West Bend Fryer L5262 User Manual

WEST BEND DEEP FRYER  
L5262  
Register this and other West Bend® products through our website: www.westbend.com  
To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow the instructions and  
warnings in this care and use instruction manual.  
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed  
including the following:  
Read all instructions.  
Do not touch hot surfaces. 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 necessary when deep fryer is used by or near children.  
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 attachments not recommended by The West Bend Company may  
cause injuries or property damage.  
Do not use outdoors  
Do not let cord hand over edge of table, counter or surface areas, 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 deep fryer containing hot oil.  
Do not use deep fryer for other than intended use.  
Be sure handle is properly assembled to basket and securely locked in place. See detailed  
assembly instructions.  
Secure cover onto fryer whenever oil is hot. See detailed assembly instructions.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
Your deep fryer needs no special care other than cleaning. See Warranty section in this  
booklet for servicing details. Do not attempt to repair it yourself.  
For Household Use Only.  
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or property damage caused by fire, always unplug this  
and other appliances when not in use.  
Electrical Cord and Plug Information  
WARNING: Your deep fryer 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 deep fryer without close adult supervision. Do not  
use an extension cord. Serious 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 another high wattage appliance on the same circuit.  
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 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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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 of cover with  
paper towel after each time cover 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 oil 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 after every 10 to 12 uses to help  
reduce odor when frying and also to prevent oil from  
overflowing due to using a dirty filter. See Warranty  
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 line, about 8 cups. See Diagram 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 as damage to fryer will occur.  
3. Attach handle to basket by sliding top plastic tab back  
while inserting metal end of handle through clip on  
inside of basket. See Diagram 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 handle on basket during frying as this  
will prevent cover from being secured onto fryer.  
4. Turn cover to secure in 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 arrows on the cover for  
correct turning). The cover temporarily reduces oil from  
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 of 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 until temperature light goes out,  
about 10 to 12 minutes. Oil temperature will be 375ºF.  
Temperature light will cycle on and off during frying  
indicating temperature is being maintained.  
WARNING: HOT 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 direction of arrows to secure.  
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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.  
6. Turn cover counterclockwise and remove with  
oven mitt. Attached handle to basket, and place  
on drain clip so basket is above oil. 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 into oil. Remove handle from  
basket and secure cover onto fryer, turning 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 surface and are nicely  
browned.  
8. When done, turn cover counterclockwise and remove with oven mitt. Attach handle to  
basket, lift basket and place on drain clip to drain foods briefly. Then remove basket from  
fryer and empty food onto paper toweling to finish draining before serving. Season as  
desired.  
If frying additional food, place empty basket back into fryer and remove handle. Wipe  
any moisture from underside of cover with paper toweling. Turn cover to secure onto  
fryer and allow oil to heat until temperature light goes out, about 3 to 5 minutes.  
Continue frying following guidelines above.  
If oil level falls below MIN line, add fresh vegetables to bring the level back to MAX  
line.  
9. When finished frying, unplug cord from electrical outlet and remove basket. Turn cover  
to secure onto fryer and allow covered fryer to cool completely before removing oil and  
cleaning.  
WARNING: HOT 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 direction of arrows to secure.  
CARE AND CLEANING  
Always unplug cord from electrical outlet and remove basket. Secure cover onto fryer and  
allow covered fryer to cool completely before removing oil and cleaning.  
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or electric shock, do not immerse fryer base, its cord  
or plug in water or other liquid.  
Remove Oil After Cooling: If oil is to be discarded, pour into a disposable container;  
discard. If oil is to be saved, strain into a dry, clean container by filtering through a sieve  
lined with paper toweling. Usually, oil may be reused once or twice. Oil should be stored in  
a covered container in refrigerator. Do not store oil in fryer at room temperature, as oil will  
become rancid. Do not store fryer-containing oil in refrigerator, as fryer is not designed to be  
stored in refrigerator.  
Clean Fryer Base: After oil is poured out, wipe inside of fryer with paper toweling 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 outside of fryer with a  
damp soapy cloth and dry.  
Clean Basket and 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 immersible  
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 cleaning, dissemble cover by removing four  
screws from bottom; set aside. Separate metal bottom from plastic  
cover. Lift out charcoal filter from recess in plastic cover; set filter  
aside. Do not wash charcoal filter. Wash plastic cover and metal  
bottom in hot soapy water with dishcloth, rinse and dry. Do not  
wash cover parts in dishwater. Replace charcoal filter back in  
recess of plastic cover. Place metal bottom into cover this “this side up” facing you and vent  
slots over charcoal filter. See Diagram 7. Align screw 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 are clean and dry before storing. Place basket  
handle inside basket and store inside covered fryer.  
Replacing Charcoal Filter: The charcoal filter should be replaced after every 10 to 12 uses  
to help reduce odor during frying and also to prevent possibility of oil overflowing due to  
using a dirty filter. See Warranty section on ordering charcoal filter. Do not use any other  
charcoal filter as a substitute. Do not use fryer without a charcoal filter.  
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or property damage from oil overflowing due to using  
a dirty charcoal filter, replace filter as recommended after every 10 to 12 uses. Do not use  
fryer without charcoal filter.  
To remove charcoal filter, remove four screws from bottom side; set aside. Separate metal  
bottom from plastic cover. Lift out charcoal filter and discard. Wash plastic cover and metal  
bottom in hot soapy water with a dishcloth, rinse and dry. Place new charcoal filter in recess  
of plastic cover. Place metal bottom into cover with “this side up” facing you and vent slots  
over charcoal filter. See Diagram 7. Align screw holes and reattach metal bottom to plastic  
cover using four screws. Do not over tighten screws to prevent stripping of threads.  
COOKING GUIDE: The following are approximate times 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  
Frozen, nuggets  
Raw, parboiled, battered  
3 pieces  
1 pound  
3 pieces  
8-10 minutes  
4-5 minutes  
9-12 minutes  
Doughnuts  
3-4  
2-3 minutes  
8-9 minutes  
Egg Rolls, frozen  
3 large  
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FOOD  
AMOUNT  
TIME  
Fish  
Frozen, fillets  
Raw, battered  
3 pieces  
3 pieces  
5-6 minutes  
4-6 minutes  
French Fries  
Frozen, crinkle cut  
Frozen, she string  
Frozen, wedges  
1-1/2 pounds  
1-1/2 pounds  
1 pound  
10-12 minutes  
5-7 minutes  
7-9 minutes  
8-11 minutes  
Raw Fries, see recipe  
1 pound  
Onion Rings  
Frozen, battered  
Raw, battered  
1 pound  
4-5 rings  
6-8 minutes  
3-4 minutes  
Shrimp  
Frozen, battered  
Fresh, battered  
1 pound  
½ pound  
4-6 minutes  
3-5 minutes  
Vegetables  
Frozen, battered  
Raw, battered  
1 pound  
½ pound  
2-3 minutes  
2-3 minutes  
RECIPES  
Follow basic user instructions when making these recipes in deep fryer.  
Raw Fries  
3-4 medium potatoes, peeled, if desired  
1. Cut each potato into 3/8-inch strips. Place in large bowl, 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 adding 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. Preheat covered fryer with 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 drain position; allow oil to heat until temperature light goes out.  
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 drain position to allow excess oil to drain off. Empty  
fries onto paper toweling to finish draining before serving. Season as desired. Makes 4  
servings.  
Single Fry  
1. Fill fryer with oil to MAX level. Preheat covered fryer with 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 12 to 15 minutes or until fries are  
brown and crisp.  
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4. When fries are done, lift basket to drain position to allow excess oil to drain off. Empty  
fries onto paper toweling to finish draining before serving. Season as desired. Makes  
about 4 servings.  
90 DAY WARRANTY  
Your West Bend® Warranty 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 charge.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary  
from state to state. This warranty does not cover alleged damage caused by misuse, abuse,  
accidents or alterations for the Deep Fryer.  
Retain sales slip or proof of purchase in order to assure warranty coverage.  
REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE  
Replacement parts including charcoal filters may be ordered by 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 and quantity of what you want,  
along with your name, mailing address and your Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit card  
number for the billing of the part(s) to you. Your state’s sales tax (if applicable) and a  
handling fee will be added to your total charge. Or, to send a check or money order, call 262-  
334-6949 to obtain amount. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery.  
West Bend Housewares  
Attn: Customer Service  
P.O. Box 2780  
West Bend, WI 53095-2780  
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