West Bend L 5181 - Manual (Page 3)

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TO USE DEEP FRYER
1. Place fryer on a stable, dry and level heat-resistant surface, away from
any edge. Open cover by pushing cover release button. Lift basket
handle up until handle locks in horizontal position. See Diagram 1.
Lifting basket handle automatically raises basket to drain position.
Lift basket out of fryer.
2. With liner secured in base and basket removed, fill liner with
vegetable oil to the MAX fill mark, about 11 cups. See Diagram 2.
Do not fill liner with oil beyond the MAX fill mark to prevent boil-
over when food is added. Do not operate fryer without oil as damage
to fryer will occur.
3. Place basket in drain position. To lower basket, slide handle release
button back and slowly lower handle down. See Diagram 3. Close
cover to secure. To reduce oil spills, especially if fryer is tipped over,
make sure cover is completely secured onto fryer. The cover
temporarily reduces oil from spilling if fryer is tipped over; however,
care should still be used when moving fryer.
4. With temperature knob at “0” setting, plug cord into a 120 volt AC
electrical outlet ONLY. Power light will glow and remain on as long
as fryer is plugged in.
5. Set temperature knob to desired setting. See guide on fryer or in this
book for recommended temperature to use for food being prepared.
WARNING: HOT OIL! To prevent serious personal injury or
property damage from spills, keep cover secure on fryer whenever oil
is hot.
6. Preheat covered fryer until temperature light goes out, about 13 to 15
minutes. Temperature light will cycle on and off during frying
indicating temperature is being maintained.
7. Lift basket handle up to locked position and open cover. Place food
evenly into basket. Do not fill basket more than ⅔ full with food.
Refer to cooking guide in this book for recommended amounts of
food to cook at one time.
8. Close cover to secure. Slide handle release button back and SLOWLY lower basket handle to automatically
lower basket into oil.
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or steam burns, use protective oven mitt when opening. Hot steam
escapes from cover causing burns.
9. Fry food to desired doneness. Refer to guide on fryer or in this book for recommended times. Foods are usually
done when they float to the surface and are nicely browned.
10. When done, lift basket handle up to locked position to raise basket out of oil. Open cover. Allow food to drain
briefly in drain position, then remove basket from fryer and empty food onto paper toweling to finish draining
before serving. Season as desired.
If frying additional food, place empty basket back in drain position, slide handle release button back
and lower handle to put basket back into oil. Close cover to secure. Allow oil to heat until temperature
light goes out, about 3 to 5 minutes. Continue frying following guidelines above.
If oil level falls below MIN mark, add fresh vegetable oil to bring the level back to MAX mark.