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User manual Safety leaflet Warranty

regulator valve. Wait

until the pressure is
naturally released and
3 4 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
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manufacturers or
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English • farm houses; • If the power cord set • WARNING: Always • Do not use the
parts, your guarantee
• by clients in hotels, is damaged, it must follow the instructions appliance if the plug,
becomes invalid.
1 Your electric pressure motels and other be replaced by a cord and use the appliance the power cord, the
• Do not expose the
cooker residential type set available from the properly to avoid inner pot, the sealing
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it on a working or still
2 Important
type environments. not intended to be instructions prescribed • Do not let the power
hot stove or cooker.
• This appliance is not operated by means in this user manual, use cord hang over the
• Do not expose the
Safety intended for use by of an external timer a soft damp cloth to edge of the table or
appliance to direct
persons (including or a separate remote- clean the surfaces in worktop on which the
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
sunlight.
appliance, and save it for future reference.
children) with reduced control system. contact with food and appliance stands.
• Place the appliance
Danger physical, sensory or • The ducts in the make sure to remove all • Make sure the
• The appliance must not
on a stable, horizontal,
mental capabilities, pressure regulator the food residues stuck heating element, the
be immersed. and level surface.
or lack of experience allowing the escape to the appliance. temperature sensor,
• Do not use the handle
Warning and knowledge, of steam should be • WARNING: Make sure and the outside of the
on the top lid to move
• Check if the voltage unless they have been checked regularly to to avoid spillage on inner pot are clean
the appliance, use the
indicated on the given supervision or ensure that they are the power connector and dry before you put
side handles instead.
appliance corresponds instruction concerning not blocked. to avoid a potential the plug in the power
• When pressure is being
to the local power use of the appliance by • The container must not hazard. outlet.
released from the
voltage before you a person responsible be opened until the • Use clean and soft • Do not plug in the
pressure regulator valve,
connect it. for their safety. pressure has decreased cloth to clean the appliance or turn the
hot steam or liquid will
• The appliance is • Children should be sufficiently. surfaces in contact with control knob with wet
be ejected. Keep hands
intended to be used supervised to ensure • Cleaning and user food. hands.
and face away from the
in household or similar that they do not play maintenance shall not • Only connect the • Make sure the power
steam vent.
applications such as: with the appliance. be made by children. appliance to a grounded socket is clean and dry
• staff kitchen areas in • Keep the appliance power outlet. Always before you plug in the
shops, offices, and and its cord out of make sure that the plug appliance.
other residential type reach of children. is inserted firmly into the
environments; power outlet.
• Always put the inner • Always clean the Functions overview Pressure cooking Note Exterior
pot in the appliance appliance after use. Do Pressure cooking functions
1 Follow the steps in “Preparations before
cooking”.
• The preset function is not available in the
following modes: Sauté/Sear (both low and
Surface of the top lid and outside of the main
body:
Default
before you put the plug not clean the appliance Cooking pressure
Pressure keeping
time regulating
2 Turn the pressure regulator to seal.
3 Put the plug in the power socket.
high temperatures), Reheat and Warm. • Wipe with a cloth damped with soap water.
• Only use soft and dry cloth to wipe the control
function keeping time
in the power outlet and in dishwasher. (minute)
range (minute) » The power indicator starts flashing.
4 Press Pressure cook to choose one of the
panel.
• Make sure to remove all the food residues
Soup 20 20-59
switch it on. • Always unplug the Risotto 14 Not adjustable
pressure cooking functions - Soup, Risotto, Rice,
Steam, Meat/Poultry or Manual.
Assembling and disassembling around the pressure regulator valve and
floating valve.
the pressure regulator
• Do not place the inner appliance if not used Rice
Steam
14
10
Not adjustable
5-59
» The default pressure keeping time is displayed
on the screen.
Pressure regulator valve and floating valve:
• Disassemble the pressure regulator, soak it in
pot directly over an for a longer period. Meat/Poultry
Manual
15
2
12-59
2-59 Note Warning
warm water, and clean with sponge.
• Remove food residues in the pressure
open fire to cook food. • If the appliance is Normal cooking functions • The pressure keeping time is not adjustable for • Do not disassemble the pressure regulator
during cooking. Always unplug the electric
regulator valve and floating valve.
Cooking Default Cooking time Risotto and Rice.
• Do not use the inner used improperly or function cooking time regulating range pressure cooker and wait until the pressure
has been released sufficiently to do so. Accessories
Slow cook
pot if it is deformed. for professional or (low 8 hours 2 - 12 hours
5 To set a different pressure keeping time, press
Cooking time.
• To disassemble the pressure regulator: Measuring cup, rice & soup ladle, and inner pot:
temperature)
• Make sure that the semi-professional Slow cook
6 Press or to set the pressure keeping time.
7 Press Start/Reheat to start the cooking process.
1 Turn the lower screw anticlockwise until it
becomes loose.
• Soak in hot water and clean with sponge.
(high 6 hours 2 - 12 hours
sealing ring is clean purposes, or if it is temperature)
8 When the electric pressure cooker reaches the
2 Pull it up and take out the pressure regulator. 6 Specifications
working pressure:
Sauté/sear • To assemble the pressure regulator:
and in good condition. not used according (low 2 minutes 1 - 20 minutes
» Maintain Pressure lights up;
9 When the pressure keeping time has elapsed,
1 Assemble the lower screw back to the regulator.
Model Number HD2237

temperature) 2 Make sure the regulator points at the sealed Rated power output 1190-1415W
• The accessible surfaces to the instructions in Sauté/sear
the electric pressure cooker automatically
switches to keep warm mode. position ( ) and put it back to the steam valve. Rated capacity 6.0L
(high 2 minutes 1 - 20 minutes
may become hot this safety leaflet, the temperature)
» The keep warm indicator (Keep warm) lights
up.
3 Turn the screw clockwise until it is fastened.
Warm keeping temperature 60-80°C

when the appliance is guarantee becomes Stew 1 hour

20 minutes - 10
hours
10 Turn the pressure regulator to vent.
» The electric pressure cooker starts releasing
5 Cleaning and Note

operating. Take extra invalid and Philips Yogurt 8 hours 6 - 12 hours pressure.
» The floater drops down when the pressure is
Maintenance • Always unplug the appliance if not used for a
Bake 45 minutes 10 - 59 minutes
longer period.
caution when touching refuses liability for any Reheat 10 minutes 8 - 15 minutes released sufficiently.
11 Hold the top lid handle and turn the lid anti-
Note

• Unplug the electric pressure cooker before

the surfaces. damage caused. clockwise until it cannot move any more, then lift
starting to clean it. 7 Recycling
4 Using the electric it up.
• Wait until the electric pressure cooker has
• Beware of hot steam • Visit www.philips.com/ pressure cooker Note cooled down sufficiently before cleaning it.
Do not throw away the product with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in
coming out of the support to download • When cooking soup or viscous liquid, do
at an official collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment.
not release pressure by turning the pressure
floating valve and the user manual. Before first use regulator to vent, otherwise liquid might spurt Interior
Follow your country's rules for the separate
collection of electrical and electronic products.
from the pressure regulator valve. Wait until
pressure regulator valve Electromagnetic fields (EMF) 1 Remove all packaging materials from the the pressure is naturally released and the Inside of the top lid and the main body:
Correct disposal helps prevent negative
consequences for the environment and human
floater has dropped down to open the top lid. • Wipe with wrung out and damp cloth.
during cooking or when This Philips appliance complies with all applicable
appliance.
2 Take out all the accessories from the inner pot.
• The pressure keeping timer will start counting • Make sure to remove all the food residues
health.
down when the working pressure is reached.
you open the lid. Keep standards and regulations regarding exposure to 3 Clean the parts of the electric pressure cooker
• After the cooking is finished and the pressure
stuck to the electric pressure cooker.
Heating element:
8 Guarantee and service
electromagnetic fields. thoroughly before using it for the first time (see is released, you can press the cancel button • Wipe with wrung out and damp cloth. If you need service or information, or if you have a
hands and face away chapter "Cleaning and Maintenance"). (Warm/Cancel) and unplug the electric
• Remove food residues with wrung out and problem, visit the Philips website at
2 What’s in the box (fig. 1) pressure cooker to turn off the keep warm
damp cloth. www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer
from the appliance to Main unit Power cord
Note function or when not in use.
Sealing ring: Care Center in your country. You can find its phone
• Make sure all parts are completely dry before • Soak in warm water and clean with sponge. number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet. If there
avoid the steam. Rice & Soup ladle
Measuring cup
Steaming plate
Safety leaflet
you start using the electric pressure cooker. Inner lid: is no Customer Care Center in your country, go to
your local Philips dealer.
Normal cooking • Remove the detachable inner lid. Soak it in
• Do not lift and move User manual
Warranty card
Recipe booklet warm water and clean with sponge.
Note
the appliance while it is Preparations before cooking
3 Overview (fig. 1) • For normal cooking, you can cook food
9 Troubleshooting
operating. (fig. 2) without adding water in the inner pot. In this
case, make sure to turn the pressure regulator If your electric pressure cooker does not function properly or if the cooking quality is insufficient, consult the
• Do not exceed the Product overview Before using the electric pressure cooker to cook
food, follow below preparation steps:
to bake.
• Make sure to keep the top lid open for the
table below. If you are unable to solve the problem, contact a Philips service center or the Consumer Care
Center in your country.
maximum water level a Lid handle h Control Panel
1 Hold the lid handle and turn it anti-clockwise
until the top lid cannot move any more, then lift
entire time when you cook food in the Sauté/
sear mode.
Problem Cause Solution
indicated in the inner b Top lid i Heating element up the top lid.
2 Take out the inner pot from the electric pressure
• To choose the Reheat function, press Start/
Reheat when the appliance is in standby
c Detachable inner lid j Power socket
pot to prevent overflow.
Pressure Floater bake
cooker and put the pre-washed food in the inner mode. Control Valve
d Sealing ring k Locking pin pot. seal

• Do not place the e

Water level
l Floater
3 Wipe the outside of the inner pot dry, then put it
back into the electric pressure cooker.
To cook food with normal pressure, press the
cooking buttons and choose Slow cook, Sauté/
I have difficulties
Need to release the
pressure. vent
indications opening the lid after
cooking utensils inside f Side handle m Pressure regulator
4 Place the top lid onto the electric pressure
cooker and turn it clockwise. You will hear a
sear, Stew, Yogurt or Bake.
1 Follow the steps in “Preparations before
cooking. Set the pressure control valve to "Vent".
And wait until the floater has dropped.
the pot while cooking. g Inner pot n Safety valve “click” sound when the top lid is properly locked. cooking”.
2 Turn the pressure regulator to bake or seal. Floater stuck in up Set the pressure control valve to "Vent".

• Only use the cooking Note • For Slow cook, Stew and Yogurt, turn the
pressure regulator to seal.
position.
The sealing ring is not well
And wait until the floater has dropped.
Make sure the sealing ring is well assembled
Controls overview
utensils provided. Avoid • Make sure the sealing ring is properly
assembled around the edge of the detachable
• For Bake, turn the perssure regulator to bake.
3 Put the plug in the power socket.
I have difficulties assembled. around the inside of the top lid.
closing the top lid.
using sharp utensils. o Heating indicator y Increase button inner lid.
• Make sure the pressure regulator valve and
» The power indicator (Power) starts flashing.
4 Press the desired cooking function button to
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.

• To avoid scratches, it
p Power indicator z Cooking time button floating valve are clean and not blocked.
• Make sure the outside of the inner pot is dry
choose a cooking mode.
5 To set a different cooking time, press Cooking
Slow cook button Sealing ring Sealing ring

is not recommended q
(low temperature)
{ Bake button and clean, and that there is no foreign residue
on the heating element.
time.
» The cooking time flashes on the screen. Sealing ring missing.
Slow cook button
to cook ingredients • Make sure the inner pot is in proper contact Inner lid
r | Yogurt button 6 Press or to set the cooking time. Inner lid
(high temperature) with the heating element.
7 Press Start/Reheat to start the cooking process.
with crustaceans and s
Sauté/sear button
(low temperature)
} Display screen 8 When the cooking time has elapsed, the electric Put sealing ring in place correctly on inner lid.
pressure cooker automatically switches to keep Leaking from under lid.
shellfish. Remove the t
Sauté/sear button
(high temperature)
~ Stew button Cooking food (fig. 3) warm or standby mode.
Food or debris under
sealing ring.
Remove the sealing ring, clean and replace.
9 Turn the pressure regulator to vent.
hard shells before u Preset timer button  Start/Reheat button Note 10 Hold the top lid handle and turn the lid anti- Lid not correctly closed.
Open and reclose the lid, checking for correct
closing.
clockwise until it cannot move any more, then lift
cooking. v Decrease button € Keep warm indicator • Do not fill the inner pot with less than 1/3 or it up. The pressure level inside In this case the safety valve will be releasing
of the appliance is steam. Take the appliance to your Philips dealer
• Do not place a w
Pressure cook
button
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Maintain pressure
indicator •
more than 2/3 full of food and liquid.
For food that expands during cooking, do not abnormal. or a service center authorized by Philips.
fill the inner pot with more than 1/2 full of food Preset time for delayed cooking
magnetic substance x
Cancel/Warm
button
‚
Start pressure
indicator
and liquid.
(fig.4) Leaking from floater
Sealing ring broken. Replace the sealing ring.
• For rice cooking, follow the water level Food or debris under
on the lid. Do not use indications on the inside of the inner pot. You
You can preset the delayed cooking time for
sealing ring.
Remove the sealing ring, clean and replace.
can adjust the water level for different types of
the appliance near a rice and according to your own preference. Do
different cooking functions. The preset timer is
available up to 24 hours. Floater does not rise
Food&water are below
minimum level.
Add food/water. Make sure there is enough food
and water in the inner pot.
not exceed the maximum quantities indicated
magnetic substance. 1 After the cooking function is selected, press up after the appliance
on the inside of the inner pot. starts pressurizing. Leaking from lid or
Preset timer. Take the appliance to a Philips service dealer.
• Make sure the floater on the top lid drops pressure control valve.
• Always let the •
down before cooking.
After the cooking process is started, you can
» The hour unit starts flashing on the display.
2 Press or to set the hour unit. E3 displays on the The temperature inside
Wait until it falls down to room temperature.
appliance cool down press Cancel/Warm to deactivate the current
work, and the appliance goes to standby
3 After the hour unit is set, press Preset timer
again.
screen.
E1, E2, or E4 displays
the inner pot is too high.
The electric pressure
to room temperature mode. » The minute unit starts flashing on the display.
4 Press or to set the minute button.
on the screen. cooker has malfunction.
Take the appliance to a Philips service center.

before you clean or 5 Press Preset timer to confirm the preset time.
6 Press Start/Reheat to start the cooking process.
move it. 7 When the preset time has elapsed, the electric
pressure cooker starts working automatically.