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IF YOUR FRYER DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY
PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS
The fryer is not heating The appliance is not plugged in.
The cooking temperature is not
set.
Plug-in the appliance.
Set the thermostat control to the
required temperature.
Excessive odour. The oil has deteriorated.
The fat is not appropriate for this
type of cooking.
Change the oil or fat.
Use good quality oil or fat. Do not
mix oils or fats of different types.
Steam is escaping from
under the lid.
The lid is not closed properly.
The fryer has been filled beyond
the max level.
Ensure the lid is correctly closed.
Check oil level inside the bowl.
Oil overflows. 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.
Not changing the oil often
enough.
Using the wrong oil.
Dry the food completely lower
the basket slowly into the oil.
Do not exceed the maximum
recommended quantities: 400 g
of fresh chips or 300 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 8-12 uses (more often if
using sunflower oil).
Use a good quality blended
vegetable oil/fat.
Set the selector to the correct
cooking temperature.
Food does not become
golden and remains soft.
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.
Set the selector to the correct
cooking temperature.
Do not fry quantities greater than
the weights indicated.
Check temperature is on correct
setting.
As a test, try a longer cooking
time. Cut food into smaller
pieces.
Chips, potato straws, crisps stick
together.
Cut potatoes not rinsed in water
before frying
Wash the potatoes well and dry
them carefully.
The oil does not heat up. Appliance heated up without oil
in bowl
Consult an approved Moulinex
service centre.
If you have any product problems or queries consult our website www.moulinex.co.uk.
PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
When you decide to replace your appliance, leave it at a local civic waste collection
point.
