Farberware Electric Wok FSW343 User Manual

7 QT. ELECTRIC WOK
USE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL FSW343 

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons,
do not immerse cord, plugs, or heat control plug  in water
or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool...

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POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other): To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended
to fit into 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 modify the plug in 
any way.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
1. A short detachable power-supply cord is provided to reduce
risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping...

The Buffet Wok has a large 14” diameter and 7-qt. capacity. It
boasts the high wattage necessary (1200 watts) for fast heat
recovery so important to better wok cooking. The stainless steel
dome cover with engraved cover knob, and tubular stainless
steel side handles, enhance the wok’s rich appearance. The
cover knob stays comfortable to the touch, except during
cooking for extended periods at higher temperatures. Under
these conditions — steaming, for instance, it is advisable to use
a pot holder. This...

Chinese cooking differs from other cuisines in that cooking with
the wok is fast and efficient, while the preparation of ingredients
takes the time. All food preparation needs to be finished before
the cooking begins; this prevents over-cooking and helps
maintain the tender, crisp texture that is the secret to 
Asian dishes.
To ensure fast, even cooking, all ingredients are cut to uniform
size, shape and thickness. A dish looks prettier when vegetables
are sliced diagonally. This also exposes a greater...

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METHODS OF CHINESE COOKING
An old Chinese saying is, “A well-prepared dish should appeal to
the eye by its coloring, to the nose by the aroma, to the ear by its
sounds, and to the mouth by its flavor.” Using the
FARBERWARE® Electric Wok for stir-frying, steaming or red-
stewing makes this possible.
STIR-FRYINGis cooking foods over a high heat, 350°F on the
heat control dial of the FARBERWARE® Electric Wok, and by
stirring constantly. A small amount of cooking oil is placed in the
wok to heat before the...

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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Remove the heat control plug and set aside. Wash, rinse and dry
wok, cover, chopsticks, tempura rack and steamer rack. The
FARBERWARE® Electric Wok requires no special seasoning or
conditioning before using.
HOW TO USE THE FARBERWARE® 
ELECTRIC WOK
1. Turn heat control dial to “OFF”. Plug heat control securely into
the wok. Plug cord into 120 volt AC outlet. Always plug cord
into wok first, then into outlet.
2. If recipe calls for preheating, add the oil; set heat...

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HOW TO USE THE STEAMER RACK
1. Prepare foods to be steamed according to recipe.
2. Add 2 cups water to FARBERWARE® Electric Wok.
3. Set steamer rack into wok, shiny side up.
4. Place food on the steamer rack. Cover; set heat control dial to
BOIL and steam until food is cooked (according to recipe).
Check water level after about 30 minutes; add water to wok as
necessary. DO NOT LET WOK BOIL DRY. (Use standard
cookbook as a guide for vegetable steaming times. Steam hot
dogs about 15 minutes or until hot...

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There are many authentic Chinese and Japanese recipes that
appear in magazines, newspapers or cookbooks, as well as the
recipes included in this book, that you will want to try. The
FARBERWARE® Electric Wok, due to its shape and to the
“Perfect Heat” Control plug, makes an excellent fryer, stew or
soup pot or table server.
Chinese Recipes
Beef with Snow Peas and Water Chestnuts
8  ounces flank steak, cut crosswise into thin strips
2 tablespoons corn starch
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1...

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Chicken and Watercress Soup
1/4 cup dried Chinese mushrooms
1/2 cup water
2 cans (13-3/4 oz. each) chicken broth
1 bunch watercress
1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts
1/2 small chicken breast, skinned, boned and cut into small pieces
1 egg white
Dash white pepper
Soak mushrooms in water about 20 minutes or until soft; drain and
chop. In FARBERWARE® Electric Wok add chicken broth. Set heat
control dial at 350°F. Cover and heat to boiling. Cut watercress into
1-inch pieces. When broth is boiling, add...