West Bend L5262 Fryer User Manual


 
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CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or steam burns, use
protective oven mitt when opening. Hot steam escapes from
cover causing burns.
Always remove moisture from underside of cover with
paper towel after each time cover is removed. This will
help prevent oil from spattering when cover is replaced.
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 time the fryer is used to
prevent transfer of flavor. Do not reuse more than two
times as oil deteriorates with use.
When finished frying, unplug cord from wall outlet,
secure cover onto fryer and allow covered 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 is 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 being secured onto fryer.
4. Turn cover to secure in place on fryer. To reduce oil
spills, especially if fryer is tipped over, make sure cover
has been turned clockwise until it is completely secured
into the handle slots. (Note the arrows on the cover for
correct turning). The cover temporarily reduces oil from
spilling if fryer is tipped over, however, care should still
be used when moving fryer. See diagram 5. “Cover
Front” must be to the front of fryer for proper
securement of cover onto fryer. Steam vents must be to
the back.
5. Plug cord into a 120 volt AC electrical outlet ONLY.
Temperature light in base will glow when oil is heating.
Preheat cover fryer until temperature light goes out,
about 10 to 12 minutes. Oil temperature will be 375ºF.
Temperature light will cycle on and off during frying
indicating temperature is being maintained.
WARNING: HOT OIL! To prevent serious personal injury or property damage from spills,
keep cover secure on fryer whenever oil is hot, and never attempt to lift fryer by cover
handle. Turn cover in direction of arrows to secure.