West Bend L5571D instruction manual Save These Instructions, Heat Precautions

To prevent personal injuries, read and follow all instructions and warnings.

HEAT PRECAUTIONS

•Always attach heat control to skillet first, then plug cord into electrical outlet. After cooking and serving, turn heat control to “off” and unplug from electrical outlet. Let skillet cool before removing heat control.

•Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs where provided. Use hot pads or oven mitts if you lift or carry the electric skillet or cover when it is hot.

•Do not move an appliance containing hot foods or hot liquids.

•Be extremely cautious of steam when removing cover. Lift cover slowly directing steam away from you.

•Do not set hot cover on cold or wet surface; let cover cool before placing in water. Sudden temperature change may cause the cover to crack or shatter.

•Set cover on hot pad, trivet or other heat protective surface. Do not set hot cover directly on the counter, table or other surface.

•Do not place glass cover with metal ring in the microwave oven.

•Do not set glass cover on oven burner or oven heat vent. Sudden temperature changes may cause the cover to shatter.

•Do not use this appliance on the stovetop, under broiler, in the oven, in the refrigerator or freezer.

•Allow electric skillet to cool completely after use and before storing. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

USING YOUR ELECTRIC SKILLET – FIRST USE

Wash skillet, cover and rack (if included) in hot soapy water, rinse thoroughly and dry, including terminal pins inside socket of skillet where heat control fits.

To ensure stick-free cooking, lightly wipe a teaspoon of cooking oil with paper toweling or a soft cloth over the entire interior surface. Let oil remain on the surface.

The provided cover knob or strap handle must be assembled onto skillet before use.

The screw(s) needed for attachment of knob/strap handle to cover will be packed in a small plastic bag containing all assembly screws and leveling washers OR it will be inserted in bottom of cover knob. Remove these screws. Attach knob/strap handle to cover with the screws as shown. Tighten with screwdriver until secured, but do not overtighten to prevent stripping of threads. Do not use cover without knob/strap handle attached.

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