West Bend Versatility L5800 - Manual (Page 5)

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10. Select heat setting and cook food for recommended time as given in recipe or
the temperature guide below. As a general guideline, most meat and vegetable
combinations need 7 to 10 hours of cooking at “LO,” or 4 to 6 hours of cooking
at “HI.” Meats will become most tender when cooked for the longer time at the
lower heat setting. Avoid removing cover when slow cooking as cooking time will
be increased due to loss of heat. Remove cover only when needed to stir
occasionally or when adding ingredients.
To Use as a Griddle:
The heating base can be used as a light duty griddle.
1. Before using the heating base as a griddle, condition the non-stick surface
with vegetable oil.
2. Press the “TEMP” button until “GRIDDLE” is selected. Press the “COOK”
button to start the griddle, or wait 5 seconds, and the base will beep 5
times, indicating that the “GRIDDLE” setting has been selected and the
griddle has started heating. For best results, preheat base for about 8 - 10
minutes, then cook foods to desired doneness. Please refer to the
“TEMPERATURE GUIDE” below. The heating base will perform only as a
light duty griddle. “GRIDDLE” setting should NEVER be used as a slow
cooker setting.
3. When food is done cooking, press “POWER” to turn the appliance off.
Unplug the cord from the outlet, and allow to cool completely. Follow
cleaning instructions in the “Cleaning Your 6 Qt. Versatility™ Cooker”
section of this manual.
Note: The timer cannot be used on this setting, and will not shift to
keep warm “WM” at any point. The griddle will remain on indefinitely
until “POWER” is pressed, or the appliance is unplugged.
Do not strike utensils against vessel or cover rim. Glass cover may shatter as
a result.
• A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to the
release of manufacturing oils – this is normal.
• Some minor expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and
cooling – this is normal.
T
EMPERATURE
G
UIDE
Be sure to cook foods to recommended food-safe temperatures. Always check with a
meat thermometer to ensure that the center is cooked completely.
MEAT INTERNAL TEMPERATURES
Beef Rare 140°F/60°C
Medium 160°F/71°C
Well 170°F/76°C
Pork Fresh 170°F/76°C
Smoked 160°F/71°C
Canned 140°F/60°C
Lamb 170°F to 180°F/76°C to 82°C
Veal 170°F/76°C
Poultry 180°F/82°C