Troubleshooting – Magimix PRO 500 User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problems
Solutions
Your deep fryer is not working.
• Plug in the appliance and check the
connections.
• Turn the thermostat to the desired temperature
and check that the temperature indicator light
comes on.
• Make sure that the control unit is properly fixed.
Strong smell / Unpleasant odours.
• Replace the lid filter.*
• Change the oil or fat.
• Do not mix fats and oils of different qualities.
The oil or fat is smoking.
• Change the oil or fat.
• Consult the table of cooking temperatures
on p.8.
• Lower the thermostat.
• Never mix oils or fats of different qualities.
Steam is escaping around the sides of the filter lid. • Check that the filter lid* is correctly positioned
• Change the filter.*
The oil keeps overflowing.
• Dry all foods thoroughly beforehand.
• Replace the oil or fat.
• Empty and clean the bowl. Fill the tank with
a single type of oil or fat.
• Respect the maximum quantities.
• Lower the basket more slowly.
Food is not browning.
• Respect the maximum quantities.
• Set the temperature selector to the correct
cooking temperature.
• Faulty thermostat, consult a Magimix approved
service agent.
The french fries, straw potatoes and crisps
are sticking to each other.
• Wash the potatoes and dry them thoroughly
beforehand.
The oil is not heating up.
• Reset the safety cutout or consult our Customer
service or a Magimix approved service agent:
the fuse needs changing.
* Solely for models equipped with a filter lid.
You must never dismantle your appliance yourself.
If you cannot identify the cause of the problem, consult your retailer or contact our customer service
to find out the address of your nearest Magimix approved service agent. If the appliance is faulty,
consult a Magimix approved after-sales service.