The multicooker Philips HD2173 is an indispensable assistant in a large family. The compact model has a large capacity and multifunctionality, which allows you to prepare any dishes for a family of 4-5 people in it. Read more about the functions and use of the Philips HD2173 multicooker in this article.

General characteristics

Philips kitchen device HD2173 combines multicooker and pressure cooker functions, which is its undoubted advantage compared to other models. So, using a pressure cooker, you can cook lunch or breakfast in a matter of minutes, warm up food from the refrigerator or cook delicious compote. The multicooker has all the necessary functions for the preparation of the most popular dishes. Thanks to the precisely verified temperature regime and pressure, the multicooker Philips HD2173 retains the maximum of the useful properties of products.

The multicooker Philips HD2173 has compact dimensions and a stylish design - black inserts on the metal surface will perfectly fit into the interior of any modern kitchen. The metal coating is easy to wash, and there are no traces of the fingers left on it, which allows you to keep the multicooker PHILIPS HD2173 hasterings clean.

This device will replace you not only in a multicooker and a pressure cooker, but also a double boiler, oven, microwave and other bulky household appliances that take place in the kitchen. A distinctive feature of the Philips HD2173 multicooker model is a spring valve for dropping. This is an innovative system that ensures safety during cooking. When the pressure in the cup of the multicooker becomes critical and exceeds the working standards, the valve automatically opens and releases steam. Also, the multicooker Philips HD2173 is equipped with an emergency valve, which is triggered if there is malfunctions in the pressure reduction system.

The multicooker Philips HD2173 is designed specifically for a large family with young children, so the designers have provided protection against accidental pressing - it is enough to hold the blocking button for 3 seconds, after which the touch panel is blocked and the child will not be able to disrupt the food cooking mode.

The compact case optimally combines the functions of the pressure cooker and multicooker, which will be described in more detail a little below. The pressure cooker, unlike the multicooker, cooks food under high pressure, which significantly saves time and retains more useful properties of products.

The PHILIPS HD2173 multicooker security system is at the highest level. So, the device will begin work only after you correctly close the lid, and during operation it will reliably block it. Also in the multicooker Philips HD2173, a temperature limiter is installed, which does not allow it to overheat. It works automatically when heating reaches a maximum. When the temperature begins to fall, heating is turned on again. The emergency shutdown of the multicooker power is also a safety measure - if the temperature reaches the upper permissible border, the slow cooker turns off. In this case, it must be attributed to the service center.

Equipment

The multicooker Philips HD2173 is equipped with all the necessary components for the preparation of lunch for 4-5 people. A spacious bowl with a working volume of 5 liters is covered with several layers of protective Teflon. In the box you will also find a special plastic stand for steaming couples, a spatula and a ladle, a measuring glass with a volume of 180 ml.

As a pleasant gift for the Philips HD2173 multicooker, two silicone tacks are attached, with which you can easily remove the bowl from the device. For the speedy development of work in all modes, use a book of recipes developed by professional chefs specifically for Philips multicoars.

Review of functions

The multicooker PHILIPS HD2173 is equipped with a complete set of automatic functions that significantly facilitate the preparation of dishes and save your time.

The multicooker Philips HD2173 has the following automatic functions:

1. Starting a start - allows you to postpone the start of cooking for up to 24 hours. A very convenient function that modern housewives appreciated. You can go for a walk with your child, at the parent meeting or deal with any business - the multicooker will start to cook dinner on the specified time. All that is required of you is only to load the ingredients into the bowl and set the desired program.
2. The working time under pressure - each function works in its own time range. After choosing this function on the display, you will see the time of cooking, which is set by default. It can be changed at your discretion. Changing the time under pressure is not available for the Croup program.
3. Off/heating - a useful function that automatically turns on after the end of the cooking program. It allows you to maintain the optimum temperature of food until the table is served. To use heating in standby mode, click on the corresponding button. In other cases, pressing this button will lead to resetting all operations and returning to the waiting mode.
4. Protection from children is an indispensable function for a young family with young children. Click on the "Protection from the Children" button and hold it for 3 seconds. As a result, the display will be blocked. The same re -press will lead to unlock. Thus, you are insured by random buttons and protect the device from children's pranks.
5. Ambolian Complex menu - the use of the device as a pressure cooker.
6. Matter menu - using the device as a multicooker.

Review of programs

Philips HD2173 is both a multicooker and an ambulance, so among its functions on the control panel you will find two corresponding menu. Consider the functions of both menu in more detail.

Ambolian menu:

1. Groups - cooking crumbly side dishes from cereals, as well as porridge on the water. Also suitable for the preparation of legumes.
2. Soup is a program designed for cooking soups, broths, soups-puree.
3. Porridge - cooking porridge on water or low -fat pasteurized milk. Suitable for baby food.
4. Vegetables - cooking vegetables and vegetable side dishes while maintaining the maximum number of vitamins and useful elements in the composition.
5. Jellied meat is the preparation of jerky, flood and other meat or fish dishes that require long and gentle heat treatment. When choosing a program, you will see that the cooking time is set by default. It is ideal for crooks made of pork or chicken. If you are going to use any other type of meat, for example, beef or lamb, change the cooking time for 59 minutes. And follow the instructions for working with the "Discount time" mode. Also, at the end of the Jelly program, you can start it again, however, in this case, it is necessary to give the slow cooker completely cool before opening the pressure reduction valve.
6. Meat - frying meat, cooking chop, steaks, cutlets.
7. Chicken - cooking chicken or turkey meat, diet and low -calorie dishes.
8. Baking is a program that replaces the bread maker or oven. With its help, you can bake homemade bread, buns, pies, make desserts and casseroles.

Mattering menu:

1. The range is a program designed to prepare vegetable stews and stewed meat dishes (goulash, stewed cabbage with meat, cabbage, etc.).
2. Casserole is a special program for the preparation of sweet and unsweetened casseroles, flooding pies and various desserts.
3. Fish is a program that is ideal for the preparation of any fish and seafood dishes. The optimal temperature regime retains the beneficial substances and minerals contained in products.
4. Vegetables - cooking vegetable side dishes, low -calorie and dietary dishes, baby food, mashed potatoes. The default time for this program is suitable for the preparation of ground parts of vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli and zucchini. For solid root crops, it is necessary to increase the temporary range.
5. Povers - a program for cooking cabbage rolls, lazy cabbage rolls, stuffed pepper, potatoes and vegetable dishes.
6. Pilaf is a program created specifically for the preparation of various types of pilaf, including fish and vegetarian.

Note: The cooking time for each program is set by default. It can be changed depending on the recipe and the number of ingredients, except for the “Group” program in the hare menu. After the main program is completed, the “heating” mode automatically turns on and works until it is shut off manually.

Advantages and disadvantages

The multicooker Philips HD2173 is one of the most popular household appliances. Many housewives choose this particular model due to the mass of advantages. Let us consider in more detail the advantages and disadvantages of the Philips HD2173 multicooker.

The multicooker Philips HD2173 has the following advantages:

• a spacious bowl of 5 l;
• compactness;
• silicone tacks in the kit;
• understandable touch display;
• protection against children;
• automatic valve for dumping;
• the possibility of delaying the start to the range of up to 24 hours;
• automatic heating;
• removable cover with handles (easy to remove and wash);
• covering the cover during operation;
• high level of security;
• combines the capabilities of the pressure cooker and multicooker.

From the shortcomings of the model, it can be noted that it is necessary to get used to working with the device equipped with a valve of automatic pressure discharge and take certain precautions so as not to be very close at the time of pair emission.

PHILIPS HD2173 multicooker: video review

You can get acquainted with the multicooker with the Philips HD2173 multicooker by watching a video material below: