Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Westinghouse WST3034
Summary of Contents for Westinghouse WST3034
- Page 1 2.5 Qt. Deep Fryer WST3034 You can be sure...if it’s Westinghouse...
-
Page 2: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use oven mitts or potholders. 3. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid. -
Page 3: Additional Important Safeguards
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property. CAUTION: This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for some time after turning off. -
Page 4: Polarized Plug
Detachable Cord Instructions CAUTION: A short detachable power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. The cord is designed to break away from the Deep Fryer quickly and smoothly to prevent the unit from tipping over when someone unintentionally pulls on the cord. - Page 5 Getting To Know Your Westinghouse WST3034 2.5 Qt. Deep Fryer The box containing your Westinghouse 2.5 Qt. Deep Fryer should include the following parts. If any of the following parts are missing. contact customer service. 1. Lid P/N 21737W 2. Viewing Window 3.
- Page 6 Oil Tank from burning and also encourages longer oil life. ASSEMBLING BASKET HANDLE The Westinghouse Deep Fryer features a unique Basket Handle which allows you to raise and lower the Basket (in and out of the oil). To Attach Handle to Basket: 1.
-
Page 7: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before First Use 1. Press in on Lid Release Button. See Figure 1. Lid is spring-loaded and will rise on its own. To remove the Lid from the Deep Fryer Body, lift the Lid straight up and off the Body. 2. - Page 8 Instructions For Use 1. Press in on Lid Release Button. Spring- loaded Lid will rise on its own. 2. Lift Basket up and out of Tank. Set aside. 3. Be sure Oil Tank is properly seated inside Deep Fryer Body and pour liquid cooking oil (corn, vegetable, peanut, etc.) into the Tank.
- Page 9 NOTE: There is a Safety Limiter Switch (red button) located in the Cord Storage area that prevents the oil from overheating. The Safety Limiter Switch will be triggered if there is insufficient oil in the Oil Tank and power to the unit will be shut off. Allow oil and appliance to cool thoroughly.
-
Page 10: Battery Replacement
Instructions For Use 13. When food is cooked to desired doneness, grasp the Basket Handle and lift the Basket with the food from the oil. Carefully hang the Basket on the hook inside the Oil Tank. Allow cooked foods to drain for 5-10 seconds before pressing the Lid Release Button to open the Lid. -
Page 11: Cooking Chart
The following chart is intended as a guide only. The quantity of food fried at one time may alter the total cooking time necessary. Remember, frying smaller batches will result in better cooking times and a higher food quality. Adjust cooking temperature and cooking time as necessary to your taste. - Page 12 Cooking Batter-Coated Foods Batter-coated foods cook best when placed directly into the pre-heated oil rather than into the Basket. CAUTION: Always use metal tongs or a spoon to place and remove foods from hot oil. 1. Make sure the Basket has been lowered into the oil before preheating. 2.
-
Page 13: Helpful Hints
Frying • Fry more batches of smaller amounts of food. Best results are obtained when the hot oil can freely circulate all around the food. • In general, pre-cooked foods require higher temperatures and less cooking time. • Cut or sort food into uniform sizes. Cook same-size pieces together so they will be cooked in the same amount of time. -
Page 14: User Maintenance Instructions
User Maintenance Instructions This Deep Fryer requires little maintenance. It contains no user-serviceable parts inside the Control Panel/Heater Assembly. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician. WARNING: Unplug Deep Fryer from wall outlet before cleaning. Cleaning 1. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Problem Deep Fryer does not operate Oil bubbles over Food tastes greasy or is not crisp Emitting unpleasant odors Steam escaping from under edge of Lid Troubleshooting Cause Control Panel/Heater Assembly is not seated properly. Oil temperature too high (not enough oil; no oil in tank) Too much oil in fryer Too much food added to... -
Page 16: Beer Batter
Beer Batter A light batter good on fish and chicken. cup all-purpose flour cup cornstarch tsp. cayenne pepper tsp. garlic salt Lower Basket into oil before preheating. Combine all dry ingredients. Add liquid ingredients and mix well. Allow batter to chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour before coating fish or chicken. Dip food in batter and place into oil using a heat-resistant metal spoon. - Page 17 Doughnuts egg, lightly beaten cup sugar Tbls. butter, melted cup milk 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ° Preheat oil to 340 F. Using an electric mixer, mix all ingredients forming a dough. Roll to 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut with a floured 2 1/2 inch doughnut cutter. Lower Basket into oil. Using a heat-resistant metal spoon, place doughnuts into oil.
- Page 18 Vegetable Fritters cup bread crumbs, fine-dry Tbls. Parmesan cheese tsp. onion salt tsp. garlic powder egg whites, lightly beaten Tbls. water ° Preheat oil to 375 F. Combine dry ingredients, set aside. Combine liquid ingredients. Dip vegetables into liquid mixture and then coat with dry mixture. Place into raised Basket. Lower Basket into oil. Cook 3-5 minutes or until done.
- Page 19 Cottage Fries 10 potatoes, thinly sliced (1/16 - 1/8 inch) seasoned salt to taste ° Preheat oil to 355 F. Pat potatoes dry. Place sliced potatoes in raised Basket. Lower Basket into oil. Cook 5-7 minutes or until done. Sprinkle with seasoned salt while still warm. Makes 4 servings.
- Page 20 Pork Chops cup all-purpose flour cup cornstarch tsp. baking powder tsp. salt Lower Basket into oil before pre-heating. Preheat oil to 340 Dip pork chops into batter, coating thoroughly. Then, coat with bread crumbs. Use a heat-resistant metal spoon to place pork chops into oil. Cook 8-10 minutes or until done. Makes 6 servings.
- Page 21 Samosas Tbls. vegetable oil cup onion, chopped tsp.ginger, grated tsp. garlic powder tsp. curry powder ° Preheat oil to 340 F. Sauté onion in oil until browned. Add ginger, garlic and curry powder. Cook for 2 minutes. Add ground beef, tomato and salt, cook until beef is done. Stir in peas and allow to cool. Place 2 teaspoons of mixture in the middle of egg roll wrapper.
- Page 22 Crispy Fish Sticks lb. fish fillets, skinless-fresh or frozen-thawed cup all-purpose flour tsp. salt tsp. pepper eggs, lightly beaten cup bread crumbs, dry-fine Lower Basket into oil before pre-heating. Preheat oil to 300 salt, and pepper. Dip seafood in flour mixture, then into eggs. Coat with bread crumbs. Using a heat- resistant metal spoon, place fish into oil.
- Page 23 NOTES...
-
Page 24: Limited One-Year Warranty
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty: This Westinghouse product is warranted by Salton, Inc. to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of (1) year from the original purchase date. This product warranty covers only the original consumer purchaser of the product.