If Your Fryer Does Not Work Properly - TEFAL FAMILY PRO FR401531 Mode D'emploi

If your fryer does not work properly

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ROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES
The appliance is not plugged in.
The On/Off switch is not set to On.
The timer is not set.
The cooking temperature is not indicated.
The safety cut-off is activated.
The basket was lowered too quickly.
Cooking freshly made chips at 180/190 for the first fry.
The Max. marker for filling the bowl has been
exceeded.
The frying basket has been overfilled with food.
Food is wet or contains too much water (frozen food).
Different types of oil/fat have been mixed.
The fat/oil has deteriorated.
The fat/oil is unsuitable.
The window is not cleaned often enough or is not
cleaned the right way.
Food is moist and contains too much water (frozen
food).
Pieces are too thick and contain water.
Too much food is 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.
Unwashed food immersed in hot oil.
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The fryer is not heating
Oil overflows
Emits unpleasant smells
Vision through the viewing window is not clear
Food does not become golden, and remains soft
French Fries stick together
S
OLUTIONS
Plug-in the appliance.
Set the On/Off switch to "On" and check that the red
light turns on.
Turn timer knob to desired cooking time.
Set the thermostat control to the required
temperature.
Press the RESET button, which is located on the control
unit of the fryer. If the problem persists, please contact
our Consumer Service Department.
Lower the basket slowly and keep a close eye on the oil
level.
It is important to double-fry freshly made chips and to
respect the recommended cooking temperature (see
page 5)
Check the oil level (Max.), and remove the excess.
Check that the basket is not too full.
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.
Replace the frying oil (after 12 uses max.), more
frequently depending on the oil.
Use a good quality blended vegetable oil.
To ensure good visibility, clean the viewing window by
wiping it with soap and water. Allow the window to dry
at room temperature or dry with a clean cotton cloth.
Clean as often as necessary.
Remove as much ice from the frozen food as possible
before frying.
Experiment by lengthening the cooking time or by
slicing food smaller and thinner.
Fry food in small quantities (especially when frozen).
Set the thermostat control to the recommended
temperature.
Wash potatoes well and dry them thoroughly.
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