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If your fryer does not work properly
Problems and possible causes
Solutions
The deep fryer does not work.
The appliance is not plugged in.
Check your appliance is well plugged.
Unpleasant odors.
The oil/fat has deteriorated.
Replace the frying oil/fat (after 10 uses max.), or more
frequently depending on the type of oil/fat used.
The oil/fat is unsuitable.
Use a good quality blended vegetable oil/fat.
(see page 6)
Steam escapes from around the lid.
The lid is not closed properly.
Check that the lid is properly in place.
Food is wet or contains too much water (frozen food). Remove any ice and dry the food thoroughly. Lower
the basket slowly (see page 7).
Different types of oil have been mixed.
Empty and clean the bowl. Refill the bowl with one
type of oil.
Vision through the viewing window is not clear.
The Max. marker for filling the bowl has been
exceeded.
Check the level (Max.) and remove the excess oil
after the fryer is cool.
The frying oil overflows.
The Max. marker for filling the bowl has been
exceeded.
Check the level (Max.) and remove the excess oil
after the fryer is cool.
The frying basket has been overfilled with food.
Check that the basket is not too full.
Food is wet or contains too much water (i.e. frozen
food).
Remove any ice and dry the food thoroughly before
frying.
Wrong oil or different types of oil/fat have been
mixed.
Empty and clean the bowl. Refill the bowl with one
type of oil/fat.
Unsuitable oil/fat has been used.
Use a good quality blended vegetable oil/fat
(see page 6).
Food does not become golden and remains soft.
Pieces are too thick and contain too much 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
the cooking oil/fat is not at the right temperature.
Respect the recommended quantities of food (see
table of cooking page 9).
The temperature of the frying oil/fat may not be
high enough: the temperature is set incorrectly.
Set the thermostat selector to the recommended
temperature.
French fries stick together
Potatoes have not been washed before immersed
in hot oil/fat.
Cut the potatoes and wash them well to remove
starch and then dry them thoroughly.
Too much food is being cooked at the same time.
Respect the recommended quantities of food (see
table of cooking page 9).
