Troubleshooting - Weston 03-1100-W Manual Del Usuario

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Fried food does
not have a goldenbrown
color and/or is not
crispy.
Fryer gives off a
strong, unpleasant
odor.
Unit does not
heat.
During frying, the
oil spills over the
edge of the fryer.
THINGS TO CHECK
Selected temperature is too low or food has not
been fried long enough. Check food package
or Frying Chart for correct temperature or
preparation time.
• There is too much food in basket. Never fry too
much food at one time. See food package, Frying
Chart, or recipe for correct frying amount. Food
pieces may be too thick to fry adequately.
• Volume of oil is too low.
Oil isn't fresh. Change oil. Filter oil regularly to
keep it fresh longer.
• When frying food with a high moisture content
(such as chicken or fries), change oil frequently.
• Type of oil is not suitable for deep-frying food.
Use good quality frying oil. Do not mix two
different types of oil or fat.
Ensure magnetic cord assembly is properly
attached to fryer socket.
• Ensure electrical cord assembly is plugged into
electrical outlet.
• Ensure Timer is set to ON or rotate Timer past
10 and set time.
• Heating element assembly not correctly
assembled. Make sure heating element
assembly is properly installed on base. See "How
to Assemble" section.
• Press Reset button on heating element
assembly. Make sure fryer has recommended
amount of oil in oil pot.
There is too much oil in fryer. Make sure that oil
does not exceed maximum level mark.
• Basket/food immersed too quickly. Carefully
raise basket out of oil.
• Food contains too much liquid. Dry food
thoroughly before placing it in fryer. Follow
instructions in "Frying" section.
• When frying food with a high moisture content
(such as chicken or fries), change oil frequently.
• There is too much food in frying basket. Do
not fry more food at one time than quantities
indicated on food package or Frying Chart.
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