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If your deep fryer does not work properly
Problem and possible causes
• The fryer is not plugged in.
• The thermostat is not lit
(depending on model).
• The bowl is the wrong way
around.
• The on/off switch is not set to “
I
”.
• The anti-odor filter is satured.
• The oil has deteriorated.
• Unsuitable oil has been used.
• The lid is not closed properly.
• The seal is defective.
• The anti-odor filter is saturated.
• The Max. oil filling mark of the
bowl has been exceeded.
• The basket is malfunctioning.
• Mixture of different oils.
• Oil emulsifies violently, the food is
wet or covered with ice (frozen
food).
• Pieces of foods too thick and
contain a lot of water / ice.
• Too much food is being cooked at
the same time and the cooking oil
is no longer at the right
temperature.
• The frying oil temperature may
not be high enough; the
thermostat is set incorrectly
(depending on model).
• The battery is worn.
Solutions
• Check that the cord is correctly
plugged in.
• Set the thermostat to the required
temperature and check that the
temperature ready light goes on.
• Replace the bowl the right way around
(with the Min./Max. markers towards
the back of the fryer).
• Set the on/off switch to “
I
”.
• Replace the anti-odor filter (see page 7).
• Renew the frying oil (maximum 8 to 12
uses).
• Use a vegetable oil for top-quality
frying.
• Check that the lid is properly attached
to the fryer and locked.
• Contact T-Fal Service Centre.
• Change the filter (see page 7).
• Check the oil level (Max.), and remove
the excess.
• Check that the basket is not overfilled.
• Change your basket.
• Empty and clean the bowl. Refill the
bowl with
only one type of oil
.
• Remove the particles of ice from
frozen foods and dry the foods
thoroughly
OR
lower the basket very
slowly.
• As a test, try a longer cooking time.
• Fry foods in small quantities*, wait for
the temperature ready light to go off
before plunging the following batch of
food. (*particulary frozen foods).
• Set the thermostat to the
recommended temperature
(depending on model).
• Have it replaced by an approved T-Fal
Service Centre.
If the problem persist, check with T-Fal customer service
Any repairs must only be carried out by an approved Servicing Centre with
the manufacturer’s own replacement parts.
First, contact T-FAL customer service at:
Canada
:
1 800 418 3325
USA
:
1 800 395 8325 or www.t-fal.com
Deep fryer does not work
Unpleasant odors
Steam escapes from around the lid
Overflow of frying oil
Foods does not become golden
The timer no longer works (depending on model)
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