NX0960 User manual
Table of contents Important Electromagnetic fields (EMF) Automatic Shut-Off Introduction General Overview Description of functions Before first use Connecting the Air Cooker to the NutriU App Preparing for Use Using the Air Cooker Cooking modes Recipe guided cooking via NutriU app Mode “Ingredients” Mode “cooking method” Mode “manual” Accessories Voice control Cleaning General Cleaning Table Use the automated cleaning programs Storage Recyc
Important Read this important information document carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger • Never immerse the appliance in water nor rinse it under the tap. • Do not fill the cooking chamber with water as this may cause an electric shock. • Do not fill the cooking chamber or pan with oil as this may cause a fire hazard. • Do not use the appliance, if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
• Do not place the operating appliance against a wall or against other appliances or underneath objects that would be damaged by steam, such as walls and cupboards. Leave at least 10 cm free space at the back, on both sides and above the appliance. Do not place anything on top of the appliance. • During use, hot steam is released through the air outlet openings.
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 disconnect the appliance from the supply if it is left unattended and before you assemble, disassemble, store or clean it. • Do not move the food steamer while it is operating.
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. The Philips Air Cooker uses NutriFlavor technology to create the optimal climate of hot air circulation and humidity to cook every unique food to perfection. Crispy vegetables, juicy fish, tender meat, soft bakes, with up to 90% nutrient preservation*. Discover the joy of creating delicious healthy dishes at the touch of a button.
General Overview 1 9 2 3 4 10 5 6 7 11 12 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Glass lid Hot air circulation grid Cooking chamber Rotary button Display Steam outlet 7. Lid release button 8. Water tank + lid 9. Second layer (sold separately) 10. Basket 11. Cooking pot (for some models) 12.
Description of functions Water tank The Air Cooker is equipped with a water tank, which is located at the back of the appliance. The MAX water level is about 600 ml. The MAX water level indication is on the handle side of the water tank and should not be exceeded. To avoid accumulation of limestone, empty the water tank after each cooking cycle. Rotary button Press the rotary button to turn on the appliance, press and hold the rotary button to turn off the appliance.
Humidity setting Some provided cooking methods have a default recommended humidity setting, which cannot be adjusted as a different humidity may impact the cooking result. To change the humidity setting, use the manual mode (see chapter “Cooking modes”). Adjust humidity 160°C 20:00 Three humidity levels Description Used in cooking method Humidity off Bake, roast Medium humidity Refer to recipes in the NutriU app.
Preheating Some cooking methods such as roast and bake require preheating. The preheating notification pops up automatically in cook modes which require preheating. If your Air Cooker is already heated up after you have just cooked something, you can skip preheating and start cooking right away. The preheating timer is set to five minutes and cannot be adjusted. Start pre-heat 5:00 Important • To achieve optimal cooking result, put your food into the Air Cooker after the preheating is completed.
1. Plug in the appliance. 2. Press the rotary button to turn on the appliance. Note • When you switch on the appliance for the first time, you will be asked to select the language, which you would like to use to navigate through the menu. 3. Scroll through the list until the language you prefer is highlighted. Back English Deutsch Francais Español 4. Press the rotary button to confirm your language selection. • A welcome screen is displayed. Welcome to a world of flavor.
6. If you decide to connect right away, navigate to option “Yes, please”. Note • We recommend downloading the NutriU app and add your “Air Cooker” to the app as soon as you set up your appliance for the first time. This enables you to use the Air Cooker to its full extent, for example, to enjoy remote cooking and get notifications on cooking progress. 7. A QR code displays. Scan it to download the NutriU app. Tip • You can also download the NutriU app from the App Store or from the website www.philips.
Important • Remote control: you can remotely control your Air Cooker through the app (e.g. send a recipe, pause cooking, etc.) only if you have checked off the “remote consent” in the NutriU app, to be found in your NutriU profile. • Make sure to connect your Air Cooker to a 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n home WiFi network. • Single user pairing: the Air Cooker can be remotely controlled by only one user at the same time.
2. Press the rotary button to turn on the Air Cooker. 3. Fill in the water tank. : always excluded for manual 3a. Detach the water tank from the back of your Air Cooker and open the lid of the water tank. 3b. Fill it with water up to the MAX indication. Note • The MAX water level indication is on the handle side of the water tank and should not be exceeded. Note 3c. Place the lid of the water tank back onto the water tank and attach it to the Air Cooker.
5. Select the cooking method you want to use (see also chapter “Cooking modes”). Cooking methods Back Air Steam Steaming Roast Bake 6. Set the cooking parameters if needed. 7. Press the rotary button to start cooking. Start 140°C 10:00 8. The cooking progress begins. The steam generator and fan switch on. Note • When you pause the cooking process, for example to adjust the cooking parameters in between cooking, press the rotary button to do so. Press the rotary button again to resume cooking.
9. When the cooking time elapse, you will see the enjoy screen. • A melody will sound. 10. You can either go back to main menu (toggle to icon x and confirm), keep your food warm, or cook more. Note • Empty the water tank when you have finished cooking. • Always make sure that your food is fully cooked before serving. Cooking modes Mode How to Skill level of Air Cooker user Recipe guided cooking Choose a recipe in the app and send it to the Air Cooker.
1. Plug in the Air Cooker. 2. Press the rotary button to turn on the Air Cooker. 3. Open the NutriU app on your smart device and choose a recipe in the NutriU app. 4. Tap “Get started”. • The respective setting is shown in the NutriU app and also mirrored on your appliance. 5. Adjust time if needed, and then start cooking from either the app or on the appliance. Tip • If you stick strictly to the recipe in terms of ingredients and amount of food, you do not need to adjust the cooking time.
Mode “Ingredients” Cook with this mode if you are a beginning Air Cooker user and would like to have full guidance over the cooking process. Important • When you enter the ingredient list for the first time, namely before you have connected your Air Cooker to your home WiFi, there is only a default ingredient list. The list will be updated automatically as soon as you connect and pair your Air Cooker with your smart device according to the country/region you choose during the connection process in the app.
4. Push the rotary button to confirm. 5. Turn the rotary button to choose the ingredient you want to cook. Press the rotary button to confirm. Ingredients Back Vegetables Root & starchy veggies Grains Meat 2 1 6. Choose one of the recommended cooking methods and confirm. Cooking methods Back Air Steam Steaming Roast 7. Push the rotary button to start cooking. Note • The default cooking time is based on the amount of ingredients you put into your Air Cooker.
Amount Methods Cooking Cooking temperature humidity Cooking Preheattime ing 600g Roast 160°C 20 min yes Green beans 500g Air Steam 120°C 17 min no Eggplant 750g Air Steam 120°C 25 min no 680g Roast 160°C 20 min yes 500g Air Steam 120°C 12 min no 750g Air Steam 120°C 12 min no Bell Pepper 500g Air Steam 120°C 12 min no Tomatoes 750g Air Steam 120°C 12 min no Potato whole 600g Air Steam 120°C 40 min no Potato quartered 600g Air Steam 120°C 35 min no
Amount Methods 200g/ 300ml water Cooking Cooking temperature humidity Cooking Preheattime ing Air Steam 120°C 10 min no 1000g Air Steam 120°C 50 min no 1000g Air Steam 120°C 60 min no Streaky pork 1000g Roast 160°C 60 min yes Pork rib 1000g Roast 160°C 60 min yes Chicken breast 550g (3 pieces) Air Steam 120°C 25 min no 550g Roast 160°C 25 min yes 550g Air Steam 120°C 25 min no 550g Roast 160°C 25 min yes 1450g Roast 160°C 60 min yes 400g Roast 160°C
Mode “cooking method” This mode is recommended when you are already a bit familiar with cooking with your Air Cooker. You can choose various cooking methods.
Air Steam We recommend using “Air Steam” for all kinds of vegetables, lean meat, fish, seafood and all types of grains. This setting keeps the natural taste, texture, and the bright color of your food. The cooking time given in the table is guideline for fresh ingredients. If the cooking time does not lead to the expected cooking result, adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Ingredient Cluster Eggs Ingredient Amount Cooking time Trout 600g 12 min Squid 600g 15 min White fish fillet 600g 12 min Hard-boiled egg 560g/10 eggs 12 min Soft boiled egg 560g/10 eggs 8 min Steam Steaming is a very gentle cooking method due to the low temperature and high humidity. We recommend using “Steam” for leafy greens and food which should stay moist and soft such as dumplings. The cooking time given in the table is guideline for fresh ingredients.
Roast We recommend using “Roast” to cook ingredients at a higher temperature, mainly meat dishes and fish, but also vegetables. Tip • For an optimal result, preheat the device before cooking. The cooking time given in the table is guideline for fresh ingredients. If the cooking time does not lead to the expected cooking result, adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Bake We recommend using “Bake” to bake bread, cakes and muffins, but also gratins. With this setting you will get delicious baking results that are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Tip • For an optimal result, preheat the device before cooking. • To bake cakes, bread and gratins, we recommend using the cooking pot. To bake muffins, use standard silicon cups that can be used in an oven. The cooking time given in the table is guideline for baking various food.
Ingredient Cluster Ingredient Amount Cooking temperature Cooking time Lean beef 1000g 80°C 180 min Chicken Whole chicken 1350g 80°C 180 min Vegetables Ratatouille 800g 80°C 180 min Stew Beef stew 1500g 80°C 180 min Fruits Plum jam 1000g 80°C 180 min Sous vide Sous vide is a special cooking method which uses vacuum at a low temperature in order to cook food to its precision.
Cooking time Doneness level 66°C 70 - 180 min Juicy and tender Shrimp, with shell, mediumsized, 400 g 56°C 40 - 65 min Opaque, buttery, juicy Fish 4 x salmon filet a 150 g 52°C 45 - 70 min Firm and flaky Eggs 10 medium-sized eggs 66°C 55 - 70 min Poached like, set white, malleable yolk 10 medium-sized eggs 74°C 60 - 75 min Hard boiled like Green asparagus, 250 g 85°C 12 - 18 min Snappy Broccoli florets, 400 g 85°C 15 - 20 min Snappy Caramel flan, 5 x 9x5 cm ramekins 82°C 70
Ingredient Cluster Ingredient Amount Defrosting time Poultry Whole chicken 1200g 30 min Chicken breast 400g 15 min Chicken drumsticks 400g 13 min Puff pastry 300g 10 min Batters 500g 15 min Cinnamon Rolls 500g 13 min Bread rolls 500g 13 min Rye bread 500g 15 min Whole grain bread 500g 15 min White bread 500g 15 min Soups 1000g 25 min Stews 1000g 30 min Rice 250g 8 min Baked goods Bread/rolls Ready meals Important • Do not use liquid from defrosted food for cook
Mode “manual” This mode is recommended for Air Cooker users, who are already familiar with the device and have gained some experience in “recipe-guided cooking” or in “ingredients cooking”. In this mode you can set all cooking parameters, such as time, temperature and humidity manually. You can choose the time from 1 to 60 minutes and the temperature from 60°C to 160°C. There are three humidity settings, which are (humidity off), (medium humidity) and (high humidity).
Bottom tray and grid plus second layer Bottom tray and grid plus basket and second layer Bottom tray and grid plus cooking pot and second layer Voice control 1. Make sure your Air Cooker is connected and paired with your smart device, and the remote consent is given in the NutriU app, to be found in your profile. 2. Make sure you have downloaded the voice assistant app. 3. Connect the NutriU app with your voice assistant app.
Cleaning General Important • Do not use metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning materials as this may damage the non-stick coating. • Do not use sharp or spiky tools to clean the water nozzle inside the cooking chamber, this could destroy the nozzle. Note • The inside of the appliance, the bottom tray, the basket, the cooking pot, and the second layer have a non-stick coating. • When using the appliance for the first time, thoroughly clean the cooking chamber by wiping it out with hot water.
5. Clean the bottom tray, the basket, the cooking pot, and the second layer accessory in a dishwasher. You can also clean them with hot water, dishwashing liquid and a non-abrasive sponge (see ‘Cleaning table’). 6. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a moist cloth. 7. Make sure the inside of the appliance is fully dry before storing with the lid closed. Tip • If you will not use the appliance for a longer time, thoroughly clean the inside before storing to avoid the build-up of odours, etc.
Cleaning Table Note • Use the “Rinsing” or “Easy Clean” function to thoroughly clean the inside of the cooking chamber.
Use the automated cleaning programs Rinsing It is recommended to use the rinsing program when you have not used your Air Cooker for a longer time. It flushes the internal system with water. Easy Clean The EasyClean function helps to dissolve greasy residuals and deep clean the cooking chamber. The program takes 20 minutes. If the program has finished, you only need to wipe the cooking chamber with a wet cloth.
6. Once you have done this, confirm it on the display screen by pressing “OK” with the rotary button. The device then will flush the water system with fresh water. 7. When the flushing is done, press “OK” to finish the descaling process. 8. Wipe the bottom of the cooking chamber with a dry cloth. Tip • You can use citric acid (mix it with water according to instructions) to remove small calcification spots inside the cooking chamber.
Declaration of Conformity Hereby, DAP B.V. declares that the Air Cooker NX096x is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.philips.com. The Air Cooker NX096x is equipped with a WiFi module, 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n with a maximum output power of 92,9mW EIRP. Guarantee and Support If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.
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 Centre in your country. Problem Possible cause Solution The outside of the appliance gets hot during use. The heat inside the cooking chamber radiates to the outside walls. This is normal.
Problem The food, which I cooked, did not turn out as expected. Possible cause In case you cooked with a NutriU recipe, developed for your Air Cooker, you might not have followed the recipe in terms of the amount of ingredients you put in. You changed cooking parameters, such as time, temperature or humidity, although otherwise recommended. This might impact the cooking result. You used a "cooking method", which was not appropriate for the type of food you cooked, e.g.
Problem The app shows that the pairing process is not successful. I cannot use the app to remotely control my Air Cooker (e.g. sending a recipe and start cooking from the NutriU app). There is water in the cooking chamber after cooking. 40 English Possible cause Solution Wait until the other user has finished Another user has paired the Air the current cooking process. Then Cooker with a different smart pair your smart device with the Air device and is currently cooking. Cooker again.
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