Problems and possible causes
Solutions
The fryer is not heating
The appliance is not plugged in.
Plug in the appliance.
The cooking temperature is not indicated.
Press the button for 3 seconds then select
the desired temperature.
Oil overflows
The Max. marker for filling the bowl
Check the oil level (Max.), and remove the excess.
has been exceeded.
The Max. marker for filling the frying basket
Check the Max. level of the frying basket, and
has been exceeded.
remove the excess.
Food is wet or contains too much water
Remove any ice and dry the food thoroughly.
(frozen food)
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.
Bowl does not drain
The oil temperature is still too high.
Wait for the temperature to go down
(approximately 3 hours).
The Oil Box control lever is not on the
Turn the Oil Box control lever to the
Automatic Oil Filtration position
Automatic Oil Filtration position.
The filter grid is blocked or clogged.
Empty the bowl into a container 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 release any water.
The fat is set or solidified.
Warm the fryer for 4 to 5 min.
Oil leaks
The max (3.3 l) fill mark for the bowl has been
Respect the oil level (3.3 l). Clean the fryer before
exceeded.
any use.
There is some oil left in the container or it is
Place the Oil Box control lever to the Oil Box
full.
position, take out the container and empty it.
Emits unpleasant smells
The fat/oil has deteriorated.
Renew the frying oil (after 15 uses max), more
frequently depending on the oil.
The fat/oil is unsuitable.
Use a good quality blended vegetable oil.
Food does not become golden, and remains soft
Pieces are too thick and contain too much water.
Try drying the food thoroughly prior to cooking,
lengthening the cooking time or cutting food into
thinner pieces.
Too much food is being cooked at the same time
Fry food in small quantities (especially when frozen).
and the cooking oil is not at the right temperature.
The temperature of the frying oil may not be high
Set to the recommended temperature or try using
enough: the temperature is set incorrectly.
a slightly higher temperature.
French Fries stick together
Unwashed food immersed in hot oil.
Wash potatoes well and dry them thoroughly.
The safety cut-out is activated: error codes (from 81 to 85)
The oil level is not sufficient.
Unplug the appliance, let it cool and follow the
Solid fat has been put directly in the fryer.
instructions for use. If the error code still appears,
press the Safety cut-out Reset button, which is
located at the a back of the fryer. If the problem
persists, please contact our Customer Relations Team.
If your fryer does not work properly
If you have any product problems, please contact our Consumer Service Department
for expert help and advice: in the US 1800 395 8325 in Canada 1800 418 3325
Consult our web site: www.t-fal.com or www.t-fal.ca.
Any repairs must only be carried out by an Approved Service Center with the manu-
facturer’s own replacement parts.
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