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WEST BEND®  DEEP FRYER 

L 5179 

 

TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, READ AND FOLLOW THE  INSTRUCTIONS 

AND WARNINGS IN THIS CARE AND USE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 

 

Register this and other West Bend® products through our website: www.westbend.com 

 

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS: 

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be 

followed, including the following: 

 

 

Read all instructions 

 

Do not touch hot surfaces.  Use oven mitts. 

 

To protect against electric shock, do not immerse fryer base, its cord or plug in water or other liquid. 

 

Close supervision is necessary when deep fryer is used by or near children. 

 

Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.  Allow fryer to cool before putting on or taking off 
parts, and before cleaning. 

 

Do not operate deep fryer with a damaged cord or plug or if fryer fails, or has been damaged in any manner.  
Return fryer to West Bend Housewares for examination, repair or adjustment. 

 

The use of accessory attachments not recommended by West Bend Housewares may cause injuries. 

 

Do not use outdoors. 

 

Do not let cord hang over edge of table, countertop, or surface area or touch hot surfaces. 

 

Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 

 

Extreme caution must be used when moving deep fryer containing hot oil. 

 

Do not use deep fryer for other than intended use. 

 

Secure cover onto fryer whenever oil is hot.  See detailed assembly instructions. 

 

Always make sure temperature knob is at “0” before plugging cord into wall outlet.  To disconnect, set 
temperature knob to “0”, then remove plug from wall outlet. 

 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: 

Your deep fryer needs no special care other than cleaning..  See Warranty 

section in this booklet for servicing details.  Do not attempt to repair it yourself. 
For Household Use Only 
 

WARNING:

 To prevent personal injury or property damage caused by fire, always unplug this and other appliances 

when not in use. 
 

Electrical Cord and Plug Information: 

WARNING:

 

Your deep fryer has a short cord as a safety precaution to 

prevent personal injury or property damage resulting from pulling, tripping or becoming entangled with the cord.  Do 
not allow children to be near or use this deep fryer without close adult supervision.  Do not use with an extension 
cord.  Serious hot-oil burns may result from a deep fryer being pulled off a table, countertop or surface area. 
 
To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit. 
 
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).  As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a 
polarized outlet only one way.  If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.  If it still does not fit, 
contact a qualified electrician.  Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. 

Summary of Contents for L 5179

Page 1: ...ng hot oil Do not use deep fryer for other than intended use Secure cover onto fryer whenever oil is hot See detailed assembly instructions Always make sure temperature knob is at 0 before plugging cord into wall outlet To disconnect set temperature knob to 0 then remove plug from wall outlet SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Your deep fryer needs no special care other than cleaning See Warranty section in ...

Page 2: ...temperature frying Never add water or any other liquid to oil for frying as any amount of liquid can cause eruption of hot oil Always add oil to fryer before it is plugged in Do not allow fryer to heat before oil is added to prevent damage to fryer or possible ignition of oil Do not use fryer under a cabinet as excessive steam is emitted from cover vent which can cause damage Always remove any exc...

Page 3: ...s oil from spilling if fryer is tipped over however care should still be used when moving fryer 4 With temperature lever at 0 setting plug cord into a 120 volt AC electrical outlet ONLY Power light will glow and remain on as long as fryer is plugged in 5 Set temperature lever to desired setting See guide on fryer or in this book for recommended temperature to use for food being prepared WARNING HO...

Page 4: ... from base See Diagram 5 Lift condensation cup out of cover hinge area on backside of fryer See Diagram 5 Remove Oil If oil is to be discarded pour into a disposable container discard If oil is to be saved strain into a dry clean container by filtering through a sieve lined with paper toweling Usually oil may be reused once or twice Oil should be stored in a covered container in refrigerator Do no...

Page 5: ...ON 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 soap...

Page 6: ... is lowered 3 Slowly lower basket Lower basket handle Close cover to secure Cook 3 to 4 minutes until fries are cooked through but not browned 4 Open cover Lift basket handle to locked position Lift basket to drain position Set temperature control to 375ºF When temperature light goes out slowly lower basket Lower basket handle Close cover to secure Continue to cook 8 to 10 minutes to brown and cri...

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