West Bend L5571D User manual

2009 West Bend®, a Brand of Focus Electrics, LLC.

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ELECTRIC SKILLET

Instruction Manual

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Important Safeguards............................................................................................... 2

Precautions For Use Around Children...................................................................... 2

Electricity Precautions.............................................................................................. 3

Heat Precautions...................................................................................................... 4

Using Your Electric Skillet ........................................................................................ 4

Cleaning Your Electric Skillet ................................................................................... 6

Cooking Guides ....................................................................................................... 7

Recipes .................................................................................................................. 10

Warranty................................................................................................................. 14

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions

and warnings.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be

followed including the following:

•

Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use

instructions in this manual.

•

Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

•

Do not leave skillet plugged in when it is not being used or during cleaning.

•

The use of accessory attachments not recommended by West Bend®

Housewares may cause injuries.

•

If the skillet features unassembled knob or handle/legs, be sure they are

assembled and fastened properly. Refer to page 4.

•

Do not operate if the electric skillet is not working properly or if it has been

damaged in any manner. For service information see warranty page.

•

Do not use glass cover if chipped, cracked or has deep scratches. Weakened

glass can shatter during use. Discard immediately!

•

Glass is breakable. Care should be taken not to drop or impact the glass cover.

If the cover breaks, it will do so in many pieces. Avoid or discard any foodstuffs

exposed to broken cover.

•

Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

•

For household use only.

To prevent burns or other personal injuries to children, read and follow all

instructions and warnings.

RECAUTIONS

ROUND

HILDREN

•Always supervise children.

•Do not allow children to operate or be near the electric skillet, as the outside

surfaces are hot during use.

•Do not allow cord to hang over any edge where a child can reach it. Arrange

cord to avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement.

To prevent electrical shock, personal injury or property damage, read and

follow all instructions and warnings.

LECTRICITY

RECAUTIONS

•

To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric

parts in water or other liquids.

•

Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug.

•

Do not operate when the appliance is not working properly or when it has been

damaged in any manner.

•

Do not use this appliance outdoors.

•

Do not plug cord into wall outlet unless heat control is in OFF position.

•

Always turn heat control to OFF and unplug the appliance from outlet before

cleaning.

•

Your skillet has a short cord as a safety precaution to avoid pulling, tripping or

entanglement. Position the cord so that it does not hang over the edge of the

counter, table or other area or touch hot surfaces.

•

While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, make

sure the cord has the same or higher wattage as the skillet (wattage is stamped

on the underside of the skillet plug receptacle). If the appliance is of the

grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounded-type 3-wire cord. To

avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement, position the extension cord so that it

does not hang over the edge of the counter, table or other surface area.

•

Use an electrical outlet that accommodates the polarized plug on the skillet. On

a polarized plug, one blade of the plug is wider than the other. If the plug does

not fit fully into the outlet or extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still

does not fit fully, contact a qualified electrician. Do not alter the plug.

•

Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or

extension cord feels hot.

•

Keep the cord away from hot parts of the appliance and hot surfaces during

operation.

To prevent personal injuries, read and follow all instructions and warnings.

EAT

RECAUTIONS

•Always attach heat control to skillet first, then plug cord into electrical outlet. After

cooking and serving, turn heat control to “off” and unplug from electrical outlet.

Let skillet cool before removing heat control.

•Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs where provided. Use hot pads

or oven mitts if you lift or carry the electric skillet or cover when it is hot.

•Do not move an appliance containing hot foods or hot liquids.

•Be extremely cautious of steam when removing cover. Lift cover slowly directing

steam away from you.

•Do not set hot cover on cold or wet surface; let cover cool before placing in

water. Sudden temperature change may cause the cover to crack or shatter.

•Set cover on hot pad, trivet or other heat protective surface. Do not set hot cover

directly on the counter, table or other surface.

•Do not place glass cover with metal ring in the microwave oven.

•Do not set glass cover on oven burner or oven heat vent. Sudden temperature

changes may cause the cover to shatter.

•Do not use this appliance on the stovetop, under broiler, in the oven, in the

refrigerator or freezer.

•Allow electric skillet to cool completely after use and before storing. Allow to cool

before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SING YOUR

LECTRIC

KILLET

–

IRST

Wash skillet, cover and rack (if included) in hot soapy water, rinse thoroughly and

dry, including terminal pins inside socket of skillet where heat control fits.

To ensure stick-free cooking, lightly wipe a teaspoon of cooking oil with paper

toweling or a soft cloth over the entire interior surface. Let oil remain on the surface.

The provided cover knob or strap handle must be assembled onto skillet

before use.

The screw(s) needed for attachment of

knob/strap handle to cover will be packed in a

small plastic bag containing all assembly screws

and leveling washers OR it will be inserted in

bottom of cover knob. Remove these screws.

Attach knob/strap handle to cover with the

screws as shown. Tighten with screwdriver until

secured, but do not overtighten to prevent

stripping of threads. Do not use cover without

knob/strap handle attached.

The provided handle/legs must be assembled onto skillet before use

(unassembled models only).

1. Place skillet upside down on tabletop or countertop.

2. Position first handle/leg on side of skillet with socket, lining up holes in legs with

mounting projections on skillet.

3. Using appropriate screwdriver, securely attach

handle/leg with two of the long screws

provided. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to assemble

second handle/leg on opposite side of skillet.

4. To assure proper installation of skillet

handle/legs, place assembled skillet right side

up on a flat surface and lift with handles.

Handles should feel tightly secured.

5. If the skillet rocks when placed on a flat

surface, remove screw on the leg, which is not

resting on the surface. Install one of the enclosed washers between the skillet

mounting projection and leg. Replace the screw following instructions 3 and 4

above. If the skillet is not level after the addition of the washer, add the second

leveling washer in the same manner to the opposite leg not resting on surface.

Note: Washers are included to aid in leveling, if necessary.

SING

OUR

LECTRIC

KILLET

1. Place appliance on dry, level, heat-resistant surface, away from any edge.

NOTE: Do not block airflow under the skillet.

2. Attach heat control to skillet, making sure it is set at “OFF”. Plug cord into a 120

volt AC electric outlet only.

3. Preheat skillet, uncovered, for 2 to 4 minutes until desired temperature is

reached, unless recipe states not to preheat. Signal light on heat control will be

on while skillet is heating.

4. Refer to the Temperature Guide in this booklet for selecting the correct heat

setting. (If food is frozen, use heat setting as indicated, but allow longer cooking

time).

5. When the signal light on the heat control goes out indicating that the cooking

temperature has been reached, add the food. Heat may be increased or

decreased, depending upon personal preference and the type or amount of food

being prepared. The signal light will go on and off during cooking to indicate that

proper temperature is being maintained.

6. At the end of the cooking period, set the heat control at WARM for serving, or at

OFF if food will be removed immediately from skillet. After dial is set at OFF,

unplug cord from wall outlet.

•A small amount of odor may occur during operation due to the release of

manufacturing oils – this is normal.

OOKING

IPS

Foods may be prepared with or without butter, shortening or oil. When frying, using

a small amount will improve the flavor, color and/or crispness of meat, fish, poultry

and eggs. Skillet is not designed to deep fry. Never use more than one cup of

vegetable or peanut oil for shallow pan-frying. Meat may be cooked in its own juices

if skillet is covered and heat control set at SIMMER.

Plastic, rubber and wooden cooking tools are recommended for use on the non-stick

surface. Smooth-edged metal cooking tools may be used with care. However, do not

use sharp-edged metal (forks, knives, mashers, beaters or food choppers) as

scratching may occur. Minor scratching will affect only the appearance of the

surface; it will not harm its non-stick property or the food prepared in the skillet.

EMPERATURE

UIDE

WARM Crisping; keeping meats, casseroles and vegetables warm for

serving

SIMMER Simmering, warming, leftovers, preparing frozen foods, heating

soups, cooking casseroles, puddings, cereals, baking apples,

braising and roasting meats and poultry

225°F/107°C Preparing gravy, white sauce and cheese sauce, cooking frozen

and fresh vegetables, baking beans

250°F/121°C Scrambling and frying eggs

300°F/148°C Frying bacon and sausage

325°F/162°C Browning meats and poultry; frying fish, ham, chicken and

potatoes

350°F/176°C Grilling French toast and pancakes

375°F/190°C Grilling sandwiches

400°F/204°C Heating frozen pizza

Cleaning Your Electric Skillet

1. Clean your skillet thoroughly after each use. Do not immerse the skillet in cold

water when it is hot. Let skillet cool completely, then remove the temperature

control. Immerse the skillet in hot, soapy water. Wipe the temperature control

with a damp cloth if necessary.

Clean the non-stick surface of the skillet with hot soapy water, using a non-

metal scrubber. A dishcloth or sponge may give the non-stick surface a clean

look, but will not remove the tiny food particles that can settle in the finish. Do

not use metal scouring pads or harsh scouring powders.

After washing, rinse the skillet thoroughly with hot water and dry completely,

including temperature control socket area.

Your skillet (with temperature control removed) may be cleaned in an automatic

dishwasher. The under side of skillet will discolor due to the minerals in water

and the high heat of the drying cycle. This will not affect the cooking ability of the

skillet. Each time your skillet is cleaned in a dishwasher, the non-stick surface

should be reconditioned with cooking oil to ensure stick-free cooking.

SPECIAL CARE:

A spotted white film may form on the non-stick surface. This is a buildup of

minerals from foods or water and is not a defect in the surface. To remove,

soak a soft cloth in lemon juice or vinegar and rub on the finish. Wash the non-

stick surface thoroughly, rinse and dry. Recondition the non-stick surface with

cooking oil.

The non-stick surface may also become stained from improper cleaning or

overheating. To remove stains, clean the non-stick surface by the following

method. Combine 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of ONE of the following

cleaners: Dip-Itcoffee pot destainer, automatic dishwasher detergent or dry

oxygen bleach crystals. USE ONLY ONE OF THE ABOVE CLEANERS; DO

NOT COMBINE. Preheat the skillet to 225°F. Wearing rubber gloves, dip a

sponge into the water mixture and wipe over the surface.

Continue cleaning procedure until mixture is gone. Turn the skillet to “OFF” and

allow it to cool. Remove the temperature control. Scour the non-stick surface with

hot soapy water and a non-metal scouring pad. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Recondition the non-stick surface with cooking oil before using.

Roasting Guide

Roasting – Best suited for skillets with high dome covers.

MEAT INTERNAL

TEMPERATURES

Beef Rare 140°F/60°C

Medium 160°F/71°C

Well 170°F/76°C

Pork Fresh 170°F/76°C

Smoked 160°F/71°C cook before

eating

140°F/60°C fully cooked

Canned 140°F/60°C

Lamb 170°F to 180°F/76°C to

82°C

Veal 170°F/76°C

Poultry 180°F/82°C

Beef, pork, lamb, veal and poultry may be roasted in the skillet. To obtain more

satisfactory results, a metal wire rack, which may be included with your skillet,

should be used to lift the food off the cooking surface. If a rack is not included with

skillet, a metal wire rack that fits into the bottom of the skillet and is about ½-inch

high with smooth support legs can be used. Follow these basic guidelines for

roasting:

1. To help seal in natural juices, roasts should be browned in the skillet before

roasting. Simply preheat the skillet, uncovered, at 325°F/162°C and add the

roast. Brown as desired on all sides. Remove roast, place rack into skillet and

replace roast onto rack, fat side up. Season as desired.

2. Insert meat thermometer tip into thickest part of roast making sure it does not

touch a bone or rest in fat. Cover skillet and roast at 225°F/107°C. If spattering

of juices becomes excessive during the roasting period, reduce the temperature

setting to SIMMER. A small amount (½ cup) of water may be added if desired.

3. Roast meat to recommended or desired internal temperature, see Roasting

Chart. Turn heat control to OFF. Avoid removing the cover too frequently as

roasting time will be lengthened. Remove roast from rack and allow to stand 10

minutes for easier carving. Always use hot pads to remove rack. Juices in the

skillet may be used for gravy, if desired.

Poultry

1. Place unstuffed roasting chicken onto a rack in the skillet. Baste with melted

butter or margarine and season as desired. Using seasoned salt will help to

brown any poultry.

2. Insert meat thermometer tip into thick part of thigh making sure the tip does not

touch a bone. Cover and roast at 225°F/107°C. Reduce temperature setting to

SIMMER if spattering becomes excessive. A small amount (½ cup) of water may

be added if desired. Baste poultry occasionally with melted butter or margarine if

desired.

3. Roast poultry to an internal temperature of 180°F/82°C. Turn heat control to

OFF. Remove poultry from rack and allow to stand 10 minutes for easier

carving. Always use hot pads to remove rack. Juices may be used for gravy if

desired. NOTE: Roasting duckling and goose is not recommended due to the

excess amount of grease that accumulates.

Ham – Fresh, Smoked or Canned

1. Place ham on a rack in the skillet. Score if desired. Insert meat thermometer tip

into thickest part of ham, making sure it does not touch a bone or rest in fat.

Cover and roast at 225°F/107°C. Reduce temperature setting to SIMMER if

spattering becomes excessive. A small amount (½ cup) of water may be added

if desired.

2. Roast ham to internal temperature recommended for type of ham being

prepared. If desired, ham may be glazed at the end of roasting period. Turn heat

control to OFF. Remove ham from rack and allow to stand 10 minutes before

carving. Use hot pads to remove rack, as it will be hot. NOTE: If space permits,

scrubbed and pricked potatoes may be baked on rack around meat or poultry.

Medium-sized potatoes will require about 1 hour of baking time at 225°F/107°C.

TEAM

UIDE

Steaming:

Your skillet may include a square metal wire rack for steaming. If a steaming rack is

not included, a metal wire rack that fits into the bottom of the skillet and is about ½-

inch high can be used providing it has smooth support legs that will not scratch the

non-stick interior.

FOOD TIME SPECIAL TIPS

Chicken Breasts – 1lb. 15-20 minutes Cook thoroughly

Fish Steaks – 2 to 3 10-15 minutes Defrost if frozen. Steam until fish

flakes.

Fish Fillets - 2 to 3 8-10 minutes Defrost if frozen. Steam until fish

flakes.

Hot Dogs – 8 to 10 8-10 minutes Heat thoroughly

Lobster Tails – 2 medium 10-12 minutes Defrost if frozen

Shrimp – 1 lb, large 5-8 minutes Peel and devein before steaming

Artichoke – 4 medium 2530 minutes Leave whole, trimming points off

leaves

Asparagus – 1lb. 10-12 minutes Trim ends

Broccoli – 1 lb. spears 12-15 minutes Trim ends

Cauliflower – 1 large

head 12-15 minutes Remove core

Corn-on-the-cob – 4 ears 10-12 minutes Remove husk and silk

Follow these guidelines for steaming foods in your skillet:

1. Place steaming rack into bottom of skillet and add 2 to 3 cups of water. Place

food to be steamed directly on rack in a single layer to ensure even cooking.

Cover skillet.

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REAKFAST

RIGHTENERS

SAUSAGE: Links: Place links in cold skillet and add small amount of water. Cover,

and simmer at 225ºF/107ºC for 10 minutes. Do not prick. Turn heat up to

300ºF/148ºC and pan-fry until brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

BACON: Place slices in cold skillet. Heat at 300ºF/148ºC. Fry first side about 7 to 8

minutes. Turn slices and fry 4 to 5 minutes longer or until bacon is crisp. Drain on

absorbent paper.

HAM: Slice ham ¼ to ½-inch thick. Trim off some fat to rub on skillet. Preheat at

325ºF/162ºC, uncovered. Cook ham slowly until brown on one side, 6 to 8 minutes.

Turn and brown second side.

EGGS BAKED IN BEEF HASH: Spread one 1-pound 9¼-ounce can corned beef or

roast hash (or homemade variety) in lightly greased skillet. Using bottom of custard

cup, make 6 deep wells in hash. Dot with butter or margarine. Break an egg into

each well. Season with salt and pepper; cover each egg with 1-tablespoon milk or

cream. Cover, and turn temperature control to 225ºF/107ºC. Bake 15 to 20 minutes,

or until set. Serve from skillet, keeping hot at WARM. Makes 6 servings.

CHEESE-TOMATO SCRAMBLE

¼ cup butter or margarine

10 to 12 eggs well beaten

1 cup dairy sour cream

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

2 large tomatoes, peeled and diced

4 green onions, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

1. Preheat skillet at 250ºF/121ºC. Add butter or margarine; heat until it sizzles.

Beat eggs well in a mixing bowl. Add sour cream and stir to combine. Pour egg

mixture into skillet.

When eggs begin to set, add cheese, tomatoes, onion, salt and pepper. Stir until eggs are

completely set and cheese is melted. Reduce heat to “warm” for serving. Makes 8

servings.

EGG AND BEEF SCRAMBLE

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 3½-ounce package dried beef

6 eggs, slightly beaten

teaspoon pepper

3 tablespoons milk or cream

1 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened

1. Preheat skillet at 225ºF/107ºC. Melt butter or margarine.

2. Cut or tear beef into bite-size pieces. Sauté in butter 3 to 4 minutes until lightly

browned. Reduce heat to “simmer”.

3. Combine eggs with pepper, milk and cream cheese. Pour into skillet and slowly

cook until cheese is melted and eggs are thoroughly cooked, but are still moist

and glossy, 6 to 8 minutes. Makes 4 servings.

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