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9 Troubleshooting
If you encounter problems when using this multicooker, check the following points before requesting
service. If you cannot solve the problem, contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country.
Problem Solution
“SD” appears on the display
when the multicooker is in
standby mode.
“SD” is short for “standby” and means that the multicooker is in
standby mode.
The light on the button does
not go on.
There is a connection problem. Check if the power cord is connected
to the multicooker properly and if the plug is inserted rmly into the
power outlet.
The light is defective. Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a
service center authorized by Philips.
The display does not
function.
The multicooker is not connected to the power supply. If there is no
power supply, the power failure backup function does not work and
the display does not function.
The battery for the display runs out of power. Take the appliance to
your Philips dealer or a service center authorized by Philips to have the
battery replaced.
The rice is not cooked. There is not enough water. Add water according to the scale on the
inside of the inner pot.
You did not press the start button (On/Off).
Make sure that there is no foreign residue on the heating element and
the outside of the inner pot before switching the multicooker on.
The heating element is damaged, or the inner pot is deformed. Take
the multicooker to your Philips dealer or a service center authorized by
Philips.
The rice is too dry and not
well cooked.
Add more water to the rice, and cook for a bit longer.
The multicooker does not
switch to the keep-warm
mode automatically.
You might have pressed the keep-warm button (Chaud) before
pressing the start button (On/Off). In this case the multicooker will be
in standby mode after the cooking is nished.
The temperature control is defective. Take the appliance to your Philips
dealer or a service center authorized by Philips.
The rice is scorched. You have not rinse the rice properly. Rinse the rice until the water runs
clear.
Water spills out of the
multicooker during cooking.
Make sure that you add water to the level indicated on the scale inside
the inner pot that corresponds to the number of cups of rice used.
I cannot get to the desired
cooking function.
Press the menu button (Menu) repeatedly to select the desired
function as shown by the indicator.
Rice smells bad after cooking Clean the inner pot with some washing detergent and warm water.
After cooking, make sure the steam vent cap, inner lid and inner pot is
cleaned thoroughly.
Error message (E1, E2, E3, or
E4) appears on the display.
There has been a power failure during cooking. Take the appliance to
your Philips dealer or a service center authorized by Philips.