Operating Instructions; Cooking Methods - Bella 13820 Instruction Manual

10. Use a large Phillips screw driver to tighten the screw until snug. (See Figure 3.)
Do not overtighten. The glass lid is now ready for use.
11. Before using for the first time, turn the temperature control to 450˚ F and heat empty
Electric Skillet uncovered for approximately 5 minutes. This will ensure the non-stick
coating is ready for use. You will notice a slight odor; this is normal and should quickly
disappear.
12. Turn the temperature control to OFF and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
13. Before cooking in the Electric Skillet for the first time, wash the non-stick Skillet in mild
dishwashing soap, wipe and allow to dry.

OPErATiNg iNSTruCTiONS

1. Turn temperature control probe to the OFF position.
2. Plug the temperature control probe securely into Electric Skillet's control probe socket.
Plug cord into any standard 120V AC wall outlet.
IMpoRtANt: ALWAYS PLUG CORD INTO SKILLET FIRST, THEN INTO WALL OUTLET.
3. Preheat Electric Skillet for approximately 5 minutes before cooking. To preheat,
turn the temperature control to desired temperature. The indicator light
on the temperature control probe will illuminate as soon as the dial is rotated.
The light will go out once the selected temperature has been reached.
4. Add food and cook according to the recipe. Adjust temperature control dial as necessary.
Note: During cooking, the light will go on and off indicating that the Electric Skillet
is maintaining proper temperature.
5. Liquids such as broth, water, etc. may be added to the Electric Skillet during cooking.
6. When cooking has been completed, turn the temperature control to the OFF position.
The indicator light on the temperature control probe will turn off.
7. Unplug cord from wall outlet. Let the Electric Skillet cool completely.
8. Remove temperature control probe from Electric Skillet. Follow the Care & Cleaning
Instructions described in this Owner's Manual.

COOKiNg METhOdS

FrY/SAuTÉ
Add oil, shortening, butter or margarine to Electric Skillet and preheat to 350˚ F.
The amount of fat used will vary accordingly to recipe and type or amount of food
to be prepared. Pan-fry (or sauté) food rapidly in the open Electric Skillet using a small quantity
of fat.
Note: When heating oil, always remove the lid. If oil smokes, immediately turn
the temperature control to OFF and allow to cool.
IMpoRtANt: To pan-fry, do not use more than 1 cup of oil. Select a vegetable oil
or peanut oil for frying. Butter and olive oil should only be used to sauté foods on a lower
temperature setting.
PAN-BrOiL
Select a tender (not too thick) cut of beef such as fillet mignon or top sirloin steak. Pan-broiling
is best achieved using high heat in an open skillet with no oil. If a recipe calls for it, use only
a small amount of oil or shortening. (Butter must be used with oil to prevent burning.)
Preheat to 450˚ F. Place food in the open, hot Electric Skillet. Brown food, turning often.
Remove excess fat as it accumulates.
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