If your fryer does not work properly

PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

 

 

The fryer is not heating

 

 

The appliance is not plugged in.

Plug-in the appliance.

 

 

The On/Off switch is not set to On.

Set the On/Off switch to “On” and check that the red

light turns on.

 

The timer is not set.

Turn timer knob to desired cooking time.

 

 

The cooking temperature is not indicated.

Set the thermostat control to the required

temperature.

 

 

Press the RESET button, which is located on the control

The safety cut-off is activated.

unit of the fryer. If the problem persists, please contact

 

our Consumer Service Department.

 

 

Oil overflows

 

 

The basket was lowered too quickly.

Lower the basket slowly and keep a close eye on the oil

level.

 

 

It is important to double-fry freshly made chips and to

Cooking freshly made chips at 180/190 for the first fry.

respect the recommended cooking temperature (see

 

page 5)

The Max. marker for filling the bowl has been

Check the oil level (Max.), and remove the excess.

exceeded.

 

The frying basket has been overfilled with food.

Check that the basket is not too full.

 

 

Food is wet or contains too much water (frozen food).

Remove any ice and dry the food thoroughly. Lower

the basket slowly.

Different types of oil/fat have been mixed.

Empty and clean the bowl. Refill the bowl with one

type of oil.

 

Emits unpleasant smells

 

 

The fat/oil has deteriorated.

Replace the frying oil (after 12 uses max.), more

frequently depending on the oil.

 

The fat/oil is unsuitable.

Use a good quality blended vegetable oil.

 

 

Vision through the viewing window is not clear

 

 

 

To ensure good visibility, clean the viewing window by

The window is not cleaned often enough or is not

wiping it with soap and water. Allow the window to dry

cleaned the right way.

at room temperature or dry with a clean cotton cloth.

 

Clean as often as necessary.

Food does not become golden, and remains soft

 

 

Food is moist and contains too much water (frozen

Remove as much ice from the frozen food as possible

food).

before frying.

Pieces are too thick and contain water.

Experiment by lengthening the cooking time or by

slicing food smaller and thinner.

 

Too much food is being cooked at the same time and

Fry food in small quantities (especially when frozen).

the cooking oil is not at the right temperature.

 

The temperature of the frying oil may not be high

Set the thermostat control to the recommended

enough: the temperature is set incorrectly.

temperature.

French Fries stick together

 

 

Unwashed food immersed in hot oil.

Wash potatoes well and dry them thoroughly.

 

 

If you have any product problems or queries please contact our Customer Relations Team first for expert help and advice:

HELPLINE: 0845 602 1454 - UK (01) 461 0390 - Ireland

or consult our website - www.tefal.co.uk

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Tefal FR401531 Light turns on, Safety cut-off is activated, Our Consumer Service Department, Level, Exceeded, Type of oil

FR401552, FR401550, FR401515, FR401531 specifications

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