West Bend DELUXE DEEP FRYER L 5265 - Manual (Page 5)

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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 ⅔ 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 1 ½ 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 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 1½ pounds 375º 7-9 minutes
Raw Fries, see recipe 1½ pounds 350º-375º see recipe
Onion Rings
___
Frozen, battered 1½ pounds 375º 6-8 minutes
Raw, battered 4-5 rings 375º 3-4 minutes
Shrimp
___
Frozen, battered 1½ pounds 375º 4-6 minutes
Fresh, battered ¾ pound 325º 3-5 minutes
Vegetables
___
Frozen, battered 1½ pounds 375º 2-3 minutes
Raw, battered ¾ pound 350º 2-3 minutes
RECIPES
Follow basic user instructions when making these recipes in deep fryer.
Raw Fries
5-6 medium potatoes, peeled, if desired
1. Cut each potato into ⅜-inch strips. Place in large bowl, cover with cold water. Allow to soak 15 minutes, or until
ready to fry, to remove surface starch.
2. Rinse; drain and dry thoroughly with paper toweling before adding to basket.
3. To cook, choose either the double fry or single fry method from below.
Double Fry
1. Fill fryer with oil to MAX Level. Preheat covered fryer, with basket lowered, at 350º until temperature light goes out.
2. Lift basket to drain position, open cover; add raw fries. Do not add more than 1½ pounds of raw fries to basket to
prevent boil-over when basket is lowered. Close cover to secure.
3. Slowly lower basket. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until fries are cooked through but not browned.