Using Your Electric Skillet; Helpful Hints - West Bend PLATINUM EDITION Manual De Instrucciones

1. Place appliance on dry, level, heat-resistant surface, away from any edge. NOTE:
Do not block airflow under the skillet. To aid draining liquids, open the tilt leg into
position before preheating. This allows liquids to flow to one side of the skillet for
easier draining and healthier cooking.
2. With the temperature control dial set in the "OFF" position, attach it to the skillet.
Plug the cord into a 120 volt, AC electric outlet only. Do not use any temperature
control other than that which came with your skillet.
3. Preheat the skillet, uncovered, until the desired temperature is reached, unless the
recipe states not to preheat. The signal light on temperature control will be
illuminated while the skillet is heating.
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A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to the
release of manufacturing oils – this is normal.
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Some minor expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and
cooling – this is normal.
4. Refer to the "Temperature Guide" in this booklet for selecting the correct heat
setting. If the food is frozen, use the heat setting indicated, but allow for longer
cooking times.
5. When the cooking temperature has been reached, the signal light will go out. Add
food. The temperature may be increased or decreased depending upon personal
preference and the type or amount of food being prepared. The signal light will
cycle on and off during cooking to indicate that the proper temperature is being
maintained.
6. At the end of the cooking period, set the temperature control at "WARM" for
serving, or "OFF" if the food will be removed immediately from the skillet. After the
dial is set at "OFF", unplug the cord from the wall outlet.
Foods may be prepared with or without butter, shortening, or oil. When frying, using a
small amount of fat will improve the flavor, color and/or crispness of meat, fish, poultry
and eggs. This 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
the skillet is covered and the temperature control is 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. Never cut foods directly in the skillet, this will scratch the non-stick finish.
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.
Foods tend to cook differently in an electric skillet than they would on the stovetop. For
this reason, be sure to monitor your food carefully and stir as necessary, unless recipe
indicates not to stir.
While we do not advise using non-stick sprays on your skillet, if you must, use a non-
stick spray that is 100% oil. Use of a spray that is not 100% oil could clog your non-stick
surface.
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