Troubleshooting
Problem
The fried food does
not have a golden
brown colour and/or
is not crispy.
The fryer gives off a
strong unpleasant
smell.
Steam escapes from
other places than
the filter.
Oil or fat spills over
the edge of the fryer
during frying.
The oil or fat foams
strongly during
frying.
Possible cause
The selected temperature is too
low and/or the food has not
been fried long enough.
There is too much food in the
basket.
The oil or fat does not become
hot enough.
The permanent anti-grease filter
is saturated.
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
properly.
The permanent anti-grease filter
is saturated.
The sealing ring around the
metal inside of the lid is dirty or
worn.
There is too much oil or fat in
the fryer.
The food contains too much
moisture.
There is too much food in the
frying basket.
The food contains too much
moisture.
The type of oil or fat used is
unsuitable for deep-frying food.
The inner bowl has not been
cleaned properly.
Solution
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
temperature.
Never fry more food at one time than the quantity
mentioned in the table.
The fuse of the 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 dishwasher.
Change the oil or fat. Regularly sieve the oil or fat to
keep it fresh longer.
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 closed properly.
Remove the lid and clean the lid and filter in hot water
with some washing-up liquid or in the dishwasher.
If the ring is dirty, clean the lid in hot water with some
washing-up liquid or 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 replaced.
Make sure the oil or fat in the fryer does not exceed
the maximum level.
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 table.
Dry the food thoroughly before frying it.
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.
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