Problems and possible causes | Solutions |
The fryer is not working | |
-The appliance is not plugged in. | -Plug-in the appliance. |
-The thermostat button is in the off | -Place the thermostat button onto the tempe- |
position (0). | rature you want, check that the temperature |
| light comes on. |
-The control panel is wrongly inserted. | -Push the control panel firmly in. |
-The fryer was switched on without any oil or | -Contact our helpline. |
fat in the bowl. | |
Emits unpleasant smells | |
-The anti-odour filter is saturated or dama- | -Clean the filter, without the lid, or replace it |
ged. | (see p. 4). |
-The fat/oil has deteriorated. | -Renew the frying oil (8 to 12 max.), more fre- |
| quently depending on the oil. |
-The fat/oil is unsuitable. | -Use a good quality blended vegetable oil. |
Steam is coming out around the lid | |
-The lid is not properly closed. | -Make sure that the lid is properly locked/clo- |
| sed. |
-The seal is faulty. | -Contact our helpline. |
-The food has a high water content. | -A lot of steam is normal with maximum |
| quantities of some foods e.g. chips. |
The frying oil is overflowing | |
-The maximum fill mark for the bowl has | -Check the oil level (maxi) and take out any |
been exceeded. | surplus. |
-The basket is too full or misshapen. | -Check that the basket is not too full. |
| -Change your basket. |
-Mixture of different oils and fats. | -Empty and clean the bowl. Refill the bowl |
-Not changing the oil often enough. | with only one type of fat/oil. Change oil |
| every 8 to 12 uses, more frequently depen- |
| ding on the oil. |
-Oil bubbling up too much. | -Shake off loose ice and dry foods well. |
| Lower the basket very gently. |
-Using the wrong oil. | -Only use vegetable oil/fats. |
Foods are not browning and stay soft | |
-They are too thick and contain too much | -Experiment by lengthening the cooking time |
water. | or cut foods thinner. |
-Too much food being cooked at the same | -Fry foods in small quantities (especially |
time and the cooking oil is not at the right | when frozen). |
temperature. | |
-The temperature of the frying oil may not be | -Set the thermostat to the recommended |
high enough: the thermostat is set incorrect- | temperature. |
ly. | |
The timer no longer works | |
-The battery is spent. | -Unlock the battery shield on the back of the |
| control panel. |
| -Put a new battery in (ref.: VINNIC L1131 DI). |
| -Dispose of the battery in a specialised col- |
| lection centre. |
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