I can't get the Big Boss oil-less fryer to cook anything , what am I doing wrong.
1135449
Make sure the handle is down and in place or the light will not turn in. This machine is amazing once you get the hang of it.
1135450
The only thing I can tell you has already been said below. I do love my Big Boss and use it often. I hope you learn to use yours, but I have to tell you, if none of the answers below help you any, you will need to contact the company that you got it from and see what their exchange policy is, or the store that you got it from, because it definitely has a problem and needs to be fixed or replaced!!
1135451
I love my big boss but I found to cook chicken in it I coat it with Italian dressing and it cooks great, threw out the oil sprayer, didn't do a thing for anything, need some olive oil, but not very much, also found if I cooked things about 25 degrees more than recipe it helped, does a great job on pork chops, use it almost every day, good luck
1135452
1. Be sure that it is plugged in. 2. The timer and temperature controls must be set. 3. The handle for the top must be down - all of the way down. If running, when you lift the handle, the unit shuts off, put it all of the way down, and it starts up again.
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I just called TFal about the same problem. You need to recalibrate the unit! That is how: Plug it in but DO NOT turn it on. Press AND hold Hamburger - Fish - Manual buttons at the same time until Steak Button starts blinking. Make sure before your grill is COLD and NOT ON, just plugged in. Then open the lid put your palm in the middle of the plate and close the lid. Press the blinking Steak button. It will blink twice and stays steady. Put away your hand. Unplug and plug the grill again. Done! Recalibrated! In case I miss something just call TFal they'll help you. But I just went through the process and the machine is working like it should. I just called TFal about the same problem. You need to recalibrate the unit! That is how: Plug it in but DO NOT turn it on. Press AND hold Hamburger - Fish - Manual buttons at the same time until Steak Button starts blinking. Make sure before your grill is COLD and NOT ON, just plugged in. Then open the lid put your palm in the middle of the plate and close the lid. Press the blinking Steak button. It will blink twice and stays steady. Put away your hand. Unplug and plug the grill again. Done! Recalibrated! In case I miss something just call TFal they'll help you. But I just went through... » Read More I just called TFal about the same problem. You need to recalibrate the unit! That is how: Plug it in but DO NOT turn it on. Press AND hold Hamburger - Fish - Manual buttons at the same time until Steak Button starts blinking. Make sure before your grill is COLD and NOT ON, just plugged in. Then open the lid put your palm in the middle of the plate and close the lid. Press the blinking Steak button. It will blink twice and stays steady. Put away your hand. Unplug and plug the grill again. Done! Recalibrated! In case I miss something just call TFal they'll help you. But I just went through the process and the machine is working like it should. « Show Less
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Did you use just oil or have oil & spices? I've been using mine for months with no problem. I have to pump it pretty much every time I use it. Sorry yours doesn't work. I'd send it back.
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Touching start should cook it. Just put in the time first, then touch start. Did you set the clock first. If so, and it will not cook, return it.
1532444
Try a hardware store or contact the manufacturer of the fryer, Kraft I think
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You're not alone..Have the exact same problem. I can use the probe to cook, but just don't feel safe doing that. I've searched and searched for the original piece of equipment to no avail. EJC below has the right solution. Even though i love mine, i'm afraid i'll just have to take my losses and discard what was a very good Wok over the years. I'll consider purchasing a new one (about $60 and up). A note of caution if you do this...apparently the non-stick ones are a waste of money in both the short and long term (coating doesn't stay or scratches even on the more expensive models). Sorry...dm
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I leave the oil in the fryer and only change it after using the oil 15 to 20 times
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Once the oil cools, which I have found takes about 3 or 4 hours you will need to turn the lever all the way to the right. The picture denotes the oil going into the reservoir. You can go to home depots website here http://www.homedepot.com/p/Emeril-Advanced-Oil-Control-Fryer-by-T-Fal-FR7015001/204684995 and download the manual from the box labeled Info & Guides. You may need to make sure the drain is clear of debris. If you have fried a lot of stuff or things with a lot of breading it can settle over the mesh for the drain and make it either really slow to drain or clog it up altogether. Once the oil cools, which I have found takes about 3 or 4 hours you will need to turn the lever all the way to the right. The picture denotes the oil going into the reservoir. You can go to home depots website here http://www.homedepot.com/p/Emeril-Advanced-Oil-Control-Fryer-by-T-Fal-FR7015001/204684995 and download the manual from the box labeled Info & Guides. You may need to make sure the drain is clear of debris. If you have fried a lot of stuff or things with a lot of breading it can settle over the mesh for the drain and make it either really slow to drain or clog it up... » Read More Once the oil cools, which I have found takes about 3 or 4 hours you will need to turn the lever all the way to the right. The picture denotes the oil going into the reservoir. You can go to home depots website here http://www.homedepot.com/p/Emeril-Advanced-Oil-Control-Fryer-by-T-Fal-FR7015001/204684995 and download the manual from the box labeled Info & Guides. You may need to make sure the drain is clear of debris. If you have fried a lot of stuff or things with a lot of breading it can settle over the mesh for the drain and make it either really slow to drain or clog it up altogether. « Show Less
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Just purchased brand new, no instruction book inside, just washed it, ready to load it with cucumbers to make pickle relish and the darn thing won't even come on. I have done everything I know to do. It will go back to the store tomorrow and I guess I'll be chopping by hand tonight!!
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Since it is a large deep fryer. I would have to believe that you can cook just about anything friable in this unit.My opinion only.....
1274651
I would guess it is an electronic problem. I would ask for a new one if relatively new, or it could be just a buildup of particles from cooking, etc.. Contact Kidde.
1502361
Sorry, no idea. On an off chance, have you tried the temp probe from any other electric appliance? My pancake griddle power probe is almost identical. Or try e-bay or Craigs List?
2099041
On the older models I used oil with no problem. On the newer models I have not used oil and they still burn. Used two inserts last night. They have changed something with the popcorn maker. I have time to return one, and will. Now I have to find a new one. I had really liked this one for years, but there is something wrong. I even reduced the time of cooking to under 2 minutes to 1 minute 38 seconds, Still had a burned cup and popcorn. Also I take the tab and pull the cup out to cool and it is melted into the plastic on the bottom.
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Addendum: perhaps this is too basic for you, but must be considered. Remove the grill and see if the light is on. Red means units is turned off and blue means it is turned on. If no lights then check your power strip and outlet. Try using another one. If the outlet and power strip is good and you have no lights then you probably have a major problem, perhaps you got hit by a power surge. Surge protectors don't last forever. After they have been hit they usually need to be replaced. Try the things I mentioned in this and my previous answer and let me know what you find.
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This product does not get hot enough to fry properly. I tested it with food and a calibrated thermometer. The food was oily and took an excessive amount of time to cook. My advice is not to buy this cooker and look elsewhere.
1013550
1 thing you did wrong was to use olive oil it is a bit heaver then vegetable oil ..I used silicon oil for my build ...Good suggestion for you is to take it all apart again wash off the Olive oil . from the plastic parts and rebuild it since you said it worked before you oiled it and if you want to use oil it get some silicon spray you don't need to use a lot of it just I places like the crankshaft to Cylinder block Assembly and a small shot in the cylinder where the pistons fit into . and that should do the trick ....
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I bought mine about 5-6 months ago, my first deep fryer. Probably have used 40-50 times, I'm still "experimenting" with ideas to try. ... am convinced " If it ain't fried, it ain't good."I have yet to find ANY issue/problems -- a great unit