Philips Fryer HD6122 User Manual

deep fryer  
adjustable therm ostat  
HD6122  
 
10. Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord  
or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or has  
been damaged in any manner; return the Deep Fryer  
to the retail location where it was purchased for  
examination, repair, or adjustment.  
11. Use this appliance only for its intended use as  
described in this manual. Do not use accessory  
attachments not recommended by Philips Electronics  
North America Corporation as they may cause fire,  
electrical shock or injury.  
12. Do not use outdoors or operate where oxygen is  
being administered or in the presence of explosive  
and/or flammable fumes.  
13. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter,  
or contact hot surfaces.  
14. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner,  
or in a heated oven.  
15. This appliance is intended for household use ONLY;  
it is not for commercial or industrial use.  
16. Any service of the Deep Fryer should be performed  
by the retail location where it was purchased.  
17. Do not place any items on top or next to this  
appliance at any time.To prevent a fire, keep this  
appliance clear of contact with any flammable  
materials including curtains, draperies, walls, plastic  
materials, etc., at all times.  
18. Do not place any flammable materials in or close to  
the Deep Fryer, such as paper, cardboard or plastic.  
19. Oversized foods must not be inserted into the  
Deep Fryer as they may create a fire. Do not overfill  
the fry basket.  
20. Do not use with an extension cord.  
 
21. To disconnect Deep Fryer, turn Temperature  
Control Dial to "M", then remove plug from  
electrical outlet. Remove plug by gripping plug body  
and pulling it from the outlet. Never yank or twist  
cord to unplug.  
22. Be sure basket handle is locked in place.  
23. During frying, hot steam is released through vent  
openings in lid. 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.  
SAVE THESE  
INSTRUCTIO NS  
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIO NS  
The Deep Fryer has a short cord to reduce the hazards  
of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.  
USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD IS NOT  
RECOMMENDED WITH DEEP FRYER.  
Operating the Deep Fryer and another appliance at the  
same time from the same electrical circuit could cause an  
electrical overload condition, which would blow the fuse  
or trip the circuit breaker.  
SPECIAL PO LARIZED PLUG  
INSTRUCTIO NS  
This Philips Deep Fryer has a polarized plug for an  
added safety feature.  
• Plug will fit into polarized outlet only one way.  
If plug does not properly fit outlet at first, reverse it.  
If plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.  
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT  
THIS SAFETY FEATURE  
 
Table of Contents  
Features  
2
Important  
3
Frying  
3-4  
5
After Frying  
Cleaning  
5-6  
6
Storing the Appliance  
Oil and Fat  
7
Frying Tips  
7-8  
9
Troubleshooting Guide  
Preparation Time and  
Temperature Settings  
10  
For Assistance  
Warranty  
11  
Back Cover  
 
2
Features  
Filter Vent  
Openings  
See Through  
Window  
Basket Release  
Button  
Non-Stick  
Interior Coating  
Wire Basket  
Basket Handle  
Temperature  
Control  
Temperature  
Control Pilot  
Light  
Release Button for  
Safety Locking Lid  
Grips  
Permanent Filter  
Cord Storage Compartment  
Steam Condensation Collector  
Cool Wall Exterior  
Non-slip Feet  
 
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Im portant:  
Read the Instructions for Use and look at the Illustrations before  
you start using the appliance.  
• Clean the fryer parts as described in the "Cleaning" section.  
Dry all parts thoroughly.  
Make sure all parts are completely dry before you fill the fryer with  
oil or liquid fat.  
• After you have used the appliance, set the temperature control to  
the lowest setting M” (turn it completely to the left). Remove the  
plug from the electrical outlet and let the oil or fat cool down.  
Do not move the fryer until it has cooled down sufficiently.  
• Never overfill the food basket since too much food can cause the  
temperature of the oil to decrease below optimal temperature for  
frying and result in foods that are not as light and crispy as they  
could be. Basket should only be 1/2 full of food at the most for  
optimal results.  
Frying  
1
Place the appliance on a horizontal, level and stable surface  
out of the reach of children.  
2
Fill the deep fryer with 2.5 qts. (2.3 liters) maximum, 1.5 qts.  
(1.5 liters) minimum of oil, liquid fat or melted solid fat up to  
the top indication mark on the inner pot.  
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Read the "Oil and Fat" section on how to do this.  
3
Remove the entire cord from the cord storage compartment  
and plug the cord into a 120V AC outlet.  
4
Set the temperature control to the correct temperature to  
preheat the oil.  
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For information about which temperature to select, check the package  
of the food to be fried or the PreparationTime andTemperature  
SettingsTable in these instructions for use.The pilot light will go on.  
While the fryer is heating up, the pilot light will go on and off a  
number of times.When it remains off for some time, the oil or fat has  
reached the selected temperature.  
 
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6
Open the lid by pressing the safety locking lid release button.  
The lid will spring open automatically. Keep face away from lid.  
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Lift the basket handle until it locks in horizontal position to  
raise the wire basket to its highest position.  
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Remove the wire basket from the fryer.  
Put the food to be fried in the wire basket.  
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Never exceed the maximum amount of food to be fried in one batch  
(see the table about preparation times and temperature settings).  
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Carefully place the wire basket in the fryer.  
10 Close the lid.  
11 Press the basket release button of the basket handle and  
carefully lower the basket to its lowest position.  
Stick to the preparation time indicated on the package or follow the  
preparation times mentioned in the table.  
For a uniform golden frying result, lift the wire basket out of the oil  
or fat a few times during frying and gently shake the contents.  
Be careful: hot steam will emerge from the filter vent openings  
in the lid during frying.  
This is normal; however, keep away from this area during frying as  
steam is hot.  
 
5
After Frying  
1
Lift the basket handle to locked position to raise the wire  
basket to its highest position.  
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2
Press the safety locking lid release button to open the lid.  
Beware of the hot steam.  
3
Carefully remove the wire basket from the fryer.  
If necessary, shake the basket over the fryer to remove excess  
fat or oil. Put the fried food in a bowl or colander containing  
grease-absorbing paper, e.g. paper towel.  
4
After a batch has been fried, the pilot light will go on again.  
Wait until pilot light stays off for some time before frying the  
next batch.  
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6
When finished, turn the temperature control all the way to  
the left to the "M" setting. Allow fat or oil to cool completely.  
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Unplug the cord from electrical outlet after each use.  
Oil can be poured out and strained when the fryer and oil  
have cooled.  
Cleaning  
Wait until the oil or fat has cooled down sufficiently.  
1
Remove the lid by gently and carefully pulling lid straight up.  
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2
Remove the condensation collector from the back  
of the appliance.  
 
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3
Lift the basket handle to raise the wire basket to its highest  
position, let fat drip into pot and then remove the wire basket  
from the fryer.  
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5
Pour out the oil or fat from the back left corner pour spout  
on inner pot into a suitable storage container if you plan on  
reusing it or to discard. Clean the housing and the inner pot  
with a moist cloth with non-abrasive dishwashing liquid and/or  
a paper towel to avoid damaging or scratching the non-stick  
coating.  
Clean the lid, condensation collector and the wire basket in  
hot soapy water or in the dishwasher.  
Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents or materials (e.g scouring  
pads) to clean the appliance as to prevent damaging the non-stick  
coating interior.  
6
Rinse the parts with clean water afterwards and dry  
them thoroughly.  
7
To clean the permanent anti-grease filter thoroughly  
as needed:  
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• Undo the screws on the inside of the lid.  
Remove the filter and clean it in hot soapy water. Let the filter dry  
thoroughly before you put it back into the lid and before you start  
using the appliance again.  
Storing the Appliance  
1
2
Put all parts back onto/into the fryer and close the lid.  
Wind up the cord, push it back into the storage compartment  
and put the plug in the plug clip.  
3
Lift the fryer by its grips.  
 
7
O il and Fat  
It is recommended to use a good quality frying oil or liquid frying fat,  
preferably vegetable oil or fat.You can also use solid frying fat, but in  
that case you should melt it in a pan over low heat before using to  
prevent splattering or overheating of the fat. Using butter or margarine  
is not recommended due to lower smoking temperatures.  
Only use types of oil or fat that are suitable for deep-frying and that  
contain an antifoam agent.You can find this information on the package  
or label of the oil or fat.  
Never mix two different kinds of oil or fat!  
Changing the oil or fat  
As the oil or fat loses its favorable properties rather quickly, you should  
change the oil or fat regularly.  
Disposing of used oil or fat  
Allow oil or fat to cool completely. Pour used oil or liquid fat back into  
its original (resealable) plastic bottle.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 plastic or  
rubber spatula and wrapping it in a newspaper. Never use metal  
utensils as to prevent damaging non-stick coating.  
Frying Tips  
• Dry all foods before frying.  
Food should be as dry as possible before placing in basket.  
• Do not add water or wet foods to cooking oils.Water will cause  
oil to splatter.  
For preparation times and temperature settings, see the table at the  
end of this booklet.  
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.  
Fry the French fries twice:  
• The first time for 4-6 minutes at a temperature of 320º F.  
• The second time for 2-4 minutes at a temperature of 375º F.  
 
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Frozen food  
Food from the freezer (+3.2º F to 0º F) will cool the oil or fat  
considerably when it is immersed in it. Because it does not sear right  
away, the food may also absorb too much oil or fat.Take the following  
measures to prevent this:  
Preferably allow frozen food to partly defrost at room temperature  
and shake off as much ice and water as possible.  
Do not fry very large quantities at one time (see the table with  
preparation times and temperature settings).  
Getting rid of unwanted flavors  
Certain types of food, particularly fish, can give the oil or fat an  
unpleasant flavor. To neutralize the taste of the oil or fat:  
• Heat the oil or fat to a temperature of 300º F.  
• Put two thin slices of bread or a few sprigs of parsley in the oil.  
• 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.  
 
9
Troubleshooting Guide  
If your fryer does not function properly or if the frying quality is insufficient, consult the table below.  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Solution  
The fried food does  
not have a golden  
brown color and/or is  
not crispy.  
The selected temperature Check on the package directions of the food or in the table in these  
is too low and/or the  
food has not been fried  
long enough.  
instructions for use whether the temperature and/or preparation time you  
have selected is/are correct.  
There is too much food  
in the basket.  
Never fry more food at one time than the quantities indicated in the table.  
The oil or fat does not  
get hot enough.  
The fuse of temperature control may have blown, causing the thermal safety  
cut-out to switch the appliance off. Be sure you have set the Temperature  
Control to the proper setting.  
The fryer gives off a  
The permanent anti-  
Remove the lid and clean the lid and filter in hot soapy water or in the  
strong unpleasant smell.  
grease filter is saturated. dishwasher.  
The oil or fat isn't clean  
anymore.  
Change the oil or fat. Regularly strain the oil or fat to keep it fresh longer  
if you plan on reusing it.  
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  
places other than the  
filter.  
The lid has not been  
closed properly.  
Check whether the lid has been closed properly.  
The permanent anti-  
Remove the lid and clean the lid and filter in hot soapy water or in the  
grease filter is saturated. dishwasher.  
The sealing ring around  
the metal inside of the lid  
is dirty.  
If the ring is dirty, clean the lid in hot soapy water or in the dishwasher.  
During frying, the oil or  
There is too much oil or Make sure the oil or fat in the fryer does not exceed the top indication  
fat spills over the edge of fat in the fryer.  
the fryer.  
mark on the inner pot.  
The food contains too  
much liquid.  
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 quantities indicated in the table.  
Dry the food thoroughly before frying it.  
The oil or fat foams too  
much during frying.  
The food contains too  
much liquid.  
The type of oil or fat  
used is unsuitable for  
deep-frying food.  
Never mix two different types of oil or fat and use oil or liquid fat that  
contains an antifoam agent.  
The inner pot has not  
been cleaned properly.  
Clean the inner pot as described in these instructions for use.  
 
10  
Preparation Tim es and Tem perature Settings  
The table below indicates how much of a particular type of food you can prepare at one time and  
which 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.  
Type of food  
Advised quantity per Frying time (minutes) Frying time (minutes)  
session  
fresh or (partly)  
defrosted food  
frozen food  
320ºF  
Home-made French  
fries*) 1st frying cycle  
600 g /21 0z  
450 g /16 oz  
4-6  
-
Fresh fish  
5-7  
-
340ºF  
360ºF  
Chicken (drumsticks) 3-5 pieces  
Cheese croquettes 5 pieces  
Mini potato pancakes 4 pieces  
12-15  
4-5  
15-20  
6-7  
4-5  
-
3-4  
Vegetable fritters  
(mushrooms,  
cauliflower)  
8-10 pieces  
2-3  
Chinese spring rolls  
2-3 pieces  
5-6 pieces  
6-7  
5-6  
10-12  
8-10  
Vietnamese spring  
rolls  
Chicken nuggets  
Mini snacks  
8-10 pieces  
8-10 pieces  
8-10 pieces  
12-15 pieces  
8-10 pieces  
3-4  
3-4  
3-4  
2-3  
3-4  
3-4  
3-4  
3-4  
3-4  
4-5  
4-5  
4-5  
3-4  
4-5  
4-5  
4-5  
4-5  
-
Meatballs (small)  
Mussels  
Squid rings in batter  
Fish (pieces) in batter 8-10 pieces  
Shrimp  
8-10 pieces  
5 pieces  
Apple fritters  
375ºF  
Home-made French  
600 g /21 0z  
fries*) 2nd frying cycle  
Frozen French fries  
450 g / 16 oz  
600 g /21 0z  
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5-6  
-
Crisps (very thin  
potato slices)  
3-4  
Doughnuts  
3-4 pieces  
2-4 pieces  
5-6  
2-3  
-
-
Camembert  
(breadcrumbed)  
Wiener schnitzel  
2 pieces  
3-4  
-
*) See 'Frying tips' for the preparation of home-made French fries.  
 
For assistance  
For assistance call toll free:  
1-800-243-7884  
or visit our website: www.philipsonline.com .  
 
FULL O NE YEAR WARRANTY  
Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new  
Philips product, model HD6122 (except cord), against defects in materi-  
als or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.  
IMPO RTANT: This warranty does not cover damage resulting  
from accident, misuse or abuse, lack of reasonable care, the affixing  
of any attachment not provided with the product or loss of parts or  
subjecting the product to any but the specified voltage.*  
PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION  
W ILL NOT PAY FOR UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OF ANY  
TYPE.  
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL,  
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
In order to address warranty issues, simply take or ship the product  
back to the retail location where it was purchased.  
* Read enclosed instructions carefully.  
Manufactured for:  
Norelco Consumer Products Company  
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation  
1010 Washington Blvd., Stamford, CT 06912-0015  
For Assistance call 1-800-243-7884  
MADE IN CHINA.  
This symbol on the products nameplate means  
it is listed by UnderwritersLaboratories, Inc.  
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PHILIPS and Philips Shield are Registered Trademarks of Koninklijke  
Philips Electronics N.V.  
© 2000 Philips Electronics North America Corporation.  
All Rights Reserved.  
HD6122  
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