The Elite Gourmet XL Heavy Duty 16" x 13" Electric Skillet, model EG-6203, is a versatile kitchen appliance designed for household, indoor use. It features a large cooking surface, a tempered glass lid, and a detachable temperature control probe, making it suitable for a wide range of cooking tasks from frying and sautéing to stewing and baking.
Function Description:
The electric skillet's primary function is to provide a controlled heating surface for cooking various foods. It allows users to adjust and maintain specific temperatures, ensuring even cooking and consistent results. The large 16" x 13" cooking area is ideal for preparing meals for families or entertaining guests. The appliance is designed to be user-friendly, with cool-touch handles for safe transport and a quick-detach trigger release for the temperature control probe, simplifying both cooking and cleaning processes. The integrated pouring spout facilitates easy draining of sauces or excess liquids, enhancing its utility.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Model: EG-6203
- Cooking Surface Dimensions: 16" x 13"
- Heating Elements: Embedded for even heat distribution.
- Temperature Control: Detachable probe with a temperature selector and built-in thermostat. The probe's indicator light illuminates when the set temperature is reached and cycles on/off to maintain it.
- Lid: Tempered glass with a ventilation hole for steam release.
- Handles: Cool-touch handles for safe handling.
- Knob: Cool-touch knob on the lid for safe removal.
- Power Cord: Short power cord to reduce entanglement and tripping risks. A polarized plug is included for electrical safety.
- Non-stick Coating: Heavy-duty stone finish for durability and easy cleaning.
- Voltage: The manual implies standard US household voltage (120V) as it references the 50 U.S. states and District of Columbia for warranty.
Usage Features:
- Temperature Control Probe: The detachable temperature control probe allows for precise temperature adjustments, ranging from WARM to 400°F (or 230°C on the dial). This enables cooking a variety of dishes that require different heat levels. The quick-release lever on the probe ensures easy removal.
- Cool-Touch Design: The skillet is equipped with cool-touch handles and a cool-touch lid knob, allowing users to safely handle and transport the appliance even when it's hot.
- Tempered Glass Lid: The transparent lid allows for convenient monitoring of food without needing to lift it, which helps maintain cooking temperature and moisture. The ventilation hole prevents excessive steam buildup.
- Integrated Pouring Spout: This feature simplifies the process of draining liquids or serving sauces directly from the skillet, minimizing mess.
- Versatile Cooking: The skillet is suitable for a wide array of cooking methods, including baking, braising, browning, casseroles, frying, sautéing, and stewing. The provided cooking guide offers approximate temperatures and times for various food items like bacon, chicken, fish, hamburgers, pancakes, pork chops, roasts, sausages, and steaks.
- Utensil Compatibility: The non-stick surface is designed for use with wood, nylon, and plastic utensils. Metal utensils are explicitly discouraged to prevent scratching.
- Table Service: The appliance can be used for table service by unplugging the power cord and removing the temperature control probe.
Maintenance Features:
- Easy Cleaning: The non-stick stone finish facilitates easy cleaning. The glass lid and skillet body (with the temperature control probe removed) are dishwasher safe (TOP RACK ONLY) or can be hand-washed with warm soapy water and a non-abrasive sponge or cloth.
- Probe Removal for Cleaning: The temperature control probe must be removed before cleaning the skillet and lid. It should never be immersed in water or other liquids.
- Stubborn Stain Removal: For stubborn stains, a paste made of baking soda and water can be applied to the non-stick surface after pre-heating the skillet to 300°F for 1-1.5 minutes, then allowing it to stand for an hour before washing.
- Drying: All parts of the electric skillet must be thoroughly dried before storage to prevent damage.
- Care for Non-stick Coating: To prolong the life of the non-stick coating, medium and low heat settings are recommended, and the skillet should not be used on maximum temperature settings or allowed to boil dry. Abrasive cleaners, metal scouring pads, and sharp instruments should be avoided.
- Cool-down Period: The skillet should be allowed to cool completely before cleaning or moving to prevent warping or damage. Sudden temperature changes, such as placing a hot lid on a cold surface or exposing a hot skillet to cold water, should be avoided.
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