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HD2137_UM_V3.0
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1 Your electric pressure cooker
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2 What’s in the box (fig.1)
Electric pressure cooker main unit Rice spoon
Soup ladle Measuring cup
User manual Safety leaflet
Warranty card Power cord
3 Overview
aLid handle hControl Panel
bTop lid iHeating element
cDetachable inner lid jPower socket
dSealing ring kLocking pin
eWater level indications lFloating valve
fSide handle mPressure regulator valve
gInner pot nSafety valve
Controls overview
oHeating indicator yIncrease button
pPower indicator zOperating time button
qRice function button {Beans/Tendon function
button
rManual function button |Cake function button
sMeat/Chicken function
button
}Baking functions
tTenderloin/Mutton
function button
~Soup function button
uPreset button Reheat function button
vDecrease button €Keep warm indicator
wBake button Operating pressure
indicator
xWarm/Cancel button ‚Initial pressure indicator
4 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,
you need to follow below preparations:
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.
5 Turn the pressure regulator to the sealed position (seal).
Note
•Make sure the sealing ring is properly assembled around the
inside of the top 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 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 falls down before cooking.
1 Follow the steps in “Preparations before cooking”.
2 Put the plug in the power socket.
» The power indicator (Power) starts flashing.
3 Press the desired cooking function button or the baking
button (Bake) to choose a cooking mode.
» For pressure cooking functions, the selected cooking
function light goes on; for baking functions, the
selected baking function lights up.
» The default pressure keeping time is displayed on
the screen.
4 To set a different pressure keeping time, press the
operating time button (Operating time).
» The pressure keeping time flashes on the screen.
5 Press the increase ( ) or decrease ( ) button to
set the pressure keeping time. Wait for a few seconds
before the appliance automatically confirms the
pressure keeping time.
6 When the electric pressure cooker reaches the working
pressure:
» the operating pressure indicator (Operating pressure)
lights up;
» the electric pressure cooker enters pressure keeping
mode.
7 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.
8 Turn the pressure regulator to the vent (vent) position.
» The electric pressure cooker starts releasing pressure.
» The floater drops when the pressure is released
sufficiently.
9 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 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.
•The pressure keeping timer will start counting down when the
working pressure is reached.
•In reheating (Reheat) mode, the appliance only reheats food
at 110°C, but does not pressurize.
•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.
Tip
•You can adjust the pressure keeping time of different
types of food for your own preference.
•If the cooking mode is selected by the baking button
(Bake), you can cook food without adding water
in the inner pot. In this case, make sure to turn the
pressure regulator to the baking position (bake).
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 Follow the steps in “Preparations before cooking”.
2 Put the plug in the power socket.
» The power indicator (Power) starts flashing.
3 Choose the desired cooking mode, then press the
preset button (Preset).
» The hour unit starts flashing on the display.
4 Press the increase ( ) or decrease ( ) button to set the
hour unit.
5 After the hour unit is set, press the preset button
(Preset) again.
» The minute unit starts flashing on the display.
6 Press the increase ( ) or decrease ( ) button to set
the minute button.
7 Press the preset button (Preset) again to confirm the
preset time.
8 When the preset time has elapsed, the electric pressure
cooker starts working automatically.
9 When the cooking is finished, the rice cooker switches
to keep warm mode automatically.
» The keep warm indicator (Keep warm) lights up.
Note
•THe preset function is not available in reheating (Reheat)
mode.
Assembling and disassembling the
pressure regulator (fig.5 & 6)
Warning
•Do not disassemble the pressure regulator valve during
cooking. Always unplug the electric pressure cooker and wait
until the pressure has been released sufficiently to do so.
• 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.
Accessories
Measuring cup, rice spoon, soup ladle, and inner pot:
• Soak in hot water and clean with sponge.
6 Specifications
Model Number HD2137
Rated power output 1000W
Rated capacity 6.0L
Warm keeping temperature 60-80°C
Note
•Always unplug the appliance if not used for a longer period.
7 Environment
Do not throw away the appliance with normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in
at an official collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you can help to preserve the environment.
8 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.
9 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.
Problem Solution
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 blocks the locking pin. Push
down the floater so that it does not block
the locking pin.
I have
difficulties
opening the
top lid after
the pressure
is released.
The floater has not dropped. Push the
floater down.
The food is
not cooked.
Make sure that there is no foreign residue
on the heating element and the outside
of the inner pot before switching the
electric pressure cooker on.
The heating element is damaged, or the
inner pot is deformed. Take the cooker
to your Philips dealer or a service center
authorized by Philips.
To disassemble the pressure regulator:
1 Turn the lower screw anticlockwise until it becomes
loose.
2 Pull it up and take out the pressure regulator.
To assemble the pressure regulator:
1 Assemble the lower screw back to the regulator.
2 Make sure the regulator points at the sealed position
( ) and put it back to the steam valve.
3 Turn the screw clockwise until it is fastened.
Adjustable pressure keeping time range
Cooking function Default
pressure
keeping time
(minute)
Adjustable
pressure
keeping time
(minute)
Rice (Rice) 14 14-59
Manual (Manual) 13 1-59
Meat/Chicken (Meat/
Chicken)15 12-59
Tenderloin/Mutton
(Tenderloin/Mutton)30 30-59
Reheat (Reheat) / /
Soup (Soup) 20 20-59
Cake (Cake) 45 40-59
Beans/Tendon (Beans/
Tendon)30 25-59
Baked ribs (Baked ribs) 23 20-59
Baked chicken (Baked
chicken)18 18-59
Baked fish (Baked fish) 15 15-59
Baked crab (Baked crab) 20 20-59
Baked lobster (Baked
lobster)20 20-59
Baked meat with
vegetables (Baked meat
with vegetables)
20 20-59
5 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.
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