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Troubleshooting Guide
Deep Fryer has no power
The unit is not plugged in
Plug the unit into a 120 volt AC outlet.
The magnetic cord is not
See figure 5 on Page 11 for proper
properly fastened
installation of the breakaway cord.
The control panel is not
See figure 3 on page 11 for proper
properly seated
placement of the control panel.
Cannot Change Settings
Cannot set the temperature
Ensure that the temperature is blinking
first before attempting to set.
See page 13.
You have already started the Countdown
timer. Cancel by pressing the
Start/Stop button and change settings.
Cannot set the countdown timer
Ensure that the time is blinking first
before attempting to set. See page 13.
Oil is overflowing
Too much oil has been placed
Do not exceed the MAX line as
in the Fryer pot.
indicated in the Fryer pot
Too much food has been placed
Do not exceed the MAX line as
in the frying basket.
indicated in the frying basket
Using two different oils
Empty oil and clean the pot once cooled
down. Use only one type of oil in the
Fryer. See page 18, section 4.
The food is wet or covered with ice
Remove excess ice crystals from the food
and dry wet foods thoroughly and lower
the basket very slowly into the oil.
Food is not browning
Foods are excessively thick, or
Try a longer cooking time.
contain a lot of water /ice
The temperature of the oil is too low
Increase temperature according to the
frying guide on page 17.
Too much food is being added
Do not exceed the MAX line of the
to the basket
frying basket. You can also try frying
smaller batches.
Unpleasant Odor
The oil is overused
Do not use the oil more than 4 times.
Oil has been used in different foods
Do not use the same oil for fish as you
do for other food items.
Recommended oil is not being used
Only use oils recommended on page 18.
Recipes
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