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HOW TO: USING YOUR ELECTRIC SKILLET 1 Make sure the temperature probe is turned o . Push the temperature probe rmly into its socket found at the side of the appliance. Plug into a standard 120 Volt AC outlet. 2 Set the temperature you want by turning the knob on the temperature probe. The indicator light will come on. Set the temperature of your choice opposite the indicator light. When the light goes o , the chosen cooking temperature has been reached. During cooking, the light will blink on and o indicating the temperature is being maintained. Guidance in the choice of temperatures is supplied later in this book. 3 It is recommended that you do not cook with the Electric Skillet standing on temperature sensitive surfaces. 4 For simmering, set the temperature control knob to 300°F/150°C or SIMMER and wait until the liquid boils. Turn the knob toward the WARM setting. Set the dial to this point each time SIMMER is speci ed in a recipe. 5 Do not use metal utensils in your Electric Skillet as they may damage the non-stick coating. Wood or plastic coated spatulas are best. If you use plastic tools, make sure they are suitable for use on hot surfaces. 6 To remove the temperature probe, wrap your hand around the temperature probe and pull out. COOKING GUIDE FOOD BACON EGGS (fried) EGGS (scrambled) PANCAKES HAMBURGER (½-inch thick) HAM (½-inch to ¼-inch slices) POTATOES (country fried) (crispy brown) SAUSAGE FISH PORK CHOPS (breaded) (brown) CUBE or MINUTE STEAKS LIVER (Calf's, Lamb or Tender Beef ) FRENCH TOAST CRUSTY CHICKEN (Use 4 Tbsp. Oil) DO NOT USE WATER TEMPERATURE 350°F/175°C 300°F/150°C 325°F/162°C 375°F/190°C 375°F/190° 325°F/162°C 325°F/162°C 325°F/162°C 340°F/170°C 375°F/190°C 375°F /190°C 225°F /110°C 400°F/205°C 350°F/175°C 325°F/162°C 400°F/200°C 300°F/150°C APPROXIMATE TIME 5 8 MIN. 3 5 MIN. 2 3 MIN. 1 3 MIN. Rare 4 8 MIN. Well Done 9 12 MIN. 10 20 MIN. 10 12 MIN. 10 12 MIN. 12 15 MIN. 5 8 MIN. 10 15 MIN. 30 40 MIN. 2 4 MIN. 5 10 MIN. 4 6 MIN. 10 15 MIN. 12 18 MIN. 6 www.oster.com www.oster.com 7

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COOKING GUIDE
FOOD
TEMPERATURE
APPROXIMATE
TIME
BACON
350°F/175°C
5 – 8 MIN.
EGGS
(fried)
300°F/150°C
3 – 5 MIN.
EGGS
(scrambled)
325°F/162°C
2 – 3 MIN.
PANCAKES
375°F/190°C
1 – 3 MIN.
HAMBURGER
(½-inch thick)
375°F/190°
Rare 4 – 8 MIN.
Well Done 9 – 12 MIN.
HAM
(½-inch to
¼-inch slices)
325°F/162°C
10 – 20 MIN.
POTATOES
(country fried)
(crispy brown)
325°F/162°C
325°F/162°C
10 – 12 MIN.
10 – 12 MIN.
SAUSAGE
340°F/170°C
12 – 15 MIN.
FISH
375°F/190°C
5 – 8 MIN.
PORK CHOPS
(breaded)
(brown)
375°F /190°C
225°F /110°C
10 – 15 MIN.
30 – 40 MIN.
CUBE or MINUTE
STEAKS
400°F/205°C
2 – 4 MIN.
LIVER
(Calf’s, Lamb
or Tender Beef)
350°F/175°C
5 – 10 MIN.
FRENCH TOAST
325°F/162°C
4 – 6 MIN.
CRUSTY CHICKEN
(Use 4 Tbsp. Oil)
DO NOT USE WATER
400°F/200°C
300°F/150°C
10 – 15 MIN.
12 – 18 MIN.
HOW TO:
USING YOUR ELECTRIC SKILLET
1
Make sure the temperature probe is turned off
. Push the
temperature probe firmly into its socket found at the side
of the appliance. Plug into a standard 120 Volt AC outlet.
2
Set the temperature you want by turning the knob on the
temperature probe. The indicator light will come on. Set the
temperature of your choice opposite the indicator light.
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
It is recommended that you do not cook with the Electric
Skillet standing on temperature sensitive surfaces.
4
For simmering, set the temperature control knob to
300°F/150°C or SIMMER and wait until the liquid boils. Turn
the knob toward the WARM setting. Set the dial to this point
each time SIMMER is specified in a recipe.
5
Do not use metal utensils in your Electric Skillet as they may
damage the non-stick coating. Wood or plastic coated
spatulas are best. If you use plastic tools, make sure they are
suitable for use on hot surfaces.
6
To remove the temperature probe, wrap your hand around
the temperature probe and pull out.