HD6115 - Deep fryer PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Electric deep fryer
Brand	Philips
Model	HD6115
Dimensions (L x W x H)	30 x 25 x 20 cm
Weight	2.5 kg
Power	1800 W
Frying capacity	1 kg of potatoes
Oil capacity	2 L
Temperature range	170 °C - 190 °C
Thermostat adjustment	Yes, progressive
Heating indicator light	Yes
Removable basket	Yes, with cool-touch handle
Lid with viewing window	Yes
Odor filter	Yes, removable and washable
Automatic safety shut-off	Yes
Cool-touch handle	Yes
Non-stick coating	Yes, tank and basket
Dishwasher safe	Basket and tank compatible
Spare parts available	Yes, on the Philips website
Repairability index	7.3 / 10
Color	White and gray
Power cord length	1.2 m

Frequently Asked Questions - HD6115 PHILIPS

How much oil should I use?

Use about 2 liters of oil for optimal operation. Do not exceed the maximum level indicated in the tank.

Can I use olive oil?

Yes, but prefer heat-resistant oils like sunflower or peanut oil. Extra virgin olive oil can burn at high temperatures.

How to clean the deep fryer?

Let the oil cool, remove the basket and tank. Clean them with a non-abrasive sponge and dish soap. The parts are dishwasher compatible.

Why does the oil overflow?

You may have exceeded the maximum oil capacity or put too much food. Respect the indicated levels and do not fill the basket to the brim.

How to know if the oil is at the right temperature?

The indicator light turns off when the set temperature is reached. You can also use a kitchen thermometer to check.

Can I fry frozen foods?

Yes, but remove excess ice before immersing them in the oil to avoid splatters. Lower the temperature slightly for even cooking.

How to change the oil?

Wait for the oil to cool completely, then pour it into a suitable container. Clean the tank before adding new oil.

The appliance turns off by itself, is this normal?

Yes, the deep fryer is equipped with an automatic safety shut-off in case of overheating or an integrated timer. If this happens often, check the oil quantity.

Can I fry without oil?

No, this deep fryer requires oil to operate. For oil-free cooking, choose an air fryer.

Where to find spare parts?

Parts like the basket or filter are available on the official Philips website or from authorized dealers.

USER MANUAL HD6115 PHILIPS

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Introduction

Dear customer, congratulations on acquiring your new Philips Comfort Plus fryer. Your new fryer allows you to fry all kinds of food safely and easily.

General description

A Lid B Frying basket C Temperature control D Pilot light E Lid release lever F Handle release slide G Cord H Cord storage compartment I Timer (HD6115 only) J Pour-out system

Important

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. Always return the appliance to a service centre authorised by Philips for examination or repair. Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself, otherwise your guarantee will become invalid. Clean the separate parts of the fryer thoroughly before using the appliance for the first time (see chapter 'Cleaning'). Make sure all parts are completely dry before you fill the fryer with oil or liquid fat. Never immerse the housing, which contains electrical components and the heating element, in water nor rinse it under the tap. Always unplug the appliance after use. Do not move the fryer until it has cooled down sufficiently. Do not switch the appliance on before you have filled it with oil or fat. Make sure the fryer is always filled to a level between the two indication marks on the inside of the inner bowl. 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. Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop on which the appliance is standing. This appliance is intended for household use only. If the appliance is used improperly or for (semi-)professional purposes or if it is used in a way that is not in accordance with the instructions for use, the guarantee will become invalid and Philips will not accept liability for any damage caused. 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).

Safety cut-out

This appliance is equipped with a safety cut-out that switches the appliance off if it overheats. This may happen if there is not enough oil or fat in the fryer or if blocks of solid fat are being melted in the fryer, which will prevent the heating element from being able to give off its heat.

If the fryer doesn't work anymore, let the oil or fat cool down and turn to your Philips dealer or a service centre authorised by Philips.

Preparing for use

1 Place the appliance on a horizontal, even and stable surface out of the reach of children. If you wish to place the fryer on top of the cooker, make sure the rings of the cooker have been turned off and are cold. 2 Fill the dry fryer with oil, liquid fat or melted solid fat up to the top indication mark on the inside of the inner bowl (see section 'Oil and fat' for instructions on how to use solid fat) (fig. 1).

	Oil/liquid fat	Solid fat
Min.	1.8 l	1500 g
Max.	2 l	1700 g

Oil and fat

Never mix different types of oil or 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).

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.

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. 2).

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

Using the appliance

Frying

Be careful: hot steam will escape from the filter in the lid during frying.

Take the entire cord from the cord storage compartment and put the plug in the wall socket (fig. 3).

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

2 Set the temperature control to the required temperature (160-190°C) (fig. 4).

The temperature pilot light goes on.

• For information about which temperature to select, check the package of the food to be fried or the table at the end of these instructions for use.
• The oil or fat will be heated to the selected temperature in 10 to 15 minutes.
• While the fryer is heating up, the pilot light goes 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 thermometer symbol may start filling up again. Wait until it has turned black before frying the next batch. ▶ You can leave the basket in the fryer while the oil or fat is heating up.

3 Fold out the handle of the basket (fig. 5). 4 Open the lid by pulling the release lever. The lid will open automatically (fig. 6). 5 Remove the basket from the fryer and put the food to be fried in the basket (fig. 7).

For the best frying results, we advise you not to exceed the maximum quantities mentioned below.

	Home-made French fries	Frozen French fries
Max. quantity	1000 g	800 g
Recommended quantity for best result	600 g	450 g

6 Put the basket in the fryer (fig. 8). 7 Close the lid. 8 HD6115 only - Set the required frying time (see section 'Timer' in this chapter). You can also use the fryer without setting the timer. 9 Move the release slide of the basket handle towards you and carefully fold the handle against the fryer (fig. 9).

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 table 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.

Timer (HD6115 only)

Type HD6115 is equipped with a digital timer.

The timer indicates the end of the frying time, but does NOT switch the fryer off.

Setting the timer

Press the timer button to set the frying time in minutes.

The set time will become visible on the display.

2 Keep the button pressed to put the minutes forward quickly. Release the button once the required frying time has been reached.

• The maximum time that can be set is 99 minutes.
• 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.e. when the time starts to blink). 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 10 seconds the audible signal will be repeated. You can stop the audible signal by pressing the timer button.

After frying

Fold out the handle of the basket (fig. 5). 2 Open the lid by pulling the lid release lever (fig. 6). Beware of the hot steam and possible spattering of the oil.

3 Carefully remove the basket from the fryer. 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.g. kitchen paper. 4 Unplug the appliance after use.

Do not move the fryer until the oil or fat has cooled down sufficiently, which takes approximately 30 minutes.

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. Remove the frying basket before emptying the inner bowl. If the fryer contains solid fat, let the fat solidify in the fryer and store the fryer with the fat still in it (see chapter 'Preparing for use', section 'Oil and fat').

Cleaning

Wait until the oil or fat has cooled down sufficiently.

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

Pull the lid release lever to open the lid. 2 Then lift the lid off the appliance.

The pour-out system will become visible.

3 Remove the frying basket from the fryer and pour out the oil or fat (fig. 10). 4 Clean the housing with a moist cloth (with some washing-up liquid) and/or kitchen paper. 5 Clean the inner bowl with hot water and some washing-up liquid.

Do not immerse the complete fryer housing in water.

6 Clean the lid and the frying basket in hot water with some washing-up liquid or in the dishwasher. 7 Rinse the parts with fresh water and dry them thoroughly.

Cleaning the permanent anti-grease filter

The lid with the permanent anti-grease filter can be cleaned thoroughly in the dishwasher or in hot water with some washing-up liquid.

Dishwasher-proof parts

• Lid with permanent anti-grease filter
• Basket

Changing oil or fat

Because oil and fat lose their favorable 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. ▶ Never mix different types of oil or fat.

Always change the oil or fat if it starts foaming when it is heated, if it has a strong smell or taste or if 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 fat by letting it solidify in the fryer (without the basket in it) and subsequently scooping it out of the fryer by means of a spatula and wrapping it in a newspaper. If applicable, you can put the bottle or newspaper in the bin for non-compostable waste (not in the compostable waste bin) or dispose of it in accordance with the regulations in your country.

Storage

Put all parts back into/onto the fryer and close the lid.

Roll up the cord, put it into the cord storage compartment and insert the plug in the plug fixing facility.

Lift the fryer by its handles.

Frying tips

For an overview of preparation times and frying temperatures, see the table at the end of these instructions for use.

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.

This will prevent them from sticking to each other during frying.

Dry the sticks thoroughly.

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.

Put the home-made French fries in a bowl and shake them. Let the fries cool down before frying them for the second time.

Frozen food

Frozen fries have already been precooked, so you will only have to fry them once in accordance with the instructions on the package.

Food from the freezer (-16 to -18°C) will cause the oil or fat to cool down considerably when the food is immersed in it. Because the food does not sear right away, it may also absorb too much oil or fat.

Take the following measures to prevent this:

• Preferably allow frozen food to defrost at room temperature before frying.
• 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 table with preparation times and frying temperatures).
• Select the frying temperature indicated in the table in these instructions for use or on the package of the food to be fried. If there are no instructions, select a temperature of 190°C.
• 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 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 will now have a neutral taste again.

Environment

Remove the battery of the timer (HD6115 only) before you discard the appliance.

1. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to remove the timer panel (fig. 11). 2. Remove the battery. Do not throw the battery away with the normal household waste, but hand it in at an official collection point.

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 will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
The fried food does not have a golden brown colour and/or is not crispy.	The selected temperature is too low and/or the food has not been fried long enough.	Check on the package of the food or in the table in these instructions for use whether the temperature and/or preparation time you have selected is/are correct. Set the temperature control to the correct temperature.
	There is too much food in the basket.	Never fry more food at one time than the quantity mentioned in the table.
	The oil or fat does not become hot enough.	The fuse of the temperature control may have blown, causing the safety cut-out to switch the appliance off. Turn 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 no longer fresh.	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 two different types of oil or fat.
Steam escapes from other places than the filter.	The lid has not been closed properly.	Check whether the lid has been closed 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 maximum level.
	The food contains too much moisture.	Dry the food thoroughly before you start frying it and fry the food in accordance with these instructions for use.
	There is too much food in the frying basket.	Do not fry more food at one time than the quantity mentioned in the table.
The oil or fat foams strongly during frying.	The food contains too much moisture.	Dry the food thoroughly before frying 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 as described in these instructions for use.

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 frying 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.

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

Temperature	Type of food	Recommended quantity per batch	Frying time (minutes) fresh or (partly) defrosted food	Frying time (minutes) frozen food
160°C	Home-made French fries*) 1st frying cycle	600g	4-6 (go to 175°C in this table for instructions about the 2nd cycle)	-
	Fresh fish	450g	5-7	-
170°C	Chicken (drumsticks)	3-5 pieces	12-15	15-20
	Cheese croquettes	5 pieces	4-5	6-7
	Mini potato pancakes	4 pieces	3-4	4-5
	Vegetable fritters (mushrooms, cauliflower)	8-10 pieces	2-3	-
175°C	Home-made French fries*) 2nd frying cycle	600 g	5-8	-
	Frozen French fries	450 g	-	5-6
	Crisps (very thin potato slices)	600 g	3-4	-
	Potato croquettes	4-5 pieces	4-5	6-7
180°C	Chinese spring rolls	2-3 pieces	6-7	10-12
	Vietnamese spring rolls	5-6 pieces	5-6	8-10
	Chicken nuggets	8-10 pieces	3-4	4-5
	Mini snacks	8-10 pieces	3-4	4-5
	Meatballs (small)	8-10 pieces	3-4	4-5
	Mussels	12-15 pieces	2-3	3-4
	Prawns	8-10 pieces	3-4	4-5
	Apple fritters	5 pieces	3-4	4-5
190°C	Aubergine (slices)	600 g	3-4	-
	Doughnuts	3-4 pieces	5-6	-
	Camembert (breadcrumbed)	2-4 pieces	2-3	-
	Wiener schnitzel	2 pieces	3-4	-