User manual PHILIPS HD6142

[. . . ] Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future reference. check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket. If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. [. . . ] 11 Press the release button of the basket handle 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 tables 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. 2 Keep the button pressed to put the minutes forward quickly. Release the button once the required frying time has been reached. A few seconds after you have set the frying time, the timer will start counting down. While the timer is counting down, the remaining frying time blinks on the display. the last minute is displayed in seconds. 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. Keep the button pressed until '00' appears on the display. You can now set the correct frying time. 4 When the preset time has elapsed you will hear an audible signal. After 20 seconds the audible signal will be repeated. you can stop the audible signal by pressing the timer button. After frying 1 Lift the handle to raise the basket to its highest position, i. If necessary, shake the basket over the fryer to remove excess oil or fat. Put the fried food in a bowl or colander containing grease-absorbing paper, e. 4 Switch the fryer off by means of the on/off switch (fig. The power-on light in the on/off switch goes out. 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. Wait until the oil or fat has cooled down sufficiently. [. . . ] - Lower the food into the oil or fat very gently, since frozen food may cause the hot oil or fat to start bubbling violently. Getting rid of unwanted flavours Certain types of food, particularly fish, can give the oil or fat an unpleasant flavour. To neutralise the taste of the oil or fat: 1 Heat the oil or fat to a temperature of 160cC. 2 Put two thin slices of bread or a few sprigs of parsley in the oil. [. . . ]