Presto 05900 Instruction Manual
Stainless Steel
Electric Wok
The quick and easy way to prepare sizzling
stir-fry meals!
Luxurious stainless steel body and handles.
Aluminum clad bottom for even heating.
Fully immersible and dishwasher safe for
easy cleaning with heat control removed.
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2008 by National Presto Industries, Inc.
InstructIons
This is a Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage 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.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse control, cord, or 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 before putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner. Do not operate if the legs become cracked or damaged. Return the appliance to the Presto
Factory Service Department (see page 8) for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
11. It is recommended that this electric wok not be moved when it contains hot oil or other hot liquid. If it must be
moved when it contains hot oil or other hot liquid, use extreme caution.
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12. Always attach heat control to appliance first, then plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn control to OFF then
remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
Important Cord Information
Connect the power supply cord to a polarized outlet only. As a safety feature, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This plug will only fit in a polarized outlet 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 defeat this safety feature.
A short power supply cord (or cord set) is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if care is properly exercised in their use.
If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least 13A/125V/1625W. The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children
or tripped over.
Before First Use
1. Wash wok and cover in dishwasher or in hot, soapy water, rinse, and dry. Do not immerse Control Master heat control
or let the heat control come in contact with any liquid.
2. Season the wooden spatula which came with the wok. Mineral oil is recommended for this. Mineral oil will help prevent
the wood from cracking and also prevent staining and absorption of food odors and bacteria. Apply the oil with a soft
cloth. Allow the oil to soak in for a few minutes and then wipe off the spatula with a dry, clean cloth.
How To Use
1. Place wok on a dry, level, heat resistant surface. Cover should not be on the wok.
2. Prepare food for cooking.
3. Insert the Control Master
heat control probe into the wok so the two electrical pins on
Pilot Light
the wok are fully inserted into the heat control. Connect cord to outlet.
4. Preheat wok by turning Control Master
heat control to 375° or the temperature
specified in the recipe. Allow wok to preheat for 5 to 10 minutes. When using the wok
for the first time, a slight odor or light smoking may occur as manufacturing residue
evaporates. This is normal during initial use.
Note: This wok has an impact welded aluminum-clad base, for fast, even high temperature cooking. Because of that
base, your new wok cooks as fast and as hot as your stove. A temperature higher than 375° may result in excessive
smoking. Suggested temperature settings for a variety of foods can be found in a chart on page 3 and in the recipes that
follow.
5. Add oil and food to wok according to recipe. Stir food frequently using the wooden spatula and cook for the length of
time indicated in the recipe.
6. Turn heat control to OFF when cooking is completed. Unplug heat control from wall outlet then from appliance.
7. Allow wok to cool before cleaning.
Heat Selector
Control Master
heat control
Probe
Care and Cleaning
Before initial use and after each subsequent use, wash wok in hot, soapy water and rinse and dry thoroughly, or wash wok
in an automatic dishwasher. Wipe Control Master
IN WATER OR LET IT COME IN CONTACT WITH ANY LIQUID. Note: When washing in an automatic dishwasher the
aluminum bottom of the wok will discolor.
heat control with a damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE HEAT CONTROL
The wooden spatula should be washed in hot, soapy water. Like with all wooden utensils, do not soak the wooden spatula or
put it in the dishwasher because this may cause it to crack. Periodically season the wooden spatula with mineral oil.
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Food residue may be removed from the wok by scrubbing in a circular motion with a stainless steel scouring pad or a nylon
mesh cleaning pad, such as Scotch-Brite* Multi-Purpose Scrub Sponge.
Helpful Hint: For quick, effective and easy cleaning that virtually eliminates scrubbing, use the following method: Pour
enough water into the emptied wok to cover food residue. Cover and turn Control Master
heat control to 250°. Bring water
to a boil and while water is boiling, scrape the wok with a wooden or plastic spatula until the food is loosened. Remove heat
control and wash wok in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
If the cooking surface has mottling, stubborn, brown or tacky food residue, or if the wok has developed straw colored or
rainbow discoloration as a result of prolonged exposure to high heat, use a powdered cleanser without chlorine or bleach,
such as Bar Keepers Friend* cleanser and polish or Cameo*
copper, brass, & porcelain cleaner. Moisten the wok with water.
Shake a film of cleanser over the cooking surface. Using a stainless steel scouring pad or a nylon mesh cleaning pad, such as
Scotch-Brite* Multi-Purpose Scrub Sponge*, scrub the wok in a circular motion. Wash the wok in hot, soapy water. Rinse
thoroughly and dry. THE FOLLOWING CAN CAUSE STAINLESS STEEL TO PIT OR CORRODE: STEEL WOOL, OVEN
CLEANSERS, AND CLEANSERS CONTAINING BLEACH OR CHLORINE, SUCH AS COMET* AND AJAX*. DO NOT
USE THEM.
To maintain the high quality appearance of stainless steel appliances, avoid using metal utensils in them. In addition, avoid
cutting or chopping food in the appliance with a knife or other sharp utensil. To avoid pitting or creating white dots on the
cooking surface, bring liquids to a boil before adding salt. Stir thoroughly.
Periodically check the screws on the wok legs for looseness. Retighten, if necessary, with a standard slotted screwdriver. CAUTION: Overtightening can result in stripping of screws or cracking of legs.
IMPORTANT: To ensure continued accuracy of the Control Master
heat control, avoid rough handling in use and storage.
Do not overheat or allow the wok to boil dry as this will cause the wok to discolor.
Glass Cover Care and Use Instructions
Caution: Your glass cover may break for no apparent reason if you fail to follow these instructions. Broken glass can cause
personal or property damage.
Do not use cover if it is chipped or cracked. Handle cover carefully and avoid rough handling.
Do not handle hot cover with wet towel or place hot cover on a cold or wet surface. Sudden, extreme changes in temperature
may cause glass to break. Allow cover to cool before washing. This cover is dishwasher safe. Keep the cover clean. Do not use
steel wool cleaning pads or abrasive powders which can scratch or weaken the glass. Nonabrasive pads or powders may be
used if necessary. Do not scrape or gouge glass with hard or sharp utensils.
Helpful Hints for Stir-Frying
◆ Always preheat your wok for 5 to 10 minutes before adding any ingredients.
◆ When preparing your own recipes, use the following temperature table as a guide. Use the lower of the temperatures given
and adjust upward as necessary.
Meat and poultry stir frying 375° – 400°
Seafood stir-frying 350° – 375°
Vegetable stir-frying 300° – 325°
Keep prepared food warm Warm – 200°
◆ To avoid excessive smoking, do not turn the control above 375°. This wok has an impact welded aluminum-clad base, for
fast, even high temperature cooking. Because of that base, your wok cooks as fast and as hot as your stove.
◆ Since stir-frying is a very quick cooking method, all food should be ready and measured for cooking (washed, peeled, cut
to desired size, etc.) before plugging the wok in.
◆ Cut meat into very thin strips,
poultry for 30 minutes to 1 hour for easier slicing.
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⁄8 to 1⁄4 inch thick, and approximately 2 to 3 inches in length. Partially freeze meat and
◆ If desired, a small amount of oil, 1 to 2 teaspoons, can be mixed in with the meat prior to cooking. You may find you use
less oil this way.
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*Scotch-Brite is a trademark of 3M.
Bar Keepers Friend is a trademark of Servaas Laboratories, Inc.
Cameo is a trademark of Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Comet is a trademark of Colgate-Palmolive Company.
Ajax is a trademark of Procter & Gamble Corporation.
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