12
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Fryer and power light will
not turn on.
Fryer is not plugged in.
Check connection at outlet.
Circuit breaker has tripped.
Reset circuit breaker. Make sure other
appliances are not operating on the same
circuit.
The power light is on but
the fryer isn’t heating.
Boil or Fry button has not been
pressed.
After power is turned on, press the Boil or Fry
button to begin heating.
The Pour button has been pressed.
The Pour button will begin the cool
down process.
Turn the fryer o
ff
and then on again. Then press
the Boil or Fry button to begin heating.
Water has evaporated or pot wasn’t
fi
lled before starting.
Turn the fryer o
ff
, add water or oil and restart
the fryer.
Fryer takes a long time to
heat water or oil.
Fryer is plugged into an extension
cord.
Place fryer close enough to an outlet so that
an extension cord is not required. Use of an
extension cord is not recommended.
Lid is not in cooking pot.
Place lid on the cooking pot to retain heat.
Oil or water leaks from
under lid and spills over the
edge.
There is too much oil or water in the
fryer.
Never
fi
ll the fryer beyond the MAX
fi
ll line.
Food contains too much liquid.
Dry food thoroughly before placing in fryer to
remove excess water/moisture.
Basket is over
fi
lled with food.
Remove a portion of food until proper oil/water
level is achieved.
Fryer overheats and shuts
o
ff
.
Possible temperature sensor
malfunction.
Contact LoCo Cookers Customer Service at
customerservice@lococookers.com.
Water has evaporated or pot wasn’t
fi
lled before starting.
Turn the fryer o
ff
, add water or oil and restart
the fryer.
Fryer has a strong or
unpleasant odor.
Oil isn’t fresh.
Use new oil or
fi
lter oil regularly to keep it fresh
longer. Change oil frequently when frying foods
with high moisture content.
Type of oil is not suitable for frying
food.
Use good quality cooking oil. Peanut oil is
recommended. Do not mix di
ff
erent types of oil.
Oil foams excessively when
frying.
Food contains too much liquid.
Dry food thoroughly before frying.
Type of oil is not suitable for frying
food.
Use good quality cooking oil. Peanut oil is
recommended. Do not mix di
ff
erent types of oil.
Refrigerated oil may cause foaming
and excessive splattering.
Use only room-temperature oil.
Cooking pot has not been cleaned
properly.
Clean all components before use. See
“Cleaning & Storage” section.
Pour light does not turn o
ff
to indicate safe pouring
temperature.
Some liquids - oil in particular - will
retain heat for long periods of time.
It could take several hours for the liquid to
cool to a safe pouring temperature. Once the
liquid falls below 115ºF (46ºC) the Pour light
will turn o
ff
and liquid will be safe to pour.
If an issue with your fryer is not listed here, please contact LoCo Cookers Customer
Service at customerservice@lococookers.com for assistance.
