Toastmaster TWK45 - Manual (Page 4)

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on owning your Toastmaster Electric Wok.
Chinese cooking can be traced back 4,000 years, yet it continues to be in
tune with today’s American lifestyle. The marvels of modern technology
incorporated in the Electric Wok will allow you to prepare a large variety
of Asian recipes quickly and easily.
In the past, Chinese families cooked on small wood-burning stoves which
produced a high intense flame that could be maintained for rapid
continuous cooking. The Toastmaster Electric Wok provides the intense heat
and a large cooking surface that traditional wok cooking demands.
The Wok’s temperature is thermostatically controlled and adjustable from
“WARM” to 400°F (200C). Fast heat recovery, so necessary for good wok
cooking is achieved with its 1600 watts of power. The interior surface is
coated with a unique non-stick coating that is “friendly to oil.” It allows oil
to form a patina on the surface, enabling the food to be properly cooked
without sticking. The same coating is featured on the outside, too, making
cleanup easy.
All the traditional oriental recipes are easily prepared in this Wok, but don’t
stop there. The Toastmaster Wok is so versatile that it can be used to
prepare many favorite American and ethnic recipes. The Wok can be
brought to the table for keeping food at serving temperature. Keep your
Toastmaster Wok handy . . . it’s a great addition to your kitchen.
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Your new Toastmaster Electric Wok is coated inside and out with a specially
formulated non-stick coating that is “friendly to oil.” This means that cooking
oil spreads evenly over the interior surface of your Electric Wok for perfect stir
frying. Other non-stick coatings cause oil to puddle which is undesirable for
wok cooking.
The interior of your Electric Wok may stain over time. Please be aware that
this does not affect the non-stick characteristic of the coating or the cooking
performance of the product.
Remove the Temperature Control Probe and wipe down with a soft, damp
cloth. Set aside. The Wok is completely immersible. Wash Wok, Cover and
Accessories with warm, sudsy water and rinse. Dry thoroughly before
inserting the Temperature Control Probe. No preconditioning of the cooking
surface is required.
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