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Problem
Cause
Solution
oil smokes
failure to strain
Strain oil through a paper
oil after use
towel, or cheesecloth
after oil cools and
before storing.
oil bubbles over
too much oil in
Do not fill above MAX fill line.
fryer
too much food
Fry smaller quantities at a time.
added to fryer at
one time
food too wet
Pat dry with paper towels
before placing in basket.
food tastes greasy
using wrong type
Use a high-quality oil such
of oil
as vegetable, canola or
corn.
too much food
Cook smaller amounts
cooked at same
of food.
time
frying temperature
Allow unit to preheat or
too low
reheat prior to use.
omitting unpleasant
both filters are
Filters need to be cleaned.
odors
saturated
oil is deteriorated
Change oil as needed.
steam escaping from
lid is not closed
The lid needs to be securely
under edge of lid
closed.
food is not crisp
too much has been Fry food in small batches,
fried at same time
especially frozen foods.
DEEP FRYING TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
CARE AND CLEANING
C AU T I O N : UNPLUG FROM OUTLET
1 . Slide adjustable thermostat control to lowest setting, 320°F. M a ke sure the
ON/OFF button has been pressed and button is flush with unit. The red opera t-
ing light and the green ready light will go out.
2 . Unplug and allow fryer and oil to cool completely before cleaning.
3 . Do not immerse the appliance in wa t e r.
4 . Press the OPEN button and remove the fryer basket by sliding the retra c t a bl e
handle of the filter basket up. Pull handle down away from frye r; the fryer baske t
will raise during this action. Slide handle lock toward deep dryer to lock handle
into place. R e m ove the baske t .
5 . To remove the lid assembl y, grasp the detachable rear wall of the fryer at the bot-
tom end, press both sides together, and pull out to remove the detachable rear
wall (see figure 4). R e m ove the condensation drip cup (see figure 5); empty and
wash in wa rm soapy wa t e r.
