17
P
ROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES
S
OLUTIONS
The LCD screen of the fryer is not lit up.
The appliance is not plugged in.
Plug-in the appliance.
The fryer is not heating
The CONFIRM button on control panel has not been
pressed.
Press the CONFIRM button after having chosen the
cooking menu.
The control unit returned to standby mode after 30
minutes as the unit was not operated or as no food
was put in the oil after the READY light was on.
Press the CONFIRM button after having chosen the
cooking menu for the second time.
Timer does not count down after the ready light turns on
The CONFIRM button has not been pressed on control
panel to start the timer.
Press the CONFIRM button when lowering the basket
into the oil.
Oil overflows
The basket was lowered too quickly.
Lower the basket slowly and keep a close eye on the
oil level.
Cooking freshly made chips at 160/190°C for the first
fry.
It is important to double-fry freshly made chips and to
respect the recommended cooking temperature (see
p.15)
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.
Food is wet or contains too much water (frozen food).
Remove any ice and dry the food thoroughly. 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 fat/oil is unsuitable.
Use a good quality blended vegetable oil (see p.12 for
advice on oil to use).
Emits unpleasant smells
The fat/oil has deteriorated.
Replace the frying oil (after 12 uses max.), more
frequently depending on the oil.
The fat/oil is unsuitable.
Use a good quality blended vegetable oil (see p.12 for
advice on oil to use).
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 soap and water. Allow the window to
dry at room temperature or dry with a clean cotton
cloth. Clean as often as necessary.
Food does not become golden, and remains soft
Food is moist and contains too much water (frozen
food).
Remove as much ice from the frozen food as possible
before frying. Dry freshly made chips well.
Pieces are too thick and contain 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 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.
Chips stick together
Unwashed food immersed in hot oil.
Wash and cut potatoes well to remove excess starch,
and dry them thoroughly.
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