[. . . ] If you do not press a button within 30 minutes, the appliance switches off automatically. €¯To switch off the appliance manually, press the power on/off button. electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today. [. . . ] Soak the potato sticks in a bowl for at least 30 minutes, take them out and dry them with kitchen paper. Cut the potato sticks smaller and add slightly more oil for a crispier result. Make sure you dry the control panel with a cloth after you have cleaned it. The time and temperature indications change automatically, even though I do not press any buttons. Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger -- Never immerse the housing, which contains electrical components and the heating elements, in water nor rinse it under the tap. -- Do not let any water or other liquid enter the appliance to prevent electric shock. -- 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. 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 centre authorised 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 by 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 if they understand the hazards involved. -- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. -- Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children aged less than 8 years. -- Do not plug in the appliance or operate the control panel with wet hands. 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 on or near combustible materials such as a tablecloth or curtain. -- Do not place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances. Leave at least 10cm free space at the back, on both sides and above the appliance. -- Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than described in this manual. [. . . ] See section ‘Settings’ in chapter ‘Using the appliance’. Use oven snacks or lightly brush some oil onto the snacks for a crispier result. the amount of ingredients in the basket is too big. Certain types of ingredients need to be shaken halfway through the cooking time. [. . . ]