Elite EFS-400 User manual

1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY*:
Your small kitchen appliance is warranted to the original consumer purchaser to be free from any
manufacturing defects under normal use and conditions for one (1) year from the date of purchase, except as
noted. During that period, if you need to exchange the unit, please return the item with your sales receipt to
the store where you purchased it. If you are no longer within the store’s return policy period, please read the
following for warranty details:
WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID WITH A DATED SALES RECEIPT.
To guarantee repair or replacement without charge, a dated sales receipt showing purchase within the limited
warranty period* must accompany the appliance. Without a sales receipt, warranty will be estimated according
to the appliance's manufactured date. A comparable appliance should arrive within 2-3 weeks. However, in
case an appliance is not covered by warranty, correspondence offering alternatives will be mailed to you.
During the one-year warranty period, we will either repair or replace this product with either a new or
remanufactured product, at our discretion. If the product is no longer available, a similar product will be sent
that is of equal or greater value to replace the defective product. (See the “Returns” section below). The
repaired or replacement product will be in warranty for the remaining balance of the one-year warranty period
and an additional one-month period.
This limited warranty covers appliances purchased and used within the U.S.A. plus the District of
Columbia and does NOT cover:
- Damages caused by unreasonable use, neglect, normal wear and tear, commercial use, improper assembly
of product, or Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
- Damages caused in shipping.
- Defects other than manufacturing defects.
- Breakage caused by misuse, abuse, accident, alteration, lack of proper care and maintenance, or incorrect
current or voltage.
- Damages of parts that are not electrical; including but not limited to the following: cracked or broken plastic
or glass, cutters/strainers, cutting blades, etc.
- Damage from service or repair by unauthorized personnel.
- Extended warranties purchased via a separate company or reseller.
- Consumer’s remorse is not an acceptable reason to return a product to our Service Center.
*The consumer is responsible for any delivery charges for all replacement units provided for exchange under
the warranty.
RETURNS: To return a defective product, please contact customer service to obtain an RA # (Return
Authorization Number). We will not accept any returns of merchandise without an applicable RA #.
For your protection, always carefully package the product for shipment and insure it with the carrier as we
cannot assume responsibility for lost or damaged returns. Be sure to enclose the following items with your
return: any accessories related to the problem, your full address and daytime phone number, a note
describing the problem, a copy of the dated sales receipt or other proof of purchase and a valid RA#.
C.O.D shipments cannot be accepted.
Maxi-Matic, USA expressly disclaims all responsibility for consequential damages or incidental losses caused
by the use of this appliance. Some states or provinces do not allow this exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential losses, so the foregoing disclaimer may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights
which vary from state to state, or province to province.
*One Year Limited Warranty valid only within the U.S.A. plus the District of Columbia, excluding Puerto
Rico and the Virgin Islands.
This warranty is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the USA; product usage which is in
violation of the written instructions provided with the unit will void this warranty.
For international warranty, please contact the local distributor.
**Any instruction or policy included in this manual may be subject to change at any time.
Model EFS-400 Personal Electric Skillet
Distributed by: MAXI-MATIC®, USA
18401 E. Arenth Ave. Building B. City of Industry, CA 91748
Customer Service Department: [phone] Ext. 120 MON-FRI 10am-5pm PST
Email: [e-mail] Website: www.maxi-matic.com
Personal Electric Skillet
Model EFS-400
Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical products, especially
when children are present.
WARNING: TO AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE
PRODUCT IS UNPLUGGED FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEFORE ASSEMBLING,
DISASSEMBLING, RELOCATING, SERVICING, OR CLEANING IT.
This product is intended for use in pan-frying foods for human consumption.
Do not use the product for any other purpose.
Keep the product out of the reach of children and pets. This product is not intended for use
by children.
Close supervision is necessary when this product is used near children.
Do not leave the product unattended while it is in use. Always unplug the product from the
electrical outlet when it is not in use.
Place the product on a flat, steady, stable, heat-resistant surface.
Use the product in a well-ventilated area.
Do not place the product on or near gas or electric burners. Do not place the product
inside or on top of a heated conventional oven, microwave oven, or other heat source.
Keep the Power Cord and product away from heated surfaces.
Do not submerse or expose the Handle or Power Cord of this product to water or other
liquids.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Always touch this product by its Handle and knobs to avoid
burns. Use protective oven mitts or gloves to avoid burns or serious personal injury.
Do not move the product when it is heated. Use extreme caution moving the product when
it contains hot food or hot liquids. Allow the product to thoroughly cool before handling it.
Stay clear of the steam during cooking, as steam may cause serious burns.
Do not use attachments not recommended or sold by the product manufacturer, as a risk of
fire, electrical shock, or serious personal injury may result.
Always ensure the Handle is securely attached to its Base before each use.
Plug the product into a standard 120V AC electrical outlet.
Do not plug or unplug the product from the electrical outlet with a wet hand.
Never operate the product while you are standing/sitting in a damp or wet area.
To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another electrical product on the same electrical
circuit as this product.
Do not allow the Power Cord to hang (i.e., over the edge of a table or counter) where it may
be tripped over or pulled.
Disconnect the plug (do not pull on Power Cord) from the electrical outlet. Do not put any
stress on the Power Cord where it connects to the product, as the Power Cord could fray
and break.
Never operate this product if it has a damaged Power Cord or plug, is not working properly,
has been dropped or damaged, or the Power Cord or Handle exposed to water or other
liquids. Do not attempt to examine or repair this product yourself. Return the product to a
service center for examination and repair.
This product is intended for indoor, non-commercial, non-industrial, household use only.
Do not use outdoors.
CAUTION: This product is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other
blade) as a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock. This plug will fit into a polarized
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the
electrical outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Never use the plug with an extension cord unless the plug can be fully inserted into the
extension cord. Do not alter the plug of the product or any extension cord being used with this
product. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
NOTE: A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is
exercised in their use.
If a longer cord is required, extension cords are available from local hardware stores. If an
extension cord is used: (1) the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least
as great as the electrical rating of the product; (2) the extension cord should be arranged so that
it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can unintentionally be pulled on or
tripped over by children or pets.
SAVE THESE INTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY!

To attach/detach the Handle:
CAUTION: Ensure the Temperature Dial is set to “OFF,” the Power Cord is
unplugged from the electrical outlet, and the product has thoroughly cooled before
attaching or detaching the Handle.
To attach:
1. Align the electrical pins of the Base with the electrical pinholes of the Handle.
Ensure the Locking Lever is in the raised position.
2. Slide the Handle into position on the Base.
3. Push down the Locking Lever so it securely locks into the tab recess.
To detach:
1. Slightly push the Locking Lever tab away from the tab recess.
2. Push the Locking Lever to its vertical position.
3. Remove the Handle from the Base.
NOTE: Do not twist or bend the Handle when removing it from the Base, as
product damage may result.
4. Push down the Locking Lever so it securely locks into the tab recess.
Cooking with the electric skillet:
NOTE: Thoroughly clean the product before using it for the first time.
CAUTION: Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use the Handle and knobs of the
product. Use protective oven mitts or gloves to avoid burns or serious personal injury.
1. Place the product on a flat, steady, stable, heat-resistant surface.
2. Ensure the product is unplugged from the electrical outlet and the Temperature
Dial is in the “OFF” position.
3. Follow the “To attach/detach the Handle” procedure to attach the Handle.
4. Grease the interior surface of the skillet.
Lightly coat the entire cooking surface with cooking oil or unsalted vegetable
shortening. Repeat as necessary for a longer lasting, non-stick surface.
5. Plug the Power Cord into a standard 120V AC electrical outlet.
6. Preheat the skillet by setting the Temperature Dial to the “MAX” position.
Allow the skillet to warm up, uncovered for about 30-45 seconds.
7. Place the ingredients or food to be prepared into the skillet.
CAUTION: When cooking with the Lid in place, use protective oven mitts or
gloves to avoid burns or serious personal injury.
8. Set the Temperature Dial to the desired cooking temperature level and cook the
food or ingredients until done.
NOTE: The optimal cooking temperature level for this product is the 1/3 point to
2/3 point on
dial (see Diagram A ).
High cooking temperature levels may cause discoloration or shorten the life of
the non-stick
surface.
( Diagram A )
9. Once cooking is complete, set the Temperature Dial to the “OFF” position and
unplug the Power Cord from the electrical outlet.
CAUTION: Allow the product to thoroughly cool before handling it.
Using Cooking Utensils with the Non-stick Surface:
Plastic, rubber, or wooden cooking utensils are recommended for use with the
non-stick surface of the skillet.
Never use sharp-edged metal utensils (i.e., forks, knives, mashers, beaters, or
food choppers), as they will scratch the non-stick surface.
Cleaning and Maintenance:
CAUTION: Allow the product to completely cool before handling or cleaning it. Do
not pour cold water onto the product as the sudden temperature change may damage
the product and create a burn hazard.
CAUTION: Set the Temperature Dial to the “OFF” position, unplug the Power Cord
from the electrical outlet, and remove the Temperature Dial from the product before
cleaning it.
Clean the product after each use.
Drain out the excess oil or wipe the interior surface of the skillet with a paper
towel.
Hand-wash the Base of the product in hot, soapy water using a sponge or non-
metallic cleaning pads.
Do not use abrasive scouring pads to clean the product, as the non-stick surface
may be damaged.
Do not use household bleach to clean the skillet surface, as it will permanently
fade the non-stick finish.
Clean the outside of the product and the Base with a damp dishcloth.
Do not clean the product in a dishwasher.
Rinse the product with hot water and thoroughly dry with a dishtowel.
Dry the terminal guard and pins immediately after washing the product.
Periodically check the screws of the product and retighten as necessary. Do not
over-tighten the screws as they may crack or be stripped.
Store the product in a cool, dry place.