West Bend L 5179 Care And Cleaning, Remove Cover and Condensation Cup, Remove Oil, Clean Cover

Models: L 5179

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CARE AND CLEANING

10.When done, open cover by turning cover release knob clockwise and then lifting cover handle. Lift basket handle up to locked position. Lift basket and place in drain position. Allow food to drain briefly in drain position, then remove basket from fryer and empty food onto paper toweling to finish draining before serving. Season as desired.

If frying additional food, place empty basket back into oil, slide handle release button back to lower handle. Close cover to secure. Allow oil to heat until temperature light goes out, about 3 to 5 minutes. Continue frying following guidelines above.

If oil level falls below MIN line, add fresh vegetable oil to bring the level back to MAX line.

11.When finished frying, set temperature lever to “0.” Unplug cord from electrical outlet and allow fryer to cool completely before removing oil and cleaning.

WARNING: HOT OIL! To prevent serious personal injury or property damage from spills, keep cover secure on fryer whenever oil is hot.

CARE AND CLEANING

Always unplug cord from electrical outlet and remove basket from fryer. Close cover to secure onto fryer and allow covered fryer to cool completely before removing oil and cleaning fryer.

CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or electric shock, do not immerse fryer base, its cord or plug in water or other liquid.

Remove Cover and Condensation Cup

Open cover 90º and lift to remove from base. See Diagram 5. Lift condensation cup out of cover hinge area on backside of fryer. See Diagram 5.

Remove Oil

If oil is to be discarded, pour into a disposable container; discard. If oil is to be saved, strain into a dry, clean container by filtering through a sieve lined with paper toweling. Usually, oil may be reused once or twice. Oil should be stored in a covered container in refrigerator. Do not store oil in fryer at room temperature, as the oil will become rancid. Do not store fryer containing oil in refrigerator, as fryer is not designed to be stored in refrigerator.

Clean Fryer Base

After oil is poured out, wipe inside of fryer with paper toweling to remove residue. Then fill inside of fryer with hot soapy water to the MIN line. Wash inside with a dishcloth or non-metal cleaning pad such as Scrunge® scrubber sponge, Dobie® or Scotch-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 dishwasher, TOP RACK ONLY. Handle is not removable from basket.

Clean Condensation Cup

Wash cup in hot soapy water with dishcloth, rinse and dry. Cup may be cleaned in dishwasher: TOP RACK ONLY. Replace cup back into base after cleaning.

Clean Cover

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

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West Bend L 5179 Care And Cleaning, Remove Cover and Condensation Cup, Remove Oil, Clean Fryer Base, Clean Cover