WEST BEND® DEEP FRYER
L 5181
TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS IN THIS CARE AND USE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
•Read all instructions.
•Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven mitts.
•To protect against electric shock, do not immerse fryer base, its cord or plug in water or other liquid.
•Close supervision is necessary when deep fryer is used by or near children.
•Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow fryer to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
•Do not operate deep fryer with a damaged cord or plug or if fryer fails, or has been damaged in any manner. Return fryer to West Bend Housewares for examination, repair or adjustment.
•The use of accessory attachments not recommended by West Bend Housewares may cause injuries.
•Do not use outdoors.
•Do not let cord hang over edge of table, countertop or surface area or touch hot surfaces.
•Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven,
•Extreme caution must be used when moving deep fryer containing hot oil.
•Do not use deep fryer for other than intended use.
•Always use deep fryer with liner secured in base.
•Secure cover onto fryer whenever oil is hot. See detailed assembly instructions.
•Always make sure temperature knob is at “0” before plugging cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, set temperature knob to “0”, then remove plug from wall outlet.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: Your deep fryer needs no special care other than cleaning. See Warranty section in this booklet for servicing details. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. For Household Use Only.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or property damage caused by fire, always unplug this and other appliances when not in use.
Electrical Cord and Plug Information: WARNING: Your deep fryer has a short cord as a safety precaution to prevent personal injury or property damage resulting from pulling, tripping or becoming entangled with the cord. Do not allow children to be near or use this
deep fryer without close adult supervision. Do not use with an extension cord. Serious hot oil burns may result from a deep fryer being pulled off a table, countertop or surface area. To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
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