User manual PHILIPS HD6163

[. . . ] Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www. Lid with handgrip Viewing window Frying basket Heating element MIN and MAX indications Removable inner bowl Housing Permanent filter Detachable control panel Power-on light Temperature light On/off switch Temperature control Safety switch Reset button Cord storage compartment Carrying handles important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger Never immerse the control panel with the heating element attached to it in water nor rinse it under the tap. [. . . ] Note: Remove all excess ice from frozen ingredients before you fry them. 8 Place the basket back onto the bracket. Do not lower the basket into the oil or fat yet (Fig. 10 Lift the basket off the bracket and lower it into the oil or fat. During frying, the temperature light comes on and goes out from time to time. This indicates that the heating element is switched on and off to maintain the correct temperature. Carefully remove the basket from the fryer (Fig. 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 inner bowl. Put the fried food in a bowl or colander lined with grease-absorbing paper, e. If you want to fry another batch, wait until the temperature light comes on and goes out again. 5 If you want to stop frying, set the on/off switch to `O' to switch off the fryer (Fig. Note: If you do not use the fryer regularly, we advise you to remove the oil or liquid fat. store the oil or liquid fat in well-closed containers , preferably in the refrigerator or in a cool place. Frying tips For an overview of preparation times and frying temperatures, see the food table at the end of this booklet. Carefully shake off as much ice and water as possible and dab the food to be fried until it is properly dry. Do not fry large quantities at one time. Do not exceed the quantities mentioned in the food table at the end of this booklet ( - indicates the recommended quantity). 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 160°C. Put two thin slices of bread or a few sprigs of parsley in the oil or fat. Wait until no more bubbles appear and then scoop the bread or the parsley out of the fryer with a spatula. The oil or fat now has a neutral taste again. [. . . ] Never mix different types of oil or fat. The fryer gives off a strong unpleasant smell. The type of oil or fat used is not suitable for deepfrying food. Steam escapes You may not have placed from other places the lid properly on the than the filter. [. . . ]