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Troubleshooting (continued)

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

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