Philips Cucina HD6152 - Manual (Page 8)

7 Carefully put the basket in the fryer (fig. 8).
Make sure the basket has been properly inserted.
8 Close the lid.
9 HD6153 only - Set the required frying time (see section 'Timer' in this chapter).
You can also use the fryer without setting the timer.
10 Press the release button of the basket handle and carefully lower the basket to its lowest
position (fig. 9).
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 tables at the end of 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.
Timer (HD6153 only)
The timer indicates the end of the frying time, but does NOT switch the fryer off.
Setting the timer
1 Press the timer button to set the frying time in minutes (fig. 10).
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 20 seconds the
audible signal will be repeated.You can stop the audible signal by pressing the timer button.
After frying
1 Lift the handle to raise the basket to its highest position, i.e. the draining position (fig. 11).
2 Open the lid.
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 Switch the fryer off by means of the on/off switch.The power-on light in the on/off switch
goes out (fig. 12).
5 Unplug the appliance after use.
Do not move the fryer until the oil or fat has cooled down sufficiently, which takes
approximately 60 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
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