Toastmaster TES1 User Manual

Electric Skillet

USE AND CARE GUIDE

MODEL TES1

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WARNING: A risk of fire and electrical shock exists in all electrical appliances and may cause personal injury or death. Please follow all safety instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

◆ Read all instructions before using appliance.

◆ Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

◆ To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or

heat control in water or other liquid. See instructions for cleaning.

◆ Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

◆ This appliance is not for use by children.

◆ Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to

cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

◆ Do not operate any damaged appliance. Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact consumer service for return authorization, examination, repair or adjustment.

◆ The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Toastmaster may cause injuries.

◆ Do not use outdoors or while standing in a damp area.

◆ 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.

◆ Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

◆ Always attach heat control to appliance first, then plug cord in the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the heat control to “OFF,” then remove plug from wall outlet.

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CAUTION: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords are available from local hardware stores and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is required, special care and caution is necessary. Also the cord must be: (1) marked with an electrical rating of 125 V, and at least 13 A., 1625 W., and (2) the cord must be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

POLARIZED PLUG: This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to 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.

ELECTRIC POWER: If electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a separate electric circuit from other appliances.

This product is for household use only.

◆ CAUTION: Hot surfaces.

◆ When using this appliance, provide 4 to 6 inches air space above

and on all sides for air circulation. Do not use on surfaces where heat may cause a problem.

◆ Do not use appliance for other than intended household use.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Note: Product may vary slightly from illustrations.

Figure 2 - Adjustable Steam Vents

Attach each of the two foot-handle assemblies to the bottom of the skillet with the screws provided. Tighten with a #2 phillips screwdriver.

Snap the lid handle onto the lid by pressing firmly on the lid handle while holding the underside of the lid. It should snap into place and allow movement for adjusting the steam vents.

Figure 1

1. Handle (P/N 21725 TM)

2. Lid (P/N 21726 TM)

3. Leg (P/N 21727 TM)

4. Hardware Package (P/N 21728 TM) Screw (4) Washer (4) Spacer (4)

5. Probe Assembly (P/N 21729 TM)

How to Use

1. Remove the heat control from the skillet and set aside.

2. Before using for the first time, wash skillet and cover in hot, sudsy water. Rinse and dry completely.

3. Turn heat control to the “OFF” position. Plug heat control securely into electric skillet. Plug cord into any standard 120 volt AC wall outlet. ALWAYS PLUG CORD INTO SKILLET FIRST,

THEN INTO WALL OUTLET.

4. Preheat skillet before cooking unless otherwise stated in recipe. To preheat, turn the heat control to desired temperature. The indicator light on the heat control will glow. The light will go out once the selected temperature has been reached.

5. Add food and cook according to recipe or cooking charts. Adjust heat control as necessary.

NOTE: During cooking, the light will go on and off indicating that the electric skillet is maintaining proper temperature.

The cover on the electric skillet is designed to allow excess steam to escape through the vents in the cover during cooking, see Figure 2.

7. Liquids such as broth, water, etc. may be added to the skillet during cooking.

8. When cooking has been completed, turn heat control to the “OFF” position. The indicator light on the heat control will be out. Unplug cord from wall outlet. Let the skillet cool completely. Remove heat control from skillet. Follow Care and Cleaning instructions.

Cooking Methods

FRY/SAUTÉ

Cooking food rapidly in an open skillet using a small quantity of fat. Add oil, shortening, butter or margarine to skillet and preheat to desired

temperature (350°F). Amount of fat used will vary accordingly to recipe and type or amount of food to be prepared.

PAN-BROIL

Cooking food over high heat in an open skillet using little or no fat. Add little or no oil, shortening, butter or margarine to skillet and preheat

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to desired temperature (400°F). Place food in hot skillet. Brown, turning often. Remove excess fat as it accumulates.

BRAISE

Searing food in hot fat until brown, then simmering in a covered skillet with liquid added.

Add a small quantity of fat to skillet and preheat to 350°F. Brown food well on all sides. Add specified amount of liquid, cover and turn heat control down to 200°F just until indicator light goes out (simmer point). Cook as specified in recipe or until food is tender. Check during cooking and add more liquid as necessary.

DO NOT LET SKILLET BOIL DRY.

SIMMER

Gently cooking food in a liquid just below boiling temperature. Add oil, shortening, butter or margarine to skillet and preheat to desired

temperature. If required, brown food on all sides. Add liquid or make sauce as directed in recipe. With heat control set at 250°F or slightly higher, bring liquid to a boil. Turn heat control down just until indicator light goes out. This is the simmer point.

Cover. Simmer food for the directed length of time or until food is done. Check periodically during cooking and add more liquid as necessary.

DO NOT LET SKILLET BOIL DRY.

STEAM

Cooking food by exposing it to steam in a covered skillet. Place a small amount of water in the bottom of skillet. Add vegetables or

other foods and cover. Turn heat control to 250°F and steam food until done. Check often, adding more water as necessary.

DO NOT LET SKILLET BOIL DRY.

W ARM

Gradually bringing cooked and cooled food back up to serving temperature.

Preheat skillet with heat control set on warm. Place food to be warmed in skillet. Cover. Heat until food is warm, turning or stirring occasionally.

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Cooking Charts

Fr ying Char t

Food/Preheat Cooking Method Time Temperature

BEEF

Hamburgers With or without medium well: 3-4 min. 1/2-inch thick extra fat each side 350°F well: 4-5 min. each side

Liver Use 2 tablespoons 4-5 min. each side 1/2-inch thick Fat 350°F

Sandwich Steaks Use 2 tablespoons rare: 1 min. each side 1/4-inch thick fat medium: 1-1/2 min. each side 350°F well: 2 min. each side

Steak - Chuck With or without rare: 4 min. each side 1-inch thick

extra fat medium: 8 min. each side

400°F well: 11 min. each side

CHICKEN

Chicken Breasts Use 3-4 tablespoons 10-20 min. total (boneless) fat, turning often 350°F

Pieces Use 3-4 tablespoons 25-30 min. total 350°F fat, turning often

EGGS

Fried Use 1 tablespoon 3-5 min. total 300°F fat for each 2 eggs

LAMB

Lamb Chops With or without medium: 19-21 min. total 1/2-inch thick extra fat well: 24-26 min. total 350°F

Please note: The USDA recommends that meats such as beef and lamb, etc. should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°-170°F, pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°-170°F, and poultry products should be cooked to an internal temperature of 170°-180°F to be sure any harmful bacteria has been killed. When reheating meat/poultry products, they should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165°F.

Fr ying Char t (Continued)

Food/Preheat Cooking Method Time Temperature

PORK

Pork Chops With or without 1/2-inch thick extra fat 15-20 min. total 350°F 30-40 min. total 1-inch thick 350°F

Bacon Start in cold pan 5-7 min. total Slices 350°F

Sausage Links Turn sausage on all 20 min. total 300°F sides to brown.

Sausage should be well done with no trace of pink.

Brown ‘N’ Serve Turn sausage on all 7-8 min. total 300°F sides to brown.

Sausage Patties Turn sausage on all 6-7 min. total 1/2-inch thick to brown. 300°F Sausage should be

well done with no trace of pink.

VEAL

Cutlets, Chops Use 2-3 tablespoons 3-5 min. each side 1/8 to 1/2-inch fat (cutlets) thick 5-10 min. each side 350°F (chops)

FISH

Fish Fillet Use 3-4 tablespoons 3-5 min. each side 1/2-inch thick fat 350°F

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Food/Preheat Cooking Method Time Temperature

BEEF

Chuck Steak, If desired, pound 1/4 to 1/2 cup flour 55 min. to London Broil, etc. into meat. Use 1/4 cup fat heated to 1 hr. 20 min. 2-inches thick 350°F to brown meat 5 to 10 minutes total 350°F brown on each side. Add 2 to 3 cups of 200°F finish liquid. Turn heat control down to

200°F. Cover and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until tender. Add more liquid as it becomes necessary.

CHICKEN

Chicken Pieces If desired, coat chicken with seasoned 45 min. total 350°F brown flour. Using 1/4 cup fat for every 2 to 200°F finish 3 pounds of chicken, brown on all sides

for 15 minutes at 350°F. Add 2 to 3 cups of liquid. Turn heat control down to 200°F. Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until done. Add more liquid as it becomes necessary.

LAMB

Lamb Chops Use 2 tablespoons of fat heated to 30 to 40 min. 1/2-inch to 350°F to brown meat 5 minutes on each total 1-inch thick side. Add 2 to 3 cups of liquid. Turn 350°F brown heat control down to 200°F. Cover and 200°F finish cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until

tender. Add more liquid as it becomes necessary.

PORK

Pork Chops Use 2 tablespoons of fat heated to 40 min. to 1/2-inch to 350°F to brown meat 5 to 10 minutes 1 hr. total 1-inch thick on each side. Add 2 to 3 cups of liquid. 350°F brown Turn heat control down to 200°F. Cover 200°F finish and cook for 30 to 40 minutes or until

tender and completely cooked. Add more liquid as it becomes necessary.

VEAL

Veal Chops Use 1/4 cup of fat heated to 350°F to 30 to 40 min. 1/2-inch to brown meat 5 minutes on each side. total 1-inch thick Add 2 to 3 cups of liquid. Turn heat 350°F brown control down to 200°F. Cover and cook 200°F finish for 20 to 30 minutes or until tender. Add

more liquid as it becomes necessary.

Braising Chart

User Maintenance Instructions

This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Contact a qualified appliance repair technician if the product requires servicing.

Care and Cleaning

1. When cooking is completed, unplug cord from wall outlet. Allow electric skillet to cool completely.

2. Remove heat control from skillet. If necessary, wipe heat control with a damp, soft cloth. Dry heat control completely. Set aside.

3. Immerse electric skillet and cover in hot, sudsy water. Clean thoroughly using a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse in hot water. Dry completely.

4. For stubborn food particles, loosen with a plastic cleaning pad. Avoid hard scouring of the non-stick finish as this may cause surface scratches.

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Recipes

ORANGE FRENCH TOAST

8 eggs 3/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices 3 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 to 4 tablespoons butter or margarine

Beat together eggs, orange juice, 2 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar and vanilla. Place bread slices in one layer in a large roasting or baking pan. Pour egg mixture over slices. Turn to soak. Place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours, turn bread slices occasionally. On a plate, combine remaining confectioner’s sugar and brown sugar. Preheat Electric Skillet with heat control set at 375°F. and melt the butter. Remove bread slices from egg mixture and place in skillet. Cook French toast about 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Add more butter to skillet if necessary. Toss slices in sugar mixture and serve immediately.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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POTATO PANCAKES

6 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds) 3 eggs 1 tablespoon parsley flakes 2 teaspoons onion powder 1/4 cup flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 to 2 cups vegetable oil Applesauce, sour cream, butter (optional)

Wash, peel and coarsely grate potatoes. In a small bowl, pour cold water over grated potatoes to cover; set aside. In a medium bowl, beat eggs well. Stir in parsley flakes and onion powder. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Stir flour mixture into eggs. Drain potatoes well. Blot potatoes with paper towel. Add potatoes to egg mixture. In Electric Skillet, heat oil with heat control set at 375°F. When light goes out, drop potato pancakes by tablespoonsful in hot oil, about 4 at a time. Brown on each side, about 3 to 4 minutes or until golden. Remove pancakes from skillet and drain on paper towel. Repeat with remaining mixture. Serve with applesauce, sour cream or butter, if desired.

Makes 16 pancakes.

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STRAWBERRY BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

2 eggs 2-1/2 cups buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine 2-1/2 cups flour 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup sliced strawberries, fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine

Beat eggs. Add buttermilk, baking soda and melted butter, beating well. Stir in flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Fold in strawberries. Preheat Electric Skillet with heat control set at 350°F. Lightly brush surface with butter. Pour 2 tablespoons batter* for each pancake into electric skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges are dry. Turn and cook for 1 or 2 minutes or until done.

Makes 30 (2-inch) pancakes.

VARIATION: FRUIT PANCAKES

Follow recipe for Strawberr y Buttermilk Pancakes. Substitute 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup sliced bananas or 1 cup diced peaches for strawberries.

*Use 1/4 cup batter for larger pancakes.

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