Oster 4860, Instructions & Cooking Manual

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CONDITIONING OF THE NON-STICK COATED PAN
Before using your new appliance, wash the inside of the pan with warm sudsy
water and dry. Rub a film of cooking or salad oil all over the non-stick coating
on the inside of the pan. Remove any excess oil with a cloth or paper towel.
The Electric Skillet is now ready for use and it is unnecessary
to condition it again.
WHEN WASHING THE ELECTRIC SKILLET MAKE SURE
THE HEAT CONTROLLER IS REMOVED.
USING THE ELECTRIC SKILLET
1 .Push the heat controller firmly into its socket to be found at the side of the
appliance. Plug into the main electrical supply.
2.To set the temperature you want, turn the knob on the heat controller. The
indicator light will come on displaying an illuminated triangle. Set the
temperature of your choice opposite the illuminated triangle. When the light
goes off, the chosen cooking temperature has been reached. During cooking
the light will blink on and off indicating the temperature is being maintained.
Guidance in the choice of temperatures is supplied later in this book.
3.The capacity of the appliance is 2.5 quarts.
4. It is recommended that you do not cook with the Electric Skillet standing on
heat sensitive surfaces.
5.For simmering, set the control knob to 200” and wait until the liquid boils. Turn
the knob towards the SIMMER setting until the light goes out. This is the SIM-
MER setting of your Electric Skillet. Set the dial at this point each time SIMMER
is specified in a recipe.
6.Do not dig into the non-stick finish with metal implements. Wood or plastic
coated spatulas are best. If you use plastic tools, make sure they are suitable
for use on hot surfaces.
CLEANING THE PAN
REMOVE THE HEAT CONTROLLER
Allow the appliance to cool. Wash the pan and lid with hot sudsy water.
Providing the heat controller is removed, you can totally immerse the pan or
place in the dishwasher. The lid is also dishwasher safe providing it is placed in
the TOP RACK ONLY, DO NOT PLACE LID UPSIDE DOWN IN BOTTOM DISH-
WASHER RACK. To remove stubborn food residues, use a nylon scourer. NEVER
use abrasive powder, cleaners or metal scouring pads because these will damage
the non-stick coating. After washing, dry the pan thoroughly, while paying partic-
ular attention to the electrical socket and pins. DO NOT USE METAL PADS TO
CLEAN ELECTRICAL PINS.
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY