Oster SPR-041311-341 How To Clean Your Skillet, Helpful Hints, Temperature Guide, Food, Amount

How To Clean Your Skillet

CAUTION: Skillet is hot: handle carefully.

•When cooking is complete, turn TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL to

“OFF” by aligning with the power indicator light. Unplug the cord from the outlet and allow skillet to cool before cleaning.

•The SKILLET PAN and LID can be washed in the dishwasher or in warm soapy water with a soft cloth. CAUTION: The HEATING BASE is not immersible.

•With a damp cloth, clean the skillet HEATING BASE and

TEMPERATURE CONTROL PANEL.

Helpful Hints

•Before using the skillet for the first time, lightly brush cooking surface with vegetable oil. Heat, uncovered, to 300°F. Turn “OFF” and cool completely. Wipe away excess oil.

•Use only nylon or heat-proof plastic cooking utensils. Metal utensils may scratch the non-stick surface.

•THIS SKILLET IS NOT DESIGNED TO DEEP FRY. TO PAN-FRY, DO

NOT USE MORE THAN 1 CUP OF OIL. Select a vegetable oil or peanut oil for frying. Butter and olive oil should only be used to sauté foods on a lower temperature setting.

•For best results cook with the lid on.

Temperature Guide

The cooking temperatures listed in this user manual are estimates. Adjust the cooking temperature slightly up or down to achieve the results you prefer.

Food	Amount	Time/Directions	Skillet Temp.
Burgers	1⁄4 lb patties.	5 to 9 minutes/per side (med.)	350°F–400°F
Steak	1” thick, boneless	9 to 12 minutes/per side	350°F–400°F
Chicken	boneless breasts	6 to 7 minutes/per side	350°F–400°F
French Toast		3 to 5 minutes/per side	350°F–400°F
Pancakes		1 to 3 minutes/per side	350°F–400°F
Eggs
Fried		2 to 3 minutes/first side	350°F
		1 to 2 minutes/second side
		Melt 1 to 2 tsp. butter or
		margarine in skillet
Poached	1 to 6 eggs	2 to 3 minutes	250°F or 300°F
		Pour 2 cups water and 1 tsp.
		cider vinegar in skillet. Heat
		to boiling. Break each egg
		into a bowl; slip into water.
		Cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
Scrambled		3 to 4 minutes	300°F
		Melt 1 to 2 tbs. butter or
		margarine in skillet. Add eggs,
		cook, stir gently, until set
		and cooked.
Bacon		5 minutes/first side	350°F–400°F
		1 to 3 minutes/second side
Sausage Links		8 to 10 minutes	350°F–400°F
Sausage Patties		6 minutes/first side	350°F–400°F
		5 to 6 minutes/second side

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