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    USE AND CARE GUIDE MODEL TES1 TES1 E lectric Skillet Questions Call toll free 1 - 800-947 -3744 Monday – Friday , 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CST www .toastmaster .com ? • Full size skillet with lid • Adjustable lid vent • Non-stick coated • Infinitely adjustable ther mostat • Completely immersible with probe r emoved[...]

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    1. READ AND SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING: A risk of fire and electrical shock exists in all electrical appliances and may cause personal injury or death. Please follow all safety instructions. IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: ◆ Read all instr[...]

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    2. Electric Skillet Use and Care Guide SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords are available from local hardware stores and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is [...]

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    3. ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS Note: Product may vary slightly from illustrations. 1. 5. 2. 3. 4. Figure 2 - Adjustable Steam V ents Attach each of the two foot-handle assemblies to the bottom of the skillet with the screws provided. Tighten with a #2 phillips screwdriver . Snap the lid handle onto the lid by pressing firmly on the lid handle while hold[...]

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    How to Use 1. Remove the heat control from the skillet and set aside. 2. Before using for the first time, wash skillet and cover in hot, sudsy water . Rinse and dr y completely . 3. T urn heat control to the “OFF” position. Plug heat control securely into electric skillet. Plug cord into any standard 120 volt AC wall outlet. ALW A YS PLUG CORD [...]

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    to desired temperature (400°F). Place food in hot skillet. Brown, turning often. Remove excess fat as it accumulates. BRAISE Searing food in hot fat until brown, then simmering in a covered skillet with liquid added. Add a small quantity of fat to skillet and preheat to 350°F . Brown food well on all sides. Add specified amount of liquid, cover a[...]

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    6. Electric Skillet Use and Care Guide Cooking Charts Fr ying Char t Food/Preheat Cooking Method Time T emperature BEEF Hamburgers With or without medium well: 3-4 min. 1/2-inch thick extra fat each side 350°F well: 4-5 min. each side Liver Use 2 tablespoons 4-5 min. each side 1/2-inch thick Fat 350°F Sandwich Steaks Use 2 tablespoons rare: 1 min[...]

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    7. Fr ying Char t (Continued) Food/Preheat Cooking Method Time T emperature PORK Pork Chops With or without 1/2-inch thick extra fat 15-20 min. total 350°F 30-40 min. total 1-inch thick 350°F Bacon Start in cold pan 5-7 min. total Slices 350°F Sausage Links T urn sausage on all 20 min. total 300°F sides to brown. Sausage should be well done wit[...]

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    8. Electric Skillet Use and Care Guide Food/Preheat Cooking Method Time T emperature BEEF Chuck Steak, If desired, pound 1/4 to 1/2 cup flour 55 min. to London Broil, etc. into meat. Use 1/4 cup fat heated to 1 hr . 20 min. 2-inches thick 350°F to brown meat 5 to 10 minutes total 350°F brown on each side. Add 2 to 3 cups of 200°F finish liquid. [...]

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    9. User Maintenance Instructions This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user ser viceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Contact a qualified appliance repair technician if the product requires ser vicing. Care and Cleaning 1. When cooking is completed, unplug cord from wall outlet. Allow electric skillet to cool comple[...]

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    10. Electric Skillet Use and Care Guide Recipes ORANGE FRENCH TOAST 8 eggs 3/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons confectioner’ s sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices 3 tablespoons confectioner’ s sugar 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 to 4 tablespoons butter or margarine Beat together eggs, orange juice, 2 tablespoons[...]

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    11. POT A TO P ANCAKES 6 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds) 3 eggs 1 tablespoon parsley flakes 2 teaspoons onion powder 1/4 cup flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 to 2 cups vegetable oil Applesauce, sour cream, butter (optional) W ash, peel and coarsely grate potatoes. In a small bowl, pour cold water over grated po[...]

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    12. Electric Skillet Use and Care Guide STRA WBERRY BUTTERMILK P ANCAKES 2 eggs 2-1/2 cups buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine 2-1/2 cups flour 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup sliced strawberries, fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine Beat eggs. Ad[...]

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    13. SAUSAGE FRITT A T A 1/2 pound sweet sausage, casings removed 3 tablespoons olive oil 1-1/4 cups chopped onion 8 eggs 1 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Slice sausage into 1/4-inch slices. In Electric Skillet, heat oil with heat control set at 350°F . Sauté the onion and sausage until sausage is no longer pink and onion is [...]

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    14. Electric Skillet Use and Care Guide FRIED RICE 1 tablespoon peanut oil 3 eggs, beaten 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups water 1 16-ounce package frozen stir -fr y vegetables, thawed 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules 2 cups Minute White Rice, uncooked Heat oil in Electric Skillet with heat control set at 300°F . Add eggs and garli[...]

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    15. ALFREDO AND MUSHROOM TORTELLINI 20 ounces cheese tortellini, frozen or fresh 2 large portobello mushrooms 2 tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1/2 teaspoon oregano 16 ounces prepared Parmesan Alfredo sauce 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Boil tortellini accordin[...]

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    16. Electric Skillet Use and Care Guide RA T A TOUILLE 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1-1/2 cups chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pound eggplant, peeled and cut into 2-inch strips 4 tomatoes, coarsely chopped 2 green peppers, cut into 2-inch strips 1/2 pound zucchini, cut into 1-inch strips 1 teaspoon basil 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon salt Dash [...]

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    17. STUFFED SQUASH 2 medium or 3 small acorn squash 1-1/2 cups water 3 medium red delicious apples, peeled, cored, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon cloves 2 tablespoons butter or margarine Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise. Remove se[...]

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    18. Electric Skillet Use and Care Guide JAMBALA Y A 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 (3-pound) broiler fryer chicken, cut into 8 pieces 1 cup uncooked rice 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 10-3/4 ounce can chicken broth 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce 1 cup cubed cooked ham (1/2-inch cubes) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce (or to taste) 1 cup diced green p[...]

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    19. LOUISIANA GUMBO 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup flour 1 16-ounce can tomato purée 2 cups water 1 10-ounce package frozen okra 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon basil 1 pound cod or halibut fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined* 1/2 pound flaked crabmeat Red pepper sauce to taste Hot cooked ric[...]

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    20. Electric Skillet Use and Care Guide AMERICAN SEAFOOD GUMBO 4 slices bacon 1 large onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper , chopped 3 cloves garlic 1 10-3/4 ounce can tomato purée 1 14-1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes, basil, garlic and oregano flavor 1 cup chicken broth 1 9-ounce box frozen okra 1 6-ounce can crab meat 1 pound whitefish, cut into 1-inch[...]

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    21. SALMON WITH FESTIVE GLAZE 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind 4 6-ounce salmon fillets 2 tablespoons olive oil Combine first six ingredients in a sturdy plastic bag. Add salmon to plastic bag and seal. Marinate salmon in refr[...]

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    22. Electric Skillet Use and Care Guide GRILLED REUBENS 8 slices rye bread 2/3 cup Thousand Island salad dressing 1 pound corned beef, thinly sliced 1 8-1/2 ounce can sauerkraut, drained 1 pound Swiss cheese, thinly sliced 1/4 cup butter or margarine Spread each slice of rye bread with approximately 2 tablespoons Thousand Island dressing. Layer cor[...]

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    23. TURKEY TETRAZZINI 8 ounces uncooked linguini, broken into quarters 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 2 cups chicken broth 1 5.33-ounce can evaporated milk 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 3 cups diced, cooked turkey 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Cook linguini according to package directions. Drain. S[...]

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    24. Electric Skillet Use and Care Guide MEXICAN CHICKEN 1 (2-1/2 to 3 pound) broiler -fr yer chicken, cut into 8 pieces Salt Pepper 1/2 cup flour 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1-1/2 cups uncooked rice 1 4-1/2 ounce can tomatoes, coarsely chopped 3 cups water 1/2 cup chop[...]

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    25. CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS 1 (5 to 6 pound) roasting chicken, cut in pieces 4 cups chicken broth 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 5 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch strips 2 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon shortening 1 egg 2/3 cup milk 2 teaspoons parsley 1 teaspoon paprika In Elect[...]

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    26. Electric Skillet Use and Care Guide CHICKEN AND RICE 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 chicken breast halves, skinless-boneless 1 10-3/4 ounce can cream of chicken soup 1-1/2 cups warm water 2 cloves minced garlic 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 teaspoon onion salt 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice 1-1/2 cups frozen green peas Heat olive oil in Electric Sk[...]

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    27. CHICKEN P ARMESAN 4 chicken breast halves, boneless-skinless 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 egg whites, slightly beaten 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 26 ounce jar spaghetti sauce 1/2 cup finely shredded Mozzarella cheese 4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese 4 cups spaghetti, cooked Flatten each chicken piece to even thickness. Heat olive oil in Electric[...]

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    28. Electric Skillet Use and Care Guide PORK CHOP AND APPLE COMBO 1 tablespoon oil 4 boneless pork chops 2 large cooking apples, chopped 1/2 inch thick 1-1/2 cups apple juice 1 6-ounce package Stove T op Stuffing ™ Mix, pork flavor 1/2 teaspoon sage 1/4 teaspoon salt With heat control set at 300°F , heat oil in electric Skillet and add chops. Co[...]

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    29. SWEET AND SOUR PORK 2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/4 cup flour 2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup white vinegar 3 tablespoons chili sauce 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 12-ounce jar apricot preserves 1 small green pepper , cut in thin strips 1 small red pepper , cut in thin strips 1 11[...]

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    30. Electric Skillet Use and Care Guide BA V ARIAN STYLE PORK CHOPS 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 pounds pork chops 1 27-ounce can sauerkraut 3 strips bacon 1 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup uncooked rice 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed 12 ounces chicken broth In your Electric Skillet, melt butter with heat control set at 350°F . Fr y pork chops, 4 at a time,[...]

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    31. TEXAS CHILI 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 to 6 tablespoons chili powder 3 tablespoons oregano 2 tablespoons ground cumin 1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 4 to 5 cups water 1/4 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup water In Electric Skillet, heat oil with heat control set at 350°F . Brown meat [...]

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    32. Electric Skillet Use and Care Guide PEPPER STEAK 1-1/2 pounds top round steak 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 medium green peppers, cut in 1-inch pieces 3 medium red peppers, cut in 1-inch pieces 1-1/2 cups sliced celery 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1-1/2 cups beef broth 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/3 cup water 1 [...]

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    33. SWEDISH MEA TBALLS 1-1/2 pounds ground beef 1-1/2 cups flavored bread crumbs 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon paprika 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup flour 1 10-1/2 ounce can beef broth, undiluted 1/2 cup water 1 cup sour cream Hot cooked rice or noodles Combine the first 8 ingre[...]

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    34. Electric Skillet Use and Care Guide QUICK AND EASY PIZZA 1 7-9 inch prepared pizza crust 1/2 cup pizza sauce 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese Olive oil Crab meat or pepperoni Preheat Electric Skillet with heat control set at 350°F . Brush olive oil on pizza crust. Spread pizza sauce on pizza crust and top with crab meat or pepperoni. Sprinkle mozzare[...]

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    35. CURRIED LAMB 1 pound boneless lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/4 cup flour 1/2 cup butter or margarine 2 large onions, cut in 1/2-inch slices 2 large tart apples, peeled, cored and cubed 2 tablespoons curry powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 cup sour cream Accompaniments* In [...]

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    36. Electric Skillet Use and Care Guide QUICK ALMOND BRITTLE 3 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine Dash salt 1 cup coarsely chopped almonds 1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds 1 6-ounce package semi-sweet chocolate morsels Grease well a 14 x 10-inch baking pan. Preheat Electric Skillet with heat control set at 400°F . Add sugar , butter and salt. [...]

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    37. LIMITED ONE YEAR W ARRANTY W arranty: This T oastmaster ® product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of (1) year from the original purchase date. This product warranty covers only the original consumer purchaser of the product. W arranty Coverage: This warranty is void if the product has been damaged [...]

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    EVERYBODY EA TS. It’ s a fact of life. But sometimes preparing meals can become a chore. That’ s why TOASTMASTER has been invited into millions of kitchens just like yours so we can HELP YOU MASTER your mixing, baking, grilling, toasting, brewing, heating and serving tasks WITH EASE AND STYLE. The TOASTMASTER name stands for a CELEBRA TION of I[...]

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    39. ©2002 T oastmaster Inc. A Subsidiary of Salton, Inc. Subsidiaire de Salton, Inc. A una Subsidiaria de Salton, Inc. Contact Information Coordonnées : Contacte a: National Service Center 708 South Missouri Street Macon, Mo 63552 In USA and Canada call: Consumer Ser vice: 1-800-947-3744 Consumer Parts: 1-800-947-3745 consumer_relations@toastmast[...]

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    40. Electric Skillet Use and Care Guide[...]

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    USE AND CARE GUIDE MODEL TES1 TES1 E lectric Skillet Questions Call toll free 1 - 800-947 -3744 Monday – Friday , 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CST www .toastmaster .com ? • Full size skillet with lid • Adjustable lid vent • Non-stick coated • Infinitely adjustable ther mostat • Completely immersible with probe r emoved[...]