West Bend L5262 Fryer User Manual


 
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Brite Cookware Scrub’n Sponge®. Do not use metal scouring pads or harsh scouring powders
on fryer. After washing inside, empty, rinse carefully and dry. Wipe outside of fryer with a
damp soapy cloth and dry.
Clean Basket and Handle: Wash basket and handle in hot soapy water with a dishcloth, rinse
and dry. The basket and handle may be cleaned in dishwater. TOP RACK ONLY.
Clean Cover
NOTE: Cover contains charcoal filter. Cover is not immersible
for cleaning nor is it dishwasher safe.
For regular cleaning, wipe top and bottom sides of cover with a
damp soapy cloth, wipe clean and dry.
For more thorough cleaning, dissemble cover by removing four
screws from bottom; set aside. Separate metal bottom from plastic
cover. Lift out charcoal filter from recess in plastic cover; set filter
aside. Do not wash charcoal filter. Wash plastic cover and metal
bottom in hot soapy water with dishcloth, rinse and dry. Do not
wash cover parts in dishwater. Replace charcoal filter back in
recess of plastic cover. Place metal bottom into cover this “this side up” facing you and vent
slots over charcoal filter. See Diagram 7. Align screw holes and reattach metal bottom to
plastic cover using four screws. Do not over tighten screws to prevent stripping of threads.
Storing Fryer: Make sure all parts of fryer are clean and dry before storing. Place basket
handle inside basket and store inside covered fryer.
Replacing Charcoal Filter: The charcoal filter should be replaced after every 10 to 12 uses
to help reduce odor during frying and also to prevent possibility of oil overflowing due to
using a dirty filter. See Warranty section on ordering charcoal filter. Do not use any other
charcoal filter as a substitute. Do not use fryer without a charcoal filter.
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or property damage from oil overflowing due to using
a dirty charcoal filter, replace filter as recommended after every 10 to 12 uses. Do not use
fryer without charcoal filter.
To remove charcoal filter, remove four screws from bottom side; set aside. Separate metal
bottom from plastic cover. Lift out charcoal filter and discard. Wash plastic cover and metal
bottom in hot soapy water with a dishcloth, rinse and dry. Place new charcoal filter in recess
of plastic cover. Place metal bottom into cover with “this side up” facing you and vent slots
over charcoal filter. See Diagram 7. Align screw holes and reattach metal bottom to plastic
cover using four screws. Do not over tighten screws to prevent stripping of threads.
COOKING GUIDE: The following are approximate times for recommended amounts of food.
If less food is cooked, times will be slightly shorter. Do not fill basket more than 2/3 full for
best results. Foods are usually done when they float to the surface and are nicely browned.
FOOD AMOUNT TIME
Chicken
Frozen, precooked 3 pieces 8-10 minutes
Frozen, nuggets 1 pound 4-5 minutes
Raw, parboiled, battered 3 pieces 9-12 minutes
Doughnuts 3-4 2-3 minutes
Egg Rolls, frozen 3 large 8-9 minutes