Troubleshooting guide
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Fryer does not work | Fryer not plugged in | Check fryer is plugged in |
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| Fuse blown | Check the fuse/circuit breaker |
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| for your installation and replace |
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| the fuse if necessary. If this does |
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| not solve the problem refer to the |
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| “service” section. |
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| Electrics unit not fitted | Check that electrics unit is |
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| inserted properly. |
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Oil overflowing | Maximum oil level exceeded | Check oil level. |
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| Basket overloaded/maximum chip | Refer to frying chart for |
| capacity exceeded | recommended quantities. |
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| Wet food placed in oil | Drain and dry food thoroughly. |
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| The oil is old and has deteriorated | Replace with fresh oil. |
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| Incorrect oil used/different oils | Use a good quality oil suitable |
| mixed together | for deep frying. |
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Unpleasant Odour/Oil smokes | The oil is old and has deteriorated | Replace with fresh oil. |
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| The oil is not suitable for deep frying | Use a good quality oil suitable |
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| for deep frying. |
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Poor Frying performance | Incorrect temperature used | Select the correct temperature. |
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| Basket overloaded | Reduce the quantity fried. |
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| Fresh chips too wet | Drain and dry the chips thoroughly. |
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| Frying method | Trybatch method for fresh chips |
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| 170°C for |
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| Then increase temperature to |
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| 190°C and cook for a further |
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| minutes. |
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Timer not working | Battery needs replacing | Change battery - see “care and |
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| cleaning. |
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