PHILIPS HD2237 All In One Multi Cooker User Manual

PHILIPS HD2237 All In One Multi Cooker

Specifications:

• Model: HD2237
• Product Type: Electric Pressure Cooker
• Power Voltage: Check local power voltage
• Intended Use: Household or similar applications
• Capacity: Not specified
• Weight: Not specified

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions:

• The appliance must not be immersed in water.
• Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local power voltage before connecting it.
• This appliance is intended for household use and similar applications.
• Do not use the appliance if the power cord set is damaged; replace it with a cord set available from the manufacturer.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by an external timer or remote control system.
• Regularly check the pressure regulator ducts to ensure they are not blocked.
• Do not open the container until the pressure has decreased sufficiently.
• Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
• Always follow the instructions and use the appliance properly to avoid potential injury.
• Clean the surfaces in contact with food using a soft damp cloth and remove all food residues.
• Avoid spillage on the power connector to prevent hazards.
• Only connect the appliance to a grounded power outlet and ensure the plug is firmly inserted.
• Do not use the appliance if the plug, power cord, inner pot, sealing ring, or main body is damaged.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop.
• Ensure the heating element, temperature sensor, and outside of the inner pot are clean and dry before plugging in.
• Do not plug in or operate the appliance with wet hands.
• Ensure the power socket is clean and dry before plugging in the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance if excessive air or steam is leaking from under the top lid.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

• Q: What should I do if the power cord set is damaged?
  A: If the power cord set is damaged, it must be replaced by a cord set available from the manufacturer.

• Q: Can children use this appliance?
  A: This appliance is not intended for use by children, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible for their safety.

• Q: How should I clean the appliance?
  A: Clean the surfaces in contact with food using a soft damp cloth and make sure to remove all food residues stuck to the appliance.

• Q: Can I use the appliance with wet hands?
  A: No, do not plug in or turn the control knob with wet hands to avoid potential hazards.

• Q: What should I do if there is excessive air or steam leaking from under the top lid?
  A: Do not use the appliance if too much air or steam is leaking from under the top lid.

Your electric pressure cooker
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Important Safety Instruction

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Danger

• The appliance must not be immersed.

Warning

• Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local power voltage before you connect it.
• The appliance is intended to be used in household or similar applications such as:
• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other residential-type environments;
• farm houses;
• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
• bed and breakfast type environments.
• 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.
• If the power cord set is damaged, it must be replaced by a cord set available from the manufacturer.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.
• The ducts in the pressure regulator allowing the escape of steam should be checked regularly to ensure that they are not blocked.
• The container must not be opened until the pressure has decreased sufficiently.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
• WARNING: Always follow the instructions and use the appliance properly to avoid potential injury.
• According to the instructions prescribed in this user manual, use a soft damp cloth to clean the surfaces in contact with food and make sure to remove all the food residues stuck to the appliance.
• WARNING: Make sure to avoid spillage on the power connector to avoid a potential hazard.
• Use clean and soft cloth to clean the surfaces in contact with food.
• 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 turn the control knob with wet hands.
• Make sure the power socket is clean and dry before you plug in the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance if too much air or steam is leaking from under the top lid.
• When cooking soup or viscous liquid, do not release pressure by turning the pressure regulator to the steam vent position, otherwise liquid might spurt from the pressure regulator valve. Wait until the pressure is naturally released and the floater has dropped to open the top lid.

Caution

• CAUTION: Surface of the heating element is subject to residual heat after use.
• 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.
• When pressure is being released from the pressure regulator valve, hot steam or liquid will be ejected. Keep hands and face away from the steam vent.
• 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 food.
• Do not use the inner pot if it is deformed.
• Make sure that the sealing ring is clean and in good condition.
• The accessible surfaces may become hot when the appliance is operating.
• Take extra caution when touching the surfaces. Beware of hot steam coming out of the floating valve and pressure regulator valve during cooking or 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.
• Do not place the cooking utensils inside the pot while cooking.
• 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 place a magnetic substance on the lid. Do not use the appliance near a magnetic substance. Always let the appliance cool down to room temperature before you clean or move it.
• Always clean the appliance after use. Do not clean the appliance in dishwasher. Always unplug the appliance if not used for a longer period.
• If the appliance is used improperly or for professional or semi-professional purposes, or if it is not used according to the instructions in this safety leaflet, the guarantee becomes invalid and Philips refuses liability for any damage caused.
• Visit www.philips.com/support to download the user manual.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This appliance complies with the applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

What’s in the box

• Main unit
• Power cord
• Rice & Soup ladle
• Steaming plate
• Measuring cup
• Safety leaflet
• Stainless steel inner pot
• User manual
• Recipe booklet
• Warranty card

Overview

Product overview

1. Lid handle

2. Top lid

3. Detachable inner lid

4. Sealing ring

5. Water level indications

6. Side handle

7. Inner pot

8. Control Panel

9. Heating element

10. Power socket

11. Locking pin

12. Floater

13. Pressure regulator

14. Safety valve
    Controls overview

15. Heating indicator

16. Power indicator

17. Slow cook button (low temperature)

18. Slow cook button (high temperature)

19. Sauté/sear button (low temperature)

20. Sauté/sear button (high temperature)

21. Preset timer button

22. Decrease button

23. Pressure cook button

24. Cancel/Warm button

25. Increase button

26. Cooking time button

27. Bake button

28. Yogurt button

29. Display screen

30. Stew button

31. Start/Reheat button

32. Keep warm indicator

33. Maintain pressure indicator

34. Start pressure indicator

Functions overview

Pressure cooking functions

Cooking function| Default pressure keeping time (minute)| Pressure keeping time regulating range (minute)
Soup| 20| 20-59
Risotto| 14| Not adjustable
Rice| 14| Not adjustable
Steam| 10| 5-59
Meat/Poultry| 15| 12-59
Manual| 2| 2-59
Normal cooking functions
Cooking function| Default cooking time| Cooking time regulating range
Slow cook (low temperature)| 8 hours| 2 – 12 hours
Slow cook (high temperature)| 6 hours| 2 – 12 hours
Sauté/sear (low temperature)| 2 minutes| 1 – 20 minutes
Sauté/sear (high temperature)| 2 minutes| 1 – 20 minutes
Stew| 1 hour| 20 minutes – 10 hours
Yogurt| 8 hours| 6 – 12 hours
Bake| 45 minutes| 10 – 59 minutes
Reheat| 10 minutes| 8 – 15 minutes

Using the electric pressure cooker

Before first use

1. Remove all packaging materials from the appliance.
2. Take out all the accessories from the inner pot.
3. Clean the parts of the electric pressure 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 electric pressure cooker.

Preparations before cooking (fig. 2)
Before using the electric pressure cooker to cook food, follow below preparation steps:

1. Hold the lid handle and turn it anti-clockwise until the top lid cannot move any more, then lift up the top lid.
2. Take out the inner pot from the electric pressure cooker and put the pre-washed food in the inner pot.
3. Wipe the outside of the inner pot dry, then put it back into the electric pressure cooker.
4. Place the top lid onto the electric pressure cooker and turn it clockwise. You will hear a “click” sound when the top lid is properly locked.

Note

• Make sure the sealing ring is properly assembled around the edge of the detachable inner lid.
• Make sure the pressure regulator valve and floating valve are clean and not blocked.
• Make sure the outside of the inner pot is dry and clean, and that there is no foreign residue on the heating element.
• Make sure the inner pot is in proper contact with the heating element.

Cooking food (fig. 3)

• Note
  • Do not fill the inner pot with less than 1/3 or more than 2/3 full of food and liquid.
  • For food that expands during cooking, do not fill the inner pot with more than 1/2 full of food and liquid.
  • For rice cooking, follow the water level indications on the inside of the inner pot. You can adjust the water level for different types of rice and according to your own preference. Do not exceed the maximum quantities indicated on the inside of the inner pot.
  • Make sure the floater on the top lid drops down before cooking.
  • After the cooking process is started, you can press Cancel/Warm to deactivate the current work, and the appliance goes to standby mode.

Pressure cooking

1. Follow the steps in “Preparations before cooking”.

2. Turn the pressure regulator to seal.

3. Put the plug in the power socket.

   • The power indicator starts flashing.

4. Press Pressure cook to choose one of the pressure cooking functions – Soup, Risotto, Rice, Steam, Meat/Poultry or Manual.

   • The default pressure keeping time is displayed on the screen.
     Note The pressure keeping time is not adjustable for Risotto and Rice.

5. To set a different pressure keeping time, press Cooking time.

6. Press + or – to set the pressure keeping time.

7. Press Start/Reheat to start the cooking process.

8. When the electric pressure cooker reaches the working pressure:

   • Maintain Pressure lights up;

9. When the pressure keeping time has elapsed, the electric pressure cooker automatically switches to keep warm mode.

   • The keep warm indicator (Keep warm) lights up.

10. Turn the pressure regulator to vent.

    • The electric pressure cooker starts releasing pressure.
    • The floater drops down when the pressure is released sufficiently.

11. Hold the top lid handle and turn the lid anti-clockwise until it cannot move any more, then lift it up.

Note

• When cooking soup or viscous liquid, do not release pressure by turning the pressure regulator to vent, otherwise liquid might spurt from the pressure regulator valve. Wait until the pressure is naturally released and the floater has dropped down to open the top lid.
• The pressure keeping timer will start counting down when the working pressure is reached.
• After the cooking is finished and the pressure is released, you can press the cancel button (Warm/Cancel) and unplug the electric pressure cooker to turn off the keep warm function or when not in use.

Normal cooking

• Note
  • For normal cooking, you can cook food without adding water in the inner pot. In this case, make sure to turn the pressure regulator to bake.
  • Make sure to keep the top lid open for the entire time when you cook food in the Sauté/sear mode.
  • To choose the Reheat function, press Start/Reheat when the appliance is in standby mode.

To cook food with normal pressure, press the cooking buttons and choose Slow cook, Sauté/sear, Stew, Yogurt or Bake.

1. Follow the steps in “Preparations before cooking”.
2. Turn the pressure regulator to bake or seal.
   • For Slow cook, Stew and Yogurt, turn the pressure regulator to seal.
   • For Bake, turn the perssure regulator to bake.
3. Put the plug in the power socket.
   • The power indicator (Power) starts flashing.
4. Press the desired cooking function button to choose a cooking mode.
5. To set a different cooking time, press Cooking time.
   • The cooking time flashes on the screen.
6. Press + or – to set the cooking time.
7. Press Start/Reheat to start the cooking process.
8. When the cooking time has elapsed, the electric pressure cooker automatically switches to keep warm or standby mode.
9. Turn the pressure regulator to vent.
10. Hold the top lid handle and turn the lid anti-clockwise until it cannot move any more, then lift it up.

Preset time for delayed cooking (fig.4)

You can preset the delayed cooking time for different cooking functions. The preset timer is available up to 24 hours.

1. After the cooking function is selected, press Preset timer.
   • The hour unit starts flashing on the display.
2. Press + or – to set the hour unit.
3. After the hour unit is set, press Preset timer again.
   • The minute unit starts flashing on the display.
4. Press + or – to set the minute button.
5. Press Preset timer to confirm the preset time.
6. Press Start/Reheat to start the cooking process.
7. When the preset time has elapsed, the electric pressure cooker starts working automatically.

Note The preset function is not available in the following modes: Sauté/Sear (both low and high temperatures), Reheat and Warm.

Assembling and disassembling the pressure regulator
Warning

• Do not disassemble the pressure regulator during cooking. Always unplug the electric pressure cooker and wait until the pressure has been released sufficiently to do so.
• To disassemble the pressure regulator:
  • Turn the lower screw anticlockwise until it becomes loose.
  • Pull it up and take out the pressure regulator.
• To assemble the pressure regulator:
  • Assemble the lower screw back to the regulator.
  • Make sure the regulator points at the sealed position ( ) and put it back to the steam valve.
  • Turn the screw clockwise until it is fastened.Maintain Pressure lights up;

Cleaning and Maintenance

Note

• Unplug the electric pressure cooker before starting to clean it.
• Wait until the electric pressure cooker has cooled down sufficiently before cleaning it.

Interior

• Inside of the top lid and the main body:
  • Wipe with wrung out and damp cloth.
  • Make sure to remove all the food residues stuck to the electric pressure cooker.
• Heating element:
  • Wipe with wrung out and damp cloth.
  • Remove food residues with wrung out and damp cloth.
• Sealing ring:
  • Soak in warm water and clean with sponge.
• Inner lid:
  • Remove the detachable inner lid. Soak it in warm water and clean with sponge.

Exterior

• Surface of the top lid and outside of the main body:
  • Wipe with a cloth damped with soap water.
  • Only use soft and dry cloth to wipe the control panel.
  • Make sure to remove all the food residues around the pressure regulator valve and floating valve.
• Pressure regulator valve and floating valve:
  • Disassemble the pressure regulator, soak it in warm water, and clean with sponge.
  • Remove food residues in the pressure regulator valve and floating valve.

Specifications

Note Always unplug the appliance if not used for a longer period.

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.

Warranty and support

Versuni offers a two-year warranty after purchase on this product. This warranty is not valid if a defect is due to incorrect use or poor maintenance. Our warranty does not affect your rights under law as a consumer. For more information or for invoking the warranty, please visit our website www.philips.com/support.

Troubleshooting

If your electric pressure cooker does not function properly or if the cooking quality is insufficient, consult the table below. If you are unable to solve the problem, contact a Philips service center or the Consumer Care Center in your country.

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Set the pressure control valve to ‘Vent’. And wait until the floater has dropped.

Floater stuck in up position.| Set the pressure control valve to ‘Vent’. And wait until the floater has dropped.
I have difficulties closing the top lid.| The sealing ring is not well assembled.| Make sure the sealing ring is well assembled around the inside of the top lid.
The floater stuck in up position.| The floater blocks the locking pin. Push down the floater so that it does not block the locking pin.
Leaking from under lid.| Sealing ring missing.|

Put sealing ring in place correctly on inner lid.

Food or debris under sealing ring.| Remove the sealing ring, clean and replace.
Lid not correctly closed.| Open and reclose the lid, checking for correct closing.
The pressure level inside of the appliance is abnormal.| In this case the safety valve will be releasing steam. Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a service center authorized by Philips.
Leaking from floater| Sealing ring broken.| Replace the sealing ring.
Food or debris under sealing ring.| Remove the sealing ring, clean and replace.
Floater does not rise up after the appliance starts pressurizing.| Food&water are below minimum level.| Add food/water. Make sure there is enough food and water in the inner pot.
Leaking from lid or pressure control valve.| Take the appliance to a Philips service dealer.
E3 displays on the screen.| The temperature inside the inner pot is too high.| Wait until it falls down to room temperature.
E1, E2, or E4 displays on the screen.| The electric pressure cooker has malfunction.| Take the appliance to a Philips service center.

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References

• Philips - United States | Philips
• Philips Customer Service Support - Home | Philips
• Product registration | Philips

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