T-Fal Simply Smart, User Manual

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If your deep fryer does not work properly
P
ROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES
S
OLUTIONS
The deep fryer does not work.
The fryer is not plugged in. Plug-in the fryer.
The thermostat is set to the Off setting "O/I". Set the thermostat to the desired temperature.
The temperature indicator light does not come on. Contact your nearest approved Service Center.
Unpleasant odors
The anti-odor filter is saturated. Replace the anti-odor filter after 15 uses.
The oil has deteriorated. Replace the oil after 8 to 10 uses.
Unsuitable oil has been used. Use a good quality blended vegetable oil.
Vision through the viewing window is not clear.
The window is not cleaned often enough or is not
cleaned the right way.
To ensure good visibility, clean the viewing window by
wiping it with a sponge and lemon juice. Allow the
window to dry at room temperature or dry with a clean
cotton cloth. Clean as often as necessary.
Steam escapes from around the lid.
The lid is not closed properly. Check that the lid is properly locked closed.
The seal is defective. Contact your nearest approved service center.
Food is wet or contains too much water (frozen food).
Remove any ice and dry the food thoroughly. Lower
the basket slowly (see p.5).
Different types of oil have been mixed.
Empty and clean the bowl. Refill the bowl with one
type of oil.
The oil is unsuitable.
Use a good quality blended vegetable oil (see p.4 for
advice on oil to use).
The frying oil overflows.
The Max. marker for filling the bowl has been
exceeded.
Check the oil level (Max.), and remove the excess.
The frying basket has been overfilled with food. Check that the basket is not too full.
The basket is misshappen.
Change your basket. Contact your nearest approved
service center.
Different oils and fats have been mixed.
Empty and clean the bowl. Refill the bowl with the
appropriate type of oil.
Food is wet or contains too much water (frozen food).
Remove as much ice from the frozen food as possible
before frying and dry the food thoroughly. Lower the
basket very slowly.
The oil has not been changed often enough. The
wrong oil has been used.
Only use vegetable oil/fats.
2,6 lb of fresh French fries have been fried in one fry.
Always cook them in two fries :
1st fry 13 min. at 320°F, 2nd fry 9 min. at 374°F.
Food does not become golden, and remains soft.
Pieces are too thick and contain water.
Experiment by lengthening the cooking time or by
slicing food into smaller and thinner pieces.
Too much food is being cooked at the same time and
the cooking oil is not at the right temperature.
Fry food in small quantities (especially when frozen).
The temperature of the frying oil may not be high
enough: the temperature is set incorrectly. Set the thermostat control to the recommended
temperature.
French fries stick together.
Unwashed food immersed in hot oil.
Rince and cut potatoes well to remove excess starch,
and dry them thoroughly.
The timer no longer works (depending on model)
The battery is low. Have it replaced by an approved Service Center.
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