If your fryer does not work properly

PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

 

 

The LCD screen of the fryer is not lit up.

 

 

The appliance is not plugged in.

Plug-in the appliance.

 

 

The fryer is not heating

 

 

The CONFIRM button on control panel has not been

Press the CONFIRM button after having chosen the

pressed.

cooking menu.

 

 

The control unit returned to standby mode after 30

Press the CONFIRM button after having chosen the

minutes as the unit was not operated or as no food

cooking menu for the second time.

was put in the oil after the READY light was on.

 

 

 

Timer does not count down after the ready light turns on

 

 

The CONFIRM button has not been pressed on control

Press the CONFIRM button when lowering the basket

panel to start the timer.

into the oil.

 

 

Oil overflows

 

 

The basket was lowered too quickly.

Lower the basket slowly and keep a close eye on the

oil level.

 

Cooking freshly made chips at 160/190°C for the first

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

respect the recommended cooking temperature (see

fry.

p.15)

 

 

 

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.

 

 

The fat/oil is unsuitable.

Use a good quality blended vegetable oil (see p.12 for

 

advice on oil to use).

 

 

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 (see p.12 for

 

advice on oil to use).

 

 

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

cleaned the right way.

dry 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. Dry freshly made chips well.

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.

Chips stick together

 

 

Unwashed food immersed in hot oil.

Wash and cut potatoes well to remove excess starch,

and dry them thoroughly.

 

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Tefal FR401670, FR401650, FR401652, FR401616, FR401615 manual If your fryer does not work properly