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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 thermostat knob is not set to I.

 

Set the thermostat knob to I.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The frying oil overflows

 

 

 

 

The Max. marker for filling the bowl

 

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

 

has been exceeded.

 

The basket has been over filled with food.

 

The Max. marker for filling the frying basket

 

Check the Max. level of the frying basket, and

 

has been exceeded.

 

remove the excess.

 

 

 

 

Food is wet or contains too much water

 

Remove any ice and dry the food thoroughly.

 

(frozen food)

 

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 bowl does not drain

 

 

 

 

The oil temperature is still too high.

 

Wait for the temperature to go down

 

 

 

(approximately 3 hours).

 

 

 

 

The Oil Box control switch is not on the

 

Turn the Oil Box control switch on the

 

Automatic Oil Filtration position

 

Automatic Oil Filtration position.

 

The filter grid is blocked or clogged.

 

Empty the bowl into a container and clean the

 

 

 

filter grid with warm water, washing-up liquid

 

 

 

and a non-metallic brush. Press on the red

 

 

 

button under the fryer to release any water.

 

The fat is set or solidified.

 

Warm the fryer for 4 to 5 min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil leaks

 

 

 

 

The max (3.5 l) fill mark for the bowl has been

 

Respect the oil level (3.5 L). Clean the fryer before

 

exceeded.

 

each use.

 

 

 

 

There is some oil left in the container or it is

 

Place the Oil Box control switch on the Oil Box

 

full.

 

position, take out the container and empty it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emits unpleasant smells

 

 

 

 

The fat/oil has deteriorated.

 

Renew the frying oil (after a maximum of 10 to 12

 

The fat/oil is unsuitable.

 

uses), more frequently depending on the oil.

 

 

Use a good quality blended vegetable oil. See Page 19.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The food does not become golden, and remains soft

 

 

 

 

Pieces are too thick and contain too much water.

 

Dry food thoroughly. Experiment by lengthening

 

 

 

the cooking time or cutting food into smaller or

 

 

 

thinner pieces.

 

 

 

 

Too much food being cooked at the same time

 

Fry food in small quantities (especially when frozen).

 

and the cooking oil is not at the right temperature. Set to the recommended temperature or try using

 

The temperature of the frying oil may not be high

 

a slightly higher temperature.

 

 

 

 

enough: the temperature is set incorrectly.

 

Remember to wait until the tempertaure indica-

 

 

 

tor light goes out before lowering the basket.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The chips stick together

 

 

 

 

Potatoes have not been washed before

 

Cut potatoes and rinse well to remove

 

immersed in hot oil.

 

excess starch, and dry them thoroughly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The safety cut out has activated : the fryer does not work

 

 

 

 

The oil level is not sufficient.

 

it

. Press the Safety

 

 

Unplug the appliance, let it cool and follow the

 

Solid fat has been put directly in the fryer.

 

-out Reset button (found on the back of the

 

 

inscutructions for use. If the error code still appears,

 

The oil temperature is still too high.

 

control unit) with a toothpick or similar non-metal-

 

 

press the Safety cut-out Reset button, which is

 

 

 

lic item. If the problem persists, please contact

 

 

 

located at the a back of the fryer. If the problem

 

 

 

our Customer Relations Team or an Approved

 

 

 

Service Centre.

 

 

 

 

 

 

persists, please contact our Customer Relations Team.

 

Others problems

 

 

 

 

The temperature indicator light does not come on. Please contact our Customer Relations Team or an

 

 

 

Approved Service Centre.

 

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