West Bend L 5179 - Manual (Page 5)

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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 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 6. 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.
Replacing Charcoal Filter
The charcoal filter should be replaced after every 10 to 12 uses to help reduce odor during frying and also to prevent
possibility of oil overflowing due to using a dirty filter. See Warranty section on ordering charcoal filters. Do not
use any other charcoal filter as a substitute
and do not use fryer without a charcoal filter.
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or
property damage from oil overflowing due to
using a dirty charcoal filter, replace filter as
recommended after every 10 to 12 uses. Do not
use fryer without charcoal filter.
To replace charcoal filter, push in release clip on
filter cover. Lift charcoal filter out and discard.
Wipe recess area clean with a damp soapy cloth,
wipe clean and dry. Wash filter cover in hot
soapy water, rinse and dry. Place new charcoal
filter into recess with thin filter sheet down first. Replace filter cover and close to lock in place. See Diagram 6.
COOKING GUIDE
The following are approximate times for maximum recommended amounts of food. If less food is cooked, times will
be slightly shorter. Do not fill basket more than ⅔ full for best results. Foods are usually done when they float to the
surface and are nicely browned.
FOOD AMOUNT TEMPERATURE TIME___
Chicken ___
Frozen, precooked 3 pieces 375º 8-10 minutes
Frozen, nuggets 1 ½ pounds 375º 5-6 minutes
Raw, parboiled, battered 3 pieces 350º 9-12 minutes
Doughnuts
3-4 375º 2-3 minutes
Egg Rolls, frozen
3-4 375º 8-9 minutes
Fish
___
Frozen, fillets 3 pieces 375º 5-6 minutes
Raw, battered 3 pieces 350º 4-6 minutes
French Fries
___
Frozen, crinkle cut 2 pounds 375º 12-15 minutes
Frozen, shoe string 2 pounds 375º 5-7 minutes
Frozen, wedges 1½ pounds 375º 7-9 minutes
Raw Fries, see recipe 1½ pounds 350º-375º see recipe