Automatic Shut-Off; Boil-Dry Protection; Electromagnetic Fields (Emf); Before First Use - Philips HD9170 Bedienungsanleitung

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automatic shut-off

The appliance is equipped with automatic shut-off. The appliance switches off automatically if you do
not press a button within 2 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 and maintenance').
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.
3 Fill the water tank with water up to the MAX indication (Fig. 4).
When the water tank is filled up to the MAX indication, the steamer can steam for approx.
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60 minutes.
Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.
Only fill the water tank with water. Never put seasoning, oil, or other substances in the water
tank.
4 Place the drip tray on the water tank in the base (Fig. 5).
Note: Never use the appliance without the drip tray and do not pour water, seasoning, oil or other
substances in the drip tray.
5 Place the Aroma Infuser on the drip tray if you want to add extra flavour to the food to be
steamed. (Fig. 6)
- Fill the Aroma Infuser with fresh or dried herbs.
- For suggested herbs or spices for various types of food, see the food steaming table in chapter
'Food table and steaming tips'.
6 Put the food to be steamed in one or more steaming baskets and/or in the soup
bowl. (Fig. 7)
- Always place the removable bottoms into the steaming baskets from the top. To position the
bottoms correctly, first lower one side into the basket and then the other side, until the bottom
snaps into place ('click'). Make sure the bump in the bottom faces upwards (Fig. 2).
- Do not put too much food in the steaming baskets. Leave some space between the pieces of
food and evenly distribute the food over the bottom of the basket.
- Place larger pieces of food and food that requires a longer steaming time in the bottommost
steaming basket (1).
- Put eggs on the egg holders to steam eggs conveniently (Fig. 8).