WEST BEND DEEP FRYER
L5262
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To prevent personal injury or property damage, rea d and follow the instructio ns and
warnings in this care a nd use instruction manual.
IMPORTANT SAFE GUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed
including the fo llowing:
Read all instr uctions.
Do not touc h hot surfac es. Use oven mitts.
To protect against electric shock, do not immerse fryer base, its cord or plug in water or
other liquid.
Close supervision is neces sary when deep fryer is used by or near c hildren.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow fryer to cool before
putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
Do not operate deep fryer with a damaged cord or plug or if fryer fails, or has been
damaged in any manner.
The use of accessory att achments not recommended by The W est Bend Company may
cause injuries or property damage.
Do not use outdoors
Do not let cord hand over ed ge of table, counter or surface are as, or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heat ed oven.
Extreme caution must be used when moving deep fryer containing hot oil.
Do not use deep fryer for other than intended use.
Be sure handle is properl y assembled to basket and securely lock ed in place. See detailed
assembly instructions.
Secure cover onto fryer whenever oil is hot. See detailed assembly instructions.
SAVE THESE INS TRUCTIONS
Your deep fryer needs no spe cial care other than cleaning. S ee Warranty section in this
booklet for servicing details. Do not attempt to repair it yourself.
For Household Use Only.
WARNING: To pre vent personal injury or property damage caused by fire, always unplug this
and other appliances when not in use.
Electrical Cord and P lug Information
WARNING: Your deep fryer has a short cord as a sa fety precaution to prevent personal inj ury
or property damage resulting from pulling, tripping or beco ming entangled with the cord. Do
not allow children to be near or use t his deep fryer without close adult supervision. Do not
use an extension cord. Ser ious hot oil burns may result from a deep fryer being pulled off a
countertop, table or surface area.
To avoid circuit overload, do not operate a nother high wattage appliance on the same circuit.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feat ure,
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 is still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not
attempt to defeat this safety feature.
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CLEAN BEFORE
USING
CAUTION: To prevent
personal injury or
electric shock, do not
immerse fryer base, its
cord or plug in water or
other liquid.
Before u sing fryer, c lean
parts as follo ws:
Fill inside of fryer with
hot soapy water to the
MIN fill line. Wash
inside with dishcloth,
empty, rinse carefully
and dry. Wipe outside with damp clo th and dry.
Wash bas ket and handle in hot soapy wate r with dishclo th, rinse and dry.
Wipe cover with a damp cloth and dry. Do not put cover in water, as charcoal filter will
become wet.
Your deep fryer is now r eady to use
FRYING GUIDELINES: Before using deep fryer, carefully review the following guidelines
for safe use:
WARNING: To preven t severe personal injury or property damage, use ca ution when cooking
with hot oil.
Always use fryer on a stable, dry and level heat-resistant s urface, away from any edge.
Always make sure fryer is completely dry before adding vegetable oil for cooking.
Fill fryer with vegetable to the MAX fill line, about 8 cups. Do not fill fryer beyond
MAX fill line to prevent boil-over of hot oil when food is added.
Use only good quality vegetable oil for frying. Do not use vegetable shortening, lard,
butter, margarine or olive oil for frying as these are not suitable for high temperature
frying.
Never add water or any other liquid to oil for frying as any amount of liquid can cause
eruption of hot oil.
Always add oil to fryer before it is plug ged in. Do not allow fryer to heat before oil is
added to prevent damage to fryer or possible ignition of oil.
Do not use fryer under a cabinet as excessive steam is emitted from cover vent which can
cause damage.
Always remove any excess moisture or ice crysta ls from foods before frying by blotting
dry with paper to weling. This will help p revent excessive sp attering and foaming o f hot
oil.
For even cooking, fry similar-sized pieces of food and do not o verfill basket. As a
general rule, do not fill basket more than 2/3 full with food to ensure food is completely
covered with oil when cooking.
Food can be breaded or batter-coated before frying if desired. Follow recipe directions.
Foods are normally done when they float to the surface and are nicely browned. Empty
food from basket onto paper toweling to drain before serving.
Always secure cover o nto fryer whenever oil it hot. Turn co ver clockwise, in direction of
arrows to secure in place.
Never attempt to l ift fryer by cover handle.
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CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or steam burns, use
protective oven mitt when opening. Hot steam escapes from
cover causing burns.
Always remove moisture from underside o f cover with
paper towel after each time co ver is removed. This will
help prevent oil from spattering when cover is replaced.
Use only metal cook tools in fryer. Do not use plastic or
rubber cook tools as they will be damaged from hot oil.
It is best to use fresh o il each time the fryer is used to
prevent transfer of flavor. Do not reuse more than two
times as oil deteriorates with use.
When finished frying, unplug cord from wall outlet,
secure cover onto fryer and allow covered fryer to cool
completely before removing oil and cleaning.
Replace charcoal filter af ter every 10 to 12 uses to help
reduce odor when frying and also to prevent oil from
overflo wing due to using a d irty filt er. See Wa rranty
section is this book for ordering replacement charcoal
filters. Do not use fryer without charcoal filter .
TO USE DEEP FRYER
1. Place fryer on a stable, dry and level heat-resistant
surface, away from any edge.
2. With basket removed, fill fryer base with vegetable oil to
the MAX fill lin e, about 8 cups. See Dia gram 1. Do not
fill fryer with oil beyond the MAX fill line to prevent
boil-over of hot oil when food is added. Do not operate
fryer without oil a s damage to fryer will occ ur.
3. Attach handle to basket by sliding top plastic tab back
while inserting metal end of handle through clip on
inside of basket. See Di agram 2. Release tab to lock
handle on basket. See Diagram 3. Lower empty basket
into oil and remove handle by sliding tab back while
lifting handle up and out of basket clip. See Diagram 4.
Do not leave ha ndle on basket dur ing frying as this
will prevent cove r from being secured o nto fryer.
4. Turn cover to secure i n place on fryer. To reduce oil
spills, especially if fryer is tipped over, make sure cover
has been turned clockwise until it is completely secured
into the handle slots. (Note the arro ws on the cover for
correct turning). The co ver temporarily reduces oil fro m
spilling if fryer is tipped over, however, care should still
be used when moving fryer. See diagram 5. “Cover
Front” must be to the front o f fryer for proper
securement of cover onto fryer. Steam vents must be to
the back.
5. Plug cord into a 120 volt AC electrical outlet ONLY.
Temperature light in base will glow when oil is heating.
Preheat cover fryer u ntil temper ature light goes out,
about 10 to 12 minutes. Oil temperature will be 375º F.
Temperature light will cycle on and off during frying
indicating temperature is being maintained.
WARNING: HO T OIL! To prevent serious personal injury or property damage from spills,
keep cover secure on fryer whenever oil is hot, and never attempt to lift fryer by cover
handle. Turn cover in d irection of arrows to secure.
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CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or steam
burns, use protective oven mitt when ope ning. Hot
steam escapes from cover ca using burns.
6. Turn cover counterclockwise and remove with
oven mitt. Attached handle to basket, and place
on drain clip so basket is above oi l. See diagram
6. Place food evenly into basket. Do not fill
basket more than 2/3 full with food. Refer to
cooking guide in the book for recommended
amount of food to cook at one time. Slowly lower basket i nto oil. Remove handle from
basket and secure cover onto fryer, turni ng in directions of arrows.
7. Fry food to desired doneness. Refer to cooking guide on front of fryer or in this book for
recommended times. Foods are usually done when they float to the su rface and are nicely
browned.
8. When done, turn cover counterclock wise and remove with oven mitt. Attach handle to
basket, lift basket and place on drain clip to drain foods briefly. T hen remove basket from
fryer and empty food onto paper toweling to finish draining before serving. Seaso n as
desired.
If frying additional food, place empty basket back i nto fryer and remove handle. Wipe
any moisture from underside of co ver with paper toweling. Turn cover to secure on to
fryer and allow o il to heat until tempera ture light goes out, abo ut 3 to 5 minutes.
Continue frying following guidelines above.
If oil level falls below MIN line, add fresh vege tables to bring the level back to MAX
line.
9. When finished frying, unplug cord from electrical o utlet and remove basket. Turn cover
to secure onto fryer and allow covered fryer to cool completely before removing oil and
cleaning.
WARNING: HO T OIL!
keep cover secure on fryer whenever oil is hot, and never attempt to lift fryer by cover
handle. Turn cover in d irection of arrows to secure.
To prevent serious personal injury or property damage from spills,
CARE AND CLEAN ING
Always unplug cord from electrical outlet and remove basket. Secure cover onto fryer and
allow covered fryer to cool completely b efore removing oil and cleaning.
CAUTION: To pre vent personal injury or electr ic shock, do not immerse fryer base, i ts cord
or plug in water or other liquid.
Remove Oil After Coo ling: If oil is to be discarded, pour into a di sposable container;
discard. If oil is to be saved, strain into a dry, clean container by filtering through a sieve
lined with paper to weling. Usually, oil ma y be reused once or twice. Oil should be stored i n
a covered container in r efrigerator. Do not store oil i n fryer at room temperature, as oil will
become rancid. Do not store fryer-contai ning oil in refrigerator, as fryer is not designed to be
stored in refrigerator.
Clean Fryer Bas e: After oil is poured out, wipe inside of fryer with paper to weling to remove
reside. 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, Dobie® or Scotch-
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Brite Cookware Scrub’n Sponge®. Do not use metal scouring pads or harsh scouring powders
on fryer. After washing inside, empty, rinse carefully and dry. Wipe o utside of fryer with a
damp soapy cloth and dry.
Clean Basket an d Handle: Wash basket and handle in hot soapy water with a dishcloth, rinse
and dry. The basket and handle may be cleaned in dishwater. TOP RACK ONLY.
Clean Cover
NOTE: Cover contains charcoal filter. Cover is not i mmersible
for cleaning nor is it dishwasher safe.
For regular cleaning, wipe top and bottom sides of cover with a
damp soapy cloth, wipe clean and dry.
For more thorough clea ning, dissemb le cover by removi ng four
screws from botto m; set aside. Separate metal bottom from plasti c
cover. Lift out charcoal filter from recess in plastic co ver; set filter
aside. Do not wash charcoal filter. W ash plastic cover and metal
bottom in hot soapy water with dishcloth, rinse and dry. Do not
wash cover parts in dishwater. Replace charc oal filter back in
recess of plastic cover. Place metal bottom into cover this “this side up” facing you and vent
slots over charcoal fil ter. See Diagram 7. Align scr ew holes and reattach metal bottom to
plastic cover using four screws. Do not over tighten screws to prevent stripping of threads.
Storing Fryer: Make sure all parts of fryer ar e clean and dry before storin g. Place basket
handle inside basket and store inside covered fr yer.
Replacing Charcoal Filter: The charcoal filt er should be replaced after every 10 to 12 uses
to help reduce odor during frying and also to preve nt possibility of oil overflowing due to
using a dirty filter. See Warranty sec tion on ordering charcoal filter. Do not use any other
charcoal filter as a substitute. Do not use fryer wit hout a charcoal filter.
CAUTION: To prev ent personal injury or property damage from oil overflowing due to using
a dirty charcoal filter, replac e filter as recommended after ev ery 10 to 12 uses. Do not use
fryer without charcoal filter .
To remove charcoal filter, remove fo ur screws from bottom side; set aside. Separate me tal
bottom from plastic cover. Lift out charcoal filter and discard. Wa sh plastic cover and metal
bottom in hot soapy water with a dishcloth, rinse and dry. Place new charcoa l filter in recess
of plastic cover. Place metal bottom into cover with “this side up” facing you and vent slots
over charcoal filter. Se e Diagram 7. Align screw holes a nd reattach metal bottom to pla stic
cover using four screws. Do not over tighten scre ws to prevent stripping of threads.
COOKING GUIDE: The following are approximate ti mes for 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 surface and are nicely browned.
FOOD AMOUNT TIME
Chicken
Frozen, precooked 3 pieces 8-10 minutes
Frozen, nuggets 1 pound 4-5 minutes
Raw, parboiled, battered 3 pieces 9-12 minutes
Doughnuts 3-4 2-3 minutes
Egg Rolls, frozen 3 large 8-9 minutes
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FOOD AMOUNT TIME
Fish
Frozen, fillets 3 pieces 5-6 minutes
Raw, battered 3 pieces 4-6 minutes
French Fries
Frozen, crinkle cut 1-1/2 pounds 10-12 minutes
Frozen, she string 1-1/2 pounds 5-7 minutes
Frozen, wedges 1 pound 7-9 minutes
Raw Fries, see recipe 1 pound 8-11 minutes
Onion Rings
Frozen, battered 1 pound 6-8 minutes
Raw, battered 4-5 rings 3-4 minutes
Shrimp
Frozen, battered 1 pound 4-6 minutes
Fresh, battered ½ pound 3-5 minutes
Vegetables
Frozen, battered 1 pound 2-3 minutes
Raw, battered ½ pound 2-3 minutes
RECIPES
Follow basic user instructions when making these recipe s in deep fryer.
Raw Fries
3-4 medium potatoes, peeled, if desired
1. Cut each potato into 3/8 -inch strips. Place in large bo wl, cover with cold water. Allow to
soak 15 minutes, or until ready to fry, to remove surface starch.
2. Rinse; drain and dry thoroughly with paper toweling before add ing to basket.
3. To cook, choose either the double fry or single fry method from below.
Double Fry
1. Fill fryer with oil to MAX level. Pr eheat covered fryer wit h basket lowered, until
temperature light goes out.
2. Lift basket to drain position; add raw fries. Do not add more than 1 pound of raw fries to
basket to prevent boil-over when basket is lowered.
3. Slowly lower basket. Secure cover onto fryer and cook 2 to 3 minutes until fries are
cooked through, but not browned.
4. Lift basket to d rain position; allo w oil to heat until te mperature light goes o ut.
5. Slowly lower basket. Secure cover onto fryer and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until fries are
brown and crisp.
6. When fries are done, lift basket to dra in position to allow excess oil to drain off. Empty
fries onto paper toweling to finish draining before serving. Sea son as desired. Makes 4
servings .
Single Fry
1. Fill fryer with oil to MAX level. Pr eheat covered fryer wit h basket lowered, until
temperature light goes out.
2. Lift basket to drain position; add raw fries. Do not add more than 1 pound of raw fries to
basket to prevent boil-over when basket is lowered.
3. Slowly lower basket. Secure cover onto fryer a nd cook 12 to 15 minutes or until fries are
brown and crisp.
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4. When fries are done, lift basket to dra in position to allow excess oil to drain off. Empty
fries onto paper toweling to finish draining before ser ving. Season as desired. Makes
about 4 servings.
90 DAY WARRANTY
Your West Bend® Warrant y covers failures in the materials and workmanship of the Deep
Fryer for 90 days from the date of original purchase. Any failed part of the Deep Fryer will
be repaired or replaced with c harge.
This warr anty gives yo u specific lega l rights and yo u may also have ot her rights, wh ich vary
from state to state. This warranty does not cover alleged da mage caused by misuse, abuse,
accidents or alterations for the Deep Fryer.
Retain s ales slip o r proof o f purchase in order to assure wa rranty co verage.
REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE
Replacement parts including charcoal filters may be ordered b y writing directly to West Bend
Housewares at the address below. Or order on line at www.westbend.com. Be sure to
include catalog number of your Deep Fryer, description a nd quantity of what you want,
along with your na me, maili ng addres s and your Visa, Mast erCard or D iscover c redit card
number for the billing of the part(s) to you. Your state’s sales tax (if applicable) and a
handlin g fee will be add ed to your total charge. Or, to send a check or mo ney order, ca ll 262334-6949 to obtain amount. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery.
West Bend Housewares
Attn: Customer Ser vice
P.O. Box 2780
West Bend, WI 53095-2780
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