Care and Cleaning

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1Never immerse the temperature control, cord or plug in water or other liquid. If cleaning of the probe is necessary, wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Your Wok, tempered glass lid, and rack can be washed by hand in warm, soapy water or in the dishwasher (with the temperature probe and base removed).

2Avoid using abrasive cleaners or scouring pads. Do not place

in dishwasher. Store and handle the temperature control carefully. Avoid knocking or dropping the control as this can damage

the probe.

3Use caution when handling the glass lid. Avoid sudden temperature changes as this can cause the lid to crack. For example, do not immerse a hot glass lid in cold water. Do not over tighten the knob on the glass lid as this can result in damage or cracking.

4Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

Electric Wok Cooking Tips

1Don’t overload the wok when stir-frying. Add only about 8 ounces of meat or 2 cups of vegetables at a time. If you add too much food at one time, you will be “stewing” your food instead of stir-frying. Overloading the wok is a common mistake to make when stir-frying.

2Stir-fry food in small batches. Remove each batch before starting another, and then combine them all prior to serving.

3Cut all vegetables into similar small sizes when stir-frying.

4Do all of the meal prep prior to adding food to the wok. Line up all ingredients in the order of how they will be cooked. This allows the food to be more evenly cooked.

5When using the wok to braise foods, use high heat to sear the meat, then add remaining ingredients, cover and turn heat to low until a gentle bubbling can be seen.

6When using the wok as a candy pot, set temperature to a high heat setting until mixture boils, then lower heat to the temperature called for in the recipe. Clean-up when making candy is much easier due to the non-stock coating.