Owner's Manual

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C LEANING Y OUR E LECTRIC S KILLET
1. Clean the skillet thoroughly after each use. Do not immerse the skillet in cold water
when it is hot. Let the skillet cool completely, and then remove the temperature
control. Immerse the skillet in hot, soapy water. Wipe the temperature control with a
damp cloth if necessary. DO NOT immerse the temperature control or cord in
water or any other liquid.
2. Clean the non-stick surface of the skillet with hot, soapy water, using a non-metallic
or nylon scrubber. 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.
3. Clean the non-coated aluminum underside of the skillet with hot, soapy water and a
soap-filled steel wool scouring pad. Remove stains with a household cleanser.
Remove burned-on grease with any cleanser made especially for appliances.
4. After washing, rinse the skillet thoroughly with hot water and dry completely,
including the terminal pins inside the socket of the skillet where the temperature
control fits.
5. Your skillet, with the temperature control removed, may be cleaned in an automatic
dishwasher. DO NOT put the temperature control in the dishwasher. The underside
of the skillet may discolor due to the minerals in water and the high heat of the
drying cycle. This will not affect the cooking ability of skillet. Each time the skillet is
cleaned in a dishwasher, the non-stick surface should be reconditioned with
cooking oil to ensure stick-free cooking.
SPECIAL CARE:
1. A spotted white film may form on the non-stick surface. This is a buildup of
minerals from foods or water and is not a defect in the surface. To remove, soak a
soft cloth in lemon juice or vinegar and rub on the finish. Wash the non-stick
surface thoroughly, rinse and dry. Recondition the non-stick surface with cooking
oil.
2. The non-stick surface may also become stained from improper cleaning or
overheating. To remove stains, clean the non-stick surface by the following method.
Combine 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of ONE of the following cleaners: coffee
pot destainer, automatic dishwasher detergent or dry oxygen bleach crystals. USE
ONLY ONE OF THE ABOVE CLEANERS; DO NOT COMBINE. Do not tilt the
skillet with the tilt leg. Preheat the skillet to 225°F. Wearing rubber gloves, dip a
sponge into the cleaning solution and wipe over the surface.
3. Continue cleaning procedure until mixture is gone. Turn the skillet to “OFF” and
allow it to cool. Remove the temperature control. Scour the non-stick surface with
hot, soapy water and a non-metallic or nylon scouring pad. Rinse thoroughly and
dry. Recondition the non-stick surface with cooking oil before using.
R ECIPES
SAUSAGE LINKS: Place the links in the cold skillet and add a small amount of water.
Cover, and set the temperature to “SIMMER” for 10 minutes. Do not prick. After ten
minutes, turn heat up to 300ºF/150ºC and pan-fry until browned, about 15 to 20
minutes.
BACON: Place bacon slices in the cold skillet. Heat at 300ºF/150ºC. Fry the first side
for about 7 to 8 minutes. Turn the slices and fry for about 4 to 5 minutes longer, or until
the bacon is crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.