West Bend L 5181 - Manual (Page 4)

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11. When finished frying, set temperature knob to “0.” Close cover. Unplug cord from electrical outlet
and allow covered fryer to cool completely before removing oil and cleaning.
WARNING: HOT OIL! To prevent serious personal injury or property damage from spills, keep
cover secure on fryer whenever oil is hot. Allow fryer to cool completely before removing liner.
CARE AND CLEANING
Always unplug cord from electrical outlet and lower
basket into fryer. Close cover to secure onto fryer and
allow covered fryer to cool completely before removing
oil and cleaning fryer.
WARNING: To prevent severe personal injury or
property damage, do not remove liner from fryer while
it is hot or filled with hot oil. Allow fryer to cool
completely before removing liner.
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or electric
shock, do not immerse fryer base, its cord or plug in water or other liquid.
Remove Cover and Basket: Open cover 90º, push back on cover release clip while lifting cover up to remove from
base. See Diagram 4. Lift basket handle until handle locks in horizontal position. See Diagram 1. Lift basket out of
fryer.
Remove Liner and Oil: Make sure oil is cool before removing liner from fryer. If oil is to be discarded, pour into a
disposable container; discard. If oil is to be saved, strain into a dry, clean container by filtering through a sieve lined
with paper toweling. Usually, oil may be reused once or twice. Oil should be stored in a covered container in
refrigerator. Do not store oil in fryer at room temperature as the oil will become rancid. Do not store fryer-
containing oil in refrigerator, as fryer is not designed to be stored in refrigerator.
Clean Fryer Base: Wipe surfaces of base with a damp soapy cloth and dry.
Clean Liner: After oil is poured out, wipe inside of liner with paper toweling to remove residue. Wash liner in hot
soapy water with a dishcloth or non-metal cleaning pad such as Scrunge® scrubber sponge, Dobie® or Scotch-Brite
Cookware Scrub ‘n Sponge®. Do not use metal scouring pads or harsh scouring powders on liner. After washing,
rinse carefully and dry. The liner may be cleaned in dishwasher. However, the non-coated exterior surfaces will
darken which is normal. Position liner so it does not touch other objects being washed. Replace liner into base after
cleaning.
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 dishwasher, TOP RACK ONLY. Handle is not removable from basket.
Clean Cover: NOTE: Cover contains charcoal filter. Cover is not immersible for cleaning nor is it dishwasher
safe. Do not take cover apart for cleaning.
For regular cleaning, wipe top and bottom sides of cover with a damp soapy cloth, wipe clean and dry. Replace
cover on base.
For more thorough cleaning, remove charcoal filter from cover by pushing release clip on filter cover. Lift filter
out and set aside. Do not wash charcoal filter. Wipe top and bottom sides of cover with a damp soapy cloth, wipe
clean and dry. Filter cover may be washed in hot soapy water, rinsed and dried. Do not wash cover parts in
dishwasher. Replace charcoal filter back into recess of plastic cover with thin filter sheet down first. Lock filter
cover in place. See Diagram 5. Replace cover on base.
Storing Fryer : Make sure all parts of fryer are clean and dry before storing. Place basket into fryer, lower basket
handle and store fryer covered. Wrap cord around storage bar on backside of fryer.