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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.
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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.
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 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 sor 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.