West Bend 72000 User Manual

WEST BEND®

ELECTRICAL SKILLET

RECIPES AND INSTRUCTIONS

TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, READ AND FOLLOW THE

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS CARE AND USE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Use electricity safely and wisely! Observe safety precautions when using your skillet including the following:

• Read all instructions before using.

• If the skillet features unassembled cover rest, knob or handle/legs, be sure they are assembled and fastened properly. See assembly

instructions later in this booklet.

• Always attach heat control to skillet first, then plug cord into wall outlet. After cooking and serving, turn heat control to “off” and

unplug from wall outlet. Let skillet cool before removing heat control. Do not leave skillet plugged in when not being used.

• Skillet should always be unplugged before cleaning.

• Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of counter, table or other surface area.

• Your skillet and its heat control should not be used outdoors, placed near a hot gas or electric burner or placed in a heated oven.

• Do not immerse heat control, its cord and plug in water or other liquid.

• Do not touch skillet or its cover when they are hot. Use handles and knobs for lifting and carrying. Be very careful when moving skillet

if it contains hot liquid. Let cool before pouring out.

• Supervise closely when skillet is being used by or near children.

• Use your skillet only for cooking tasks described in this booklet. Do not use attachments with your skillet unless recommended by The

West Bend Company.

• Do not use your skillet if it or its cord or heat control has been damaged or if it is not working properly. Return your skillet, if it is

within the warranty period, to the West Bend Company for examination and/or repair.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Your skillet needs no special care other than cleaning. If servicing becomes necessary, within the warranty period, return your skillet to The West Bend Company. See Warranty information for details. Do not attempt to repair it yourself.

WARNING: To prevent personal injury or property damage caused by fire, always unplug this and other appliances when not in use. WARNING: This appliance may contain substances know to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive

harm. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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 into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

SPECIAL NOTE: This booklet contains instructions for electric skillets with different styles of covers and made of different materials such

as metal or glass. These different covers require special care and handling. Be sure to follow the correct care and handling instructions for your particular skillet cover.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARE AND USE

• Clean Before Using

CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or electric shock, always remove heat control before immersing this product in water. Do not

immerse the heat control, its cord and plug in water or other liquid.

Wash skillet, cover, rack if included, in hot soapy water with a sponge or dishcloth to remove any manufacturing oils. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

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Model No. 72000 through 72700

• Condition the Non-Stick Interior Surface

The non-stick surface must be conditioned to ensure stick-free cooking. Lightly wipe a teaspoon of cooking oil with paper toweling or soft cloth over the entire surface. The skillet is now ready to use.

• Assemble Cover Knob or Strap Handle on Metal Cover.

Metal skillet cover will feature a knob or strap type handle which must be assembled before use. Follow directions below for assembly:

• Assemble Cover Knob

Parts Included: Tools Required:

Cover Knob Common Phillips Screwdriver Phillips Screw

1. Remove screw form bottom of cover knob. Attach knob to cover with screw as shown in Diagram 1. Tighten with screwdriver until secured, but do not over-tighten to prevent stripping of threads. Do not use cover without cover knob attached. See Diagram below.

• Assemble Strap Handle Parts Included: Tools Required:

Strap Handle Common Slotted Screwdriver

2 Slotted Screws

1. Remove handle and screws for plastic bag. Attached handle to cover with screws as shown in Diagram 2. Tighten with screwdriver until secured, but do not over-tighten to prevent stripping of threads. Do not use cover without handles attached. See Diagram 2.

• Assemble Handle/Leg Before Using (unassembled models only).

CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or property damage, be sure handles are securely attached before use. Never use skillet without

attached handle/legs. Make sure that screws are inserted straight into skillet mounting projections for proper assembly. To prevent stripping of threads, do not over-tighten.

Parts Included:

2 Handle/Legs 4 Long Handle/Leg Screws 2 Leveling Washers

Tools Required:

Common Slotted Screwdriver

Handle/Leg Assembly:

1. Place the skillet upside down on tabletop or countertop.

2. Position one handle/leg on side of skillet with socket, lining up holes in handle with mounting projections on skillet. See Diagram

below.

3. Using appropriate screwdriver, securely attach handle with the screws provided (2 long screws per handle). See Diagram above.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to assemble the second handle on the opposite side of the skillet.

4. To assure proper installation of skillet handles, place assembled unit right side up on a flat surface and lift item with handles.

Handles should feel tightly secured.

5. If the skillet rocks when place on a flat surface, remove screw on the leg which is not resting on the surface. Install one of the enclosed washers between the skillet mounting projection and the handle. Replace the screw following the instructions 3 and 4

above. If the skillet is not level after the addition of the washer, add the second leveling washer in the same manner as the first.

SPECIAL SAFEGUARDS FOR GLASS COVER

CAUTION: Failure to follow these instructions may cause immediate or later breakage of glass cover, which can result in personal injury or

property damage. Carefully read and follow the safeguards below:

CAUTION: Glass cover can shatter from direct heat.

• DO NOT place cover under broiler, microwave browning element or in a toaster oven.

• DO NOT set glass cover on hot burner or on oven heat vent

• DO NOT use cover if it has been used in the above manners even if it does not look damaged. See warranty section in this booklet on

how to obtain a replacement cover.

• CAUTION: Glass cover can shatter if cooled suddenly. Avoid sever temperature change.

• DO NOT take cover directly from freezer to oven.

• DO NOT set hot glass cover on cold wet surface; let cover cool before placing in water.

• ALWAYS handle hot cover with dry pot holders or oven mitts; do not use wet cloths.

• ALWAYS set hot glass cover on dry, heat-protective surface for gradual cooling.

CAUTION: Chips, cracks or deep scratches weaken the glass cover. Weakened glass can shatter during use.

• DO NOT use cover if chipped, cracked or scratched. Discard immediately. See Warranty section in this booklet on how to obtain a

replacement cover.

• ALWAYS follow care and use instructions in this booklet to avoid chip, cracks and scratches due to hitting rims, using metal utensils,

using abrasive scouring pads or cleaners or accidental impact.

CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or steam burns when removing cover from skillet base:

• ALWAYS use both hands when removing or replacing the glass cover.

• ALWAYS use pot holders or oven mitts when removing glass cover from skillet or when replacing it.

• ALWAYS tilt cover toward you to prevent steam burns. See Diagram 4.

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

• Operating the Skillet

1. Always use skillet on a dry, level, heat resistant surface. Be sure your hands are dry.

2. Attach heat control to skillet, making sure it is sat at “OFF”. Plug cord into 120 volt, AC electrical outlet ONLY.

CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or property damage, inspect cordset for damage or wear before each use. Do not use your product if

it or its cord has been damaged or if it is not working properly.

CAUTION: Your skillet 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 skillet without close adult supervision. If you must use a longer cordset or an extension cord when using your skillet, the cord must be arranged so it will not drape or hang over the edge of a countertop, tabletop or surface area where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over. To prevent electric shock, personal injury or fire, the electrical rating of the extension cord you use must be the same or more than the wattage of the skillet (wattage is stamped on the underside of skillet).

3. Preheat skillet, uncovered, for 2 to 4 minutes until desired temperature is reached, unless recipe states not to preheat. Signal light on heat control will be on while skillet is heating.

4. Refer to the Temperature Guide in this booklet for selecting the correct heat setting. (If food is frozen, use heat setting as indicated but allow longer cooking time.)

5. When signal light on the heat control goes out indicating that the cooking temperature was reached, add the food. Heat may be increased or decreased, depending on personal preference and type or amount of food being prepared. The signal light will go on and off during cooking to indicate that proper temperature is being maintained.

ALWAYS USE POT HOLDER OR OVEN MITTS WHEN HANDLING COVER AS HANDLES BECOME HOT.

6. At the end of the cooking period, set the heat control to WARM for serving or at OFF if food is to be removed immediately from

skillet. After dial is set at OFF, unplug cord from wall outlet. Invert glass cover and use as a serving dish if desired.

CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or property damage, handle the heat control carefully if you remove it from the product immediately

after cooking because the metal probe will be hot—do not touch the metal probe or let it touch anything or any surface that may burn.

• Using Glass Cover as a Casserole Dish (not metal cover)

If your skillet features a glass cover, it may be inverted for use as a casserole dish in a conventional or convection oven up to preheated temperatures of 400°F or in a microwave oven. If casserole should be covered during baking in oven, use aluminum foil in conventional ovens and plastic wrap in microwave oven. Do not use glass cover under broiler or in browning unit or in a toaster oven as breakage can occur.

CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not use glass cover on range top unit as it could shatter due to sudden

temperature change.

• Cooking with Butter, Shortening or Oil

Foods may be prepared with or without butter, shortening or oil. When frying, using a small amount will improve the flavor, color and/or crispness of meat, fish, poultry and eggs. Meat may be cooked in its own juices if skillet is covered and heat control is set at SIMMER.

• Using Cooking Tools on the Non-Stick Surface

Plastic, rubber and wooden cooking tools are recommended for use on non-stick surface. Smooth-edged metal cooking tools may be used with care. However, do not use sharp-edged metal tools (forks, knives, mashers, beaters or food choppers) as scratching may occur. 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

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

• Clean After Every Use

To keep your skillet looking attractive and cooking efficiently, clean it thoroughly after each use.

• Let Skillet Cool by Itself

After using skillet, let it cool by itself. Do not pour cold water into skillet while it is hot. Although made of extra-thick aluminum a sudden change in temperature may cause the metal to warp.

• Remove Heat Control

After skillet has cooled, remove the heat control.

CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or electric shock, do not immerse heat control, its cord and plug in water or other liquid.

Wipe clean with a damp cloth if necessary.

• Retighten Loose Handle/Legs and Knobs

CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or property damage, check, skillet for loose handles after each use. Retighten loose screws with the

appropriate tool, but do not over-tighten. Over-tightening can result in stripping of screw or cracking of handle/leg or knobs.

• In-the-Sink Cleaning

1. Clean the non-stick interior surface of the skillet with hot soapy water, using a non-metal cleaning pad such as a Scrunge® Scrubber Sponge, Dobie® Scotch-Brite Cookware Scrub ‘n Sponge®. A dishcloth or sponge may give the non-stick surface a clean look but will not remove the tiny food particles that can settle in the finish. Do not use metal scouring pads or harsh scouring powders.

2. Clean the exterior finish of the skillet with hot soapy water using a sponge or dishcloth. A non-metal cleaning pad such as Scrunge® Scurbber Sponge, Dobie® Scotch-Brite Cookware Scrub ‘n Sponge® and/or a non-abrasive cleaner such as Bon Ami® or Copper Glow® may be used if necessary. Do not use metal scouring pads or harsh scouring powders.

3. Clean the non-coated aluminum underside of the skillet with a nylon or metal pad. A cleaning powder may also be used if necessary.

4. Clean the skillet cover and rack, if included, with a sponge or dishcloth only. Do not use any type of scouring pad or cleaning powder on glass or metal cover. The aluminum underside of the cover may discolor during use, which is normal.

CAUTION: Do not use abrasive scouring pads or cleaners on glass cover as scratching can occur. Scratching can weaken glass and cause

breakage when used. Be careful not to drop glass cover or hit it sharply with cooking utensils.

5. After washing, always rinse the skillet, cover and rack thoroughly with clear hot water. Any detergent left on the skillet or cover after cleaning can cause staining when the appliance is reheated.

• Dishwasher Cleaning

The skillet (with heat control removed), cover and rack may be cleaned in automatic dishwasher. However, the underside of the skillet and the inside of the cover (non-coated aluminum surfaces) will darken. This happens when minerals in water and chemicals used in water purification are combined with detergent and the high heat of the drying cycle. Position the skillet and cover in the dishwasher so they are not touching one another or other objects being washed. The non-stick surface of the skillet must be reconditioned with cooking oil after each dishwasher cleaning.

SPECAIL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

After consistent use, the non-stick surface may discolor. Minor stains are considered normal and do not affect the performance of the skillet. Dark and widespread staining, however which usually results from overheating and/or improper cleaning, may lessen the effectiveness of the non-stick property. If staining occurs, treat with a commercial cleaner for non-stick finishes such as Dip-It® coffee pot destainer. Follow the package directions. If staining is quite severe, simmer longer or repeat cleaning. (Do not use household bleach to clean non-stick finish as it will permanently fade it.) After using the commercial cleaner, wash skillet thoroughly, rinse and dry. Recondition the non-stick interior surface with a teaspoon of cooking oil before using. Dip-It® coffee pot destainer is available in most grocery and department stores.

• Removing a Mineral Film

A spotted white film may form on the non-stick surface. This is a buildup of minerals from water and is not a defect in the finish. To remove , soak a soft cloth in lemon juice or vinegar and rub onto the finish. After cleaning, wash, rinse and dry. RECONDITION THE NON-STICK SURFACE WITH COOKING OIL BEFORE USING.

STORAGE - For compact storage, invert cover and nest inside skillet base.

TEMPERATURE GUIDE

WARM Crisping; keeping meats, casseroles and vegetables warm for serving

SIMMER Simmering, warming leftovers; preparing frozen foods; heating soups; cooking casseroles, pudding, cereals; baking apples; braising and roasting meats and poultry

225° F Preparing gravy; white sauce and cheese sauce; cooking frozen and fresh vegetables; baking beans

250° F Scrambling and frying eggs

300° F Frying bacon and sausage

325° F Browning meats and poultry; frying fish, ham chicken and potatoes

350° F Grilling French toast and pancakes

375° F Grilling Sandwiches

400° F Heating frozen pizza

ROASTING- Best Suited for skillets with a high dome cover.

Beef, pork, lamb, veal and poultry may be roasted in the skillet. To obtain more satisfactory results, a metal wire rack , which may be included with your skillet, should be used to lift the food off the cooking surface. If rack is not included with skillet, a metal wire rack that fits into the bottom of the skillet and is about ½ inch high with smooth support legs can be used. Follow these basic guidelines.

1. To help seal in natural juices, roasts should be browned in the skillet before roasting. Simply preheat the skillet uncovered, at 325° and add the roast. Brown, as desired, on all sides. Remove roast, place rack into the skillet and replace roast on rack, fat side up. Season as desired.

2. Insert meat thermometer tip into thickest part of roast making sure it does not touch a bone or rest in fat. Cover skillet and roast at 225°. If spattering of juices becomes excessive during the roasting period, reduce the temperature to SIMMER. A small amount (½ cup) of water may be added if desired.

3. Roast meat to recommended or desired internal temperature, see Roasting Chart. Turn skillet OFF. Avoid removing the cover too frequently as roasting time will be lengthened. Remove roast from rack and allow to hot pads to remove rack. Juices in the skillet may be used for gravy, if desired.

stand 10 minutes for easier carving. Always use

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