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Troubleshooting (continued)
| PROBLEM | Things TO CHECK |
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| Fryer gives off a | • The grease filter is saturated. Remove the lid and |
| strong, unpleasant | clean the lid and grease filter in hot, soapy water. |
| odor. | • The oil isn’t fresh. Change the oil. Filter oil regularly |
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| to keep it fresh longer. |
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| • The type of oil is not suitable for |
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| Use good quality frying oil. Do not mix two different |
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| types of oil. |
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| Unit does not | • Ensure magnetic cord assembly is properly attached |
| heat. | to the fryer socket. |
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| • Ensure electrical cord assembly is plugged into |
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| electrical outlet. |
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| • Ensure timer is set to Stay On or a set amount of time |
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| During frying, the | • There is too much oil in the fryer. Make sure that the oil |
| oil spills over the | does not exceed the maximum level mark. |
| edge of the | • The food contains too much liquid. Dry food thoroughly |
| fryer. | |
| before placing it in the fryer. Follow the instructions in | |
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| the “Frying” section on page 4. |
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| • There is too much food in the frying basket. Do not fry |
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| more food at one time than the quantities indicated on |
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| the food package or the Frying Chart. |
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| The oil foams too | • The food contains too much liquid. Dry food thoroughly |
| much during | before placing it in the fryer. |
| frying. | • The type of oil is not suitable for |
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| Use good quality frying oil. Do not mix two different |
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| types of oil or fat. |
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| • Oil pot has not been cleaned properly. See instructions |
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| in the “Cleaning” section. |
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| Condensation | • Water vapor from the food collects on window. |
| forms on viewing | When unit is cold, wipe a small amount of oil on inside |
| window. | of viewing window to prevent condensation buildup. |
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