T-Fal Avante - Manual (Page 12)

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If your deep fryer does not work properly
Problem and possible causes
The deep fryer does not work.
• The equipment is not plugged in.
• The on-off switch is not set to
I
.
• The temperature indicator light does not
come on.
• The bowl is in the opposite way.
• There isn’t enough oil.
Unpleasant odors.
• The Anti-odor filter is saturated.
• The oil has deteriorated.
• Unsuitable oil has been used.
Steam escapes from around the lid.
• The lid is not closed properly.
• The seal is defective or incorrectly posi-
tioned.
• The odor/splash guard is assembled incor-
rectly.
The frying oil overflows.
• The Anti-odor filter is saturated.
• The Maxi marker for filling the bowl has
been exceeded.
• The basket is too full.
• The basket is misshapen.
• Mixture of different oils and fats.
• Food is wet or contains too much water
(frozen foods).
• Not changing the oil often enough.
Using the wrong oil.
The foods do not become golden,
and remain soft.
• They are too thick and contain a lot of
water.
• Too much food is being cooked at the
same time and the cooking oil is no lon-
ger at the right temperature.
• The frying oil temperature may not be
high enough; the thermostat is set
incorrectly.
The timer no longer works (depending on
model).
• The battery is spent.
Solutions
• Plug in the equipment.
• Set the on-off switch to
I
and check that the
temperature indicator light lights up.
• Contact your nearest approved Service Center.
• Replace the bowl in the right position.
• Fill the bowl up to the Max. level.
• Replace the anti-odor filter (see page 7).
• Replace the oil (can be reused to a maximum 8
to 12 uses).
• Use a vegetable oil for top-quality frying of
food.
• Check that the lid is properly shut.
• Contact your nearest approved T-Fal Service
Center.
• Replace the odor/splash guard (see page 7)
• Change the anti-odor filter (see page 7).
• Check the oil level (Maxi), and remove the
excess.
• Remove some of the food.
• Change your basket.
• Empty and clean the bowl. Refill the bowl with
one type of oil.
• Remove the ice and dry the food thoroughly.
Lower the basket very slowly.
• Only use vegetable oil / fat.
• As a test, try a longer cooking time.
• Fry the foods in small quantities (particularly
frozen foods).
• Set the thermostat to the recommended tem-
perature.
• Have it replaced at an approved T-Fal Service
Center.
If the problem persists, check with T-Fal customer service
Any repairs must only be carried out by an approved Service Center with the
manufacturer’s own replacement parts.
First, contact T-FAL customer service at:
Canada : 1 800 418 3325 or www.t-fal.ca
USA : 1 800 395 8325 or www.t-fal.com
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