Tefal FR401670, FR401650, FR401652, FR401616, FR401615 manual If your fryer does not work properly

If your fryer does not work properly

PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES	SOLUTIONS
The LCD screen of the fryer is not lit up.
The appliance is not plugged in.	Plug-in the appliance.
The fryer is not heating
The CONFIRM button on control panel has not been	Press the CONFIRM button after having chosen the
pressed.	cooking menu.
The control unit returned to standby mode after 30	Press the CONFIRM button after having chosen the
minutes as the unit was not operated or as no food
	cooking menu for the second time.
was put in the oil after the READY light was on.
Timer does not count down after the ready light turns on
The CONFIRM button has not been pressed on control	Press the CONFIRM button when lowering the basket
panel to start the timer.	into the oil.
Oil overflows
The basket was lowered too quickly.	Lower the basket slowly and keep a close eye on the
	oil level.
Cooking freshly made chips at 160/190°C for the first	It is important to double-fry freshly made chips and to
	respect the recommended cooking temperature (see
fry.	p.15)
The Max. marker for filling the bowl has been	Check the oil level (Max.), and remove the excess.
exceeded.
The frying basket has been overfilled with food.	Check that the basket is not too full.
Food is wet or contains too much water (frozen food).	Remove any ice and dry the food thoroughly. Lower
	the basket slowly.
Different types of oil/fat have been mixed.	Empty and clean the bowl. Refill the bowl with one
	type of oil.
The fat/oil is unsuitable.	Use a good quality blended vegetable oil (see p.12 for
	advice on oil to use).
Emits unpleasant smells
The fat/oil has deteriorated.	Replace the frying oil (after 12 uses max.), more
	frequently depending on the oil.
The fat/oil is unsuitable.	Use a good quality blended vegetable oil (see p.12 for
	advice on oil to use).
Vision through the viewing window is not clear
	To ensure good visibility, clean the viewing window by
The window is not cleaned often enough or is not	wiping it with soap and water. Allow the window to
cleaned the right way.	dry at room temperature or dry with a clean cotton
	cloth. Clean as often as necessary.
Food does not become golden, and remains soft
Food is moist and contains too much water (frozen	Remove as much ice from the frozen food as possible
food).	before frying. Dry freshly made chips well.
Pieces are too thick and contain water.	Experiment by lengthening the cooking time or by
	slicing food smaller and thinner.
Too much food is being cooked at the same time and	Fry food in small quantities (especially when frozen).
the cooking oil is not at the right temperature.
The temperature of the frying oil may not be high	Set the thermostat control to the recommended
enough: the temperature is set incorrectly.	temperature.
Chips stick together
Unwashed food immersed in hot oil.	Wash and cut potatoes well to remove excess starch,
	and dry them thoroughly.
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