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How to Use Your Skillet

1.Always use skillet on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface.

2.Plug the temperature control into the skillet. Set temperature control dial to MIN, then plug cord into a 120 volt outlet.

3.Refer to the Cooking Chart that follows for selecting the correct heat setting.

4.Preheat skillet, uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes until desired temperature is reached.

5.When the indicator light on the temperature control goes out, the cooking temperature has been reached. You may now add the food. Heat may be increased or decreased, depending upon personal preference and the type or amount of food being prepared.

6.When finished cooking, remove food, turn temperature control to MIN, and unplug unit from wall outlet.

NOTES:

Only use wooden or plastic cooking utensils to prolong the life of the nonstick coating.

Never use the skillet and the cover in the oven or microwave, or on the range top.

Do not put a large amount of oil in a hot skillet. When frying, pour oil in skillet then preheat unit.

Do not carry or move the skillet when it contains hot oil or food.

Cooking Chart

The skillet is recommended to cook any foods that produce grease. The depth of the skillet will help reduce spatters and contain the grease.

Food

Temperature

Time

 

 

 

Hamburgers (13 lb. each)

350°F

15 to 20 minutes

Bacon

350°F

10 to 15 minutes

 

 

 

Sausage links & patties

350°F

15 minutes

Fried Chicken

375°F

20 to 30 minutes

 

 

 

Pork Chops

325°F

20 to 30 minutes

 

 

 

Cooking times are based on fresh ingredients.

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Proctor-Silex 840116300 manual How to Use Your Skillet, Cooking Chart, Food Temperature Time

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