delayed cooking time
Press to confirm.
After the preset time has elapsed, the cooking process will be finished.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Note

Wait until the Rice cooker has cooled down sufficiently before cleaning it.

Inner lid

Pull the inner lid out outwards to remove it from the top lid for cleaning

Steam vent cap

Disassemble the steam vent cap from the inner lid
Clean the steam vent cap under tap water. Make sure no food residue is left. Reassemble the steam box to the inner lid after cleaning is completed.

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	HD4539
Rated power output	1250W
Rated capacity	4.0L
Rice capacity	1.5L

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 on the button does not go on	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.
Rice smells bad after cooking	After cooking, make sure the steam vent cap, inner lid and inner pot is cleaned thoroughly.