TEFAL FR701616, Instructions For Use Manual

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Problems Possible causes Solutions
The bowl does not
drain
The oil is still too hot.
Wait for the temperature to go
down (approximately 2 hours).
The Oil box control button
is not on the Automatic Oil
Filtration position. Turn the Oil box control button
on the Automatic Oil Filtration
position.
The filter grid is blocked or
clogged.
Empty the oil into a container
and clean the filter grid with
soap and water and a non-
metallic brush.
Press on the valve under the
fryer to let out water and
crumbs.
The fat has is solidified.
Allow the fryer to heat (4 to 5
minutes).
Oil leaks
The max (2 l) fill mark
for the bowl has been
exceeded.
Do not exceed the oil level (2 l).
Clean the fryer before any use.
There is some oil left in the
container or it is full.
Turn the Oil box control button
on the Oil box position, pull out
the container and drain it.
Emits unpleasant
smells
The oil has deteriorated. Use new oil.
The oil is unsuitable.
Use a good quality blended
vegetable oil.
Noise during frying
If you hear slight popping
sounds when using your
appliance, it means that
there is too much water in
the frying oil. The danger
comes from water being
found in the oil box inside
the removable bowl (as
a result of the filtering
process)
Change the oil.
Other problems
The temperature indicator
light does not come on.
Press the “reset” button, which is
located at the back of the fryer.
If the problem persist, please
contact our Consumer Service
Department.