Comfort HD6122 - Deep fryer PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Comfort HD6122 PHILIPS

GDYQH»I 129Introduction

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.

B Condensed water tray

D Temperature control

H Cord storage compartment

I Removable timer (HD6123 only)

J On/off switch (HD6123 only)

Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future

◗ 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 separate parts of the fryer thoroughly before using the appliance for the first time.

(see 'Cleaning'). Make sure all parts are completely dry before you fill the fryer with oil or

◗ Never immerse the housing with the inner bowl in water, nor rinse it under the tap.The

housing may only be cleaned with a moist cloth and some washing-up liquid.

◗ 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 hot steam when you open the lid.

◗ Keep the appliance out of 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.

◗ 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 these

instructions for use, the guarantee will become invalid and Philips will not accept liability for

◗ Do not fry Asian rice cakes (or similar types of food) in this appliance as this might cause

heavy spattering or violent bubbling of the oil or fat.

◗ If any part of this appliance is damaged, it should be replaced by Philips or a service centre

authorised by Philips in order to avoid hazardous situations (see chapter 'Guarantee &

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.

◗ Turn to your Philips dealer or a service centre authorised by Philips if the appliance has been

switched off by the safety auto cut-out.

ENGLISH6Preparing for use

Never mix different types of oil or fat.

1 If you want to use new blocks of fat, first 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 resolidified fat still in it at room temperature.

If the fat gets very cold, it may start spattering when again melted.

4 Punch some holes into the resolidified fat with a fork to prevent this (fig. 1).

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

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

If you wish to place the fryer on top of the cooker, make sure the rings of the cooker have been

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 'Preparing for use', section 'Oil and fat', for instructions on how

to use solid fat) (fig. 2).

3 Take the cord entirely from the cord storage compartment and put the plug in the wall

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

4 HD 6123 only - Switch the fryer on by means of the on/off switch (fig. 4).

The pilot light in the on/off switch goes on.

5 Set the the temperature control to the required temperature (160, 170, 180 or 190cC)

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.

The oil or fat will be heated to the selected temperature in 10 to 15 minutes.

For information about which temperature to select, check the package of the food to be fried or

the table in these instructions for use.

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

frying the next batch.

B You can leave the basket in the fryer while the fryer is heating up.

6 Open the lid by pressing the release lever.The lid will open automatically (fig. 6).

7 Lift the handle to raise the basket to its highest position (fig. 7).

8 Remove the basket from the fryer. Put the food to be fried in the basket (fig. 8).

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

Max.9 Carefully insert the basket into the fryer without lowering it into the oil or fat (fig. 9).

11 HD6123 only - Set the required frying time (see section 'Timer' in this chapter).

You can also use the fryer without setting the timer.

12 Press the release button of the basket handle and carefully lower the basket to its lowest

B 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 in these instructions for use.

B 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.

This appliance is equipped with a water tray.

During frying condensed water will appear on the inside of the lid.This water will be collected in the

water tray when you open the lid instead of dripping onto the worktop.

1 Emptying the water tray after use

B Wait until the oil or fat has cooled down sufficiently.

B Remove the water tray and empty it into the sink.

Type HD6123 is equipped with a removable digital timer.

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

◗ Press the timer button to set the frying time in minutes.The set time will become visible on

B Keep the button pressed to set the minutes forward quickly. Release the button once the

required frying time has been reached.

B The maximum time that can be set is 99 minutes.

B A few seconds after you have set the frying time, the timer will start counting down.

B While the timer is counting down, the remaining frying time blinks on the display.The last minute

is displayed in seconds.

◗ 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 downs (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.

◗ 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.

2 Removing the timer

The digital timer is removable, which allows you to take the timer with you to another room. In this

way you will be able to hear the audible signal which indicates that the fried food is ready wherever

Home-made French fries

Recommended quantity for best

end result◗ After setting the required frying time, you can remove the timer by pulling the right side

towards you (fig. 11).

◗ When the timer gives an audible signal to indicate that the fried food is ready, you can return

to the fryer and push the timer back into the fryer.

1 Lift the handle to raise the basket to its highest position, i.e. the draining position (fig. 12).

2 Open the lid by pressing the lid release lever (fig. 13).

Beware of the hot steam.

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 HD6123 only: Switch the fryer off by means of the on/off switch (fig. 14).

The pilot light in the on/off switch goes out.

5 Unplug the appliance after use.

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

approximately 30 minutes.

B 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.

B If the fryer contains solid fat, let the fat solidity in the fryer and store the fryer with the fat still in

it (see chapter 'Preparing for use', section 'Oil and fat').

Wait until the oil or fat has cooled down sufficiently.

Because oil and fat lose their 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

◗ Never add fresh oil or fat to used 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) container.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 by means of a spatula and wrapping it in a newspaper. If applicable, you can put the container

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.

ENGLISH 9Disassembling the fryer

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

1 Remove the lid by pressing the lid release lever to open the lid.

2 Then lift the lid off the appliance.

3 Remove the water tray.

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

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

6 Clean the inner bowl with hot water and some washing-up liquid.

Do not immerse the complete fryer housing in water.

7 Clean the lid, the water tray and the frying basket in hot water with some washing-up liquid

or in the dishwasher.

8 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

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:

1 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.

B Dry the sticks thoroughly.

2 Fry the French fries twice: the first time for 4-6 minutes at a temperature of 160cC, the

second time for 3-4 minutes at a temperature of 190cC.

3 Before you start the second frying cycle, put the home-made French fries in a bowl and

Frozen fries have already been precooked, so you will only have to fry them once in accordance

with the instructions on the package.

ENGLISH10Food from the freezer (-16 to -18cC) 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

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

- Do not fry very large quantities at one time (consult the table with preparation times and frying

- 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 190cC.

- 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 160cC.

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

4 The oil or fat will now have a neutral taste again.

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

2 Roll up the cord, push it back into the storage compartment and put the plug in the plug

3 Lift the fryer by its handles.

Disposing of the battery (type HD6123 only).

Remove the battery of the timer before you discard the appliance.

1 Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to remove the back.

2 Remove the battery. Do not throw the battery away with the normal household waste, but

hand it in at an official collection point.

If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips Web site 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.

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

Never fry more food at one time

than the quantity mentioned in the

The fuse of 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.

Remove the lid and clean the lid

and filter in hot water with some

washing-up liquid or in the

Change the oil or fat. Regularly

sieve the oil or fat to keep it fresh

Use frying oil or liquid frying fat of

good quality. Never mix two

different types of oil or fat.

Check whether the lid has been

Remove the lid and clean the lid

and filter in hot water with some

washing-up liquid or in the

If the ring is dirty, clean the lid in

hot water with some washing-up

liquid sor in the dishwasher. If the lid

is worn, turn to your Philips dealer

or a service centre authorised by

Philips to have the sealing ring

Make sure the oil or fat in the fryer

does not exceed the maximum

Dry the food thoroughly before

you start frying it and fry the food

in accordance with these

instructions for use.

Do not fry more food at one time

than the quantity mentioned in the

The selected temperature is too

low and/or the food has not been

There is too much food in the

The oil or fat does not become hot

The permanent anti-grease filter is

The oil or fat is no longer fresh.

The type of oil or fat used is not

suitable for deep-frying food.

The lid has not been closed

The permanent anti-grease filter is

The sealing ring around the metal

inside of the lid is dirty or worn.

There is too much oil or fat in the

The food contains too much

There is too much food in the

The fried food does not have a

golden brown colour and/or is not

The fryer gives off a strong

Steam escapes from other places

Oil or fat spills over the edge of the

fryer during frying.

Dry the food thoroughly before

Use frying oil or liquid frying fat of

good quality. Never mix two

different types of oil or fat.

Clean the inner bowl as described

in these instructions for use.

The food contains too much

The type of oil or fat used is

unsuitable for deep-frying food.

The inner bowl has not been

The oil or fat foams strongly during

ENGLISH 13Frying time

Chicken (drumsticks)

Chinese spring rolls

190cC 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.

Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.

Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.

Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.

J Interruptor (mod. HD6123)