Moulinex AKGC SUPRALYS - Manual (Page 15)

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What to do if your appliance does not work?
First, check the connection.
Then check whether one of the causes listed in the following table might be the reason.
Practical advice
Problems Causes Solutions
Change the oil or fat.
Use good quality oil or fat. Do not mix oils or fats of
different qualities.
Ensure the lid is correctly locked.
Wipe it, or replace if if it is damaged.
Check oil level inside the bowl.
Dry the food completely.
Do not exceed the maximum recommended quantities:
1,2 kg of fresh chips in 2 fryings or 900 g of frozen chips.
Change the basket
Empty and clean the bowl. Fill with one type of oil.
Change the oil regularly (at least every 10-20 uses, more if
using sunflower oil). Use a good quality blended vegetable
oil/fat.
Consult an approved Moulinex service centre.
Set the selector to the correct cooking temperature.
Do not fry quantities greater than the weights indicated.
Consult an approved Moulinex service centre.
As a test, try a longer cooking time. Cut food into
smaller pieces.
Wash the potatoes well and dry them carefully.
Consult an approved Moulinex service centre.
To ensure good visibility, clean the window by wiping it
with a sponge and a little lemon juice.
Consult an approved Moulinex service centre.
Excessive odour.
Steam is escaping from
under the lid.
Oil overflows.
Food does not become
golden and remains soft.
Chips, potato straws, crisps
stick together.
The oil does not heat up.
Vision through the window
is not clear.
The timer no longer works
(depending on model).
The oil has deteriorated.
The fat is not appropriate for this
type of cooking.
The lid is not closed properly.
The gasket is faulty.
The fryer has been filled beyond the max
level.
Food overloaded with ice/water plunged
into hot oil.
Recommended quantities have been
exceeded.
Basket misshapen
Mixture of different oils/fats
Not changing the oil often enough.
Using the wrong oil.
The oil is too hot.
Cooking temperature too low.
Basket overloaded with too much food.
The oil is not hot enough.
The food is too thick and contains a lot
of water.
Unwashed food immersed in the oil.
First heating made without oil in bowl.
Cleaning the window not often enough
or using an inappropriate cloth.
Battery is spent.
If the problem persist, consult an approved Moulinex service centre.
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