Brite Cookware Scrub’n Sponge®. Do not use metal scouring pads or harsh scouring powders on fryer. After washing inside, empty, rinse carefully and dry. Wipe outside of fryer with a damp soapy cloth and dry.

Clean Basket and Handle: Wash basket and handle in hot soapy water with a dishcloth, rinse and dry. The basket and handle may be cleaned in dishwater. TOP RACK ONLY .

Clean Cover

NOTE: Cover contains charcoal filter. Cover is not immersible for cleaning nor is it dishwasher safe.

For regular cleaning, wipe top and bottom sides of cover with a damp soapy cloth, wipe clean and dry.

For more thorough cleaning, dissemble cover by removing four screws from bottom; set aside. Separate metal bottom from plastic cover. Lift out charcoal filter from recess in plastic cover; set filter aside. Do not wash charcoal filter. Wash plastic cover and metal bottom in hot soapy water with dishcloth, rinse and dry. Do not wash cover parts in dishwater. Replace charcoal filter back in

recess of plastic cover. Place metal bottom into cover this “this side up” facing you and vent slots over charcoal filter. See Diagram 7. Align screw holes and reattach metal bottom to plastic cover using four screws . Do not over tighten screws to prevent stripping of threads.

Storing Fryer: Make sure all parts of fryer are clean and dry before storing. Place basket handle inside basket and store inside covered fryer.

Replacing Charcoal Filter: The charcoal filter should be replaced after every 10 to 12 uses to help reduce odor during frying and also to prevent possibility of oil overflowing due to using a dirty filter. See Warranty section on ordering charcoal filter. Do not use any other charcoal filter as a substitute. Do not use fryer without a charcoal filter.

CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or property damage from oil overflowing due to using a dirty charcoal filter, replace filter as recommended after every 10 to 12 uses. Do not use fryer without charcoal filter .

To remove charcoal filter, remove four screws from bottom side; set aside. Separate metal bottom from plastic cover. Lift out charcoal filter and discard. Wash plastic cover and metal bottom in hot soapy water with a dishcloth, rinse and dry. Place new charcoal filter in recess of plastic cover. Place metal bottom into cover with “this side up” facing you and vent slots over charcoal filter. See Diagram 7. Align screw holes and reattach metal bottom to plastic cover using four screws . Do not over tighten screws to prevent stripping of threads.

COOKING GUIDE: The following are approximate times for recommended amounts of food. If less food is cooked, times will be slightly shorter. Do not fill basket more than 2/3 full for best results. Foods are usually done when they float to the surface and are nicely browned.

FOOD

AMOUNT

TIME

Chicken

 

 

 

 

 

Frozen, precooked

3

pieces

8

-10 minutes

Frozen, nuggets

1

pound

4

-5

minutes

Raw, parboiled, battered

3

pieces

9

-12 minutes

Doughnuts

3-4

2

-3

minutes

Egg Rolls, frozen

3

large

8

-9

minutes

5

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West Bend L5262 instruction manual Clean Cover, Food Amount Time, Chicken, Doughnuts, Egg Rolls, frozen

L5262 specifications

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