Problems and possible causes
The appliance is not plugged in.
The oil/fat has deteriorated.
The oil/fat is unsuitable.
The lid is not closed properly.
Food is wet or contains too much water (frozen food). Remove any ice and dry the food thoroughly. Lower
Different types of oil have been mixed.
The Max. marker for filling the bowl has been
exceeded.
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 (i.e. frozen
food).
Wrong oil or different types of oil/fat have been
mixed.
Unsuitable oil/fat has been used.
Pieces are too thick and contain too much water.
Too much food is being cooked at the same time and
the cooking oil/fat is not at the right temperature.
The temperature of the frying oil/fat may not be
high enough: the temperature is set incorrectly.
Potatoes have not been washed before immersed
in hot oil/fat.
Too much food is being cooked at the same time.
The battery is low.
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The deep fryer does not work.
Unpleasant odors.
Steam escapes from around the lid.
Vision through the viewing window is not clear.
The frying oil overflows.
Food does not become golden and remains soft.
French fries stick together
The timer no longer works (depending on model)
Solutions
Plug in the appliance.
Replace the frying oil/fat (after 10 uses max.), or more
frequently depending on the type of oil/fat used.
Use a good quality blended vegetable oil/fat. (see
page 6)
Check that the lid is properly locked closed.
the basket slowly (see p.7).
Empty and clean the bowl. Refill the bowl with one
type of oil.
Check the level (Max.) and remove the excess of oil
after the fryer is cool.
Check the level (Max.) and remove the excess of oil
after the fryer is cool.
Check that the basket is not too full.
Remove any ice and dry the food thoroughly before
frying.
Empty and clean the bowl. Refill the bowl with one
type of oil/fat.
Use a good quality blended vegetable oil/fat
(see page 6).
Experiment by lengthening the cooking time or by
slicing food smaller and thinner.
Respect the recommended quantities of food (see
table of cooking page 8).
Set the thermostat selector to the recommended
temperature.
Cut the potatoes and wash them well to remove
starch and then dry them thoroughly.
Respect the recommended quantities of food (see
table of cooking page 8).
Have it replaced by an approved Service Center.