5.If the skillet rocks when place on a flat surface, remove screw on the leg which is not resting on the surface. Install one of the enclosed washers between the skillet mounting projection and the handle. Replace the screw following the instructions 3 and 4 above. If the skillet is not level after the addition of the washer, add the second leveling washer in the same manner as the first.

SPECIAL SAFEGUARDS FOR GLASS COVER

CAUTION: Failure to follow these instructions may cause immediate or later breakage of glass cover, which can result in personal injury or property damage. Carefully read and follow the safeguards below:

CAUTION: Glass cover can shatter from direct heat.

DO NOT place cover under broiler, microwave browning element or in a toaster oven.

DO NOT set glass cover on hot burner or on oven heat vent

DO NOT use cover if it has been used in the above manners even if it does not look damaged. See warranty section in this booklet on how to obtain a replacement cover.

CAUTION: Glass cover can shatter if cooled suddenly. Avoid sever temperature change.

DO NOT take cover directly from freezer to oven.

DO NOT set hot glass cover on cold wet surface; let cover cool before placing in water.

ALWAYS handle hot cover with dry pot holders or oven mitts; do not use wet cloths.

ALWAYS set hot glass cover on dry, heat-protective surface for gradual cooling.

CAUTION: Chips, cracks or deep scratches weaken the glass cover. Weakened glass can shatter during use.

DO NOT use cover if chipped, cracked or scratched. Discard immediately. See Warranty section in this booklet on how to obtain a replacement cover.

ALWAYS follow care and use instructions in this booklet to avoid chip, cracks and scratches due to hitting rims, using metal utensils, using abrasive scouring pads or cleaners or accidental impact.

CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or steam burns when removing cover from skillet base:

ALWAYS use both hands when removing or replacing the glass cover.

ALWAYS use pot holders or oven mitts when removing glass cover from skillet or when replacing it.

ALWAYS tilt cover toward you to prevent steam burns. See Diagram 4.

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Operating the Skillet

1.Always use skillet on a dry, level, heat resistant surface. Be sure your hands are dry.

2.Attach heat control to skillet, making sure it is sat at “OFF”. Plug cord into 120 volt, AC electrical outlet ONLY.

CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or property damage, inspect cordset for damage or wear before each use. Do not use your product if it or its cord has been damaged or if it is not working properly.

CAUTION: Your skillet 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 skillet without close adult supervision. If you must use a longer cordset or an extension cord when using your skillet, the cord must be arranged so it will not drape or hang over the edge of a countertop, tabletop or surface area where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over. To prevent electric shock, personal injury or fire, the electrical rating of the extension cord you use must be the same or more than the wattage of the skillet (wattage is stamped on the underside of skillet).

3.Preheat skillet, uncovered, for 2 to 4 minutes until desired temperature is reached, unless recipe states not to preheat. Signal light on heat control will be on while skillet is heating.

4.Refer to the Temperature Guide in this booklet for selecting the correct heat setting. (If food is frozen, use heat setting as indicated but allow longer cooking time.)

5.When signal light on the heat control goes out indicating that the cooking temperature was reached, add the food. Heat may be increased or decreased, depending on personal preference and type or amount of food being prepared. The signal light will go on and off during cooking to indicate that proper temperature is being maintained.

ALWAYS USE POT HOLDER OR OVEN MITTS WHEN HANDLING COVER AS HANDLES BECOME HOT.

6.At the end of the cooking period, set the heat control to WARM for serving or at OFF if food is to be removed immediately from skillet. After dial is set at OFF, unplug cord from wall outlet. Invert glass cover and use as a serving dish if desired.

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West Bend 72000 instruction manual Cooking Instructions, Operating the Skillet