West Bend PROferred 89012, Instruction Manual

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2.  Condition the non-stick finish by lightly wiping two teaspoons of cooking oil with 

paper toweling or a soft cloth over the entire surface before turning on while 
cool.  Let cooking oil remain on the finish.  Do not use butter or shortening to 
condition the non-stick surface. 

3.  Check to ensure handles/legs are secured tightly to the griddle base.  To 

tighten, place cool griddle upside down on tabletop.  Tighten handle/leg screws 
by turning in a clockwise direction using the appropriate screwdriver.  Do not 
over tighten as stripping of the screws can occur.  Periodic tightening may be 
required. 

USING AS A GRIDDLE 

1.  Always use on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface.  Do not operate griddle when 

hands are wet.  Check to ensure handles/legs are secured tightly to the griddle 
base.  Attach temperature control to griddle with dial set to the OFF position.  Be 
sure grease cup is securely in place below drain hole on griddle surface.  Do not 
block airflow under griddle.  Plug cord into a 120-volt AC electrical outlet ONLY.   

2.  Refer to the Temperature Guide in this booklet for selecting correct heat 

settings.  (If food is taken directly from freezer, use heat setting as indicated on 
guide, but allow longer cooking time.)  Most foods require a preheat period. 

3.  The signal light on the temperature control will go out when the cooking 

temperature has been reached; add food.  Heat may be increased or 
decreased, depending upon personal preference and the type or amount of food 
being prepared.  The signal light will go on and off periodically to indicate that 
the proper temperature is being maintained. 

4.  Foods may be prepared with or without fats.  When frying, the use of a small 

amount of butter, fat, or oil will improve the flavor, color, and crispness of foods.  
When frying fatty foods such as bacon or sausage, excess grease will drain into 
the grease cup through the drain hole located on the surface of the griddle.  

Do 

not remove the grease cup during cooking.

 Always allow griddle to cool 

completely before removing grease cup. 

5.  Nylon, plastic, wooden, or rubber cooking tools are recommended for use on the 

non-stick surface.  Smooth-edged metal cooking tools may be used with care.  
Do not use sharp-edged cooking tools such as forks, knives or food choppers as 
scratching may occur.  Minor scratching will affect only the appearance of the 
finish; it will not harm its non-stick property. 

6.  When cooking period is completed, set the temperature control dial to WARM 

for later serving, or set dial to OFF if food will be removed immediately from 
griddle.  After the dial is set to OFF, disconnect cord from wall outlet.  Let griddle 
cool before removing temperature control and grease cup.