WEST BEND® ELECTRIC GRIDDLE
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Care and Use Instructions
TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, READ AND FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS CARE AND USE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS: Use electricity safely and wisely! Observe safety precautions when using
your West Bend® Electric Griddle, including the following:
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Read all instructions before using.
Be sure that handle/legs are assembled and fastened properly. See instructions regarding assembly.
Attach heat control to griddle first, then plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn control to OFF, then
remove plug from wall outlet.
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Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a counter, table or surface area.
Always unplug cord from wall outlet when not in use. Let griddle cool before connecting or disconnecting heat
control, and also before cleaning.
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Be very careful when carrying griddle if it contains hot oil or liquid; let cool before pouring out.
Supervise closely when griddle is used by or near children.
Do not immerse heat control, its cord or plug in water or other liquid.
Do not use griddle or control outdoors, on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
Do not touch hot surface of griddle. Use handles for lifting or carrying.
Use your griddle only for the cooking tasks described in this booklet. Do not use attachments unless re
commended by West Bend Housewares.
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Do not use griddle if it or its cord has been damaged or if it is not working properly.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: Your griddle needs no special care other than cleaning. If servicing
becomes necessary, please return your griddle to West Bend Housewares. See Warranty section in this booklet for
service details. Do not attempt to repair it yourself.
For household use only.
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.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or property damage caused by fire, always unplug this and other appliances
when not in use.
FOR UNASSEMBLED MODELS ONLY:
ASSEMBLE HANDLE/LEGS BEFORE USING
Parts Included
2 Handle/Legs
4 Long Handle/Leg Screws
2 Leveling Washers
Tool Required
Common Slotted Screwdriver
HANDLE/LEG ASSEMBLY
1. Place griddle upside down on tabletop or countertop.
2. Position each handle/leg on griddle, lining up holes in handle with the mounting projection on griddle.
3. Using appropriate screwdriver, securely attach handles with the screws provided (two long screws per handle).
See diagram.
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CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or property damage, handle the temperature control carefully if you remove
it from the product immediately after cooking because the metal probe will be hot-do not touch the metal probe or let
it touch any thing or surface, which may burn.
CARE AND CLEANING
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or electric shock, always remove temperature control before immersing
griddle in water. Do not immerse temperature control, its cord or plug in water or other liquid.
1. Clean griddle thoroughly after each use. Do not immerse griddle in cold water when it is hot. Let griddle cool
completely, remove temperature control, then immerse griddle in hot, soapy water. Wipe temperature control
with a damp cloth if necessary.
2. Clean the non-stick surface of the griddle with hot soapy water, using a non-metal cleaning pad such as
Scrunge® scrubber sponge, Dobie® or Scotch-Brite Cookware Scrub ‘n Sponge®. A dishcloth or sponge may
give the non-stick surface a clean look, but will not remove the tiny food particles that can settle in the finish.
Do not use metal scouring pads or harsh scouring powders.
3. Clean the non-coated aluminum underside of the griddle with hot soapy water and a soap-filled steel wool
scouring pad. Remove stains with household cleanser. Remove burned-on grease with a special cleanser for
appliances such as Wantz™ Frypan and Grill Cleaner, Afta™ Fry Pan Cleaner, Whink™ Metal Cleaner or SS-
T® Metal Cleaner.
4. After washing, rinse griddle thoroughly with hot water and dry. If detergent is not entirely rinsed off interior and
exterior of griddle, it can result in stained areas when reheated.
5. Your griddle (with temperature control removed) may be cleaned in an automatic dishwasher. However, the
underside of griddle will discolor due to the minerals in water and the high heat of the drying cycle. This will
not affect the cooking ability of your griddle. Each time the griddle is cleaned in a dishwasher, the non-stick
surface should be reconditioned with cooking oil to ensure stick-free cooking.
SPECIAL CARE:
1. A spotted white film may form on the non-stick surface. This is a buildup of minerals from foods or water and is
not a defect in the surface. To remove, soak a soft cloth in lemon juice or vinegar and rub on finish. Wash the
non-stick surface thoroughly, rinse and dry. Recondition the non-stick surface with cooking oil.
2. The non-stick surface may also become stained from improper cleaning or overheating. To remove stains, clean
the non-stick surface by the following method. Combine 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of ONE of the
following cleaners: Dip-It® coffee pot destainer, automatic dishwasher detergent or dry oxygen bleach crystals.
USE ONLY ONE OF THE ABOVE CLEANERS; DO NOT COMBINE. Preheat griddle to 225º F. Wearing
rubber gloves, dip sponge into water mixture and wipe over surface.
Continue cleaning procedure until mixture is gone. Turn griddle OFF and allow to cool. Then remove
temperature control and scour the non-stick surface with hot soapy water and a non-metal scouring pad. Rinse
thoroughly and dry. Recondition the non–stick surface with cooking oil before using.
TEMPERATURE GUIDE
Allow griddle to preheat to temperature shown, unless otherwise noted. Griddle has reached desired temperature
setting when temperature control indicator light goes off. The quantities of food listed on the following pages are the
maximum amount that can be grilled at one time
FOOD
TEMP
FOOD
TEMP
FOOD
TEMP
Bacon………..300ºF
Eggs………….250ºF
Fish……….….350ºF
Frankfurters….300ºF
French Toast…350ºF
Ham……….325ºF
Hamburgers.325ºF
Pancakes…..350ºF
Potatoes…...350ºF
Pork Chops..325ºF
Sandwiches..375ºF
Sausage……300ºF
Steak………400ºF
Warm/Serve..Warm/Simmer
TEMPERATURE
FOOD
SETTING
COMMENTS
BACON
(up to 1 lb.)
300º F
Place bacon on cold griddle. Set heat at 300º F. Turn and
separate as bacon cooks, or separate cold slices with tongs.
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TEMPERATURE
SETTING
FOOD
COMMENTS
Fry 5 to 8 minutes per side.
EGGS (FRIED)
(up to 6)
250º F
350º F
350º F
300º F
Fry with or without cooking oil or butter. Fry about 3 minutes
per side.
FRENCH TOAST
(4-6 slices)
Dip bread in milk-egg mixture. Place bread on ungreased
griddle or sauté in butter. Bake 2 minutes per side.
FISH
(up to 1½ lbs.)
Melt 2 Tbsp. cooking oil or butter on grill. Start frying skin
side up. Fry 4 to 6 minutes per side.
FRANKFURTERS
(1½ lbs.)
May be placed on griddle while it is preheating. Turn with
tongs to prevent bursting. Total grilling time: 10 to 12
minutes.
HAM
(2-3 slices)
325º F
325º F
350º F
Have slices cut ½ to 1 inch thick. Score fat and grill 10
minutes on each side. Add canned peach halves or pineapple
slices last 5 minutes.
HAMBURGERS
(4-6 patties,
½-inch thick)
Grill 4 minutes each side (rare),
6 minutes each side (medium),
or 8 minutes each side (well done).
PANCAKES
(4-6)
Add 2 Tbsp. melted butter or cooking oil to package mix
batter. Bake until bubbles appear, turn and brown other
side (about 1 minute per side).
PORK CHOPS
(4-6)
325º F
350º F
Brown chops about 10 minutes per side. Pork should
always be served well done.
POTATOES
(FRIED)
(up to 1½ lbs.)
Slice or shred raw or parboiled potatoes. Add 2 Tbsp.
shortening or butter to grill. Brown potatoes, stirring and
turning occasionally.
SANDWICHES
(4-6)
375º F
Place filling between slices of bread. Spread outside of
sandwich with softened butter or dip in French toast batter.
Grill 3 to 4 minutes per side.
SAUSAGE
(up to 1½ lbs.)
300º F
400º F
Brown about 8 to 10 minutes per side. Pork should always
be served well done.
STEAK
(3-4 T-bone steaks)
Score fat on sirloin, porterhouse, club, tenderloin or T-bone
steak. Grill steak 1-inch thick 4 to 6 minutes each side (rare),
5 to 8 minutes (medium), or 8 to 10 minutes (well done). Turn
with tongs.
STEAK(CUBED)
(4-6)
400º F
Brown about 2 minutes per side. Cooking in butter enhances
flavor.
WARMING/
SERVING
WARM
(150º F to
175º F)
Place hors d’oeuvres or canapés on griddle to warm. To keep
chops, ham slices, French toast, etc. warm until serving time,
turn heat control down to WARM about 1 minute before
cooking is completed.
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90 DAY WARRANTY
Your West Bend® Warranty covers failures in the materials and workmanship of this Electric Griddle for 90 days
from the date or 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 Electric Griddle 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 Electric Griddle.
If you think the Electric Griddle has failed or requires service within the warranty period, please carefully package
and return the Electric Griddle prepaid and insured with description of the difficulty to:
West Bend Housewares
Attn: Returned Goods
1100 Schmidt Road
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 334-6949
WEST BEND®
Please ensure that you enclose the sales slip or proof of date of purchase in order to assure warranty coverage.
NOT VALID IN MEXICO
REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE
Replacement parts may be ordered by writing directly to West Bend Housewares, Attn: Customer Service,
PO Box 2780, West Bend, Wi 53095. Be sure to include catalog number of your Electric Griddle, 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 (if applicable) and a
handling fee will be added to your total charge. Or, to send a check or money order, call (262) 334-6949 to obtain
purchase amount. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery.
This booklet contains important and helpful information on your new product. Please file it for handy reference to
instructions for proper use and care, warranty and service information.
For your personal reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof of purchase and record the following
information:
Date purchased or received as a gift:______________________________________________
Where purchased and price, if known:________________________________________________
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