PHILIPS HD4269/00
Manual de Usuario

English
Important � Read these instructions in conjunction with the illustrations before using the appliance. � Before plugging the appliance in, check if the voltage indicated at the bottom of the appliance is the same as the mains voltage in your home. � Never immerse the deep fat fryer in water. � Clean the various parts with a damp cloth prior to use. Ensure that they are thoroughly dry before filling the deep fat fryer with oil or fat. � Do not switch on the deep fat frying pan until you have filled it with oil or fat. When melting fat: initially select 160 °C / 320 °F and do not select a higher temperature until the fat is completely melted. Melt the pieces of fat on the bottom of the fryer and not in the frying basket. � Only use oils and fats which are recommended for deep fat frying. This information can be found on the packing of these oils/fats. � Always fill with oil or fat to the level between the measure indications MIN and MAX. Before you start frying, always check if there is still sufficiently oil/fat in the fryer. � Do not exceed the maximum quantities indicated in the table. Never fill the basket higher than up to 3�4. If the basket is overfilled, hot fat/oil may flow over the fryer ridge. � Type HD 4269: During the process hot steam comes through the filter in the lid. Keep your hands and face away from this steam. � Keep the deep fat fryer out of the reach of children at all times especially when in use. � Do not let the mains cord hang over the edge of the table or sink. � Remove the plug from the mains socket after use, so that the oil or fat can cool down. Do not move the fryer until it has cooled sufficiently. � Keep these instructions for future reference.

General description (fig. 1) A Lid For type HD 4269: with anti-smell filter. New filters can be obtained from your dealer. Fig. 2 shows how to remove the filter from the lid. B Frying basket with removable hand grip. The hand grip can be fixed to the frying basket following fig. 3; for removing proceed in reverse way. C Pilot lamp. This lamp is on as long as the deep fat frying fat/oil is being heated. D Temperature knob. E Cord storage. The mains lead (1 m, or approx. 4 ft.) can be pushed back into the housing. Prior to first use - Wash the frying basket in hot soapy water. - Pour some hot soapy water into the fryer and wash the inner side thoroughly. - Rinse the inside of the fryer well with clean water (using e.g. a cup). Dry well. Deep fat frying Important - for type HD 4268 only: Water vapour must be enabled to escape from the deep fat fryer while frying. Therefore, do not put the lid without an anti-smell filter on the fryer while actually frying food. Only use this lid in the following situations: � When lowering the filled frying basket into the hot oil/fat to catch any spatters (see fig. 7). � After use as a dust cover. - Fig. 4. Fill the (dry) deep fat frying pan with oil or fat to the indication line MAX (2 litres of oil or 1800 grammes of fat). Note: Never mix two different types of oil and/or fat. - Fig. 5. Type HD 4269: Place the lid (with antismell filter) on the deep fat frying pan. - Set the temperature knob to the desired position. - Fig. 6. Place the plug into the wall socket. The pilot lamp should now be lit. - Heat up the deep fry oil/fat for 15-20 minutes. During heating up, the pilot lamp will be on. When the oil/fat has gained the set temperature the light will go out. While frying the pilot light will come on from time to time to indicate that the oil/fat is being heated up again to the set temperature. - Fit the loose hand grip to the frying basket and 4