Troubleshooting – Sunbeam DF5200S User Manual

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Strong smell

• Oil has gone bad

• Replace oil

• The correct oil is not being used

• Use only high quality oil.

Do not mix oils of a different quality or
type.

Oil overflowing

• Fryer is filled above the

• Check oil level on the inside

maximum level

of fryer.

• Wet food placed in hot oil.

• Dry food first.

• Stated quantities exceeded.

• Do not fry food above the

weight indicated.

Food is not browning

• Cooking temperature is too low.

• Adjust the dial to the correct cooking

temperature.

• Basket is overloaded.

• Do not fry food above the stated

quantities and weights

• Oil is not hot enough.

• Faulty thermostat. Consult Service

Centre.

Chips are sticking together • Food not washed thoroughly

• Wash potatoes thoroughly

before placed in the oil

•

and dry before frying.

Appliance not working

• Appliance has been turned on

• Allow the fryer to cool down,

with out fat or oil.

fill with oil and press the reset button
that is concealed at the back of the
fryer.

• Temperature control dial not

• Choose cooking temperature.

at correct setting.