Toastmaster 815U - Manual (Page 7)

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Problem Cause Solution
oil smokes failure to strain Strain oil through a paper
oil after use towel, or cheesecloth
after oil cools and
before storing.
oil bubbles over too much oil in Do not fill above MAX fill line.
fryer
too much food Fry smaller quantities at a time.
added to fryer at
one time
food too wet Pat dry with paper towels
before placing in basket.
food tastes greasy using wrong type Use a high-quality oil such
of oil as vegetable, canola or
corn.
too much food Cook smaller amounts
cooked at same of food.
time
frying temperature
Allow unit to preheat or
too low reheat prior to use.
omitting unpleasant both filters are Filters need to be cleaned.
odors saturated
oil is deteriorated
Change oil as needed.
steam escaping from lid is not closed The lid needs to be securely
under edge of lid closed.
food is not crisp too much has been Fry food in small batches,
fried at same time
especially frozen foods.
DEEP FRYING TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
CARE AND CLEANING
C AU T I O N : UNPLUG FROM OUTLET
1 . Slide adjustable thermostat control to lowest setting, 320°F. M a ke sure the
ON/OFF button has been pressed and button is flush with unit. The red opera t-
ing light and the green ready light will go out.
2 . Unplug and allow fryer and oil to cool completely before cleaning.
3 . Do not immerse the appliance in wa t e r.
4 . Press the OPEN button and remove the fryer basket by sliding the retra c t a bl e
handle of the filter basket up. Pull handle down away from frye r; the fryer baske t
will raise during this action. Slide handle lock toward deep dryer to lock handle
into place. R e m ove the baske t .
5 . To remove the lid assembl y, grasp the detachable rear wall of the fryer at the bot-
tom end, press both sides together, and pull out to remove the detachable rear
wall (see figure 4). R e m ove the condensation drip cup (see figure 5); empty and
wash in wa rm soapy wa t e r.