Troubleshooting
Fried food does not have a golden-brown
color and/or is not crispy�
• 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 Frying
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.
Fryer gives off a strong, unpleasant odor�
• 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.
Unit does not heat�
• Ensure Magnetic Cord Assembly is
properly attached to Deep Fryer socket.
• Ensure Magnetic Cord Assembly is
plugged into electrical outlet.
• Ensure Timer is set to ON (I) 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 the Deep Fryer"
section.
• Press Reset button on Heating Element
Assembly. Make sure Deep Fryer has
recommended amount of oil in Oil Pot.
During frying, the oil spills over the edge
of the fryer�
• There is too much oil in Deep Fryer.
Make sure that oil does not exceed
maximum level mark.
• Basket/food immersed too quickly.
Carefully raise Frying Basket out of oil.
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• Food contains too much liquid. Dry food
thoroughly before placing it in Deep
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."
Oil foams too much during frying�
• Food contains too much liquid. Dry food
thoroughly before placing it in Deep
Fryer.
• 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.
• Basket/food immersed too quickly.
Carefully raise Frying Basket into air.
• The use of refrigerated oil may cause
excessive splattering. Use room-
temperature oil.
• Oil Pot has not been cleaned properly.
See instructions in the "Cleaning your
Deep Fryer" section.
Condensation forms on View Window�
• Water vapor from food collects on
View Window. When unit is cold, wipe
a small amount of oil on inside of
View Window to prevent condensation
buildup.
Oil film buildup on Oil Pot�
• Use plastic scouring pad to clean.
• To clean oil residue from Oil Pot, use a
household degreaser.