User manual PHILIPS HD6122

[. . . ] This appliance should not be used by children. Close supervision is always necessary when this or any other appliance is used by or near children. Make sure the cord is not loose nor presents the possibility of someone tripping over it. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 10. Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner; return the Deep Fryer to the retail location where it was purchased for examination, repair, or adjustment. [. . . ] Do not move the fryer until it has cooled down sufficiently. · Never overfill the food basket since too much food can cause the temperature of the oil to decrease below optimal temperature for frying and result in foods that are not as light and crispy as they could be. Basket should only be 1/2 full of food at the most for optimal results. Frying 1 Place the appliance on a horizontal, level and stable surface out of the reach of children. C Fill the deep fryer with 2. 5 qts. (1. 5 liters) minimum of oil, liquid fat or melted solid fat up to the top indication mark on the inner pot. Read the "Oil and Fat" section on how to do this. 2 C 3 Remove the entire cord from the cord storage compartment and plug the cord into a 120V AC outlet. C Set the temperature control to the correct temperature to preheat the oil. For information about which temperature to select, check the package of the food to be fried or the Preparation Time and Temperature Settings Table in these instructions for use. The pilot light will go on. While the fryer is heating up, the pilot light will go on and off a number of times. When it remains off for some time, the oil or fat has reached the selected temperature. 4 4 C 5 Open the lid by pressing the safety locking lid release button. Keep face away from lid. C 6 Lift the basket handle until it locks in horizontal position to raise the wire basket to its highest position. C 7 8 Remove the wire basket from the fryer. Put the food to be fried in the wire basket. Never exceed the maximum amount of food to be fried in one batch (see the table about preparation times and temperature settings). C 9 10 Carefully place the wire basket in the fryer. Close the lid. C Press the basket release button of the basket handle and carefully lower the basket to its lowest position. Stick to the preparation time indicated on the package or follow the preparation times mentioned in the table. For a uniform golden frying result, lift the wire basket out of the oil or fat a few times during frying and gently shake the contents. Be careful: hot steam will emerge from the filter vent openings in the lid during frying. This is normal; however, keep away from this area during frying as steam is hot. 11 5 After Frying C 1 Lift the basket handle to locked position to raise the wire basket to its highest position. C 2 Press the safety locking lid release button to open the lid. Beware of the hot steam. 3 Carefully remove the wire basket from the fryer. If necessary, shake the basket over the fryer to remove excess fat or oil. Put the fried food in a bowl or colander containing grease-absorbing paper, e. g. 4 After a batch has been fried, the pilot light will go on again. Wait until pilot light stays off for some time before frying the next batch. When finished, turn the temperature control all the way to the left to the "M" setting. Allow fat or oil to cool completely. C 5 6 Unplug the cord from electrical outlet after each use. Oil can be poured out and strained when the fryer and oil have cooled. Cleaning Wait until the oil or fat has cooled down sufficiently. C 1 Remove the lid by gently and carefully pulling lid straight up. C 2 Remove the condensation collector from the back of the appliance. 6 C 3 Lift the basket handle to raise the wire basket to its highest position, let fat drip into pot and then remove the wire basket from the fryer. C 4 Pour out the oil or fat from the back left corner pour spout on inner pot into a suitable storage container if you plan on reusing it or to discard. [. . . ] Do not fry more food at one time than the quantities indicated in the table. Dry the food thoroughly before frying it. Never mix two different types of oil or fat and use oil or liquid fat that contains an antifoam agent. Clean the inner pot as described in these instructions for use. 10 Preparation Times and Temperature Settings The table below indicates how much of a particular type of food you can prepare at one time and which temperature and preparation time you should select. If the instructions on the package of the food to be prepared differ from those in the table, always follow the instructions on the package. Temperature Type of food Advised quantity per session 600 g /21 0z 450 g /16 oz 3-5 pieces 5 pieces 4 pieces 8-10 pieces Frying time (minutes) Frying time (minutes) fresh or (partly) frozen food defrosted food 4-6 5-7 12-15 4-5 3-4 2-3 15-20 6-7 4-5 - 320ºF Home-made French fries*) 1st frying cycle Fresh fish Chicken (drumsticks) Cheese croquettes Mini potato pancakes Vegetable fritters (mushrooms, cauliflower) 340ºF 360ºF Chinese spring rolls Vietnamese spring rolls Chicken nuggets Mini snacks Meatballs (small) Mussels Squid rings in batter Fish (pieces) in batter Shrimp Apple fritters 2-3 pieces 5-6 pieces 8-10 pieces 8-10 pieces 8-10 pieces 12-15 pieces 8-10 pieces 8-10 pieces 8-10 pieces 5 pieces 6-7 5-6 3-4 3-4 3-4 2-3 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 5-6 2-3 3-4 10-12 8-10 4-5 4-5 4-5 3-4 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 5-6 - 375ºF Home-made French 600 g /21 0z fries*) 2nd frying cycle Frozen French fries Crisps (very thin potato slices) Doughnuts Camembert (breadcrumbed) Wiener schnitzel 450 g / 16 oz 600 g /21 0z 3-4 pieces 2-4 pieces 2 pieces *) See 'Frying tips' for the preparation of home-made French fries. For assistance For assistance call toll free: 1-800-243-7884 or visit our website: www. philipsonline. com. FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new Philips product, model HD6122 (except cord), against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse, lack of reasonable care, the affixing of any attachment not provided with the product or loss of parts or subjecting the product to any but the specified voltage. * PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION WILL NOT PAY FOR UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OF ANY TYPE. NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. [. . . ]