Hamilton Beach Electric Skillet User manual

Electric Skillet
Poêle à frire
Sartén Eléctrico
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READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT D’UTILISER
LEA ANTES DE USAR
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USA: 1.800.851.8900
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs, which may
be warm. Use oven mitts.
3. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plug,
or temperature control in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow
to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning
the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug,
or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service
number for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appli-
ance manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces, including stove.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
12. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the
wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to MIN then
remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. Never leave appliance unattended while in use.
15. Use only temperature-controlling plug provided by manufacturer.
Use of other temperature-control plug may cause injury.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to
persons, including the following:
OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
This appliance is intended for household use only.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: If the plug on this appliance does not fit
in your outlet, do not modify the plug, and do not use an adaptor.
Have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload do not use another high
wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce
the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over, a longer cord.
Do not use an extension cord.
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Parts and Features
Lid Handle
Lid Clips
Temperature Controlling Plug
Nonstick Skillet
Glass Lid
Drain Spout
Handles
Lid Clip Hooks
Before First Use: Wash skillet and lid in hot, soapy water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Lid Clip Hooks
(located on bottom side of lid)
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How to Use Skillet
1 2 3
Insert to line. Select desired temperature. Let
skillet preheat UNCOVERED for
5-10 minutes. When frying, pour oil
in skillet, then preheat unit.
Indicator light will go out when
desired temperature is reached.
Add food. Only use wooden or
plastic cooking utensils to prolong
the life of the nonstick coating.
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When finished, unplug from outlet,
then from unit.
Cooking Chart
The skillet is recommended to cook any foods that produce grease.
The depth of the skillet will help reduce spatters and contain the grease until drained.
**Cooking times are based on fresh, never frozen, ingredients.
FOOD TEMPERATURE INTERNAL TEMP. APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME*
Hamburgers (1/3 lb [150 g] each) 350°F (180ºC) 165ºF (73ºC) 15 to 20 minutes
Bacon 350°F (180ºC) crisp 10 to 15 minutes
Sausage Links and Patties 350°F (180ºC) 165ºF (73ºC) 15 minutes
Fried Chicken 375ºF (190ºC) 170ºF (77ºC) 20 to 30 minutes
Pork Chops 325ºF (160ºC) 165ºF (73ºC) 20 to 30 minutes
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Place lid on skillet. Using oven mitts, ALWAYS lock clips before draining liquid.
WARNING! Burn Hazard. Failure to place lid on skillet and lock clips prior to
draining liquid may result in lid and contents falling from skillet.
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Unplug skillet from outlet.
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Drain any excess liquid through drain
spout. WARNING! Burn Hazard.
Contents of skillet and the skillet handles
are hot. Always use oven mitts or pot
holders when draining while cooking.
Always pour away from body.
8
Plug control into skillet then plug
into outlet to continue cooking.
How to Drain While Cooking
200
250
300
350
400
MIN
3
Set control to MIN.
5
Unplug control from skillet.
7
Using oven mitts, unlock clips and
remove lid. Then add any additional
ingredients.
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Care and Cleaning
DISHWASHER SAFE 13
Unplug and allow to cool com-
pletely.
Do not use metal scouring pads
or abrasive cleansers.
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before cleaning.
Do not immerse cord or plug in any liquid.
wWARNING
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Low, poor, or slow
heating.
Cannot latch lid when
inverted on skillet.
PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
• Be sure probe is fully inserted into skillet.
• Allow skillet to heat uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Reposition lid so that it is centered on skillet.
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STORAGE: Place Cord Unit inside
skillet. Invert skillet lid and place
on skillet. Lock clips.
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This warranty applies to products purchased in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of
any other warranty or condition.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original
purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective,
at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or
component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal
or greater value.
This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the
product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift
recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product
is used for other than single-family household use.
We exclude all claims for special, incidental and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is
limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is
limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary
depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental or
consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada
or visit hamiltonbeach.com in the US or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on
your appliance.
Warranty
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