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West Bend L 5179 Instruction Manual

West Bend L 5179 Instruction Manual

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TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS IN THIS CARE AND USE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
Register this and other West Bend® products through our website: www.westbend.com
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:
followed, including the following:
Read all instructions
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven mitts.
To protect against electric shock, do not immerse fryer base, its cord or plug in water or other liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when deep fryer is used by or near children.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow fryer to cool before putting on or taking off
parts, and before cleaning.
Do not operate deep fryer with a damaged cord or plug or if fryer fails, or has been damaged in any manner.
Return fryer to West Bend Housewares for examination, repair or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by West Bend Housewares may cause injuries.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table, countertop, or surface area or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
Extreme caution must be used when moving deep fryer containing hot oil.
Do not use deep fryer for other than intended use.
Secure cover onto fryer whenever oil is hot. See detailed assembly instructions.
Always make sure temperature knob is at "0" before plugging cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, set
temperature knob to "0", then remove plug from wall outlet.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
section in this booklet for servicing details. Do not attempt to repair it yourself.
For Household Use Only
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or property damage caused by fire, always unplug this and other appliances
when not in use.
Electrical Cord and Plug Information: WARNING: Your deep fryer has a short cord as a safety precaution to
prevent personal injury or property damage resulting from pulling, tripping or becoming entangled with the cord. Do
not allow children to be near or use this deep fryer without close adult supervision. Do not use with an extension
cord. Serious hot-oil burns may result from a deep fryer being pulled off a table, countertop or surface area.
To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
WEST BEND® DEEP FRYER
L 5179
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
Your deep fryer needs no special care other than cleaning.. See Warranty
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Summary of Contents for West Bend L 5179

  • Page 1 Do not operate deep fryer with a damaged cord or plug or if fryer fails, or has been damaged in any manner. Return fryer to West Bend Housewares for examination, repair or adjustment. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by West Bend Housewares may cause injuries. Do not use outdoors.

  • Page 2: Clean Before Using

    CLEAN BEFORE USING CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or electric shock, do not immerse fryer base, its cord or plug in water or other liquid. Before using fryer, clean parts as follows: Fill inside of fryer with hot soapy water to the MIN fill line. Wash inside with dishcloth, empty, rinse carefully and dry.
  • Page 3 When finished frying, unplug cord from wall outlet, secure cover onto fryer and allow covered fryer to cool completely before removing oil and cleaning. Replace charcoal filter after every 10 to 12 uses to help reduce odor when frying and also to prevent oil from overflowing due to using a dirty filter.

  • Page 4: 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.

  • Page 5: Cooking Guide

    For regular cleaning, wipe top and bottom sides of cover with a damp soapy cloth, wipe clean and dry. Replace cover on base. For more thorough cleaning, remove charcoal filter from cover by pushing release clip on filter cover. Lift out and set aside.
  • Page 6 FOOD AMOUNT TEMPERATURE TIME___ 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...