User manual PHILIPS HD6140

[. . . ] The control panel may only be cleaned with a moist cloth and some washing-up liquid. Do not switch the appliance on before you have filled it with oil or fat. Make sure the fryer is always filled to a level between the two indication marks on the inside of the inner bowl. Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop on which the appliance is standing. [. . . ] - When the temperature light stays out for some time, the oil or fat has reached the preset temperature. B You can leave the basket in the fryer while the fryer is heating up. 6 Remove the basket from the fryer and put the food to be fried in the basket. Do not fry Asian rice cakes (or similar types of food) in this appliance as this might cause heavy spattering or violent bubbling of the oil or fat. 7 Carefully put the basket in the fryer without lowering it into the oil or fat (fig. 10 Press the release button on the handle of the basket and carefully lower the basket to its lowest position (fig. For a good end result, stick to the preparation time indicated on the package of the food to be fried or the preparation time mentioned in the table at the end of these instructions for use. For a uniform golden frying result, lift the basket out of the oil or fat a few times during frying and gently shake the contents. B A few seconds after you have set the frying time, the timer will start counting down. 3 If the preset time is not correct, you can erase it by pressing the timer button for 2 seconds at the moment the timer starts counting down (i. After frying 1 Lift the handle to raise the basket to its highest position, i. To remove excess oil or fat, shake the basket over the fryer or put the basket in the draining position by placing it in the bracket on the inside of the bowl. Put the fried food in a bowl or colander containing grease-absorbing paper, e. Do not move the fryer until the oil or fat has cooled down sufficiently, which takes approximately 60 minutes. If you do not use the fryer regularly, we advise you to remove the oil or liquid fat and to store it in well-closed containers, preferably in the refrigerator or in a cool place. Fill the containers by pouring the oil or fat through a fine sieve to remove food particles. 5 Remove the control panel with the heating element from the fryer and put it in a safe, dry place. Never immerse the control panel with the heating element in water nor rinse it under the tap!6 Lift the inner bowl out of the appliance and remove the oil or fat (fig. All parts except the control panel with the heating element can be cleaned in the dishwasher or in hot water with some washing-up liquid. NB:You can also clean the filter by leaving it in the lid when you clean the lid. Dishwasher-proof parts Lid Inner bowl Removable filter Frying basket Housing Changing oil or fat Because oil and fat lose their favourable properties rather quickly, you should change the oil or fat regularly. [. . . ] Remove the filter and clean it in hot water with some washing-up liquid or in the dishwasher. Make sure the oil or fat in the fryer does not exceed the maximum level. Dry the food thoroughly before you start frying it and fry the food in accordance with these instructions for use. Do not fry more food at one time than the quantity mentioned in the relevant table. [. . . ]