E
NG
• The max (1 l) fill mark for the bowl has been
exceeded.
• Respect the oil level (1 l). Clean the fryer before any use.
• Some oil was left in the OIL BOX.
• Empty the OIL BOX before draining the oil. Clean the fryer
before any use.
Practical advice in case of difficulties
• The removable cord is not inserted in the electrical
base.
• Before plugging the fryer into the mains, insert the connector
into the back of the electrical base.
• The appliance is not plugged in or the thermostat
control button is in the off position O/I.
• Plug-in the appliance or place the thermostat control button
onto the temperature you want.
• The safety cut-out is activated.
• Place the thermostat control button in the off position then
place it onto the temperature you require .
• The fryer is not positioned properly on the
electrical base.
• Make sure there are no foreign objects between the base and
the fryer.
• The anti-odour filter is saturated.
• Change the filter (after 80 uses).
• The fat/oil has deteriorated.
• Renew the frying oil (after 10 to 12 uses max), more frequently
depending on the oil.
• The fat/oil is unsuitable.
• Use a good quality blended vegetable oil (See Page17).
• The lid is not properly closed
• Make sure that the lid is properly locked/closed.
• The max (1 l) fill mark for the bowl has been
exceeded.
• Check the oil level (1 l) and take out any surplus.
• The basket is too full or misshappen.
• Check that the basket is not too full. Change your basket.
• Mixture of different oils and /or fats.
• Empty and clean the bowl. Refill the bowl with only one type
of oil.
• Oil bubbling up too much.
• Shake off loose ice and dry foods well. Lower the basket very
gently.
• They are too thick and contain too much water.
• Experiment by lengthening the cooking time or cut foods
thinner.
• Too much food being cooked at the same time
and the cooking oil is not at the right temperature.
• Fry foods in small quantities (especially when frozen).
• The temperature of the frying oil may not be high
enough: the thermostat is set incorrectly.
• Set the thermostat to the recommended temperature.
• The oil is still too hot.
• Wait for the temperature to go down (approximately 2 hours).
• The fryer is not properly positioned on the
container.
• Position the fryer correctly.
• The filter grid is blocked or clogged.
• Empty the fryer into a container using the pouring spout and
clean the filter grid with warm water, washing-up liquid and a
non-metallic brush. Press on the red button under the fryer to
let out water and debris.
• The bowl is leaking.
• If it is only some drops on the electrical base, go to the page
23. For a bigger leak, contact an Approved Service Centre.
• The timer does not work (depending on model):
the battery is spent.
• Contact an Approved Service Centre.
• The temperature light does not come on.
• Contact an Approved Service Centre.
Any repairs must be carried out only by an Approved Service Centre using original spare parts.
The fryer is not heating
Emits unpleasant smells
A large quantity of steam is coming out around the lid
Foods are not browning and stay soft
The bowl does not drain
Oil leaks
Others problems
The frying oil is overflowing
The fryer touches the oil on the OIL BOX (too much oil in the OIL BOX)
Problems and possible causes
Solutions
