HD6101 - Deep fryer PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Philips
Model	HD6101
Product type	Electric deep fryer with basket
Tank capacity	Between MIN and MAX marks (approx. 2.5 L)
Thermostat	Adjustable (temperature range not specified)
Temperature indicator light	Yes
Basket	Removable, foldable handle
Lid	Removable, with permanent anti-grease filter
Cord storage	Yes, integrated compartment
Power supply	220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Cleaning the tank	Washable with warm soapy water or in dishwasher
Cleaning the lid	Washable with warm soapy water or in dishwasher
Cleaning the basket	Washable with warm soapy water or in dishwasher
Cleaning the body	With a damp cloth soaked in dishwashing liquid
Safety	Overheat protection device, automatic shut-off
Grounded outlet required	Yes
Use	Domestic use only
After-sales service	Authorized Philips Service Center
Warranty	International (see leaflet)

Frequently Asked Questions - HD6101 PHILIPS

What type of oil to use in the Philips HD6101 deep fryer?

Use special frying oils, preferably vegetable oils such as soybean, peanut, corn or sunflower oil. Make sure they contain an anti-foaming agent and do not mix different types of oil.

How to set the temperature of the deep fryer?

Turn the thermostat to the desired temperature (refer to the cooking table in the manual). The temperature indicator light turns on and then turns off once the temperature is reached.

Why is the frying not crispy?

This may be due to too low a temperature, insufficient cooking time or too much food in the basket. Check the cooking table indications and respect the maximum quantities.

How to clean the Philips HD6101 deep fryer?

Let the oil cool for at least 4 hours. Clean the tank, lid and basket with warm soapy water or in the dishwasher. Clean the body with a damp cloth. Never immerse the body in water.

What to do in case of unpleasant odor during frying?

Clean the lid and anti-grease filter. Change the oil if it is rancid or soiled. Use a good quality oil suitable for frying.

How to drain used oil?

Use the drain device located on the tank (see fig. 12). Wait for the oil to cool completely before draining it into a suitable container.

Can I use solid fat in the deep fryer?

Yes, but first melt it gently in a saucepan. Pour it liquid into the tank. To avoid splashing, poke a few holes in the solidified fat before heating.

How to store the deep fryer?

Let the oil cool for at least 4 hours. Put all parts back in place, close the lid, store the cord in its compartment and lift the fryer by the handles to store it in a dry place.

The deep fryer does not turn on, what to do?

The overheat protection device may have been triggered. Take the appliance to an Authorized Philips Service Center to replace the fuse.

Where to find Philips after-sales service?

Check the website www.philips.com or the international warranty leaflet to find the Philips Consumer Service in your country.

USER MANUAL HD6101 PHILIPS

ENGLISH 6

DANSK 12

DEUTSCH 18

GREEK 24

SPANISH 31

FINNISH 37

FRENCH 43

ITALIAN 49

DUTCH 55

NORWEGIAN 61

PORTUGUESE 67

SWEDISH 73

TURKISH 79

ARABIC 89

General description (Fig. 1)

A Frying basket B Removable lid C 'MIN' and 'MAX' indications D Cord storage compartment E Mains cord F Integrated handles G Temperature control H Temperature light I Lid release button J Inner bowl K Pour-out facility

Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.

Danger

- Never immerse the housing, which contains electrical components and the heating element, in water nor rinse it under the tap.

Warning

• Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
• If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep the mains cord out of the reach of children. Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop on which the appliance stands.
• Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
• During frying, hot steam is released through the filter in the lid. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the steam. Also be careful of the hot steam when you open the lid.

Caution

• Always return the appliance to a service centre authorised by Philips for examination or repair. Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself, otherwise the guarantee becomes invalid.
• Place the appliance on a horizontal, even and stable surface.
• Fry food golden-yellow instead of dark or brown and remove burnt remnants. Do not fry starchy foods, especially potato and cereal products, at a temperature above 175°C (to minimise the production of acrylamide).
• Do not fry Asian rice cakes (or similar types of food) in this appliance. This might cause heavy spattering or violent bubbling of the oil or fat.
• Make sure the fryer is always filled with oil or fat to a level between the 'MIN' and 'MAX' indications on the inside of the inner bowl to prevent either overflowing or overheating.
• Do not switch on the appliance before you have filled it with oil or fat, as this can damage the appliance.
• This appliance is intended for household use only. If the appliance is used improperly or for professional or semi-professional purposes or if it is not used according to the instructions in

the user manual, the guarantee becomes invalid and Philips refuses any liability for damage caused.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today.

Thermal safety cut-out

This appliance is equipped with a thermal safety cut-out that automatically cuts off the power supply to the appliance in case of overheating.

This may happen if there is not enough oil or fat in the fryer or if blocks of solid fat are melted in the fryer, which prevents the heating element from being able to give off its heat.

If the fryer does not work anymore, take it to your Philips dealer or a service centre authorised by Philips to have the fuse replaced.

Preparing for use

1 Clean the appliance before first use (see chapter 'Cleaning'). 2 Open the lid (Fig. 2). 3 Consult the oil/fat table to determine how much oil or fat you have to put in the fryer (Fig. 3). 4 Fill the dry fryer with oil, liquid frying fat or melted solid fat to a level between the 'MIN' and 'MAX' indications and close the lid. See section 'Oil and fat' for instructions on how to use solid fat (Fig. 4).

Do not switch on the appliance before you have filled it with oil or fat.

Oil and fat

Never mix different types of oil or fat and never add fresh oil or fat to used oil or fat.

• We advise you to use frying oil or liquid frying fat. Preferably use vegetable oil or fat that is rich in unsaturated fats (e.g. linoleic acid), such as soy oil, peanut oil, maize oil or sunflower oil.
• 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.
• Because oil and fat lose their favourable properties rather quickly, it is important that you change the oil or fat regularly (after 10-12 times).
• Always change the oil or fat if it starts to foam when it is heated, if it has a strong smell or taste or if it turns dark and/or syrupy.

Solid fat

It is possible to use solid frying fat, but in that case extra precautions are necessary to prevent the fat from spattering and the heating element from overheating or becoming damaged.

1 If you want to use new blocks of fat, melt them slowly over a low heat in a normal pan. 2 Pour the melted fat carefully into the fryer. 3 Store the fryer with the resolidified fat still in it at room temperature. 4 If the fat gets very cold, it may start spattering when melted. Punch some holes into the resolidified fat with a fork to prevent this (Fig. 5).

Be careful not to damage the inner bowl with the fork.

Using the appliance

Frying

1. Take the entire cord from the cord storage compartment (Fig. 6).

Make sure the cord does not come into contact with hot parts of the appliance.

2. Put the plug in the wall socket. The temperature light goes on. 3. Set the temperature control to the required temperature (see the package of the food to be fried or the food table at the end of this booklet). 4. Wait until the temperature light goes out (this takes 10 to 15 minutes). 5. Fold out the handle of the frying basket (Fig. 7). 6. Open the lid (Fig. 2). 7. Remove the basket from the fryer and put the food to be fried in the basket (Fig. 8).

Note: For the best frying results, we advise you not to exceed the maximum quantities mentioned in the table at the end of this booklet.

8. Carefully put the basket in the oil or fat. (Fig. 9) 9. Close the lid. 10. Press the button on the basket handle and fold the handle against the fryer (Fig. 10).

During frying, the temperature light goes on and off from time to time. This indicates that the heating element is switched on and off to maintain the correct temperature.

Note: Stick to the preparation time indicated on the package of the food to be fried or mentioned in the food table at the end of this booklet.

After frying

1. Fold out the handle of the basket (Fig. 7). 2. Open the lid (Fig. 2).

Beware of the hot steam.

3. Remove the basket from the fryer and shake off excess oil or fat. 4. Put the fried food in a bowl containing grease-absorbing paper. 5. If you want to fry another batch, wait until the temperature light has gone out. 6. Unplug the appliance after use.

Note: 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. Put the containers 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 very large quantities at one time. Consult the food table at the end of this booklet (the recommended quantity is indicated by ☎).

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. 2 Put two thin slices of bread or a few sprigs of parsley in the oil. 3 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.

Home-made French fries

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

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

This prevents them from sticking to each other during frying.

Note: Dry the sticks thoroughly.

2 Fry the French fries twice: the first time for 4-6 minutes at a temperature of 160°C, the second time for 5-8 minutes at a temperature of 175°C.

Let the French fries cool down before you fry them for the second time.

3 Put the home-made French fries in a bowl and shake them.

Cleaning

Let the oil or fat cool down for at least 4 hours before you clean or move the fryer.

Never immerse the fryer housing or the timer in water.

Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.

1 Open the lid (Fig. 2). 2 Pull the lid upwards to remove it (Fig. 11). 3 Lift the frying basket out of the fryer (Fig. 8). 4 Pour out the oil or fat (Fig. 12).

Cleaning the appliance

1 Clean the bowl, the lid and the frying basket with hot water and some washing-up liquid, rinse them with fresh water and dry them thoroughly.

The lid and the frying basket can also be cleaned in the dishwasher.

2 Clean the housing of the fryer with a moist cloth (with some washing-up liquid) and/or kitchen paper.

Storage

1 Let the oil or fat cool down for at least 4 hours before you store the fryer. 2 Put all parts back into/onto the fryer and close the lid. 3 Push the cord into the cord storage compartment (Fig. 13). 4 Lift the fryer by its handles and store it in a safe, dry place (Fig. 14).

Environment

- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 15).

Guarantee & service

If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, contact the Customer Care Centre in your country.

Problem Cause	Solution
The fried food does not have a golden brown colour and/or is not crispy.	The selected temperature is too low.	Check on the package of the food or in the food table at the end of this booklet whether the temperature you used is correct. Set the temperature control to the correct temperature.
	The food has not been fried long enough.	Check on the package of the food or in the food table at the end of this booklet whether the preparation time you selected is correct.
	There is too much food in the basket.	Do not fry more food at one time than the quantities mentioned in the food table at the end of this booklet.
The fryer does not work.	The thermal safety cut-out has been activated.	Take the appliance to your Philips dealer or a service centre authorised by Philips to have the fuse replaced.
The fryer gives off a strong unpleasant smell.	The permanent anti-grease filter is saturated.	Remove the lid and clean the lid and filter in hot water with some washing-up liquid or in the dishwasher.
	The oil or fat is not clean anymore.	Change the oil or fat. Regularly sieve the oil or fat to keep it fresh longer.
	The type of oil or fat used is not suitable for deep-frying food.	Use frying oil or liquid frying fat of good quality. Never mix different types of oil or fat.
Steam escapes from other places than the filter.	The lid has not been closed properly.	Close the lid properly.
	The permanent anti-grease filter is saturated.	Remove the lid and clean the lid and filter in hot water with some washing-up liquid or in the dishwasher.
Oil or fat spills over the edge of the fryer during frying.	There is too much oil or fat in the fryer.	Make sure the oil or fat in the fryer does not exceed the ‘MAX’ indication.
	The food contains too much moisture.	Dry the food thoroughly before you fry it and fry the food according to instructions in this user manual.
	There is too much food in the frying basket.	Do not fry more food at one time than the quantities mentioned in the food table at the end of this booklet.
The oil or fat foams strongly during frying.	The food contains too much moisture.	Dry the food thoroughly before you fry it.
	The type of oil or fat used is unsuitable for deep-frying food.	Use frying oil or liquid frying fat of good quality. Never mix different types of oil or fat.
	The inner bowl has not been cleaned properly.	Clean the inner bowl (see chapter ‘Cleaning’).

Cleaning

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