Tefal FR701330+ If your fryer does not work properly, Problems and possible causes Solutions

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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.		23