Westinghouse WST3034 User Manual

WST3034

2.5 Qt.

Deep Fryer

You can be sure...if it’s Westinghouse

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions

should always be followed including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use oven mitts or potholders.

3. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.

5. 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.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Contact Consumer Service for examination, repair or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

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

12.Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord in the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.

13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

14. This appliance is not for use by children.

15. Extreme caution must be used when moving fryer containing hot oil.

16.Be sure handles are properly assembled to basket and locked in place. See detailed assembly instructions.

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For Household Use Only

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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property.

CAUTION: This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for some time after turning off. Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials and allow metal parts to cool before cleaning. Do not place anything on top of the appliance while it is operating or while it is hot.

1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this Owner’s Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.

2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet only.

3. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.

4. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.

5. Do not immerse the detachable power cord in any liquid. If the cord falls in water or other liquid, DISCARD IMMEDIATELY and replace it with a new cord. If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must only be replaced by contacting consumer service.

6. Risk of electric shock and choking, keep the cord out of reach from children and infants.

7. Use Basket Handle to raise and lower Basket. Always raise Basket out of hot oil and allow cooked food to rest for 5-10 seconds before opening lid.

8. Do not use this appliance if the Viewing Window is cracked.

9. Dry damp foods before placing into oil. When deep frying frozen foods, remove any excessive ice as it can cause hot oil to spatter.

10.Always keep lid closed while deep fryer is frying foods.

11.Do not obstruct the air outlet vent on top of lid with any objects. Avoid escaping steam from the air outlet during operation.

12.Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other objects during operation. Do not place any objects on top of appliance while it is operating. Place the appliance on a surface that is resistant to heat.

13.Be sure oil tank is filled with oil to at least the 'MIN' oil marking level. Do not operate appliance without oil or with an insufficient amount of oil.

14.Always pour oil into Tank before plugging in and heating up the appliance. Never pour oil into heated tank.

15.Ensure that there are no flammable objects on or near the appliance. If the oil catches fire, unplug the appliance and close the lid. Never use water to extinguish the fire.

16.Do not operate this appliance if the Lid and the Tank are not completely dry. Refer to the "User Maintenance Instructions" for the best draining position of the Lid.

17. It is not recommended to move fryer containing hot oil. Allow to cool before moving.

Detachable Cord Instructions

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CAUTION: A short detachable power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

The cord is designed to break away from the Deep Fryer quickly and smoothly to prevent the unit from tipping over when someone unintentionally pulls on the cord.

This detachable cord is designed for use with this designated Deep Fryer only. Do not try using it on any other appliance.

WARNING: Serious hot-oil burns may result from a deep fat fryer being pulled off a countertop. Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of the counter where it may be grabbed by children or become entangled with the user.

Do not use with an extension cord.

Polarized Plug

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 in 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.

Electric Power

If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances.

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Getting To Know Your Westinghouse

WST3034 2.5 Qt. Deep Fryer

The box containing your Westinghouse 2.5 Qt. Deep Fryer should include the following parts. If any of the following parts are missing. contact customer service.

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1. Lid P/N 21737W

2. Viewing Window

3. Air Outlet Vents

4. Control Panel/Heater Assembly P/N 21738W (see inset for closeup)

5. Heater Element

6. Deep Fryer Body

7. Handle

8. Lid Release Button

9. Basket Handle P/N 21739

10. Removable Oil Tank P/N 21740

11. Basket P/N 21741

12. Fill Marks (MIN/MAX)

13. Removable Timer P/N 21742

14. Temperature Control Dial

15. Red “Heating” Light

16. Green “Power On” Light

17. ON/OFF Button

18.Detachable Power Cord with Polarized Plug P/N 21515

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INTRODUCTION

Your Westinghouse Deep Fryer contains a durable stainless steel Oil Tank for long-lasting use. It is designed to cook a variety of foods in hot cooking oil. A rotary Temperature Dial allows you to choose a cooking temperature between 285°F and 375°F for precise temperature control. The convenient Basket is used to carefully lower food into the oil and provides a safe way to lift cooked foods from the oil. The removable Control Panel/Heater Assembly and Oil Tank provide for easy and thorough clean-up.

Your Westinghouse Deep Fryer features a Cool Zone below the Heater Coils. When the Deep Fryer is properly assembled, the area below the Heater Coils remains at a much lower cooking temperature. This prevents any food pieces and crumbs which have fallen to the bottom of the Oil Tank from burning and also encourages longer oil life.

BASKET

HEATER COILS

COOL ZONE

ASSEMBLING BASKET HANDLE

The Westinghouse Deep Fryer features a unique Basket Handle which allows you to raise and lower the Basket (in and out of the oil).

To Attach Handle to Basket:

1. Hold Handle over Basket as shown. Gently squeeze the arms of the Handle so they fit into the eyelets on the Basket.

2. Rotate the Handle toward the end of the Basket. Push Handle against the end of the Basket until it locks into place.

3. Slide plastic part of Handle out on arms before use. Plastic part of\Handle may be slid in and Handle folded for storage in Basket.

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Before First Use

1. Press in on Lid Release Button. See Figure 1. Lid is spring-loaded and will rise on its own. To remove the Lid from the Deep Fryer Body, lift the Lid straight up and off the Body.

2. Remove the Basket from the Oil Tank. See Figure 2.

3. Grasp Control Panel/Heater Assembly and firmly pull up to remove. See Figure

3. Both the plastic Control Panel and the Heating Element will lift off of the Deep Fryer Body. Carefully set Control Panel/Heater Assembly aside.

4. Lift the Oil Tank out of the Deep Fryer Body.

5. Wash Lid, Basket, and Oil Tank in warm, soapy water. Please refer to the "User Maintenance Instructions" for proper cleaning guidelines. DO NOT IMMERSE

THE CONTROL PANEL/HEATER ASSEMBLY IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.

Wipe Control Panel/Heater Assembly and Deep Fryer Body with a damp cloth. Dry all parts thoroughly.

6. Return the Oil Tank to the Deep Fryer Body. Be sure MIN/MAX markings on inside of Tank are at the left side of the unit. Be sure Tank is seated properly.

7. Place the Control Panel/Heater Assembly onto the Deep Fryer Body. As you seat the Control Panel into position, the Control Panel will gently snap into place.

NOTE: The Deep Fryer will not operate if the Control Panel/Heater Assembly is not properly seated.

8. Place the Basket in the Deep Fryer and hang the Basket on the hook near the top of the Oil Tank.

9. Place Lid on Deep Fryer Body by aligning the hinge extensions on the Lid with the corner openings at the rear of Fryer Body. Push down and rotate forward to close the Lid. When closed properly, the Lid will lock into place.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Instructions For Use

1. Press in on Lid Release Button. Springloaded Lid will rise on its own.

2. Lift Basket up and out of Tank. Set aside.

3. Be sure Oil Tank is properly seated inside Deep Fryer Body and pour liquid cooking oil (corn, vegetable, peanut, etc.) into the Tank. Fill with oil to a level between the MIN and MAX markings. See Figure 4. DO NOT under fill or over fill Tank.

4. To prevent condensation from fogging Viewing Window, use a paper towel or napkin to spread a thin layer of cold cooking oil onto inside of Viewing Window.

5. Replace Basket into Oil Tank. When cooking, the bottom of the Basket will “rest” on the Heater Coils.

6. Close Lid. Pull up gently on the Lid to be sure it is securely locked.

7. Remove the Detachable Power Cord from the Cord Storage area at the back of the Control Panel/Heater Assembly. Connect the Detachable Power Cord into the Appliance Receptacle with the white dot facing up. See Figure 5. Make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the “OFF” position, then connect the Polarized Plug to a standard 120V AC electrical outlet.

8. Press the ON/OFF switch to “ON.” The Green "Power On" Light will turn on as soon as the unit is receiving power.

9. Turn the Temperature Control Dial to the desired cooking temperature. See Figure

6. The Red “Heating” Light will turn on as the Deep Fryer begins heating the oil. When the oil reaches the selected cooking temperature, the Red “Heating” Light turns off and the Deep Fryer is ready for use.

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White Dot

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