West Bend 6 QT Benutzerhandbuch

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To Use as a Griddle: 
The heating base can be used as a light duty griddle. 

1.  Before using the heating base as a griddle, condition the non-stick surface 

with vegetable oil.   

2.  Press the “TEMP” button until “GRIDDLE” is selected. Press the “COOK” 

button to start the griddle, or wait 5 seconds, and the base will beep 5 
times, indicating that the “GRIDDLE” setting has been selected and the 
griddle has started heating. For best results, preheat base for about 8 - 10 
minutes, then cook foods to desired doneness. Please refer to the 
“TEMPERATURE GUIDE” below. The heating base will perform only as a 
light duty griddle. “GRIDDLE” setting should NEVER be used as a slow 
cooker setting. 

3.  When food is done cooking, press “POWER” to turn the appliance off. 

Unplug the cord from the outlet, and allow to cool completely. Follow 
cleaning instructions in the “Cleaning Your 6 Qt. Versatility™ Cooker” 
section of this manual.  

Note: The timer cannot be used on this setting, and will not shift to 
keep warm “WM” at any point. The griddle will remain on indefinitely 
until “POWER” is pressed, or the appliance is unplugged. 

Do not strike utensils against vessel or cover rim.  Glass cover may shatter as 
a result. 
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A small amount of smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to the 
release of manufacturing oils – this is normal. 

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Some minor expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and 
cooling – this is normal. 

 

Be sure to cook foods to recommended food-safe temperatures. Always check with a 
meat thermometer to ensure that the center is cooked completely. 

  

Beef Rare 

140°F/60°C 

  

Medium 

160°F/71°C 

  

Well 

170°F/76°C 

Pork Fresh 

170°F/76°C 

  

Smoked 

160°F/71°C 

  

Canned 

140°F/60°C 

Lamb 

  

170°F to 180°F/76°C to 82°C 

Veal  

 

170°F/76°C 

Poultry  

 

180°F/82°C