Important safeguards, Save these instructions, Additional important safeguards – Westinghouse WST3034 User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions

should always be followed including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use oven mitts or potholders.
3. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or

other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or

taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance

malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Contact Consumer Service for
examination, repair or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may

cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot

liquids.

12. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord in the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn

any control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.

13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. This appliance is not for use by children.
15. Extreme caution must be used when moving fryer containing hot oil.
16. Be sure handles are properly assembled to basket and locked in place. See detailed

assembly instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only

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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use.
Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons
or damage to property.
CAUTION: This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for some time after turning
off. Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials and allow metal parts to cool before
cleaning. Do not place anything on top of the appliance while it is operating or while it is hot.
1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this Owner’s Manual before operating

or cleaning this appliance.

2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet only.
3. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord. Do not

use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.

4. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
5. Do not immerse the detachable power cord in any liquid. If the cord falls in water or other

liquid, DISCARD IMMEDIATELY and replace it with a new cord. If the supply cord of this
appliance is damaged, it must only be replaced by contacting consumer service.

6. Risk of electric shock and choking, keep the cord out of reach from children and infants.
7. Use Basket Handle to raise and lower Basket. Always raise Basket out of hot oil and allow

cooked food to rest for 5-10 seconds before opening lid.

8. Do not use this appliance if the Viewing Window is cracked.
9. Dry damp foods before placing into oil. When deep frying frozen foods, remove any

excessive ice as it can cause hot oil to spatter.

10. Always keep lid closed while deep fryer is frying foods.
11. Do not obstruct the air outlet vent on top of lid with any objects. Avoid escaping steam

from the air outlet during operation.

12. Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other objects during operation. Do not

place any objects on top of appliance while it is operating. Place the appliance on a
surface that is resistant to heat.

13. Be sure oil tank is filled with oil to at least the 'MIN' oil marking level. Do not operate

appliance without oil or with an insufficient amount of oil.

14. Always pour oil into Tank before plugging in and heating up the appliance. Never pour oil

into heated tank.

15. Ensure that there are no flammable objects on or near the appliance. If the oil catches fire,

unplug the appliance and close the lid. Never use water to extinguish the fire.

16. Do not operate this appliance if the Lid and the Tank are not completely dry. Refer to the

"User Maintenance Instructions" for the best draining position of the Lid.

17. It is not recommended to move fryer containing hot oil. Allow to cool before moving.

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