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If your deep fryer does not work properly
Problem and possible causes
The deep fryer does not work.
• The equipment is not plugged in.
• The thermostat is not lit.
• The bowl is the wrong way round.
The Booster does not work.
• The deep fryer is not switched on.
Unpleasant odours.
• The Anti-odour cartridge is saturated.
• The fat has deteriorated.
• Unsuitable fat has been used.
Steam escapes from around the lid.
• The lid is not closed properly.
• The seal is defective.
The frying bath overflows.
• The Anti-odour cartridge is saturated.
• The Max. marker for filling the bowl has
been exceeded.
• The basket is misshapen.
• Mixture of different oils and fats.
• Oil emulsifies violently.
The foods do not become golden,
and remain soft.
• They are too thick and contain a lot of
water.
• Too much food is being cooked at the
same time and the cooking bath is no
longer at the right temperature.
• The frying bath temperature may not be
high enough; the thermostat is set
incorrectly.
The timer no longer works.
• The battery is worn.
Solutions
• Plug in the equipment.
• Set the thermostat to the required temperature
and check that the temperature indicator lights up.
• Replace the bowl the right way round (with the
Min./Max. markers towards the back of the
equipment).
• Set the thermostat to
I
and press the Booster
button. The Booster indicator lights up.
• Replace the cartridge (see page 9).
• Renew the frying oil (maximum 8 to 12 uses).
• Use a vegetable fat for top-quality frying of food.
• Check that the lid is properly locked closed.
• Contact your nearest approved Service Centre.
• Change the cartridge (see page 9).
• Check the bath 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 fat.
• Lower the basket very slowly.
OR
Remove the ice and dry the foods thoroughly.
• As a test, try a longer cooking time.
• Fry the foods in small quantities (particularly
frozen foods).
• Set the thermostat to the recommended
temperature.
• Have it replaced at an approved Service Centre.
If the problem remains, please call 0800 616 413.
Any repairs must only be carried out by an approved Service Centre with the
manufacturer’s own replacement parts.
For spares or repairs telephone your nearest TEFAL Service Centre
(calls charged at local rate): 0845 725 8588.
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