West Bend L5791B, 72212 Before Using For The First Time, Using Your Electric Skillet

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Wash the skillet and cover in hot soapy water; rinse thoroughly and dry, including the terminal pins inside the socket of the skillet

where the temperature 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 the oil remain on the surface.

The hardware needed for attachment of the handle to the lid may be packed in a small plastic bag or within the handle itself.

Strap Handle

Lid

For glass lids, align the handle with the hole in the lid, and then secure with the screw assembly in the order shown above. DO NOT overtighten. To attach the strap handle to the metal lid, align the holes in the strap handle to the holes in the lid and secure with the screws. DO NOT overtighten.

Screws

USING YOUR ELECTRIC SKILLET

1.Place appliance on dry, level, heat-resistant surface, away from any edge. NOTE: Do not block airflow under the skillet. If you wish to aid grease draining, open the tilt leg into position before preheating, to allow grease to flow to one side of the skillet.

2.With the temperature control dial set in the "OFF" position, attach it to the skillet. Plug the cord into a 120 volt, AC electric outlet only. Do not use any temperature control other than that which came with your skillet.

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

4.Refer to the “Temperature Guide” in this booklet for selecting the correct heat setting. If the food is frozen, use the heat setting indicated, but allow for longer cooking times.

5.When the cooking temperature has been reached, the signal light will go out. Add food. The temperature may be increased or decreased depending upon personal preference and the type or amount of food being prepared. The signal light will cycle on and off during cooking to indicate that the proper temperature is being maintained.

6.At the end of the cooking period, set the temperature control at “WARM” for serving, or “OFF” if the food will be removed immediately from the skillet. After the dial is set at “OFF,” unplug the cord from the wall outlet.

•A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to the release of manufacturing oils – this is normal.

•Some minor expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and cooling – this is normal.

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