West Bend L5745 User Manual

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5.  Nylon, plastic, wooden or rubber cooking tools are recommended for use on the 
non-stick surface.  Smooth-edged metal cooking tools may be used with care.  
Do not use sharp-edged cooking tools such as forks, knives or food choppers as 
scratching may occur.  Minor scratching will affect only the appearance of the 
finish; it will not harm its non-stick property. 
6.  When the cooking period is completed, set the temperature control dial to 
“WARM” for later serving, or set the dial to “OFF” if food will be removed 
immediately from the griddle.  After the dial is set to “OFF,” disconnect the cord 
from the wall outlet.  Let the griddle cool before removing the temperature 
control and grease cup. 
 
 
 
USING AS A BUFFET SERVER  
 
1.  Wash griddle, grease cup, food pans and food pan covers in warm, soapy water 
with a dishcloth or sponge to remove any manufacturing oils.  Rinse thoroughly 
and dry.  Be sure the temperature control is removed and the socket is 
completely dried.  Slide the grease cup securely in place below the drain hole on 
the griddle surface.  It is recommended that the grease cup be used with any 
cooking application to help contain possible overflows or spills. 
2.  Condition the non-stick finish by lightly wiping two teaspoons of cooking oil with 
paper towel or a soft cloth over the entire cool surface.  Let the cooking oil 
remain on the finish.  Do not use butter or shortening to condition the non-stick 
surface. 
3.  This Buffet Server is equipped with two heat settings.  Setting 1, “WARM,” is a 
minimum hold temperature of 140°F (60°C) and setting 2, “SIMMER,” is from 
180°F to 200°F (82°C - 95°C).  For best results, use setting 2 to quickly reach 
serving temperature, then adjust to setting 1 to “KEEP WARM.”  Do not use 
temperature settings above 200°F (95°C) for buffet server or warming 
applications. 
Note: You may use this unit either fully assembled with food pans or use the griddle 
base alone as a warming tray.  Food placed on the warming base or in the food pans 
should be fully cooked and already hot as the Buffet Server is designed for keep-
warm function only.  To retain heat and moisture in foods, keep the food pan covers 
on the food pans when not serving.