Philips HD9160 - Manual (Page 8)

- Always place the removable bottoms into the steaming bowls from
the top. To position the bottoms correctly, first lower one side into the
bowl and then the other side, until the bottom snaps into place (‘click’).
- Beware of the hot steam that comes out of the food steamer during
(gentle) steaming, in the keep warm mode or when you remove the
lid.When you check food, always use kitchen utensils with long handles.
- Do not reach over the food steamer while it is operating.
- Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance. Always use oven mitts
when you handle hot parts of the appliance.
- Do not move the food steamer while it is operating.
- Always remove the lid carefully and away from you. Let condensation
drip off the lid into the food steamer to avoid scalding.
- Always hold the steaming bowl by the handles when the food is hot.
- Always unplug the appliance and let it cool down before you clean it.
automatic shut-off
The appliance is equipped with automatic shut-off. The appliance switches
off automatically if you do not turn the control knob to a preset steaming
mode within 5 minutes after plugging in the appliance. The appliance also
switches off automatically after the set steaming time (including keep-warm
time) has elapsed.
Boil-dry protection
This food steamer is equipped with boil-dry protection. The boil-dry
protection automatically switches off the heating element when there is no
water in the water tank or if the water runs out during use. Fill the water
tank with cold water up to the MAX indication to use the appliance again.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic
fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence
available today.
Before first use
1 Thoroughly clean the parts that come into contact with food before
you use the appliance for the first time (see chapter ‘Cleaning’).
2 Wipe the inside of the water tank with a damp cloth.
Preparing for use
1 Put the appliance on a stable, horizontal and level surface.
2 Fully unwind the mains cord from the reel in the base before you
plug in the appliance.
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