West Bend L 5181 Fryer User Manual


 
5
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 filters. Do not use any
other charcoal filter as a substitute and 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 replace charcoal filter, push in release clip on filter cover. Lift charcoal filter out and discard. Wipe recess area
clean with a damp soapy cloth, wipe clean and dry. Wash filter cover in hot soapy water, rinse and dry. Place new
charcoal filter into recess with thin filter sheet down first. Replace filter cover and close to lock in place. See
Diagram 5.
COOKING GUIDE: The following are approximate times for maximum recommended amounts of food. If
less food is cooked, times will be slightly shorter. Do not fill basket more than full for best results. Foods are
usually done when they float to the surface and are nicely browned.
FOOD AMOUNT TEMPERATURE TIME______
Chicken______________________________________________________________________________
Frozen, precooked 3 pieces 375º 8-10 minutes
Frozen, nuggets pounds 375º 5-6 minutes
Raw, parboiled, battered 3 pieces 350º 9-12 minutes
Doughnuts 3-4 375º 2-3 minutes
Egg Rolls, frozen 3-4 large 375º 8-9 minutes
Fish
Frozen, fillets 3 pieces 375º 5-6 minutes
Raw, battered 3 pieces 350º 4-6 minutes
French Fries
Frozen, crinkle cut 2 pounds 375º 12-15 minutes
Frozen, shoe string 2 pounds 375º 5-7 minutes
Frozen wedges pounds 375º 7-9 minutes
Raw Fries, see recipe 1½ pounds 350º-375º see recipe
Onion Rings
Frozen, battered pounds 375º 6-8 minutes
Raw, battered 4-5 rings 375º 3-4 minutes
Shrimp
Frozen, battered pounds 375º 4-6 minutes
Fresh, battered ¾ pound 325º 3-5 minutes
Vegetables
Frozen, battered pounds 375º 2-3 minutes
Raw, battered ¾ pound 350º 2-3 minutes