West Bend L 5181 User Manual
5
Replacing Charcoal Filter
The charcoal filter should be replaced after every
10 to 12 uses to help reduce odor during frying
and also to prevent possibility of oil overflowing
due to using a dirty filter. See Warranty section
on ordering charcoal filters. Do not use any
other charcoal filter as a substitute and do not
use fryer without a charcoal filter.
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or
property damage from oil overflowing due to
using a dirty charcoal filter, replace filter as
recommended after every 10 to 12 uses. Do not
use fryer without charcoal filter.
To replace charcoal filter, push in release clip on filter cover. Lift charcoal filter out and discard. Wipe recess area
clean with a damp soapy cloth, wipe clean and dry. Wash filter cover in hot soapy water, rinse and dry. Place new
charcoal filter into recess with thin filter sheet down first. Replace filter cover and close to lock in place. See
Diagram 5.
The charcoal filter should be replaced after every
10 to 12 uses to help reduce odor during frying
and also to prevent possibility of oil overflowing
due to using a dirty filter. See Warranty section
on ordering charcoal filters. Do not use any
other charcoal filter as a substitute and do not
use fryer without a charcoal filter.
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or
property damage from oil overflowing due to
using a dirty charcoal filter, replace filter as
recommended after every 10 to 12 uses. Do not
use fryer without charcoal filter.
To replace charcoal filter, push in release clip on filter cover. Lift charcoal filter out and discard. Wipe recess area
clean with a damp soapy cloth, wipe clean and dry. Wash filter cover in hot soapy water, rinse and dry. Place new
charcoal filter into recess with thin filter sheet down first. Replace filter cover and close to lock in place. See
Diagram 5.
COOKING GUIDE:
The following are approximate times for maximum recommended amounts of food. If
less food is cooked, times will be slightly shorter. Do not fill basket more than ⅔ full for best results. Foods are
usually done when they float to the surface and are nicely browned.
usually done when they float to the surface and are nicely browned.
FOOD
AMOUNT
TEMPERATURE
TIME______
Chicken______________________________________________________________________________
Frozen,
Frozen,
precooked 3
pieces
375º
8-10
minutes
Frozen,
nuggets
1½
pounds
375º
5-6
minutes
Raw,
parboiled,
battered
3
pieces
350º
9-12
minutes
Doughnuts
3-4
375º
2-3
minutes
Egg Rolls,
frozen 3-4
large
375º
8-9
minutes
Fish
Frozen,
fillets
3
pieces
375º
5-6
minutes
Raw,
battered
3
pieces
350º
4-6
minutes
French Fries
Frozen,
crinkle
cut 2
pounds 375º
12-15
minutes
Frozen,
shoe
string 2
pounds 375º
5-7
minutes
Frozen
wedges
1½
pounds
375º
7-9
minutes
Raw Fries, see recipe
1½ pounds
350º-375º
see recipe
Onion Rings
Frozen,
battered
1½
pounds
375º
6-8
minutes
Raw,
battered
4-5
rings
375º
3-4
minutes
Shrimp
Frozen,
battered
1½
pounds
375º
4-6
minutes
Fresh,
battered
¾
pound
325º
3-5
minutes
Vegetables
Frozen,
battered
1½
pounds
375º
2-3
minutes
Raw,
battered
¾
pound
350º
2-3
minutes