West Bend L5571D - Manual (Page 4)

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To prevent personal injuries, read and follow all instructions and warnings.
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RECAUTIONS
• Always attach heat control to skillet first, then plug cord into electrical outlet. After
cooking and serving, turn heat control to “off” and unplug from electrical outlet.
Let skillet cool before removing heat control.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs where provided. Use hot pads
or oven mitts if you lift or carry the electric skillet or cover when it is hot.
• Do not move an appliance containing hot foods or hot liquids.
• Be extremely cautious of steam when removing cover. Lift cover slowly directing
steam away from you.
• Do not set hot cover on cold or wet surface; let cover cool before placing in
water. Sudden temperature change may cause the cover to crack or shatter.
• Set cover on hot pad, trivet or other heat protective surface. Do not set hot cover
directly on the counter, table or other surface.
• Do not place glass cover with metal ring in the microwave oven.
• Do not set glass cover on oven burner or oven heat vent. Sudden temperature
changes may cause the cover to shatter.
• Do not use this appliance on the stovetop, under broiler, in the oven, in the
refrigerator or freezer.
• Allow electric skillet to cool completely after use and before storing. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
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Wash skillet, cover and rack (if included) in hot soapy water, rinse thoroughly and
dry, including terminal pins inside socket of skillet where heat control fits.
To ensure stick-free cooking, lightly wipe a teaspoon of cooking oil with paper
toweling or a soft cloth over the entire interior surface. Let oil remain on the surface.
The provided cover knob or strap handle must be assembled onto skillet
before use.
The screw(s) needed for attachment of
knob/strap handle to cover will be packed in a
small plastic bag containing all assembly screws
and leveling washers OR it will be inserted in
bottom of cover knob. Remove these screws.
Attach knob/strap handle to cover with the
screws as shown. Tighten with screwdriver until
secured, but do not overtighten to prevent
stripping of threads. Do not use cover without
knob/strap handle attached.