If Your Fryer does not Work Properly

Problems and possible causes

Solutions

The fryer is not heating

The appliance is not plugged in.

The cooking temperature is not indicated.

Plug in the appliance.

Press the button for 3 seconds then select the desired temperature.

	Oil overflows
The Max. marker for filling the bowl	Check the oil level (Max.), and remove the excess.
has been exceeded.
The Max. marker for filling the frying basket	Check the Max. level of the frying basket, and
has been exceeded.	remove the excess.
Food is wet or contains too much water	Remove any ice and dry the food thoroughly.
(frozen food)	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 oil temperature is still too high.

The Oil Box control lever is not on the Automatic Oil Filtration position.

The filter grid is blocked or clogged.

The fat is set or solidified.

Bowl does not drain

Wait for the temperature to go down (approximately 3 hours).

Turn the Oil Box control lever to the Automatic Oil Filtration position.

Empty the bowl into a container and clean the filter grid with warm water, liquid dish soap and a non-metallic brush. Press on the red

button under the fryer to release any water. Warm the fryer for 4 to 5 min.

Oil leaks

The max (3.3 l) fill mark for the bowl has been exceeded.

There is some oil left in the container or it is full.

Respect the oil level (3.3 l). Clean the fryer before any use.

Place the Oil Box control lever to the Oil Box position, take out the container and empty it.

	Emits unpleasant smells
The fat/oil has deteriorated.	Renew the frying oil (after 15 uses max), more
	frequently depending on the oil.
The fat/oil is unsuitable.	Use a good quality blended vegetable oil.

Food does not become golden, and remains soft

Pieces are too thick and contain too much water.

Try drying the food thoroughly prior to cooking, lengthening the cooking time or cutting food into thinner pieces.

Too much food is being cooked at the same time and the cooking oil is not at the right temperature. The temperature of the frying oil may not be high enough: the temperature is set incorrectly.

Fry food in small quantities (especially when frozen).

Set to the recommended temperature or try using a slightly higher temperature.

French Fries stick together

Unwashed food immersed in hot oil.

Wash potatoes well and dry them thoroughly.

The safety cut-out is activated: error codes (from 81 to 85)

The oil level is not sufficient.

Solid fat has been put directly in the fryer.

Unplug the appliance, let it cool and follow the instructions for use. If the error code still appears, press the Safety cut-out Reset button, which is located at the a back of the fryer. If the problem persists, please contact our Customer Relations Team.

If you have any product problems, please contact our Consumer Service Department for expert help and advice: at US 1-800-395-8325.

Consult our website: www.t-falusa.com

Any repairs must only be carried out by an Approved Service Center with the manufacturer’s own

replacement parts.

Deep Fryer specifications

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