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Important

???Read the instructions for use and look at the illustrations before you start using the appliance.

???Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the mains voltage in your home before you connect the appliance.

???Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.

???Clean the fryer parts as described in the 'Cleaning' section. Dry the parts thoroughly.

???Do not immerse the housing and the inner pot in water.These parts may only be cleaned with a moist cloth and some washing-up liquid

???Make sure all parts are completely dry before you fill the fryer with oil or liquid fat.

???During frying, hot steam is released through the filter. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the steam.You should also be careful of the hot steam when you open the lid.

???Keep the appliance out of the reach of children when you use it. Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop on which the appliance is standing.

???After you have used the appliance, set the temperature control to the lowest setting (turn it completely to the left). Remove the plug from the wall socket and let the oil or fat cool down. Do not move the fryer until it has cooled down sufficiently.

???If the mains cord or other parts of this appliance are damaged, they must only be replaced by Philips or a service centre authorised by Philips, since repair requires special tools and/or parts.

General description

A Lid

B Condensed water tray

C Frying basket

D Temperature control knob

E Pilot lamp

F Lid release button

G Cord set

H Cord storage compartment

Frying

1 Put the appliance on a horizontal, even and stable surface out of the reach of children.

C 2 Fill the dry fryer with (2.3 litres) 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.

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C 3 Take the entire cord from the cord storage compartment and put the plug in the wall socket.

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4 Set the temperature control to the correct temperature.

For information about which temperature to select, check the package of the food to be fried or the table in these instructions for use.

The pilot light of the temperature control goes on. While the fryer is heating up, the pilot light will go out and on a number of times. When it stays out for some time, the oil or fat has reached the preset temperature.

After a batch has been fried, the pilot light will also go on. Wait until it stays out for some time before frying the next batch.

5Open the lid by pressing the release button.The lid will open automatically.

6 Lift the handle to raise the basket to its highest position.

7Remove the basket from the fryer.

8Put the food to be fried in the basket.

Never exceed the maximum amount of food to be fried in one batch (see the table about preparation times and temperature settings).

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9 Carefully put the basket in the fryer.

10Close the lid.

11Press the 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 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 in the lid during frying.

After frying

C 1 Lift the handle to raise the basket to its highest position.

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2 Open the lid.

Beware of the hot steam.

3 Carefully remove the basket from the fryer.

If necessary, shake the basket over the fryer to remove excess fat. Put the fried food in a bowl or colander containing grease-absorbing paper, e.g. kitchen paper.

4 Turn the temperature control anti-clockwise to the '0' setting.

If you do not use the fryer regularly, sieve the oil or fat and store it in closed bottles in a cool place. If you have used solid fat, let the fat solidify and store the fryer with the fat still in it.

5 Unplug the appliance after use.

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Cleaning

Wait until the oil or fat has cooled down sufficiently.

C 1 Remove the lid.

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2 Remove the water tray.

3 Remove the basket from the fryer and pour out the oil or fat.

4Clean the housing with a moist cloth (with some washing-up liquid) and/or kitchen paper. Clean the inner pot with hot soapy water. Do not immerse the complete fryer housing in water.

5Clean the lid, the water tray and the basket in hot soapy water or in the dishwasher.

Do not use any abrasive (liquid) cleaning agents or materials (e.g. scouring pads) to clean the appliance.

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6Rinse the parts with fresh water afterwards and dry them thoroughly.

To clean the permanent anti-grease filter thoroughly:

???Undo the screws on the inside of the lid.

???Remove the filter and clean it in hot soapy water. Let the filter dry thoroughly before you put it back into the lid and before you start using the appliance again.

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Storing the appliance

Oil and fat

We advise you to use frying oil or liquid frying fat, preferably vegetable oil or fat that is rich in unsaturated fats (e.g. linoleic acid).You can also use solid frying fat, but in that case you should melt it in a pan over low heat before use to prevent spattering or overheating of the fat.

If you want to melt rather cold solid fat that has been used before, there is a chance that the fat will start spattering.You can prevent this by punching holes in the surface of the resolidified fat with a fork.

Only use types of oil or fat that are suitable for deep-frying and that contain an antifoam agent.You can find this information on the package or label of the oil or fat.

Never mix two different kinds of oil or fat!

Changing the oil or fat

As the oil or fat loses its favourable properties rather quickly, you should change the oil or fat regularly.To do so, follow the instructions below:

-If you mainly use the fryer to prepare French fries and if you sieve the oil or fat after each use, you can re-use the oil or fat 10 to 12 times before it needs to be changed.

-If you use the fryer to prepare food that is rich in proteins (such as meat or fish), you should change the oil or fat more often.

-Never use the same oil longer than 6 months and always follow the instructions on the package.

-Never add fresh oil or fat to used oil or fat.

-Always change the oil if it starts foaming when it is heated, when it has a strong smell or taste or when it turns dark and/or syrupy.

Disposing of used oil or fat

Pour used oil or liquid fat back into its original (resealable) plastic bottle.You can dispose of used solid fat by letting it solidify in the fryer (without the basket in it) and subsequently scooping it out of the fryer

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by means of a spatula and wrapping it in a newspaper.You can put the bottle or newspaper in the bin for non-compostable waste (not in the compostable waste bin) or dispose of them in accordance with the regulations in your country.

Frying tips

For preparation times and temperature settings, see the table at the end of this booklet.

Home-made French fries

You will make the tastiest and crispiest French fries in the following way:

Use firm potatoes and cut them into sticks. Rinse the sticks with cold water.

Fry the French fries twice:

-the first time for 4-6 minutes at a temperature of 160cC

-the second time for 2-4 minutes at a temperature of 190cC

Frozen food

Food from the freezer (-16 to -18cC) will cool the oil or fat considerably when it is immersed in it. Because it does not sear right away, the food may also absorb too much oil or fat.Take the following measures to prevent this:

Preferably allow frozen food to partly defrost at room temperature and shake off as much ice and water as possible.

Do not fry very large quantities at one time (see the table with preparation times and temperature settings).

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:

-Heat the oil or fat to a temperature of 160cC.

-Put two thin slices of bread or a few sprigs of parsley in the oil.

-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 will now have a neutral taste again.

Problems that may occur during frying

If your fryer does not function properly or if the frying quality is insufficient, consult the table below. If you are unable to solve the problem by means of this troubleshooting guide, contact your Philips dealer or call the Philips Helpline. See the worldwide guarantee leaflet for telephone numbers.

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During frying, the oil or fat spills over the edge of the fryer.

There is too much oil or fat in the fryer.

Make sure the oil or fat in the fryer does not exceed the maximum level.

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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.

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*) See 'Frying tips' for the preparation of home-made French fries.

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