If Your Fryer Does Not Work Properly - T-Fal EASY PRO Instructions Manual

If your fryer does not work properly

PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES
The appliance is not plugged in.
The cooking temperature is not being reached.
The control unit is not correctly positioned.
The safety cut-off is activated.
The basket was lowered too quickly.
Cooking freshly made fries at 356°F/374°F -
180°C/190°C 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).
Wrong oil or different types of oil/fat have been
mixed.
The fat/oil has deteriorated.
The fat/oil is unsuitable.
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 tempertaure.
The temperature of the frying oil may not be high
enough: the temperature is set incorrectly.
Unwashed food immersed in hot oil.
The fryer is not heating
Plug-in the appliance and check the connection
between the cord and the fryer.
Set the thermostat control to the required
temperature.
To prevent this, use the guide slots to correctly
position the control unit.
Let it cool and press the RESET button, which is
located on the back of the control unit of the fryer.
If the problem persists, please contact our Consumer
Service Department (see contact details page 15).
Oil overflows
Lower the basket slowly and keep a close eye on
the oil level.
It is important to double-fry freshly made fries and
to respect the recommended cooking temperature
(see page 8).
Check the 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 (see recommendations of what oil to
use page 6).
Emits unpleasant smells
Replace the frying oil (after 8 uses max.), more
frequently depending on the oil.
Use a good quality blended vegetable oil.
Food does not become golden, and remains soft
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.
French Fries stick together
Wash potatoes well and dry them thoroughly.
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