Notice_5068180_TFAL
If your fryer does not work properly
Problems and possible causes
The appliance is not plugged in.
The safety cut-off is activated.
The MAX marker for filling the bowl has been
exceeded.
The MAX marker for filling the frying basket
has been exceeded.
Food is wet or contains too much water
(frozen food).
Different types of oil/shortening have been
mixed.
The food is too thick and contains too much water.
Too much food being cooked at the same time
and the cooking oil is not at the right temperature.
The temperature of the frying oil may not be high
enough: the temperature is set incorrectly.
The French fries stick together.
The oil is still too hot.
The Oil box control button is not on the Automatic
Oil Filtration position.
The filter grid is blocked or clogged.
The shortening is solidified.
The max (3.3 l) fill mark for the bowl has been
exceeded.
There is some oil left in the container or it is full. Turn the Oil box control button on the Oil box
The oil has deteriorated.
The oil is unsuitable.
The indicator light does not come on.
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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The fryer is not heating
The frying oil overflows
The food does not become golden, and remains soft
The French fries stick together
The bowl does not drain
Emits unpleasant smells
Others problems
Solutions
Plug in the appliance.
Press the "reset" button, which is located at the
back of the fryer. If the problem persits, please
contact our Consumer Service Department.
Check the oil level (MAX), and remove the
excess.
Check the MAX level of the frying basket, and
remove the excess.
Remove any ice and dry the food thoroughly.
Lower the basket slowly.
Empty and clean the bowl. Refill the bowl with
one type of oil.
Experiment by lengthening the cooking time or
cut food into thinner pieces.
Fry food in small quantities (especially when frozen).
Set to the recommended temperature.
Wash potatoes well and dry them thoroughly.
Wait for the temperature to go down (approxi-
mately 3 hours).
Turn the Oil box control button on the Automatic
Oil Filtration position.
Empty the oil into a container and clean the filter
grid with soap and water and a non-metallic brush.
Press on the red button under the fryer to let out
water and crumbs.
Allow the fryer to heat (4 to 5 minutes).
Oil leaks
Do not exceed the oil level (3.3 l). Clean the fryer
before any use.
position, pull out the container and drain it.
Use new oil.
Use a good quality blended vegetable oil.
Please contact our Consumer Service Department.
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