West Bend L5556B User Manual
ELECTRIC INDOOR GRILL
Instruction Manual
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Important Safeguards...............................................................................................2
Precautions For Use Around Children...................................................................... 2
Electricity Precautions.............................................................................................. 3
Heat Precautions...................................................................................................... 4
Assembling and Using Grill......................................................................................4
Cleaning Your Indoor Grill........................................................................................ 6
Grilling Tips..............................................................................................................6
Grilling Chart ............................................................................................................ 7
Recipes....................................................................................................................8
Warranty.................................................................................................................10
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© 2007 West Bend, a Brand of Focus Electrics, LLC.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions
and warnings.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
• Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use
instructions in this manual.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Focus Electrics may
cause injuries.
• Always use grill on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface, away from any edge.
Never use grill without drip pan in base. Do not use grill unless securely
positioned in base.
• Do not use glass cover if chipped, cracked or has deep scratches as weakened
glass can shatter during use. Discard immediately. See Replacement Part
section in this booklet on how to obtain a replacement.
• Do not operate when the appliance is not working properly or when it has been
damaged in any manner. For service information see warranty page.
• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.
• For household use only.
To prevent burns or other personal injuries to children, read and follow all
instructions and warnings.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AROUND CHILDREN
• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
• Do not allow cord to hang over any edge where a child can reach it. Arrange cord
to avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement.
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To prevent electrical shock, personal injury or property damage, read and
follow all instructions and warnings.
ELECTRICITY PRECAUTIONS
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric
parts in water or other liquids.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug.
• Do not use this appliance outdoors.
• Do not plug cord into wall outlet unless control is set to OFF position.
• Always turn control to OFF and unplug the appliance from outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. Allow unit to cool completely before putting or taking off
parts and before cleaning.
• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may
be used if care is exercised in their use. While use of an extension cord is not
recommended, if you must use one, the marked electrical rating of the
detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as
the electrical rating of the appliance. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the
extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. The cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be
pulled by children or tripped over.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into 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 modify the plug
in any way.
• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or
extension cord feels hot.
• Keep the cord away from hot parts of the appliance and hot surfaces during
operation.
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To prevent burns, personal injury or property damage, read and follow all
instructions and warnings.
HEAT PRECAUTIONS
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handle and knobs where provided. Use hot
pads or oven mitts if you lift or carry the cover when it is hot.
• Do not move an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Lift cover slowly, directing steam away from you.
• Set cover on hot pad, trivet or other heat protective surface. Do not set hot
cover directly on the counter, table or other surface.
• Do not use this appliance or the cover on the stovetop, under the broiler, in the
freezer, or in the oven.
• Do not place the glass cover in the microwave oven as it has a metal ring.
• Do not touch the metal probe on the plug or let it touch any surface after use, as
it will be hot.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLING AND USING ELECTRIC INDOOR GRILL
Glass Cover
Grill
Drip Pan
Base
Heat control
Follow assembly directions below to properly assemble cover knob before use. Do
not use cover without cover knob properly assembled to topside of cover.
Parts Included: Tool Required:
Cover Knob Common Phillips screwdriver
Disc
Phillips screw with washer and plastic sleeve attached.
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Cover Knob Assembly:
1. Position disc and cover knob on topside of
cover aligning hole in disc and cover knob
with hole in cover.
2. Insert screw with washer and plastic
sleeve attached, through cover hole into
knob. Tighten with screwdriver until
secured. Do not over tighten to prevent strippin
without cover knob attached.
Grill Assembly:
• Always use grill on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface, away from any
edge. Never use grill without drip pan in base. Do not use grill unless
securely positioned in base.
1. Place drip pan into base. Fill drip pan with water to maximum water level line,
about 3 cups.
2. Position grill onto base with handles in recessed areas of base. Grill may be
positioned with control to left or right end of base.
3. With the heat control set at the OFF position,
plug cord into a 120 volt AC electric outlet
only.
4. Preheat grill, uncovered, at recommended
setting for food being cooked. Refer to grilling
chart in this manual or on handle for selecting
the heat setting and grilling times.
5. When signal light on heat control goes out indicating grilling temperature has
been reached, add the food. If desired, cover may be placed on grill to shorten
cooking time and help contain spatters. Heat may be increased or decreased,
depending upon personal preference and t ype or amount of food being
prepared. The signal light will go on and off periodically to indicate that proper
temperature is being maintained.
6. Use hot pads when handling grill and cover as handles become warm. For
turning food, nylon, plastic or wooden cooking tools are recommended for use
on the non-stick surface. Do not use sharp edged cooking tools or knives.
7. When grilling is completed, set heat control at WARM for serving, or set dial at
OFF if food will be removed immediately from grill. After dial is set at OFF,
unplug cord from wall outlet. Let grill cool completely before removing heat
control.
8. Unplug cord from electric outlet after use and allow the electric grill to cool
completely before cleaning.
9. Do not allow children to use the grill or be around the electric grill, as the outside
surfaces of the grill are hot during use.
g of threads. Do not use cover
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CLEANING YOUR ELECTRIC INDOOR GRILL
1. After using grill, allow to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Remove heat control. Lift grill out of base using handles. Carefully lift drip pan
out of base. Dispose of any liquid in the drip pan.
3. Wash base, drip pan, cover and grill in warm,
soapy water using a non-metal cleaning pad. Do
not use metal scouring pads or harsh scouring
powders. A soft bristled brush may be used to
clean underside of grill. After washing, rinse and
dry. Be careful not to drop cover. The drip pan,
grill and cover may be cleaned in an automatic
dishwasher. Position pieces in dishwasher so
they do not touch one another or other objects
being washed. DO NOT PUT PLASTIC BASE IN DISHWASHER, AS
WARPAGE WILL OCCUR.
GRILLING TIPS
• Always use grill on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface with drip pan and grill
securely positioned in base.
• Some smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to the release of oils –
this is normal.
• Always place water in drip pan to maximum water level line to help reduce
smoking and make clean up easier.
• Always use hot pads when handling grill as hand les and grill become hot during
use.
• Begin grilling at recommended heat setting. Adjust heat setting if needed during
cooking.
• The heat control dial can be set at LO, MED, HI or in between for grilling or at
WARM for serving. Approximate temperatures of each setting are WARM
(180°F), LO (250°F), MED (325°F) and HI (375°F).
• Use solid end of grill to fry eggs, hash browns, grill pancakes, French toast,
sandwiches, vegetables or warm buns. Brush vegetables with olive oil or
vegetable oil for an attractive appearance.
• Tender cuts of meat are best for grilling; to tenderize less tender cuts of meat,
marinate before grilling.
• Fish and seafood may be basted with melted butter or a flavored butter during
grilling.
• For best results, use tongs to turn meats to avoid piercing the skin. Use a wide
spatula to turn fish, steaks, hamburgers, etc.
• If using a barbecue sauce, baste meat during the last 5 minutes of grilling.
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GRILLING CHART
FOOD HEAT SETTING COMMENTS
Bacon, 7 slices MED
Bratwurst/raw
sausages
Chicken Breasts, 3-4
boneless or bone-in
MED
MED
Do not preheat. Grill 6-7 minutes per side
until crisp.
Turn frequently for uniform browning, grill
until well done, total time 30-35 minutes.
Grill 10-15 minutes per side. (boneless)
25-30 minutes per side (bone-in) or until
juices run clear.
Chicken Pieces, 6-8 MED
Eggs, fried 1-2 MED
Fish Steaks, 2-4,
3
-
Frankfurters/other
precooked sausages
Grilled Sandwiches,
1-2
Ham Steak,
1
/2-1 inch
thick
Hamburgers, 4-6 1/2
inch thick
Pancakes/French
Toast, 1-2
Pork/Lamb Chops 2-
3
4,
/4-1 inch thick
Shrimp, shelled fresh
or frozen, thawed
LO 10-12 minutes per side or until fish flakes.
MED
HI
MED
HI
MED
HI
LO
Grill 20-25 minutes per side or until juices
run clear
Use solid end of grill only. Melt 1-tsp.
butter or margarine. Grill 2 minutes per
side, or to desired doneness.
Turn frequently with tongs for uniform
browning, 10-15 minutes or until
heated through.
Use solid end of grill only. Grill 2-3
minutes per side, or until heated through
and golden brown.
Score any fat on sides. Grill 10-12 minutes
per side or until heated through.
Grill 5 minutes per side (rare), 6 minutes
per side (medium), 7 minutes per side
(well), or to desired doneness.
Use solid end of grill only. Grill 1
1
/2
minutes per side or until golden brown.
8-10 minutes per side. Pork should be
well done.
6-8 minutes per side or until shrimp
turn pink.
Steak, 2 1-inch thick HI
Vegetables MED
Score any fat on sides. Grill 5-7 minutes
(rare), 6-9 minutes (medium), 8-10 minutes
per side (well), or until desired doneness.
Brush with olive or vegetable oil. Grill
onions, mushrooms, peppers, etc. on solid
end while grilling other foods.
RECIPES
Try some of our favorite recipes using the Focus Electrics, LLC Electric Indoor Grill
that we have included on the following pages to get you started.
Teriyaki Marinade
1
Cup Soy sauce
/3
1
Cup Dry white wine
/3
1
Cup Vegetable oil
/3
2 Tbsp Dried minced onion
1 Tbsp Sugar
1 Clove garlic, minced
1
Tsp Ground ginger
/4
1. Combine all ingredients in small bowl, set aside.
2. Place beef, chicken or pork in 9x13-inch baking pan. Pour prepared marinade over meat;
cover and place in refrigerator for several hours. Spoon marinade over meat occasionally.
3. Drain meat thoroughly before grilling. Makes approximately 1 cup.
Lemon Butter
1
Cup Butter
/4
1 Tbsp Dried parsley flakes
1 Tbsp Lemon juice
1
Tsp Onion salt
/2
1
Tsp Pepper
/4
1. Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat. Add remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
2. Use to baste fish, seafood, meats or vegetables during grilling.
Dill Butter
1
Cup Butter
/4
1
Tsp Onion powder
/4
1 Tsp Dried dill weed
1. Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat. Add remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
2. Use to baste fish, seafood, meats or vegetables during grilling.
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Beef Kebabs
lbs Beef sirloin steak, cut in 1-inch cubes
1 1/2
1 Cup Marinade
12 Medium mushrooms
1 Large onion, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 Green pepper, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 Red pepper, cut in 1-inch pieces
12 Cherry tomatoes
1. Marinate beef cubes in refrigerator for several hours, using one of the following recipes or
one of your favorite marinade recipes.
2. Drain beef cubes thoroughly before grilling.
3. Thread onto skewers, alternating meat and vegetables. Leave space between for
even cooking.
4. Preheat grill at MED. Place kebabs lengthwise on grill. Grill 15 to 20 minutes or to desired
doneness, turning occasionally. Serves 4-6.
Herb Marinade
1
Cup Vegetable oil
/2
1
Cup Red wine vinegar
/3
3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tsp Dried thyme leaves
1 Tsp Dried marjoram leaves
1
Tsp Pepper
/4
1
Tsp Salt
/4
1. Combine all ingredients in small bowl, set aside.
2. Place beef, chicken or pork in 9x13-inch baking pan. Pour prepared marinade over meat;
cover and place in refrigerator for several hours. Spoon marinade over meat occasionally.
3. Drain meat thoroughly before grilling. Makes approximately 1 cup.
Italian Herb Rub
2 Tsp Italian herb seasoning
3
Tsp Salt
/4
1
Tsp Garlic powder
/2
1
Tsp Pepper
/4
1. Combine all ingredients in small bowl. Rub into surface of meat before grilling.
2. Use with beef, chicken or pork.
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PRODUCT WARRANTY
Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty
Focus Electrics, LLC (“Focus Electrics”) warrants this appliance from failures in the material
and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase,
provided the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the provided Instruction
Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at Focus
Electrics’ discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.
This warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of
the appliance. This warranty is null and void, as determined solely by Focus Electrics if the
appliance is damaged through accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, scratching, or if the
appliance is altered in any way.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICUALR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR
OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HERBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL FOCUS ELECTRICS
BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
FORSEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please
contact the Focus Electrics Customer Service Department at (866) 290 –1851 or e-mail us at
service@focuselectrics.com. Return shipping fees are non-refundable. A receipt proving
original purchase date will be required for all warranty claims. Hand-written receipts are not
accepted. Focus Electrics is not responsible for returns lost in transit.
Valid only in USA and Canada
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from Focus Electrics online at
www.focuselectrics.com, or you may call or e-mail the service department at the number/e-mail
address listed above, or by writing to us at:
Focus Electrics, LLC
Attn: Customer Service
P. O. Box 2780
West Bend, WI 53095
Be sure to include the catalog/model number of your appliance (located on the bottom/back of
the unit) and a description and quantity of the part you wish to order. Along with this include
your name, mailing address, Visa/MasterCard number, expiration date and the name as it
appears on the card. Checks can be made payable to Focus Electrics, LLC. Call Customer
Service to obtain purchase amount. Your state’s sales tax and a shipping/processing fee will
be added to your total charge. Please allow two (2) weeks for delivery.
This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your
new Focus Electrics product. For future reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof
of purchase and record the following information:
Date purchased or received as gift: _______________________________________________
Where purchased and price, if known: _____________________________________________
Item number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product) ___________________________
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