Philips HD920X Air Fryer User Manual

Philips HD920X Air Fryer

Important

Read this important information carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.

Danger

•  Always put the ingredients to be fried in the basket, to prevent them from coming into contact with the heating elements.
• Do not cover the air inlet and the air outlet openings while the appliance is operating.
• Do not fill the pan with oil as this may cause a fire hazard.
• Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it under the tap.
• Do not let any water or other liquid enter the appliance to prevent electric shock.
• Never put any amount of food that exceeds the maximum level indicated in the basket.
• Never touch the inside of the appliance while it is operating.
• Always make sure the heater is free and no food is stuck in heater.

Warning

• Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
• If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service center authorized by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
• Keep the mains cord away from hot surfaces.
• Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket. Always make sure that the plug is inserted into the wall socket properly.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote control system.
• Do not place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances. Leave at least 10 cm free space on the back and sides and 10 cm free space above the appliance. Do not place anything on top of the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than described in the user manual.
• During hot air frying, hot steam is released through the air outlet openings. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the steam and from the air outlet openings. Also be careful of hot steam and air when you remove the pan from the appliance.
• The accessible surfaces may become hot during use.
• The pan, the basket and accessories inside the Air fryer become hot during use. Be careful when you handle them.
• Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas stove or all kinds of electric stove and electric cooking plates, or in a heated oven.
• Never use light ingredients or baking paper in the appliance.
• Do not place the appliance on or near combustible materials such as a tablecloth or curtain.
• Do not let the appliance operate unattended.
• Immediately unplug the appliance if you see dark smoke coming out of the appliance. Wait for the smoke emission to stop before you pull the pan out of the appliance.
• Storage of potatoes: The temperature shall be appropriate to the potato variety stored and it shall be above 6°C to minimize the risk of acrylamide exposure in the prepared foodstuff.
• Do not plug in the appliance or operate the control panel with wet hands.
• This appliance is designed to be used at ambient temperatures between 5°C and 40°C.

Caution

• This appliance is intended for normal household use only. It is not intended for use in environments such as staff kitchens of shops, offices, farms or other work environments. Nor is it intended to be used by clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and other residential environments.
• Always return the appliance to a service center authorized by Philips for examination or repair. Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself, otherwise the guarantee becomes invalid.
• If the appliance is used improperly or for professional or semi-professional purposes or if it is not used according to the instructions in the user manual, the guarantee becomes invalid and Philips refuses any  liability for damage caused.
• Always place and use the appliance on a dry, stable, level and horizontal surface.
• Always unplug the appliance after use.
• Let the appliance cool down for approx. 30 minutes before you handle or clean it.
• Make sure the ingredients prepared in this appliance come out golden-yellow instead of dark or brown. Remove burnt remnants. Do not fry fresh potatoes at a temperature above 180°C (to minimize the production of acrylamide).
• Be careful when cleaning the upper area of the cooking chamber: Hot heating element, edge of Metal parts.
• Always make sure that the food is fully cooked in the Air fryer.
• Always make sure that you have the control over your Air fryer.
• When cooking fatty food, the Air fryer could emit smoke.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding electromagnetic fields.

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!  To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. Philips Air fryer is the only Air fryer with unique Rapid Air technology to fry your favorite foods with little or no added oil and up to 90% less fat. Philips Rapid Air technology cooks food all around as well as our starfish design for perfect results from your first bite to your last.

You can now enjoy perfectly cooked fried food—crispy on the outside tender on the inside—Fry, grill, roast and bake to prepare a variety of tasty dishes in a healthy, fast and easy way. For more inspiration, recipes and information about the Air fryer, visit www.philips.com/kitchen or download the free NutriU App* for IOS® or Android™. *The NutriU app may not be available in your country. In this case please access your local Philips website for inspiration.

General description

1. Timer knob
2. Temperature knob
3. MAX indication
4. Basket
5. Basket release button
6. Pan
7. Power cord
8. Air outlets
9. Power indicator
10. Air inlet
11. Food table

Before first use

1. Remove all packing material.
2. Remove any stickers or labels (if available) from the appliance.
3. Thoroughly clean the appliance before first use, as indicated in the cleaning chapter.

Preparing for use

1. Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal, level and heat-resistant surface.

Note

• Do not put anything on top or on the sides of the appliance. This could disrupt the airflow and affect the frying result.
• Do not place the operating appliance near or underneath objects that could be damaged by steam, such as walls and cupboard.
• Leave the rubber plug in the pan. Do not remove it before cooking.

Using the appliance

Food table

The table below helps you select the basic settings for the types of food you want to prepare.

Air frying

1. Put the plug in the wall outlet.
2. Remove the pan with the basket from the appliance by pulling the handle.
3. Put the ingredients in the basket.
4. Put the pan with the basket back into the Air fryer.
5. Turn the temperature knob to the required temperature.
6. Turn the timer knob to the required cooking time to switch on the appliance.
   Note
   • Refer to the food table with basic cooking settings for different types of food.
   Tip
   • During cooking, if you need to change the cooking temperature or time, turn the control knobs to the required setting.
7. When you hear the timer bell, the cooking time has elapsed.
   Note
   • You can also switch off the appliance manually. To do this, turn the timer knob to 0 (counterclockwise); this requires some more force than turning clockwise.
8. Pull out the pan and check if the ingredients are ready.
   Caution
   • The Air fryer pan is hot after the cooking process. Always place it on a heat resistant work top (e.g. trivet, etc.) when you remove the pan from the device.
   Note
   • If the ingredients are not ready yet, simply slide the pan back into the Air fryer by the handle and add a few extra minutes.
9. To remove small ingredients (e.g. fries), lift the basket out of the pan by sliding the lid first, and then pressing the basket release button.
   Caution
   • After the cooking process, the pan, the basket, the interior housing and the ingredients are hot. Depending on the type of ingredients in the Air fryer, steam may escape from the pan.
10. Empty the basket contents into a bowl or onto a plate. Always remove the basket from the pan to empty contents as hot oil may be in the bottom of the pan.

Note

• To remove large or fragile ingredients, use a pair of tongs to lift out the ingredients.
• Excess oil or rendered fat from the ingredients is collected on the bottom of the pan.
• Depending on the type of ingredients cooking, you may want to carefully pour off any excess oil or rendered fat from the pan after each batch or before shaking or replacing the basket in the pan. Place the basket on a heat-resistant surface. Wear oven-safe gloves to pour off excess oil or rendered fat. Return the basket into the pan. When a batch of ingredients is ready, the Air fryer is instantly ready for preparing another batch.

Making home-made fries

To make great home-made fries in the Air fryer:

• Choose a potato variety suitable for making fries, e.g. fresh, (slightly) floury potatoes.
• It is best to air fry the fries in portions of up to 500 g/18 oz for an even result. Larger fries tend to be less crispy than smaller fries.

1. Peel the potatoes and cut into sticks (1 x 1 cm/0.4 x 0.4 in thick).
2. Soak the potato sticks in a bowl of water for at least 30 minutes.
3. Empty the bowl and dry the potato sticks with a dish towel or paper towel.
4. Pour one tablespoon of cooking oil into the bowl, put the sticks in the bowl and mix until the sticks are coated with oil.
5. Remove the sticks from the bowl with your fingers or a slotted kitchen utensil so excess oil remains in the bowl.
6. Put the sticks into the basket.
7. Fry the potato sticks and shake the basket 2-3 times during cooking.

Cleaning

Warning

• Let the basket, the pan, and the inside of the appliance cool down completely before you start cleaning.
• The pan, the basket, and the inside of the appliance have a non-stick coating. Do not use metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning materials as this may damage the non-stick coating.

Clean the appliance after every use. Remove oil and fat from the bottom of the pan after every use.

1. Turn the timer knob to 0, remove the plug from the wall outlet and let the appliance cool down.
   Tip: Remove the pan and the basket to let the Air fryer cool down more quickly.
2. Dispose of rendered fat or oil from the bottom of the pan.
3. Clean the pan and the basket in a dishwasher. You can also clean them with hot water, dishwashing liquid and a non-abrasive sponge (see ‘Cleaning table’).
   Tip
   • If food residues stuck to the pan or the basket, you can soak them in hot water and dishwashing liquid for 10–15 minutes. Soaking loosens the food residues and makes it easier to remove. Make sure you use a dishwashing liquid that can dissolve oil and grease. If there are grease stains on the pan or the basket and you have not been able to remove them with hot water and dishwashing liquid, use a liquid degreaser.
   • If necessary, food residues stuck to the heating element can be removed with a soft to medium bristle brush. Do not use a steel wire brush or a hard bristle brush, as this might damage the coating on the heating element.
4. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
5. Clean the heating element with a cleaning brush to remove any food residues.
6. Clean the inside of the appliance with hot water and a non-abrasive sponge.

Cleaning table

Storage

1. Unplug the appliance and let it cool down.
2. Make sure all parts are clean and dry before storing.

Recycling

• This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with normal household waste (2012/19/EU).
• Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Guarantee and support

If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet.

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
The outside of the appliance becomes hot during use.	The heat inside radiates to the outside walls.	This is normal. All handles and knobs that you need to touch during use stay cool enough to touch.
		The pan, the basket, and the inside of the appliance always become hot when the appliance is switched on to ensure the food is properly cooked. These parts are always too hot to touch.
		If you leave the appliance switched on for a longer time, some areas get too hot to touch. These areas are marked on the appliance with the following icon:
		As long as you are aware of the hot areas and avoid touching them, the appliance is completely safe to use.
My home-made fries do not turn out as I expected.	You did not use the right potato type.	To get the best results, use fresh floury potatoes. If you need to store the potatoes, do not store them in a cold environment like in a fridge. Choose potatoes whose package states that they are suitable for frying.
	The amount of ingredients in the basket is too big.	Follow the instructions on page 14 in this user manual to prepare home-made fries.
	Certain types of ingredients need to be shaken halfway through the cooking time.	Follow the instructions on page 14 in this user manual to prepare home-made fries.
The Air fryer does not switch on.	The appliance is not plugged in.	Check if the plug is inserted in the wall outlet properly.
	Several appliances are connected to one outlet.	The Air fryer has a high wattage. Try a different outlet and check the fuses.

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