West Bend L5151 Fryer User Manual


 
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Use only metal cook tools in fryer. Do not use plastic or rubber cook
tools as they will be damaged from hot oil.
It is best to use fresh oil each timer the fryer is used to prevent
transfer of flavor. Do not reuse oil more than two times as oil
deteriorates with use.
When finishing frying, unplug cord from wall outlet and allow fryer
to cool completely before removing oil and cleaning.
Replace charcoal filter after every 10 to 12 uses to help reduce odor
when frying and also to prevent oil from overflowing due to using a
dirty filter. See Warranty section in this book for ordering
replacement charcoal filters. Do not use fryer without charcoal filter.
TO USE DEEP FRYER
1. Place fryer on a stable, dry and level heat-resistant surface, away
from any edge.
2. With basket removed, fill fryer base with vegetable oil to the MAX
fill line, about 8 cups. See Diagram 1. Do not fill fryer with oil
beyond the MAX fill line to prevent boil-over of hot oil when food is
added. Do not operate fryer without oil, as damage to fryer will
occur.
3. Attach handle to basket by sliding top plastic tab back while
inserting metal end of handle through clip on inside of basket. See
Diagram 2. Release tab to lock handle on basket. See Diagram 3.
Lower empty basket into oil and remove handle by sliding tab back
while lifting handle up and out of basket clip. See Diagram 4. Do not
leave handle on basket during frying as this will prevent cover from
resting level on fryer and can cause damage to cover.
4. Place cover on fr4yer by aligning slot in cover with tab on top back
edge of base. Be sure steam vents are to the back. See Diagram 5.
Plug cord into 120 volt AC electrical outlet ONLY. Temperature
light in base will glow. Preheat covered fryer until light goes out,
about 10 to 12 minutes. Oil temperature will be about 375º F.
Temperature light will cycle on and off during frying indicating
temperature is being maintained.
CAUTION: Hot steam escapes from cover causing burns. To prevent
steam burns, stand away from cover and use protective oven mitt when
opening.
5. Remove cover with oven mitt or hot pad. Attach handle to basket;
lift basket and place on drain clip so basket is above oil. See
Diagram 6. Place food evenly into basket. Do not fill basket more
than 2/3 full with food. Refer to cooking guide in this book for
recommended amount of food to cook at one time. SLOWLY lower
basket into oil. Remove handle from basket and cover fryer with steam vent to the back.
6. Fry food to desired doneness. Refer to cooking guide on front of fryer or in this book for recommended times.
Foods are usually done when they float to the surface and are nicely browned.