West Bend L5151 User Manual
West bend® deep fryer
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WEST BEND® DEEP FRYER
L5151
TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, READ AND FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS AND/OR WARNINGS IN THIS CARE AND USE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
IMPORTANT SAFETUEARDS:
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed including the following:
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Read all instructions.
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Do not touch hot surfaces.
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To protect against electric shock, do not immerse fryer base, its cord or plug in water or liquid.
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Close supervision is necessary when deep fryer is used by or near children.
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Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow fryer to cool before putting on or taking off parts
and before cleaning.
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Do not operate deep fryer with a damaged cord or plug or if fryer fails, or has been damaged in any manner. Return
fryer to The West Bend Company for examination, repair or adjustment.
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The use of accessory attachments not recommended by The West Bend may cause injuries.
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Do not use outdoors.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
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Extreme caution must be used when moving deep fryer containing hot oil.
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Do not use deep fryer for other than intended use.
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Be sure handle is properly assembled to basket and securely locked in place. See detailed assembly instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Your deep fryer needs no special care other than cleaning. If servicing becomes necessary, return your deep fryer to
The West Bend Company. See Warranty section in this booklet for servicing details. Do not attempt to repair it
yourself.
For Household Use Only
Electrical Cord and Plug Information: WARNING
: Your deep fryer has a short cord as a safety
precaution to prevent personal injury or property damage resulting from pulling, tripping or becoming entangled with
the cord. Do not allow children to be near or use this deep fryer without close supervision. Do not use with an
extension cord. Serious hot oil burns may result from a deep fryer being pulled off a countertop.
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.
Document Outline
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
- Electrical Cord and Plug Information: WARNING: Your deep fryer has a short cord as a safety precaution to prevent personal injury or property damage resulting from pulling, tripping or becoming entangled with the cord. Do not allow children to be near or
- CLEAN BEFORE USING
- FRYING GUIDELINES: Before using deep fryer, carefully review the following guidelines for safe use:
- TO USE DEEP FRYER
- CARE AND CLEANING: Always unplug cord from electrical outlet and allow fryer to cool completely before removing oil and cleaning fryer. Remove cover and basket from fryer while cooling.
- Remove Oil: If oil is to be discarded, pour into a disposable container; discard. If oil is to be saved, strain into a dry, clean container by filtering through a sieve lined with paper toweling. Usually, oil may be reused once or twice. Oil should be st
- Clean Fryer Base: After oil is poured out, wipe inside of fryer with paper toweling to remove residue. Then fill inside of fryer with hot soapy water to the MIN line. Wash inside with a dishcloth or non-metal cleaning pad such as Scrunge® scrubber sponge
- Clean Basket and Handle: Wash basket and handle in hot soapy water with a dishcloth, rinse and dry. The basket and handle may be cleaned in dishwasher, TOP RACK ONLY.
- Clean Cover: NOTE: Cover contains charcoal filter. Cover is not immersible for cleaning nor is it dishwasher safe.
- Storing Fryer: Make sure all parts of fryer are clean and dry before storing. Place basket handle inside basket and store inside covered 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
- 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 surf
- FOOD AMOUNT TIME
- Fish
- Onion Rings
- Vegetables
- RECIPES: Follow basic user instructions when making these recipes in deep fryer.
- Raw Fries
- 3-4 medium potatoes, peeled, if desired
- Cut each potato into 3/8-inch strips. Place in large bowl, cover with cold water. Allow to soak 15 minutes, or until ready to fry, to remove surface starch.
- Double Fry
- Single Fry
- REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILBABLE