Care and Cleaning, Troubleshooting | George Foreman GSF026B specification

CARE AND CLEANING

This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service personnel.

Important: Always unplug the unit and allow it to cool completely before discarding the oil and cleaning.

STORING OIL

Note: You do not have to change the oil after each use. Oil can be reused until it gets dark or there is visible debris (such as batter or bits of food) in it.

1.Unplug unit from wall outlet.

2.Remove magnetic end of power cord from the unit socket.

3.Be sure the oil is completely cool before removing the cooking pot.

4.Store the cooled oil in its original container.

CLEANING

Cooking Pot and Frying Basket

1.Wash frying basket in the dishwasher, or wash by hand with a nonabrasive liquid cleanser using a nylon pad to remove any remaining oil.

2.Wash cooking pot by hand with a nonabrasive liquid cleanser using a sponge or nylon pad to remove remaining oil.

•Do not use any abrasive cleaners, coarse cleansers, or metal pads as they may damage the nonstick coated surface.

•Be careful not to bang the pot as any dents can affect future performance.

Note: To remove tough stains or dried-on foods stuck to the surface of the cooking pot, we recommend a mild cleanser such as soft scrub for easier removal.

3. After washing, dry the cooking pot, frying basket and handle thoroughly.

Note: Over time and repeated use, there may be some fat buildup in the pot and on the basket. This is normal.

EXTERIOR SURFACES

Important: Do not immerse appliance in water or any other liquid.

Wipe exterior surfaces clean with a damp sponge or cloth and liquid detergent.

HEATING ELEMENT

Important: Do not immerse heating element assembly in water or any other liquid. In addition, take care not to damage thin wires on heating element; if these become damaged or broken, unit must be replaced.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION

The fryer is not heating.	• It is not plugged in.	• Check to be sure appliance
	• The overheat protection	is plugged in to a working
	has been activated.	outlet; check that the
		magnetic plug is correctly
		placed into the back of the
		fryer.
		• Check the directions for the
		reset function of the fryer.
The oil in the fryer	• There may be too much	• Check that the oil does not
overflows.	oil in the fryer.	exceed the MAX line in the
		fryer.
	• The food being fried is	• Remove any ice from frozen
	too wet.	foods and dry thoroughly.
	• There may be too much	• Remove some of the food
	food in the basket.	from the basket; do not
		overfill the basket.
		• Make sure to use only one
		type of oil to fill the fryer.
The food remains soft and	• The food is not dry	• Make sure food is dry and
does not have a golden	enough or is cut too thick.	cut into thinner pieces, if
color.		necessary.
	• There is too much food	• Do not overfill the basket.
	in the basket.	Cook in 2 batches instead
		of 1.
	• The frying temperature	• Make sure the set
	is not hot enough.	temperature is correct.
		• Raise the frying temperature
		about 15 degrees.
Freshly made French fries	Potatoes were not	Frying French fries in 2
stick together.	soaked before frying.	steps results in crisp fries that
		are separated.
Oil has an unpleasant	Oil is old or has been used	• Empty cooking pot; wash it
aroma.	too many times.	thoroughly.
		• Add good quality vegetable
		oil. Do not mix oils in fryer.
		• Filter oil after each use and
		store it in a cool dark place.

GSF026B, GSF026BQVC specifications

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