West Bend 88999 Instructions for USE and Care, Using Fondue POT, Before Using the First Time

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 in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

SPECIAL NOTE: This booklet contains information and recipes for both the 2 and 3-quartfondue pots. Follow the specific recipe for your size pot where indicated. To determine which size pot you have, refer to the packaging or measure the top opening of the pot. The 2- quart pot measures about 6 ¾ inches across the top; the 3-quartpot measures about 8 ¼ inches across the top. Circle the model number you have in the box below for future reference.

2-Quart Fondue Pot 3-Quart Fondue Pot

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE

•Before Using the First Time

With heat control removed, wash the Fondue Pot, forks, and fork ring if included, in hot soapy water, using a dishcloth or sponge. Exercise care when washing forks because the ends are sharp.

CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or electric shock, always remove automatic heat control before immersing this product in water. Do not immerse the heat control, its cord and plug in water or other liquid.

•Condition Non-Stick Interior

The non-stick interior of the Fondue Pot must be conditioned to ensure stick-free cooking. Lightly wipe a teaspoon of cooking oil over the entire surface with paper toweling or a soft cloth. Allow a light film of oil to remain on the surface. Do not use shortening, butter or margarine to condition the non-stick surface. The Fondue Pot is now ready to use.

USING FONDUE POT

1.Place Fondue Pot on a dry, level, heat-resistance surface. If the Fondue Pot is used on a surface, which is not heat-resistant such as varnished, veneer, or plastic surface, place the Fondue Pot on a heat-resistant pad, tray or board to protect the surface below. Make sure the Fondue Pot rests level. Be sure hands are dry when using the Fondue Pot.

2.Attach heat control to Fondue Pot; making sure it is set at OFF. Plug cord into a 120 volt AC electrical outlet ONLY.

CAUTION: Your Fondue Pot 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 Fondue Pot without close adult supervision. If you must use a longer cord set or an extension cord when using this Fondue Pot, the cord must be arranged so it will not drape or hang over the edge of the countertop, tabletop, or surface 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 Fondue Pot. (Wattage is stamped on the underside of the Fondue pot)

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

3.Follow recipe as directed. If a recipe calls for preheating, the signal light on the heat control will go out when the cooking temperature is reached. The signal light will turn on and off to indicate that the proper temperature is being maintained. See specific instructions for using oil later in this book.

4.To prevent scratching of the non-stick surface, plastic, rubber or wooden cook tools are recommended for stirring foods in the preparation of dessert or cheese fondue. Do not use sharp edged metal cooking tools such as beaters, knives, or spoons on the non-stick surface because they may cause scratching. Only smooth edged, metal cooking tools should be used, if necessary when using oil to fondue.

5.If fork ring is included, place on top edge of pot, colored side up, and use to hold forks in slots while cooking.

6.Use fondue forks packaged with the Fondue Pot to spear foods for dipping or cooking. To prevent scratching of the non-stick surface, use care when placing or swirling forks in Fondue Pot. The handles of the fondue forks feature different colored ends to help user identify own fork.

7.After serving turn heat control OFF, unplug cord from the electrical outlet. Allow the Fondue Pot to cool before cleaning. If the Fondue Pot must be moved before it has cooled, use hot pads because the handles could be warm.

CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or property damage, handle the heat control carefully if you remove it from the product immediately after cooking because the metal probe will be hot--- do not touch the metal probe or let it touch anything or surface which may burn.