West Bend L 5181 User Manual
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RECIPES
Follow basic user instructions when making these recipes in deep fryer.
Raw Fries
5-6 medium potatoes, peeled if desired
1. Cut each potato into ⅜-inch strips. Place in large bowl, cover with cold water. Allow to soak 15 minutes, or
Raw Fries
5-6 medium potatoes, peeled if desired
1. Cut each potato into ⅜-inch strips. Place in large bowl, cover with cold water. Allow to soak 15 minutes, or
until ready to fry, to remove surface starch.
2. Rinse; drain and dry thoroughly with paper toweling before adding to basket.
3. To cook, choose either the double fry or single fry method from below.
Double Fry
1. Fill liner with oil to MAX fill mark. Preheat covered fryer with basket lowered, at 350ºF until temperature light
3. To cook, choose either the double fry or single fry method from below.
Double Fry
1. Fill liner with oil to MAX fill mark. Preheat covered fryer with basket lowered, at 350ºF until temperature light
goes out.
2. Lift basket to drain position; open cover; add raw fries. Do not add more than 1½ pounds of raw fries to basket
to prevent boil-over when basket is lowered. Close cover to secure.
3. Slowly lower basket. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until fries are cooked through but not browned.
4. Lift basket to drain position. Set temperature control to 375ºF. When temperature light goes out, slowly lower
4. Lift basket to drain position. Set temperature control to 375ºF. When temperature light goes out, slowly lower
basket. Continue to cook 8 to 10 minutes to brown and crisp fries.
5. When fries are done, lift basket to drain position to allow excess oil to drain off. Open cover. Empty fries onto
paper toweling to finish draining before serving. Season as desired. Makes 6 servings.
Single Fry
1. Fill liner with oil to MAX fill mark. Preheat covered fryer with basket lowered, at 375ºF until temperature light
goes out.
2. Lift basket to drain position; open cover; add raw fries. Do not add more than 1½ pounds of raw fries to basket
to prevent boil-over when basket is lowered. Close cover to secure.
3. Slowly lower basket. Cook 15 to 18 minutes until fries are browned and crisp.
4. When fries are done, lift basket to drain position to allow excess oil to drain off. Open cover. Empty fries onto
4. When fries are done, lift basket to drain position to allow excess oil to drain off. Open cover. Empty fries onto
paper toweling to finish draining before serving. Season as desired. Makes about 6 servings.
90 DAY WARRANTY:
Your West Bend® Warranty covers failures in the materials and workmanship of this
Deep Fryer for 90 days from the date of original purchase. This warranty does not cover discoloration or damage to
the non-stick surface caused by misuse, abuse, scratches or overheating. Any failed part of the Deep Fryer will be
repaired or replaced without charge.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. This
warranty does not cover alleged damage caused by misuse, abuse, accidents or alterations to the Deep Fryer.
If you think the Deep Fryer has failed or requires service within it’s warranty period, please carefully package, and
return the Deep Fryer prepaid and insured with a description of the difficulty to:
West Bend Housewares
Attn: Customer Service Department
1100 Schmidt Road
West Bend, WI 53090
the non-stick surface caused by misuse, abuse, scratches or overheating. Any failed part of the Deep Fryer will be
repaired or replaced without charge.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. This
warranty does not cover alleged damage caused by misuse, abuse, accidents or alterations to the Deep Fryer.
If you think the Deep Fryer has failed or requires service within it’s warranty period, please carefully package, and
return the Deep Fryer prepaid and insured with a description of the difficulty to:
West Bend Housewares
Attn: Customer Service Department
1100 Schmidt Road
West Bend, WI 53090
NOT VALID IN MEXICO
(262) 334-6949
Please ensure that you enclose the sales slip or proof of date of purchase in order to assure warranty coverage. Return
shipping fees are non-refundable.
Please ensure that you enclose the sales slip or proof of date of purchase in order to assure warranty coverage. Return
shipping fees are non-refundable.
REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE:
Replacement parts including charcoal filters may be ordered
directly from West Bend Housewares Or, order online at www.westbend.com. Be sure to include catalog number
of your Deep Fryer, description and quantity of what you want. Along with this information include your name,
mailing address and your Visa or MasterCard credit card number for the billing of the part(s) to you. Your state’s
sales tax and a handling fee will be added to your total charge(if applicable). Or, to send a check or money order call
262-334-6949 to obtain purchase amount. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery.
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of your Deep Fryer, description and quantity of what you want. Along with this information include your name,
mailing address and your Visa or MasterCard credit card number for the billing of the part(s) to you. Your state’s
sales tax and a handling fee will be added to your total charge(if applicable). Or, to send a check or money order call
262-334-6949 to obtain purchase amount. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery.
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