West Bend L 5243 Care And Use Instructions

WEST BEND® ELECTRIC GRIDDLE
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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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
your West Bend® Electric Griddle, including the following:
Read all instructions before using.
Be sure that handle/legs are assembled and fastened properly. See instructions regarding assembly.
Attach heat control to griddle first, then plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn control to OFF, then
remove plug from wall outlet.
Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a counter, table or surface area.
Always unplug cord from wall outlet when not in use. Let griddle cool before connecting or disconnecting heat
control, and also before cleaning.
Be very careful when carrying griddle if it contains hot oil or liquid; let cool before pouring out.
Supervise closely when griddle is used by or near children.
Do not immerse heat control, its cord or plug in water or other liquid.
Do not use griddle or control outdoors, on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
Do not touch hot surface of griddle. Use handles for lifting or carrying.
Use your griddle only for the cooking tasks described in this booklet. Do not use attachments unless re
commended by West Bend Housewares.
Do not use griddle if it or its cord has been damaged or if it is not working properly.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
becomes necessary, please return your griddle to West Bend Housewares. See Warranty section in this booklet for
service details. Do not attempt to repair it yourself.
For household use only.
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.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or property damage caused by fire, always unplug this and other appliances
when not in use.
FOR UNASSEMBLED MODELS ONLY:
ASSEMBLE HANDLE/LEGS BEFORE USING
Parts Included
2 Handle/Legs
4 Long Handle/Leg Screws
2 Leveling Washers
Tool Required
Common Slotted Screwdriver
HANDLE/LEG ASSEMBLY
1. Place griddle upside down on tabletop or countertop.
2. Position each handle/leg on griddle, lining up holes in handle with the mounting projection on griddle.
3. Using appropriate screwdriver, securely attach handles with the screws provided (two long screws per handle).
See diagram.
L 5243
Care and Use Instructions
: Use electricity safely and wisely! Observe safety precautions when using
Your griddle needs no special care other than cleaning. If servicing
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