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840150301 ENv04.qxd 3/11/08 3:12 PM Page 8 Troubleshooting PROBLEM Things TO CHECK 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 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, fries, etc.) 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. Unit does not heat. • Ensure magnetic cord assembly is properly attached to fryer socket. • Ensure electrical cord assembly is plugged into electrical outlet. • Ensure Power ON/OFF Switch is set to ON. • Heating Element Assembly not correctly assembled. Make sure Heating Element Assembly is properly installed on base. See "How to Assemble" section. • Press Reset on Heating Element/Control Panel by inserting a small pointed item (such as a paper clip) into the opening labeled RESET. Make sure 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 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, fries, etc.) 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. 8