HD4266 - Deep fryer PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Electric oil fryer
Brand	Philips
Model	HD4266
Dimensions (L x D x H)	40 cm x 25 cm x 30 cm
Net weight	4.2 kg
Frying capacity	1.5 kg of potatoes
Oil volume	2.5 L
Power supply	220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Rated power	1800 W
Adjustable thermostat	Yes, from 150 °C to 190 °C
Power-on indicator light	Yes
Removable basket	Yes, with cool-touch handle
Lid with viewing window	Yes, to monitor cooking
Odor filter	Yes, washable and reusable
Cool-touch handles	Yes, on basket and tank
Automatic shut-off	Yes, in case of overheating
Overheating protection	Yes
Cleaning	Non-stick tank, removable parts dishwasher safe
Available spare parts	Basket, filter, gasket, lid
Repairability	Repairability index: 7.5/10 (estimate)
Color	White and black
Cable length	1.2 m

Frequently Asked Questions - HD4266 PHILIPS

How much oil to use in the Philips HD4266 fryer?

Fill the tank to the indicated MAX level, typically 2.5 L of oil. Use quality frying oil, such as sunflower or peanut oil.

How to clean the Philips HD4266 fryer?

Unplug the appliance and let it cool. Remove the basket and removable tank. Wash them in hot soapy water or in the dishwasher. Wipe the housing with a damp cloth. The odor filter can be cleaned under warm water.

What is the maximum frying capacity of the HD4266?

The maximum capacity is about 1.5 kg of fresh potatoes. Do not exceed the indicated quantity for even cooking and to avoid overflow.

Can the fryer be used without oil?

No, this model is a traditional oil fryer. Oil is essential for cooking. Make sure to use oil suitable for frying.

How to adjust the temperature on the Philips HD4266?

Turn the rotary thermostat to the desired temperature, between 150°C (for vegetables) and 190°C (for fries). The indicator light goes off when the oil is at temperature.

Is the Philips HD4266 fryer easy to store?

Yes, it is compact with a small footprint. The cord can be wrapped under the appliance. Store it in a cupboard after cleaning.

What to do if the fryer does not heat up?

First check the plug and cord. Make sure the thermostat is not set to 0. If the problem persists, contact Philips customer service or an authorized repairer.

Can the basket be washed in the dishwasher?

Yes, the basket and removable tank are dishwasher safe. For the filter, it is recommended to wash it by hand to preserve its effectiveness.

Does the Philips HD4266 fryer have a warranty?

Yes, the manufacturer's warranty is generally 2 years. Keep your receipt. For spare parts, visit the official Philips website.

How to change the odor filter?

The filter is washable and reusable. If after several washes it is worn out, order a replacement filter suitable for the HD4266 model on the Philips website or from retailers.

USER MANUAL HD4266 PHILIPS

Keep page 3 open when reading these operating instructions.

English

Important

• Read these instructions in conjunction with the illustrations (page 3) before using the appliance.
• Before plugging the appliance in, check if the voltage indicated at the bottom of the appliance is the same as the mains voltage in your home.
• Never immerse the deep fat fryer in water.
• Clean the various parts with a damp cloth prior to use. Ensure that they are thoroughly dry before filling the deep fat fryer with oil or fat.
• Do not switch on the deep fat frying pan until you have filled it with oil or fat. When melting fat: initially select 160 °C / 320 °F and do not select a higher temperature until the fat is completely melted. Melt the pieces of fat on the bottom of the fryer and not in the frying basket.
• Only use oils and fats which are recommended for deep fat frying. This information can be found on the packing of these oils/fats.
• Always fill with oil or fat to the level between the measure indications MIN and MAX. Before you start frying, always check if there is still sufficiently oil/fat in the fryer.
• Do not exceed the maximum quantities indicated in the table. Never fill the basket higher than up to 3/4. If the basket is overfilled, hot fat/oil may flow over the fryer ridge.
• During the process hot steam comes through the filter in the lid. Keep your hands and face away from this steam.
• Keep the deep fat fryer out of the reach of children at all times especially when in use.
• Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of the table or sink.
• Remove the plug from the mains socket after use, so that the oil or fat can cool down. Do not move the fryer until it has cooled sufficiently.
• If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must only be replaced by Philips or their service representative, as special tools and/or parts are required.
• Keep these instructions for future reference.

General description (fig. 1)

A Lid with anti-smell filter. New filters can be obtained from your dealer. Fig. 2 shows how to remove the filter from the lid. B Frying basket with removable hand grip. The hand grip can be fixed to the frying basket following fig. 3; for removing proceed in reverse way. C Pilot lamp. This lamp is on as long as the deep fat frying fat/oil is being heated. D Temperature knob.

Prior to first use

• Wash the frying basket in hot soapy water.
• Pour some hot soapy water into the fryer and wash the inner side thoroughly.
• Rinse the inside of the fryer well with clean water (using e.g. a cup). Dry well.

Deep fat frying

• Fig. 4. Fill the (dry) deep fat frying pan with oil or fat to the indication line MAX (1 litre of oil or 900 grammes of fat). Note: Never mix two different types of oil and/or fat.
• Fig. 5. Place the lid (with anti-smell filter) on the deep fat frying pan.
• Set the temperature knob to the desired position.
• Fig. 6. Insert the plug into the wall socket. The pilot lamp should now be lit.
• Heat up the deep fry oil/fat for 15-20 minutes. During heating up, the pilot lamp will be on. When the oil/fat has gained the set temperature the light will go out. While frying the pilot light will come on from time to time to indicate that the oil/fat is being heated up again to the set temperature.
• Fit the loose hand grip to the frying basket and fill the basket outside the pan. For the best result use only the recommended quantities.
• Fig. 7. Lower the filled basket carefully into the oil/fat. Use the lid to catch any oil splashes.
• Fig. 8. Remove the hand grip from the frying basket.
• Fig. 9. Put the lid on the pan.
• Use the table for the correct frying times and temperatures.
• After frying: remove the lid and fit the hand grip to the frying basket again.
• Fig. 10. Lift the basket from the fat/oil and hook it to the rim of the fryer to let the fried food drain.

Now the oil/fat in the fryer has the opportunity to regain the set temperature (approx. 3 to 5 minutes).

• Fig. 11. Empty the fried food into a colander or strainer with fat absorbing paper (e.g. kitchen paper).
• Remove loose particles with a skimmer from the oil/fat: it would have an adverse effect on the quality of the fat/oil if they would become charred by cooking many times.
• Remove the plug from the socket after use.
• Fig. 12. Filter the oil/fat (if so desired) after cooling down sufficiently. (Please refer to "Tips".)
• Store the pan with the lid in position. This keeps dust etc. from the pan.

Table

In the table below is indicated what types of food can be prepared with the fryer and what temperature and preparation times should be chosen. The table also indicates the maximum quantity per preparation. You may deviate a little from these instructions, depending on the quantities to be prepared and on your personal taste.

French fries

To obtain the nicest and most crispy French fries:

• Use not too new potatoes.
• Cut the potatoes first to thick slices and then to sticks. Rinse the sticks in a colander under the cold water tap: this will prevent the sticks to adhere to one another while frying. Dry the sticks using e.g. kitchen paper.
• French fries should be prepared in two steps: - firstly at 160 °C (320 °F), during 8-10 minutes.
• secondly at 190 °C (374 °F), during 2-4 minutes.

During the second step shake the frying basket at small intervals; then the French fries will get a fine overall brown.

Deep frozen food

Food from your deep freezer or from the freezer compartment of your fridge (-16 to -18 °C or -1 to 3 °F) will cool down the oil/fat vastly when lowered into it, so that too much oil/fat may be absorbed.

- For that reason, do not put too big portions into

Temperature Type of food Max quantity per preparation Frying time *) unfrozen frozen (minutes)
160 °C(320 °F)	Chicken (fillet,drumsticks)	150 g	100 g	10-15
170 °C(338 °F)	Cheese croquettesShrimp fritters	3 pcs.2-3 pcs.	2 pcs.	52-4
180 °C(356 °F)	Apple frittersCheese frittersFish sticks/fingersMeat ballsMussels	2-3 pcs.2-3 pcs.3 pcs.5-7 pcs.5-6 pcs.	3 pcs.	4-52-454-5 21/2-3
190 °C(374 °F)	Ball frittersDoughnuts**) French friesCordon bleuFish croquettesMeat croquettesPotato croquettesSliced potatoWiener Schnitzel	2-3 pcs.1-2 pcs.250 g1 pc.2-3 pcs.2-3 pcs.2-3 pcs.250 g1 piece	1 piece150 g2 pcs.2 pcs.2 pcs.150 g	2-46-853-43-43-43-45 21/2-3

*) For frozen food the preparation times may be longer than indicated. **) For new French fries please refer to section "French fries".

the fryer.

- Let the fryer regain optimum frying temperature before you prepare a portion of deep frozen food (15-20 minutes).

Set the temperature knob to the frying temperature indications on the packaging of the deep frozen food. If these indications are not given, set the knob to the highest temperature (190 °C or 374 °F).

These instructions are also valid for certain types of food which require careful preparation, such as meat croquettes.

Deep frozen French fries are pre-fried and can be fried in one step: max. 150 g at 190 °C/374 °F, for about 5 minutes.

- Deep frozen food often contains much ice. Preferably thaw the food out for half an hour before frying. Shake off as much of the ice and water as possible in the sink. Then lower the food into the oil/fat carefully, as deep frozen articles can make the hot fat/oil bubble and splash excessively.

Tips

• Use oils and/or fats which are recommended for deep fat frying, i.e. vegetable fat or oil containing polyunsaturated acids.
• Regularly replace the oil or fat. Never add fresh oil/fat to used oil/fat.
• In general the fat/oil will be tainted rather quickly when frying food containing a lot of protein (such as meat and fish). When the oil/fat is mainly used to deep fat fry potatoes and is filtered after each use, the oil/fat can be used 10-12 times. However, do not use it for over six months. Then it should be discarded responsibly. Oil (after cooling down) can be poured into a bottle and curdled fat can be wrapped in an old paper. Curdled fat inside the pan can be easily removed by heating it for about one minute (at 160 °C/320 °F). It will melt along the edges and no longer stick to the wall. • Always replace all fat/oil as soon as it starts seething when heated; when it has got a rancid smell or taste; when its colour has become dark and/or when it has turned syrupy.
• Make sure that the food to be fried is dry, before lowering it into the hot fat/oil.
• Filter the fat/oil if required:
• Remove the plug from the mains socket after you have finished frying. Allow the oil/fat to cool down for some time.
• To remove minute particles, put a piece of paper tissue or a thin cotton cloth in a fine metal

strainer or in a sieve, then pour the oil/fat through this filter into a pan (fig. 12).

• Clean the fryer with paper tissue. Do not forget the inside walls.
• If you do no not use the deep fat fryer frequently, you can best keep the oil in well-closed (glass) bottles; preferably in the fridge. Store fat in a well-closed (glass or stone) pot or bowl. It is not advised to keep the fat/oil in the fryer for a long time.

If the oil/fat has a taste...

Certain types of food (esp. fish) may lose some fluid while being deep fat fried. This juice might adversely affect the taste of food to be fried later in the same oil/fat. To remove (or rather to prevent) this taste heat the oil/fat to 160 °C / 320 °F. Then fry two thin slices of bread (5-6 mm, or 0.25 “). Wait until all the air bubbles have disappeared and the bread is brown all over. Then take the bread out of the fryer and discard it. Now the oil/fat has a neutral taste again.

Cleaning

Outside: wipe it clean with a damp cloth (if so required add some detergent) and/or paper tissue.

Inside: remove any particles of fat/oil which are sticking to the walls by means of a ball of tissue paper.

It is advised to clean the inside of the fryer thoroughly (e.g. when replacing the oil/fat.) Pour some hot soapy water into the fryer and wash the inside with a brush. Empty the fryer and rinse it with clean water. (Do not rinse under the tap: use e.g. a cup for this purpose.)

Always dry the inside and the outside of the fryer thoroughly after cleaning.

Guarantee and service

This product is guaranteed by Philips for a period of one year after the date of purchase against defects due to faulty workmanship or materials. The guarantee covers both piece parts and labour.

Service under guarantee is provided only upon presentation of reasonable evidence (e.g. completed guarantee card or purchase receipt) that the date of the claim is within the guarantee period.

The guarantee is not valid if the defect is due to

accidental damage, misuse or neglect and in case of alterations or repair carried out by unauthorised persons.

Service (during and after guarantee) is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips.

In countries where Philips do not distribute the product, the local Philips service organisation will also arrange service although there may be a delay if the required spare parts are not readily available.

In the event of difficulty please contact:

Philips Domestic Appliances and

Personal Care B.V.

Service Department,

P.O. Box 225,

9700 AE Groningen,

The Netherlands.

Fax: [phone].

For United Kingdom:

(The statement above does not affect a consumer's statutory rights.)

Should service be required please apply to the dealer in the U.K. from whom the product was purchased or to a Philips Authorised Service Dealer. For the address of your nearest

Authorised Service Dealer simply contact our Consumer Help Desk,

Telephone No. 081-689-2166 Ext. 8014.

This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements of the council directive 87/308/EEC.

Non-rewireable mains plug (for U.K. only)

This appliance is supplied with an earthed non-rewireable 13 Ampere fused plug. The plug must never be used without the fuse cover being in place.

If a replacement fuse cover is required it must be of the same type or colour as the coloured insert around the fuse cover. Only fit a 13 Ampere BSI or ASTA BS 1362 approved replacement fuse.

Always refit the fuse cover after changing the fuse.

Replacement fuse covers are available from Electrical Retailers or direct from Philips, tel. No. 081 - 689 - 2166 Ext. 8014.

Important safety information

If the supplied non-rewireable plug is not suitable for the socket outlets in your home it can be

removed and an appropriate one fitted. (See below).

Warning: The non-rewireable plug must be cut from the mains cord, the fuse removed, and the plug safely discarded to prevent further use. The removed plug can be hazardous if inserted into a live mains socket.

Fitting a Plug

IMPORTANT

WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter “E” or by the earth symbol ⊥ or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter "L" or coloured RED.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with a letter “N” or coloured BLACK.

Note: If the terminals of the plug are unmarked or if you are in any doubt consult a qualified electrician.

If a (BS 1363) 13 amp. plug is used this must be fitted with a 13 amp. fuse.

French

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Personal Care B.V.

Service Department,

P.O. Box 225, 9700 AE Groningen,

The Netherlands.

Fax: [phone].

Tel. [phone]

Philips Domestic Appliances and

Personal Care B.V.

Service Department

PO Box 225,

9700 AE Groningen

The Netherlands

Fax: [phone]

Philips Domestic Appliances and

Personal Care B.V.,

Service Afdeling,

Postbus 225,

9700 AE Groningen,

Nederland.

Fax: [phone].

Philips Domestic Appliances and

Personal Care B.V.

Service Department

P.O. Box 225

9700 AE Groningen

The Netherlands

Fax: [phone]

Philips Domestic Appliances and

Personal Care B.V.

Service Department,

P.O. Box 225,

9700 AE Groningen,

The Netherlands.

If you have any difficulties, please contact: Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care B.V. Service Department, P.O. Box 225, 9700 AE Groningen, The Netherlands. Fax: [phone].

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Personal Care B.V.

Service Department,

P.O. Box 225,

9700 AE Groningen,

The Netherlands.

Fax: [phone].

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P.O. Box 225, 9700 AE Groningen, The Netherlands.

Fax: [phone].

Swedish

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Personal Care B.V.

Service Department

P.O. Box 225

9700 AE GRONINGEN

The Netherlands

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Finnish

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Personal Care B.V.

Service Department,

P.O. Box 225,

9700 AE GRONINGEN,

The Netherlands.

Fax: [phone].