West Bend L5263 User Manual

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Clean Cover:

NOTE: Cover contains charcoal filter. Cover is not immersible for cleaning

nor is it dishwasher safe.

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 filter out and set aside. Do not wash charcoal filter. Disassemble
cover by removing 4 screws from bottom; set aside. Separate metal bottom from plastic
cover, lift out glass window. Handle glass window carefully. Wash filter cover, plastic cover,
window and metal bottom in soapy water with dishcloth, rinse and dry.
Do not wash cover parts in dishwasher.

Replace window in plastic cover, aligning corners in tabs. Place metal bottom into cover with
“this side up” facing you and recess area over window. See Diagram 8. Align screw holes and
reattach metal bottom to plastic cover using four screws. Do not overtighten screws to prevent
stripping of threads. Replace charcoal filter back into recess of plastic cover with thin filter
sheet down first. Lock filter cover in place. See Diagram 9. Replace cover on base.

Storing Fryer:

Make sure all parts of fryer are clean and dry before storing. Place basket

handle inside basket and store inside covered fryer Push cord into cord storage area in back of
fryer.

Replacing charcoal Filter:

The charcoal filter should be replaced after every 10 to 12 uses to help reduce odor

during frying and also to prevent possibility of oil overflowing due to using a dirty filter. See warranty section on
ordering charcoal filter. Do not use any other charcoal filter as a substitute. Do not use fryer without a
charcoal filter.

CAUTION:

To prevent personal injury or property damage form oil overflowing due to using a dirty charcoal

filter, replace filter as recommended after every 10 to 12 uses. Do not use fryer without charcoal filter.

To replace charcoal filter, push in release clip on filter cover. Lift charcoal filter out and discard. Wipe recess area
clean with a damp soapy cloth, wipe clean and dry. Wash filter cover in hot soapy water, rinse and dry. Place new
charcoal filter into recess with thin filter sheet down first. Replace filter cover and close to lock in place. See
Diagram 9.

COOKING GUIDE:

The following are approximate times for maximum recommended amounts of food. If less

food is cooked, times will be slightly shorter. Do not fill basket more than 2/3 full for best results. Foods are usually
done when they float to the surface and are nicely browned.

FOOD

AMOUNT

TEMPERATURE

TIME

Chicken
Frozen,

precooked

pieces 375°

8-10

minutes

Frozen,

Nuggets

1½

pounds

375°

5-6

minutes

Raw, parboiled, battered

3 pieces

350°

9-12 minutes

Doughnuts

3-4

375°

2-3

minutes

Egg Rolls, frozen

3-4

large

375°

8-9

minutes

Fish
Frozen,

fillets

pieces 375°

5-6

minutes

Raw,

battered

pieces

350°

4-6

minutes