Westinghouse WST3034 - Manual (Page 14)

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User Maintenance Instructions
This Deep Fryer requires little maintenance. It contains no user-serviceable parts inside the
Control Panel/Heater Assembly. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning must
be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician.
WARNING: Unplug Deep Fryer from wall outlet before cleaning.
Cleaning
1. Always unplug the appliance and let the appliance and oil cool down to room temperature
before cleaning.
2. Press the Lid Release Button. To remove Lid, allow Lid to rise then pull the Lid straight out
of the Deep Fryer Body.
3. Remove Basket from Oil Tank.
4. Grasp Control Panel/Heater Assembly and gently pull up to remove. Use extreme caution
when removing the Control Panel/Heater Assembly as oil may splash out of the Tank. Wipe
Control Panel/Heater Assembly with a damp cloth and dry completely.
CAUTION: Do not immerse any part of the Control Panel/Heater Assembly in water or other
liquid. Doing so could permanently damage the product.
5. Grasp rim of Oil tank and carefully lift Tank out of Deep Fryer Body.
Be careful when there is oil in the Tank. Strain the
oil from the tank into a suitable container.
6. Wash Lid, Basket, Oil Tank, and Deep Fryer Body
in hot, soapy water. You may also wash the
Basket and Oil Tank in the dishwasher. Dry all
parts thoroughly.
7. Reassemble Deep Fryer as indicated in steps
6-9 under “Before Using for the First Time.”
8. Ensure both the Lid and Tank are completely dry
after washing and before use. The best position
for draining water from the lid is shown. DO NOT
wash Lid in dishwasher.
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
Deep Fryer does not Control Panel/Heater Check that Control Panel/
operate Assembly is not seated Heater Assembly is seated
properly. properly on Deep Fryer Body.
Oil temperature too high Unplug Deep Fryer and check
(not enough oil; no oil in oil level. Add oil as necessary.
tank) Press red "reset" button
located in the Cord Storage
area.
Oil bubbles over Too much oil in fryer Do not fill above MAX fill line.
Too much food added to Fry smaller quantities at a
fryer at one time time.
Food too wet Pat dry with paper towels
before placing in Basket.
Food tastes greasy or is Using wrong type of oil Use a high-quality oil such
not crisp as vegetable, canola or corn.
Too much food cooked at Cook smaller amounts of
same time food–especially frozen
foods.
Frying temperature too low Allow unit to pre-heat or
reheat to desired
temperatures prior to use.
Emitting unpleasant odors Built-in Lid Filter is Wash Lid in hot, soapy water.
saturated
Oil is deteriorated Change oil as needed.
Steam escaping from Lid is not closed The Lid needs to be closed
under edge of Lid securely.