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while the deep fat fryer is heating up. Once the deep fat fryer has reached the selected
temperature, the heat indicator goes out. The heat indicator comes on and goes off
during use, which merely indicates that it is maintaining the selected temperature.
• Do not add the food until the required temperature is reached.
• Remove the lid from the deep fat fryer.
• Place the food in the basket and lower it carefully into the bowl. Make sure the oil level
does not rise to the edge of the bowl.
• Always hold the basket handle firmly when fitting or removing the lid.
• NOTE: Heating element must be pushed all the way down to activate safety switch.
Otherwise unit may not be able to heat.
Important!
Be careful, as the oil may spit. Take care when removing the lid, as hot steam may be
released.
There is a non-auto resetting thermostat built in the product. If the deep fryer has been in
use for a prolonged time, the built-in non-auto resetting thermostat will activate and cut
off the current to protect the appliance from overheating.
Reset the thermostat by pushing the indicated button, after the heating element has
cooled down, to enable the deep fryer to function normally again.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Unpleasant odor
The oil is old
Change the oil after 20 uses
or if extremely dark in color
Oil overflows the unit
The amount of oil used
Exceeds recommendation
The amount of food in
The Basket exceeds
recommendation
Reduce the amount of oil in
the oil pot
Remove some of the food
from the basket
Food is not crispy
Cooking time too short
There is too much food in
the basket
Adjust time accordingly
Only fill basket 2/3 full
Potato chips are sticky
Cut potato has not been
thoroughly washed
Wash potato slices in water
before frying
Unit will not power on
Safety switch has been
activated
Press the reset button on the
control panel
TIPS FOR PREPARATION OF FOOD
Before lowering the basket
• Always make sure that the food is dry before lowering it into the hot oil.
• Ensure that the food is roughly the same size so that it cooks evenly. Avoid very thick
pieces.
• Some types of food should be breaded before being cooked in the deep fat fryer.
• Make sure you remove as much ice as possible from frozen food. However, it does not
need to be defrosted before cooking.
• Do not fill the basket above the max mark on the metal plate under the handle.
