Tefal Family Pro-Fryer Deep Fat Fryer Operation is straightforward. Fill the bowl with oil and put the lid on securely. Set the desired temperature using the thermostat control. Make sure the fryer is plugged in to the mains and then turn it on by pressing the On/Off switch. Nothing will happen at this point as the fryer will not operate until a time has been set using the timer control. Unfortunately this brings us to an awkward design flaw with this fryer. The On/Off switch is notoriously fragile. It frequently breaks rendering the whole appliance useless. Unless it is still under warranty the only option is to replace the entire control unit. This single part is frequently more expensive than a new fryer. As a workaround we suggest leaving the switch permanently in the 'On' position and instead using the timer control to turn the fryer on and off. Turn the timer control to 20 mins to allow time for the oil to warm up to the required temperature. The indicator light will show red. When the oil has reached the specified temperature the indicator light will turn green. The Family Pro-Fryer has an external control for lowering and raising the basket with the lid on, an important safety feature. Place the food items in the basket and position the basket over the bowl (the basket handle should be in the horizontal position). Replace the lid and gently push the basket handle down in a folding motion until it has returned to its housing. This will lower the basket into the oil. Set the timer to the desired number of minutes. When the time has expired the fryer shuts off automatically. The thermostat proved accurate and is calibrated in degrees rather than vague symbols. There is a large viewing window in the lid, but like most other fryers it tends to steam up when the fryer is in use. Smearing a thin layer of cooking oil on the underside of the glass helps in this regard. Pros:
Cons:
If you are looking for a professionally styled deep fat fryer, but without the professional complications the Tefal Family Pro-Fryer makes a good effort at achieving both goals at a reasonable price. Useful Links: Tefal Family Pro-Fryer (FR4015) Owner's Manual Tefal Family Pro-Fryer Filter Kit Tefal Family Pro-Fryer Spare Parts Tags: deep fat fryer, stainless steel deep fat fryer, Tefal, Tefal pro fryer, |
