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    1. How to clean the Airfryer basket and the pan?

     

    When you want to clean the Aifryer basket and pan, follow the below steps:  

    1. Fill the Airfryer pan with hot water to which you add some washing-up liquid.
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    Philips Airfryer | Tips and tricks
    2. Let the pan with the basket inside soak for 10 minutes.
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    Philips Airfryer | Tips and tricks
    3. Clean the black basket walls with a non-abrasive sponge or brush.
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    4. Turn the basket upside down. Scrub the basket bottom with a brush or a scouring pad.
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    5. Clean the pan with a non-abrasive sponge or brush
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    Philips Airfryer | Tips and tricks
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    2. How to clean the outside and inside of the Airfryer?

     

    Because the Airfryer is not filled with oil, the outside of the appliance will not get greasy like a conventional deep fat fryer. Make sure your Airfryer is cooled down!

    1. Clean the outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
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    2. Clean the inside of the appliance with hot water and a soft sponge.
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    3. If necessary, food residues stuck to the heating element can be removed with a soft to medium bristle brush.

    Important: Do not use a steel wire brush or a hard bristle brush, as this might damage the coating on the heating element.
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    4. Clean the heating element with a soft to medium bristle brush.
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    5. Afterwards dry the heating element with paper towels.
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    If the heater is very dirty, we recommend that you do the following to clean the heater area of the Airfryer:

    • Take a spray bottle and ordinary baking powder.
    • Create a cleaning solution by adding 3 g baking powder to each 100 ml of water and fill the spray bottle with the solution.

     

    Note: Don’t keep the solution in the bottle for more than one week, as it will start clogging the nozzle of the spray bottle. To prevent this, we advise you to clean the spray bottle after each use and to use new cleaning solution each time.

     

    Cleaning procedure:

    1. Open the drawer of your Airfryer and remove the basket and the pan.

    2. Put your Airfryer upside down.

    3. Shake the spray bottle to mix the water with the baking powder.

    4. Spray the baking powder solution onto the dirty area around the heater.

    5. Let the solution penetrate the dirt for about 1 minute.

    6. Then turn the Airfryer back to normal position.

    7. Then wait for 30 minutes.

    8. Put your Airfryer upside down again.

    9. Spray again the baking powder solution onto the dirty area around the heater.

    10. Let the solution penetrate the dirt for about 1 minute.

    11. Then turn the Airfryer back to normal position.

    12. Then wait for 30 minutes.

    13. Put the pan and the basket back into the Airfryer.

    14. Pour about 400 ml of water into the pan to collect dirt coming off the top and to provide moisture.

    15. Operate the Airfryer at 200˚C for 20 minutes.

    16. Open the drawer, remove the basket and the pan and let the Airfryer cool down till it’s only slightly warm anymore.

    17. Put your Airfryer upside down again.

    18. Wipe off the baking powder residue and the loose dirt with a cloth. You can also use a sponge or a small brush (e.g. toothbrush) to reach the area behind the heater. Handle with care!

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    3. How to stop white smoke coming from the appliance?  

     

    When you want to stop the white smoke, follow the below steps:

    1. Switch off the Airfryer.
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    2. Put on oven gloves to protect your hands. Pull the pan out and remove the basket. Put the basket on a plate for the time being. 

    Tip: You can cover it to keep most of the heat inside.
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    Philips Airfryer | Tips and tricks
    3. Use a full hand of kitchen paper to soak up the oil on the bottom of the pan.
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    4. Put the basket back into the pan and slide the pan back into the appliance.
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    Philips Airfryer | Tips and tricks
    5. Resume the hot air frying process by turning the timer to the remaining minutes of the preparation time.
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    Tip: To prevent white smoke, please pay attention to the following:

    1. Do not prepare extremely fatty foods such as sausages or other fatty meals.

    2. When you buy snacks, read the label to establish their fat content. Choose low-fat varieties, if available. It will be difficult to get a crispy end result if you use snacks with a high fat percentage.

    3. Clean the pan immediately after preparing fatty foods. Put on oven gloves and use a full hand of kitchen paper to soak up the oil from the bottom of the pan. If you let the oil cool down, it might condense on the bottom of the pan. This makes it harder to remove.
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    Top 18 - Frequently Asked Questions

    Cleaning and Maintenance

    Which parts are dishwasher-proof?
    If a food smell stays behind in the Airfryer, how can I reduce it?

     

    Troubleshooting
    Why are my snacks, such as croquettes and chicken nuggets, not baked crispy and brown?

    Why does the outside of the airfryer heat up during use?

    My food does not turn out as crispy as I expected. What can I do?

     

    Before you buy
    Why is the Airfryer better than a conventional deep-fat fryer?

    How does the airfryer work?

    What can I prepare in the airfryer?

    What types of frozen fries can I prepare in the airfryer?

    How well do the ingredients prepared in the Airfryer turn out?

    Getting started
    What are the preparation times and temperature settings for different foods?

    Where do I find inspiration for recipes?

    Which fresh potatoes varieties give the best results?


    Use and Learn
    Which oil is best to use?

    How do I add oil to my ingredients for extra taste?

    How long does the Airfryer have to cool down before I can store it?

    Can I place the Airfryer pan on the worktop?

    Why do I have to shake the food during the airfrying process? 

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    Contact & Support

     

    Please contact our Consumer Care Centre on 0800 658 224 or please email us (philips.product.review@philips.com).

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