troubleshooting and specifications
Dealing with possible problems and solutions
Problem
Oil overflows
Not changing the oil regularly enough.
The food basket is being overloaded.
The oil is filled to above the MAX mark.
The oil is reacting with frozen or wet food.
The fryer does not work
It is not plugged in.
You have not pressed the START/STOP button.
You have not attached the control box properly.
Reset button operates.
Food is not frying properly
Basket may be too overloaded with food.
Food may be too thick or have too much ice on it.
Oil temperature may not be set high enough.
Frying time may not be set long enough.
Solution
Oil overflows
Change the oil after about every 8 to 12 separate uses.
Do not fill the food basket above the top.
Fill the oil to between the MIN and MAX marks.
Try drying out the food or scraping away the frost before
starting to fry.
The fryer does not work
Make sure your fryer is plugged in and that the cord is in
good working order.
Ensure the temperature and timer have been set correctly.
Try attaching the control box again.
Check the oil level.
Food is not frying properly
Reduce the amount of food in the basket.
Try scraping off the ice and cut up any big pieces of food.
Use the temperature adjust knob to increase the
temperature.
Adjust the timer to add on time (do not increase excessively).