Groupe SEB USA - T-FAL Fryer manual If your deep fryer does not work properly, Solutions

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If your deep fryer does not work properly

	Problem and possible causes	Solutions
The deep fryer does not work.		• Plug in the appliance.
•	The appliance is not plugged in.
•	The thermostat light does not come on.	• Set the thermostat to the required temperature
		and check that the temperature indicator lights up.
• The bowl is the wrong way round.		• Replace the bowl the right way round (with the
		Min./Max. markers towards the back of the
		appliance).
The deep fryer emits unpleasant odours.		• Close the lid.
•	The lid is open.
•	The lid is not closed properly.	• Push on the centre and the front part of the lid to
•	The oil has deteriorated.	close it.
		• Renew the frying oil (maximum 8 uses).
•	Unsuitable oil has been used.	• Use a good quality blended vegetable oil/fat.
• The oil has overflowed and got into the		• See section below “The oil overflows”. Odour
	PURE AIR CATALYSE®.	and smoke may leak for about 5 minutes.
• The PURE AIR CATALYSE® does not		• Contact your nearest approved Service Centre
	work anymore.
Steam escapes from around the lid.		• Check that the lid is properly locked closed.
•	The lid is not closed properly.
•	The seal(s) is (are) defective.	• Contact your nearest approved Service Centre.
The oil overflows.		• Check the oil level (Max.), and remove the
•	The Max. marker for filling the bowl has
•	been exceeded.	excess.
	Overfilling the basket with foods.	• Check that the basket is not overfilled.
• The basket is misshapen.		• Change your basket.
•	Mixture of different oils and fats.	• Empty and clean the bowl. Refill the bowl with
•	Not changing the oil often enough.	only one type of oil.
		• Lower the basket very slowly.
•	Not drying food before frying.	• Remove the ice and dry the foods thoroughly.
•	Using the wrong oil.	• Only use vegetable oil/fat (see p. 6)
The foods do not become golden,
and remain soft.		• As a test, try a longer cooking time. Dry the food
•	They are too thick and contain a lot of
•	water.	well and cut into thinner pieces.
	Too much food is being cooked at the	• Fry the foods in small quantities (particularly
	same time and the cooking oil is no	frozen foods).
	longer at the right temperature.	• Set the thermostat to the recommended
• The frying oil temperature may not be
	high enough; the thermostat is set	temperature.
	incorrectly.
The timer no longer works.		• Have it replaced at an approved Service Centre.
•	The battery is worn.

!Any repairs must only be carried out by an approved Servicing Centre with the manufacturer’s own replacement parts.

For any further help and advice, telephone our helpline : 0845 602 1454 (UK-calls charged at local rate) or (01) 412 3000 (Ireland).

Consult our web site : www.tefal.co.uk

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