Cooking Chart - Proctor-Silex Electric Skillet 840116300 Use & Care Manual

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How to Use Your Skillet
1. Always use skillet on a dry, level,
heat-resistant surface.
2. Plug the temperature control into the
skillet. Set temperature control dial
to MIN, then plug cord into a 120
volt outlet.
3. Refer to the Cooking Chart that
follows for selecting the correct
heat setting.
4. Preheat skillet, uncovered, 5 to 10
minutes until desired temperature is
reached.
5. When the indicator light on the
temperature control goes out, the
cooking temperature has been
reached. You may now add the food.
Heat may be increased or
decreased, depending upon
personal preference and the type
or amount of food being prepared.

Cooking Chart

The skillet is recommended to cook any foods that produce grease. The depth of
the skillet will help reduce spatters and contain the grease.
Food
Hamburgers ( 1 ⁄ lb. each)
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Bacon
Sausage links & patties
Fried Chicken
Pork Chops
Cooking times are based on fresh ingredients.
6. When finished cooking, remove
food, turn temperature control to
MIN, and unplug unit from wall
outlet.
NOTES:
• Only use wooden or plastic cooking
utensils to prolong the life of the
nonstick coating.
• Never use the skillet and the cover in
the oven or microwave, or on the
range top.
• Do not put a large amount of oil in a
hot skillet. When frying, pour oil in
skillet then preheat unit.
• Do not carry or move the skillet when
it contains hot oil or food.
Temperature Time
350°F 15 to 20 minutes
350°F 10 to 15 minutes
350°F 15 minutes
375°F 20 to 30 minutes
325°F 20 to 30 minutes
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