Manual Philips HD3042 Rice Cooker

Manual

• Do not lift and move the

rice cooker while it is

operating.

• Do not exceed the MAX

water level indication on

the inside of the inner pot

to prevent overow.

• Do not place the cooking

utensils inside the pot

while cooking, keeping

warm or reheating rice.

• To avoid scratches, it is not

recommended to cook

ingredients with hard shells.

• 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 rice cooker

near a magnetic substance.

• Always let the rice cooker

cool down before you

clean or move it.

• Always clean the rice

cooker after use. Do not

clean the rice cooker in

dishwasher.

• Always unplug the rice

cooker if not used for a

longer period.

• The rice cooker is

intended to be used in

household or similar

applications such as:

Staff kitchen areas

in shops, ofces, and

other residential type

environments; Farm

houses; By clients in

hotels, motels and

other residential type

environments; Bed

and breakfast type

environments.

• If the rice cooker is

used improperly or for

professional or semi-

professional 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.

Electromagnetic elds (EMF)

This 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.

3 What’s in the box (fig. 1)

Rice cooker main unit Rice scoop

Cooking plate (depending on models) Measuring cup

Steam tray (depending on models) User manual

Power cord

Overview

a Lid handle

b Steam vent

c Water level indication

d Main body

e Heating element

f Control lever

g On/Off switch (I/O)

h Power socket

i Side handle

j Inner pot

k Lid

l Cook indicator

m Keep-warm indicator

4 Using the rice cooker

Before rst use

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

sheet between the inner pot and the heating element.

2 Clean the parts of the rice cooker thoroughly before using

the rice cooker for the rst time (see chapter 6 “Cleaning

and Maintenance”).

Note

• Make sure all parts are completely dry before you start using the

rice cooker.

Preparations before use (g. 2)

Before using the rice cooker, you need to follow below

preparations:

1 Measure the rice with the measuring cup provided.

2 Wash the rice thoroughly.

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

Note

• To lter out extra starch, put the cooking plate in the inner pot rst,

and then pour rice on it.

4 Add water to the inner pot. Then smooth the rice surface.

5 Wipe the outside of the inner pot dry, then put it in the

rice cooker. Check if the inner pot is in proper contact with

the heating element.

6 Put the lid on the rice cooker, and put the plug in the

power socket.

Note

• Each cup of uncooked rice normally gives 2 bowls of cooked rice.

• You may also add rice and water at 1: 2 ratio or as you would

normally do while cooking on the gas stove for rice cooking. Do not

exceed the MAX water level indication on the inside of the inner

pot.

• Use a separate container to wash the rice to avoid damaging the

non-stick coating of the inner pot.

• Make sure that the outside of the inner pot is dry and clean, and that

there is no foreign residue on the heating element.

Cooking rice (g. 3)

1 Follow the steps in “Preparations before use”.

2 Press the On/Off switch to the “I” position to switch on the

rice cooker.

» The Keep-warm indicator lights up.

3 Press the control lever down to start the cooking process.

» The Cook indicator lights up.

4 When the cooking process is nished, the Cook indicator

goes out and the Keep-warm indicator goes on to indicate

that the rice cooker has automatically switched to the

Keep-warm mode.

Note

• To end the cooking process manually, pull up the control lever, press

the On/Off switch to the “O” position, and remove the plug from

the power socket. To end the keep-warm mode, press the On/Off

switch to the “O” position, and remove the plug from the power

socket.

Steaming (g. 4)

1 Measure a few cups of water with the measuring cup.

2 Pour the water into the inner pot.

3 Put the food on a plate or directly in the steam tray.

4 Put the steam tray on the inner pot.

5 Put the lid on the steam tray, and put the plug in the power

socket.

6 Press the On/Off switch to the “I” position to switch on the

rice cooker.

» The Keep-warm indicator lights up.

7 Press the control lever down to start the steaming process.

» The Cook indicator lights up.

8 When the steaming process is nished, the Cook indicator

goes out and the Keep-warm indicator goes on to indicate

that the appliance has automatically switched to the Keep-

warm mode.

9 Open the lid and carefully remove the steamed food from

the steam tray.

Note

• The amount of water varies based on the quantity of food to be

steamed.

• To remove the steamed food, use a kitchen glove or a cloth, as the

steam tray will be very hot.

• When you cook rice and steam food at the same time, make sure

you measure out an amount of rice that leaves enough room for the

steam tray.

• To end the cooking process manually, pull up the control lever, press

the On/Off switch to the “O” position, and remove the plug from

the power socket. To end the keep-warm mode, press the On/Off

switch to the “O” position, and remove the plug from the power

socket.

Keeping warm

The rice cooker allows you to keep your rice warm for a longer

period of time.

When the cooking process is nished, the rice cooker

automatically switches to the Keep-warm mode. The cook light

goes out and the Keep-warm light goes on.

Note

• To preserve its taste, do not keep rice warm for more than 5 hours.

• The Keep-warm mode does not switch off automatically.

• To end the keep warm mode, press the On/Off switch to the “O”

position, and remove the plug from the power socket.

5 Specifications

Model

Voltage/

Frequency

Rated

Power

Rated

Capacity

Rice

Volume

With

Steam

Tray or

Not

HD3041/00 220-240V/50Hz 300W 1.8L 0.6L N

HD3042/00 220-240V/50Hz 500W 2.5L 1.0L Y

HD3042/01 220-240V/50Hz 500W 2.5L 1.0L N

HD3043/00 220-240V/50Hz 700W 4.5L 1.8L Y

HD3043/01 220-240V/50Hz 700W 4.5L 1.8L N

HD3044/00 220-240V/50Hz 1000W 7.0L 2.8L Y

HD3044/01 220-240V/50Hz 1000W 7.0L 2.8L N

HD3045/00 220-240V/50Hz 1650W 11L 4.2L N

Model

Minimum

Cups of Rice

Estimated

Cooking

Time

Maximum

Cups of Rice

Estimated

Cooking

Time

HD3041/00 1 cup 21 mins 2 cups 31 mins

HD3042/00 1 cup 17 mins 3 cups 30 mins

HD3042/01 1 cup 17 mins 3 cups 30 mins

HD3043/00 2 cups 33 mins 6 cups 46 mins

HD3043/01 2 cups 33 mins 6 cups 46 mins

HD3044/00 3 cups 23 mins 9 cups 34 mins

HD3044/01 3 cups 23 mins 9 cups 34 mins

HD3045/00 3 cups 15 mins 16 cups 39 mins

6 Cleaning and Maintenance

Note

• Unplug the rice cooker before starting to clean it.

• Wait until the rice cooker has cooled down sufciently before

cleaning it.

• Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, scourers or metal utensils to

clean the inner pot, as they damage the surface of the inner pot.

• To protect the surface of the inner pot, do not use the inner pot for

dish washing, or put vinegar in the pot.

Interior

Inside of the main body:

• Wipe with wrung out and damp cloth.

• Make sure to remove all the food residues stuck to the

rice cooker.

Heating element:

• Wipe with wrung out and damp cloth.

• Remove food residues with wrung out and damp cloth.

Exterior

Outside of the main body:

• Wipe with a cloth damped with soap water.

• Only use soft and dry cloth to wipe the control lever.

Accessories

Lid, rice scoop, inner pot, cooking plate, and steam tray:

• Soak in hot water and clean with a sponge or a cloth

with some washing-up liquid.

7 Environment

Do not throw away the appliance with the normal

household waste at the end of its life. Dispose of

responsibly. By doing this, you help to preserve the

environment.

8 Troubleshooting

If your rice cooker does not function properly or if the quality

of the cooked food is insufcient, consult the table below. If

you are unable to solve the problem, please contact the Philips

Consumer Care Centre in your country.

Problem Cause Solution

The cook light

does not go on.

There is a

connection

problem.

Check if the rice cooker is

connected to the power

cord and if the plug is

inserted rmly into the

power socket. Make sure

the On/Off switch is at the

“I” position.

The light is

defective.

Take the appliance to your

Philips dealer or a service

center authorised by Philips.

The keep-warm

light does not

go on when the

cooking process

is nished.

The light is

defective.

Take the appliance to your

Philips dealer or a service

center authorised by Philips.

Water spills out

of the appliance

during rice

cooking.

You added

too much

water to the

rice.

Do not exceed the MAX

water level indication on

the inside of the inner pot.

The rice is not

cooked.

Not enough

water has

been added.

You may add rice and

water at 1: 2 ratio or as you

would normally do while

cooking on the gas stove

for rice cooking. Do not

exceed the MAX water

level indication on the

inside of the inner pot.

The cooking

process has

not started.

You have failed to press

down the control lever.

The inner pot

is not properly

in contact with

the heating

element.

Make sure that there is

no foreign residue on the

heating element.

The heating

element is

damaged.

Take the appliance to your

Philips dealer or a service

center authorised by Philips.

The cooked rice

is too hard.

You did not

add enough

water to the

rice.

You may add rice and

water at 1: 2 ratio or as you

would normally do while

cooking on the gas stove

for rice cooking. Do not

exceed the MAX water

level indication on the

inside of the inner pot.

The cooked rice

is too soft.

You added

too much

water to the

rice.

You may add rice and

water at 1: 2 ratio or as you

would normally do while

cooking on the gas stove

for rice cooking. Do not

exceed the MAX water

level indication on the

inside of the inner pot.

The rice is

scorched.

The rice has

not been

rinsed well.

Rinse the rice until water

runs clear.

The rice cooker

does not

automatically

switch to the

keep-warm

mode.

The

temperature

control is

defective.

Take the appliance to your

Philips dealer or a service

center authorised by Philips.

The food

has not been

steamed

properly.

There is too

much food in

the steam tray.

Distribute the food evenly

and do not steam too

much food at one time.

Warranty and Service

For any information or problem, contact your local Philips dealer or

authorized service center. For a list of authorized Philips service centers

visit: www.philips.com or contact our consumer care at 1800 102 2929

(Toll free) or 1860 180 1111 (standard call rates apply). This apparatus is

covered under warranty against any defect due to defecitve material or

workmanship for TWO YEARS from the date of purchase. Should a defect

develop during the period of warranty, PHILIPS ELECTRONICS INDIA

LTD. undertakes to repair the apparatus FREE OF CHARGE through the

dealer from whom it has been purchased or at any of the Philips authorized

Service Centers.

The warranty is not valid in case:

1. Apparatus is not used according to user manual.

2. Defects caused by improper or reckless use.

3. Defects due to causes beyond control like lightning, abnormal voltage,

Acts of God or while In transit to the purchaser’s residence.

4. Repairs done by persons other than Philips Authorized service center.

5. Modications of any nature made in the apparatus.

6. Tampered serial number.

7. Incomplete warranty card after purchase.

8. Product if used for commercial purpose (i.e. other than domestic use).

9. Usage of parts not recommended by Philips or those made by other

manufacturers.

All consumables and parts susceptible to normal wear and tear are not

covered under warranty.

Week/S.No.

Date of purchase:

Dealer’s name:

Dealer’s stamp:

Customer’s name and address:

Model No.:

Dealer’s signature:

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