West Bend L 5181 instruction manual Food Amount Temperature

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 filters. Do not use any other charcoal filter as a substitute and 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 replace charcoal filter, push in release clip on filter cover. Lift charcoal filter out and discard. Wipe recess area clean with a damp soapy cloth, wipe clean and dry. Wash filter cover in hot soapy water, rinse and dry. Place new charcoal filter into recess with thin filter sheet down first. Replace filter cover and close to lock in place. See Diagram 5.

COOKING GUIDE: The following are approximate times for maximum recommended amounts of food. If less food is cooked, times will be slightly shorter. Do not fill basket more than ⅔ full for best results. Foods are usually done when they float to the surface and are nicely browned.

FOOD	AMOUNT	TEMPERATURE	TIME______
Chicken______________________________________________________________________________
Frozen, precooked	3 pieces	375º	8-10 minutes
Frozen, nuggets	1½ pounds	375º	5-6 minutes
Raw, parboiled, battered	3 pieces	350º	9-12 minutes
Doughnuts	3-4	375º	2-3 minutes
Egg Rolls, frozen	3-4 large	375º	8-9 minutes
Fish
Frozen, fillets	3 pieces	375º	5-6 minutes
Raw, battered	3 pieces	350º	4-6 minutes
French Fries
Frozen, crinkle cut	2 pounds	375º	12-15 minutes
Frozen, shoe string	2 pounds	375º	5-7 minutes
Frozen wedges	1½ pounds	375º	7-9 minutes
Raw Fries, see recipe	1½ pounds	350º-375º	see recipe
Onion Rings
Frozen, battered	1½ pounds	375º	6-8 minutes
Raw, battered	4-5 rings	375º	3-4 minutes
Shrimp
Frozen, battered	1½ pounds	375º	4-6 minutes
Fresh, battered	¾ pound	325º	3-5 minutes
Vegetables
Frozen, battered	1½ pounds	375º	2-3 minutes
Raw, battered	¾ pound	350º	2-3 minutes

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