West Bend L5262 Fryer User Manual


 
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CLEAN BEFORE
USING
CAUTION: To prevent
personal injury or
electric shock, do not
immerse fryer base, its
cord or plug in water or
other liquid.
Before using fryer, clean
parts as follows:
Fill inside of fryer with
hot soapy water to the
MIN fill line. Wash
inside with dishcloth,
empty, rinse carefully
and dry. Wipe outside with damp cloth and dry.
Wash basket and handle in hot soapy water with dishcloth, rinse and dry.
Wipe cover with a damp cloth and dry. Do not put cover in water, as charcoal filter will
become wet.
Your deep fryer is now ready to use
FRYING GUIDELINES: Before using deep fryer, carefully review the following guidelines
for safe use:
WARNING: To prevent severe personal injury or property damage, use caution when cooking
with hot oil.
Always use fryer on a stable, dry and level heat-resistant surface, away from any edge.
Always make sure fryer is completely dry before adding vegetable oil for cooking.
Fill fryer with vegetable to the MAX fill line, about 8 cups. Do not fill fryer beyond
MAX fill line to prevent boil-over of hot oil when food is added.
Use only good quality vegetable oil for frying. Do not use vegetable shortening, lard,
butter, margarine or olive oil for frying as these are not suitable for high temperature
frying.
Never add water or any other liquid to oil for frying as any amount of liquid can cause
eruption of hot oil.
Always add oil to fryer before it is plugged in. Do not allow fryer to heat before oil is
added to prevent damage to fryer or possible ignition of oil.
Do not use fryer under a cabinet as excessive steam is emitted from cover vent which can
cause damage.
Always remove any excess moisture or ice crystals from foods before frying by blotting
dry with paper toweling. This will help prevent excessive spattering and foaming of hot
oil.
For even cooking, fry similar-sized pieces of food and do not overfill basket. As a
general rule, do not fill basket more than 2/3 full with food to ensure food is completely
covered with oil when cooking.
Food can be breaded or batter-coated before frying if desired. Follow recipe directions.
Foods are normally done when they float to the surface and are nicely browned. Empty
food from basket onto paper toweling to drain before serving.
Always secure cover onto fryer whenever oil it hot. Turn cover clockwise, in direction of
arrows to secure in place.
Never attempt to lift fryer by cover handle.