West Bend Cool Touch Electric Griddle User Manual
To prevent burns, personal injury or property damage, read and follow all
instructions and warnings.
instructions and warnings.
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RECAUTIONS
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs and hot pads or oven mitts.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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BEFORE USING THE FIRST TIME:
1. Wash griddle and grease cup thoroughly in hot soapy water with a dishcloth or
sponge to remove any manufacturing oils. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Be sure
temperature control socket is completely dried. Slide grease cup securely in
place below drain hole on griddle surface. Always use griddle with grease cup
in place to collect grease that drains from foods while cooking.
temperature control socket is completely dried. Slide grease cup securely in
place below drain hole on griddle surface. Always use griddle with grease cup
in place to collect grease that drains from foods while cooking.
2. Condition the non-stick finish by lightly wiping two teaspoons of cooking oil with
paper toweling or a soft cloth over the entire cool surface. Let cooking oil
remain on the finish. Do not use butter or shortening to condition the non-stick
surface.
remain on the finish. Do not use butter or shortening to condition the non-stick
surface.
3. Check to ensure handles/legs are secured tightly to the griddle base. To
tighten, place griddle upside down on tabletop. Turn handle/leg screws by
turning in a clockwise direction using the appropriate screwdriver. Do not
overtighten as stripping of the screws can occur. Your griddle is now ready for
use.
turning in a clockwise direction using the appropriate screwdriver. Do not
overtighten as stripping of the screws can occur. Your griddle is now ready for
use.
DAILY USE:
1. Always use griddle on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface. Do not operate
griddle when hands are wet. Attach temperature control to griddle. Be sure dial
is set to OFF. Plug cord into a 120-volt AC electrical outlet ONLY. Be sure
grease cup is securely in place below drain hole on griddle surface. Do not
block airflow under griddle. Check to ensure handles/legs are secured tightly to
the griddle base.
is set to OFF. Plug cord into a 120-volt AC electrical outlet ONLY. Be sure
grease cup is securely in place below drain hole on griddle surface. Do not
block airflow under griddle. Check to ensure handles/legs are secured tightly to
the griddle base.
2. Refer to the Temperature Guide in this booklet for selecting correct heat
settings. (If food is taken directly from freezer, use heat setting as indicated on
guide, but allow longer cooking timer.) Most foods require a preheat period.
See cooking chart.
guide, but allow longer cooking timer.) Most foods require a preheat period.
See cooking chart.
3. The signal light on the temperature control will go out when the cooking
temperature has been reached; add food. Heat may be increased or
decreased, depending upon personal preference and the type or amount of food
decreased, depending upon personal preference and the type or amount of food