FDR 55
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
Fryer does not
work
Fryer not plugged in
Check fryer is plugged in
Fuse blown
Check the fuse/circuit breaker
for your installation and replace
the fuse if necessary. If this does
not solve the problem refer to the “service” Section.
Overheating
Wait for the fryer to cool and press the "RESTART"
button on the back of the head.
Oil overflowing
Maximum oil level exceeded
Check oil level
Wet food placed in oil
Drain and dry food thoroughly
The oil is old and has deteriorated Replace with fresh oil
Incorrect oil used/different oils
mixed together
Use a good quality oil suitable for deep frying
Unpleasant
Odour/Oil
smokes
The oil is old and has deteriorated Replace with fresh oil
The oil is not suitable for deep
frying
Use a good quality oil suitable for deep frying
Poor frying
performance
Incorrect temperature used
Select the correct temperature
Basket overloaded
Reduced the quantity fried
Fresh chips too wet
Drain and dry the chips thoroughly
FRYING TIMES AND TEMPERATURE CHART
The frying times given in this chart are a guide only and should be adjusted to suit different quantities or
thickness of food and suit your own taste.
Food
Frying Temp
Frying time
Fresh Chips 400g fill basket
(recommended quantity for best results)
Fresh Chips 500g
Frozen Chips 350g
190ºC
190 ºC
190 ºC
6-8 minutes
8-10 minutes
8-11 minutes
FISH
Frozen scampi in breadcrumbs
White fish portions in crumb
or batter
Fresh prawns in batter
170 ºC
170 ºC
190 ºC
3-5 minutes
10-15 minutes
（
depending on fish
thickness
）
3-5 minutes
CHICKEN
Chicken portions in crumb
Chicken drumsticks in crumb
Frozen chicken nuggets
170 ºC
170 ºC
190 ºC
10-15 minutes
（
small/medium size
）
20-30 minutes
（
large size
）
15 minutes
6-8 minutes
FRUIT/VEGETABLES
Fruit fritters 2-3 pieces
Vegetable fritters
Frozen Onion Rings
Fresh Onions/mushrooms
190 ºC
190 ºC
190 ºC
150 ºC
3-5 minutes
3-5 minutes
3-5 minutes
3-5 minutes
