GE 168998 User Manual

1. Turn temperature control to “OFF”.

Plug temperature control probe
securely into receptacle on skillet,
plug into standard 120v AC outlet
and turn temperature control to
desired setting.

2. The temperature control indicator

light will come on when you set or
adjust the temperature. Once the
desired temperature is reached, the
indicator light will cycle during use,
indicating the selected temperature is
being maintained. (When adding
food, the indicator light will come on
briefly as the overall cooking temperature
is reduced.)

3. Preheat the skillet with the lid on for

10 – 15 minutes or until the indicator
light goes out. NOTE: The cooking
temperatures listed in this user manual
are estimates. Adjust the cooking
temperature slightly up or down to
achieve the results you prefer.

4. A steam vent is located on the lid. The

steam vent allows steam to escape while
cooking with the lid in place.
CAUTION: Escaping steam is hot! Be
careful when removing or lifting lid.

• Before using the skillet for the first

time, lightly brush cooking surface
with vegetable oil. Heat, uncovered,
to 300°F. Turn “OFF” and cool
completely. Wipe away excess oil.

• Use only nylon or heat-proof plastic

cooking utensils. Metal utensils may
scratch the non-stick surface.

• This skillet is not designed to deep

fry. To pan-fry, do not use more than
1 cup of oil. Select a vegetable oil or
peanut oil for frying, Butter and
olive oil should only be used to saute
foods on a lower temperature setting.

⁄ lb.

3 to 9 minutes/per side (medium)

300°F

1" thick, boneless

9 to 12 minutes/per side

300°F

boneless breasts

6 to 7 minutes/per side

300°F

3 to 5 minutes/per side

325°F

1 to 3 minutes/per side

300°F

Fried

2 to 3 minutes/first side

300°F

1 to 2 minutes/second side
Melt 1 to 2 tsp. butter or margarine in skillet

Poached

1 to 6 eggs

2 to 3 minutes

250°F or 300°F

Pour 2 cups water and 1 tsp. cider vinegar
in skillet. Heat to boiling. Break each egg 
into a bowl; slip into water. Cover and cook 
2 to 3 minutes.

Scrambled

3 to 4 minutes

300°F

Melt 1 to 2 tablespoons butter or
margarine in skillet. Add eggs, cook, stir
gently, until set and cooked.

5 minutes/first side

300°F

1 to 3 minutes/second side

8 to 10 minutes

300°F

6 minutes/first side

300°F

5 to 6 minutes/second side

1. Always allow the skillet to completely

cool before cleaning.

2. Unplug cord from wall outlet, then

remove temperature control probe
from appliance. Wipe probe clean with
a dry towel.

3. Immerse the skillet and lid in warm,

soapy water and wash with a soft cloth. 

4. Rinse well and dry. All parts, except the

temperature control probe, are fully
immersible and dishwasher-safe.

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