Notice PHILIPS HD6161

« s 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 becomes invalid. Clean the separate parts of the fryer thoroughly before you use the appliance for the ?rst time (see chapter ‘Cleaning’). Make sure all parts are completely dry before you ?ll the fryer with oil or liquid fat. During frying, hot steam is released through the ?lter. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the steam. Also be careful of the hot steam when you open the lid. Do not touch the viewing window, as it becomes hot during frying. Place the appliance on a horizontal, even and stable surface 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. 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 used in a way that is not in accordance with the instructions for use, the guarantee becomes invalid and Philips refuses any liability for 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). Make sure the fryer is always ?lled with oil or fat to a level between the ‘MIN’ and ‘MAX’ indications on the inside of the inner bowl to prevent either over?owing or overheating. Do not switch on the appliance before you have ?lled it with oil or fat, as this can damage the appliance. , , , , , , , , , , , , , ENGLISHElectromagnetic ?elds (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic ?elds (EMF). If handled properly and in accordance with the instructions in this instruction manual, the appliance is safe to use according to scienti?c evidence available today. Preparing for use 1 Clean the appliance before you use it for the ?rst time (see chapter ‘Cleaning’). 2 Place the control panel onto the housing (‘click’). (Fig. 3) If the control panel is not correctly placed, the safety switch makes it impossible to operate the fryer. 3 Remove the lid. (Fig. 4) 4 Consult the oil/fat table to determine how much oil or fat you should put in the fryer. (Fig. 5) 5 Fill the dry fryer with oil, liquid frying fat or melted solid fat to a level between the MIN and MAX indications and put the lid on the fryer. Do not switch on the appliance before you have ?lled 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 sun?ower oil. 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 You can also use solid frying fat. 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 block... »