Presto 0600711 Instructions Manual

DiamondCoat Ceramic

Multi-Cooker

and steamer

• So versatile, you’ll use it every day.

• Steams, stews, boils, deep fries and
more.

• Versatile basket for steaming, blanching,
and frying.

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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. To protect against electrical shock or burns, do not immerse heat control or magnetic cord assembly in water or other liquid.

3. Be sure that handles and legs are assembled and fastened properly before using this appliance (see page 2).

4. Be sure handle is properly attached to basket and locked in place. See detailed assembly instructions on pages 2-3. Failure to
securely attach basket handle can result in release of basket during use which may result in severe burns.

5. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

6. Do not let children handle or put electrical cords or plugs in their mouths.

7. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

8. It is recommended that this appliance 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.

9. Always attach heat control and magnetic cord assembly to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect heat
control and magnetic cord, turn control to “OFF” and remove plug from wall outlet and cord assembly from heat control. Allow
appliance to cool, then remove heat control from unit.

10. Unplug from outlet and remove heat control from appliance when not in use and before cleaning. Allow appliance to cool before
putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

11. 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. Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or adjustment.

12. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

13. Do not use outdoors.

14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.

15. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

16. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

Important Cord and Plug Information

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. DO NOT USE WITH AN EXTENSION CORD.

Do not allow the cord to run underneath or around the unit. The magnetic cord may not detach easily if the cord is positioned in this fashion.

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 into 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.

Connect the power supply cord to a 120VAC electrical outlet only.

How to Install Legs and Handles

Tools Required: Phillips type screwdriver
Parts Included: 4 legs, 2 handles

To Install Legs to Base

1. Place multi-cooker upside down on table or counter.

2. Using the screwdriver, remove the screws from each of the four mounting

projections on the bottom of the unit. These screws are for attaching the legs
to the multi-cooker base.

3. Position one of the legs, with the rubber insert facing up, over one of the

mounting projections (Fig. A). Align the hole in the leg with the hole in the
mounting projection and fasten securely with screw. Leg should not rock or
move if twisted.

NOTICE: Continuing to tighten, once secure, can result in stripping of screws

or cracking of legs.

4. Repeat step 3 for other three legs.

5. Turn multi-cooker right side up on table or counter. When properly assembled,

the multi-cooker should sit level with no leg rock.

Fig. A

Rubber

insert

Mounting
projection

Handle

Screws

Leg

Plug

guard

Screw

hole

Tab

To Attach Handles to Base

1. With multi-cooker upside down on table or counter, remove the screws from the tabs on each side of the multi-cooker base. These

screws are for attaching the handles to the base.

Hint: When removing the screw under the plug guard, hold the screwdriver at a slight angle or use a short screwdriver or a screw-

driver with a long shank.

2. Slide one of the handles, with the screw hole facing up, onto the tab so the screw hole on the tab aligns with the screw hole on the

handle (Fig. A). Fasten with screw and tighten fully. Handle should not wobble, but slight movement from side to side is normal.

NOTICE: Continuing to tighten, once secure, can result in stripping of screws or cracking of handles.

3. Repeat step 2 for other handle.

4. When properly installed, the handles should appear parallel with the table or counter.

To Attach Basket Handle

1. Slide lock bar up on handle (Fig. B) and place one of the handle bars into one of the tabs on

bracket. Then squeeze the handle bars together, and fit the other handle bar into the opposite
tab on bracket.

2

Fig. B

Lock bar

Handle bar

Tab

2. After attaching handle to basket, make sure to slide the lock bar down (Fig. C) to the locked

position to insure against accidental detachment of handle from basket.

Fig. C

Lock bar

Before First Use

Become familiar with the various parts of the multi-cooker (Fig. D) and read the instructions
carefully. Prior to the first use, wash the multi-cooker according to the “Care and Cleaning”
instructions on page 4.

This versatile electric multi-cooker braises, blanches,

Fig. D

boils, deep fries, steams and more. It is also great for
making soups, stews, and desserts.

CAUTION! This product is not intended to melt wax,
gels, plastics, or other materials for making candles
or for other hobbyist activities or in any commercial

Tempered

glass cover

Nonstick

surface inside

or business application.

How To Use

Basket
handle

NOTICE: Avoid using no-stick cooking sprays as they
may cause the cooking surface to become tacky. In
addition, use heat-resistant nylon, plastic, wooden, or

Steaming/

draining hook

rubber utensils to turn, stir, or remove food when not
using the steam/fry basket. Do not use metal utensils
as they may scratch the ceramic nonstick surface.

1. Place multi-cooker on a dry, level, heat-

Steam/fry

basket

resistant surface. The cover should not be on
the multi-cooker.

CAUTION! To avoid personal injury, position

multi-cooker well back from edge of counter or table. Do not let cord hang or drape
over edge of counter or table within reach of children.

2. Insert the probe end of the heat control into the multi-cooker so the two electri-

cal pins on the appliance are fully inserted into the heat control. Then attach the
magnetic cord assembly to the heat control by aligning the magnetic coupler end
with the two electrical pins located on the back of the heat control (Fig. E).

Due to the fact that the magnetic coupler end is polarized, it can only be attached to

the heat control one way. When properly aligned, the plug will magnetically attach
itself to the heat control. Attach the cord so that the printed patent information on
the magnetic plug is facing up. The daisy and cautionary language will be facing
towards the counter. If positioned upside down, it will not attach.

IMPORTANT: The magnetic cord was designed to detach easily from the multi-

cooker. As a result, if it is bumped or touched during use, it could possibly detach
causing the unit to stop heating. Avoid contact with cord during operation. If contact
occurs, verify that the cord is still properly connected.

3. Plug the multi-cooker into a 120VAC electrical outlet only.

4. Using the index on page 4, determine the type of cooking method you will be following and turn to the referenced page.

5. Preheat multi-cooker as indicated in the cooking method and follow the cooking instructions. During cooking, the pilot light will go

on and off indicating temperature is being maintained.

NOTE: Occasionally you may hear a pop or clicking sound while the multi-cooker is preheating; this is due to the expansion of the

metal as it heats. It is normal. You may also notice this sound as the unit cools down.

When using the multi-cooker for the first time, a slight odor or light smoking may occur as manufacturing residue evaporates. This

is normal during initial use.

6. When cooking is complete, turn heat control to “OFF”. Remove plug from wall outlet and then remove magnetic coupler end from

heat control. Allow appliance to cool and detach heat control from multi-cooker before cleaning.

and out

Cover knob

Control Master

heat control

Magnetic cord

assembly

Fig. E

Control Master

Heat selector

Probe

Heat

control

To assure the continued accuracy of the Control
Master
use and storage. Store the cord assembly in a clean,
dry location away from metal objects. Always check
the magnetic coupler end before use to assure metal
items have not become attached.

Electrical

pins

Magnetic

coupler end



heat control, avoid rough handling during



heat control

Pilot light

Magnetic cord

assembly

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Specific Uses

Your multi-cooker/steamer is truly versatile as you can prepare soups and stews, steam vegetables and seafood, deep fry, and even prepare
fruits and vegetables for freezing (known as blanching). Because this pot does so many things, this book provides a general overview
of how to use, clean, and care for the appliance and then specific sections which provide more detailed instructions, along with many
delicious recipes.

Detailed instructions and recipes for the various methods of cooking that you can perform with your multi-cooker can be found on the
pages indicated below:

Specific Uses Pages Specific Uses Pages Specific Uses Pages

Blanch 8

Boil (pasta and rice) 8

Braise 6

Deep Fry 8

Simmer (soups and stews) 5

Steam (vegetables and fish) 7

Care and Cleaning

Before initial use and after each subsequent use, wash the multi-cooker in hot, soapy water. Do not use steel wool or abrasive kitchen
cleaners. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

NOTICE: Repeated washings in an automatic dishwasher will cause the nonstick properties of the ceramic coating to slowly diminish. In
addition, the basket and the bottom of the multi-cooker will likely discolor due to the caustic nature of the dishwasher detergent, and a
gray residue may form on the multi-cooker bottom and may transfer onto towels and/or skin.

Do not immerse the heat control or magnetic cord assembly in water or let them come in contact with any liquid.

Soaking the multi-cooker to loosen food residue is not necessary. If, however, soaking the multi-cooker is desired, do not soak for more
than two hours. Soaking for more than two hours may damage the nonstick finish.

In time, the nonstick finish may darken over the heating element. To minimize or remove this discoloration, sprinkle baking soda over
the discolored area. Add enough water to make a paste. Allow paste to sit for several minutes and then scour with a plastic scouring pad,
such as Scotch-Brite* Dobie* Cleaning Pad, or a damp cloth. Wash and dry thoroughly. Repeat the procedure, if necessary.

Periodically check the screws on the handles and legs for looseness. Retighten, if necessary. NOTICE: Continuing to tighten, once secure,
can result in stripping of screws or cracking of handles and legs.

IMPORTANT: To ensure continued accuracy of the Control Master heat control, avoid rough handling in use and storage.

Any maintenance required for this product, other than normal household care and cleaning, should be performed by the Presto Factory
Service Department, see page 11.

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
injury or property damage.

Never use cover when frying food or heating oil. 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.

*Scotch-Brite and Dobie are registered trademarks of 3M Company. Presto is not affiliated with 3M Company.

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Simmer

The multi-cooker makes preparing your favorite soups and stews so easy. In your multi-cooker, foods will simmer at some point between
the “WARM” setting and 200°. Heat the multi-cooker at 250° until the food boils. Then place cover on multi-cooker and reduce the heat
to the simmer level by turning the heat control down until the pilot light goes out.

New England Boiled Dinner

1½ pounds ham, cut into serving pieces
3 cups water
4 potatoes, halved
6 small onions
4 carrots

Place ham and water in multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250° and bring to a boil. Turn heat control down until pilot light goes out. Cover
and simmer 1 hour or until meat is nearly tender. Add remaining ingredients, cover, and simmer until vegetables are done. Add water if
necessary.

6 to 8 servings

Beef Stock

1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds beef soup meat
8 cups water
1 cup sliced onion
1 cup celery, cut into 1-inch pieces

Preheat multi-cooker at 375°. Add oil and brown meat. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Turn heat control down until pilot
light goes out. Cover and simmer 2 to 3 hours. Strain stock.

6 to 8 servings

½ head cabbage, cut into wedges
½ rutabaga, sliced
1 teaspoon salt

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1 cup carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ tablespoon parsley flakes
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt

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Delicious Soup From Beef Stock

Vegetable Soup: Add 2 cups cooked, diced vegetables of your choice. Salt and pepper to taste and heat through.

Beef Tomato Soup: Add 2 cups tomato juice, ¾ cup rice, ½ cup chopped onion, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer 30 minutes or

until rice is done.

Minestrone

3 cups beef stock or broth
1½ cups tomato juice
¼ pound beef soup meat
¼ pound sausage
2 cups shredded cabbage
¾ cup chopped onion
¾ cup sliced carrot
¾ cup green beans
½ cup sliced celery
1 can (14- to 15-ounce) diced tomatoes

Place all ingredients except beans, spaghetti, and cheese in multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250° and bring to a boil. Turn heat control
down until pilot light goes out. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Add beans and spaghetti; cook until spaghetti is tender, about 20 minutes.
Top individual servings with cheese.

8 to 10 servings

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 can (14- to 15-ounce) cannelloni or navy beans,

drained
1 ounce spaghetti, broken in half
¼ cup grated cheese

Traditional Beef Stew

1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds beef stew meat
4 cups beef stock or broth
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Preheat multi-cooker at 375°. Add oil and brown meat. Add stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Turn heat control down until pilot
light goes out. Cover and simmer 1 to 2 hours. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
If desired, thicken with a paste made of cornstarch and water.

6 to 8 servings

1 small onion, diced
3 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup peas
1 cup sliced celery

5

Southwest Stew

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into

1-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, cut into ¾-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into ¾-inch pieces
1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped purple onion
2 cloves garlic, minced

Preheat multi-cooker at 375°. Add oil and brown chicken. Add peppers, onion, and garlic; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes,
corn, salsa, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Bring to a boil. Turn heat control down until pilot light goes out. Cover and simmer for 20 to
25 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

6 servings

1 can (14- to 15-ounce) pinto beans
1 can (14- to 15-ounce) stewed tomatoes
1 cup whole kernel corn
1 cup salsa, desired level of spiciness
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
Fresh cilantro (optional)

Chicken and White Bean Chili

1 cup dry great northern beans
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into

¾-inch pieces
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup sliced carrot
2 cloves garlic, minced

Clean and rinse beans. Soak beans overnight in 4 cups of water or by using the quick soak method. To soak beans using quick method,
place beans in multi-cooker and cover with 4 cups of water. Set heat control at 250° and bring to a boil; boil for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off
heat control, cover, and let stand for at least 1 hour. Drain off soaking water and remove beans. Dry multi-cooker.

Preheat multi-cooker at 375°. Add oil and brown chicken. Add onion, carrot, garlic, and jalapeño pepper. Sauté 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in
beans, chicken stock, brown sugar, vinegar, chili powder, oregano, and allspice. Bring to a boil. Turn heat control down until pilot light
goes out. Cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour.

4 servings

1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, minced
4 cups chicken stock or broth
1½ teaspoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground allspice

Corn, Pepper, and Potato Chowder

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red pepper (about 1 medium)
1 can chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons flour
½ teaspoon cumin

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minute. Add stock and potatoes; bring to a boil. Turn heat control down until pilot light goes out. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until
potatoes are tender and liquid is thickened. Add corn, milk, salt, and pepper; cook 5 minutes or until heated through.

6 servings

2 cups chicken stock or broth
2 cups peeled, cubed red potatoes
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1 cup low-fat milk
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Braise

Spiced Pot Roast

1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon salt

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1 (2- to 3-pound) beef pot or chuck roast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Combine nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and pepper; rub into all surfaces of the meat. Preheat multi-cooker at 375°. Add oil and brown
meat. Dissolve brown sugar in wine and water and pour into multi-cooker. Add onions, garlic, and bay leaves. Bring liquid to a boil. Turn
heat control down until pilot light goes out. Cover and simmer 1 to 3 hours or until tender.

6 to 8 servings

½ cup brown sugar
1 cup red wine
1 cup water
2 small onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
4 bay leaves

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Braise your favorite piece of meat or poultry; choose and combine the following ingredients. Pick foods having compatible flavors.
Figure 2 to 4 servings per pound of meat or poultry.

Start with 1½ to 3 pounds of beef, pork, or poultry...

Blade Roast

Boneless Rump Roast

Boston Butt

Brisket

Chuck Roast

English Cut

Flank Steak

Fore Shank

Pot Roast

Rib Roast

Round Roast

Sirloin Roast

Standing Rump Roast

Turkey Breast

Whole Chicken

Preheat multi-cooker at 375°. Brown meat in one of the following...

Butter Vegetable Oil Vegetable Shortening

Add up to a total of 2 cups of any of these liquids...

Beer

Broth

Carbonated Beverage

Coffee

Fruit Juice

Red Wine

Tomato Juice

Water

Add a pinch or two of spices of your choice...

Basil

Bay Leaf

Celery

Dill

Dry Soup Mix

Garlic

Marjoram

Mustard

Onion

Oregano

Pepper

Rosemary

Sage

Salt

Thyme

Bring liquid to a boil and then turn heat control down until pilot light goes out. Cover and simmer 1 to 3 hours or until tender.
Add additional liquid as necessary.

Steam

Fresh Vegetables

Place 2 cups water in the multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250°. Remove handle from steam/fry basket. Place vegetables in basket and,
using tongs, attach basket to rim of the multi-cooker with steaming hook. Cover and steam as indicated in the table below. Steaming time
begins once water starts to boil. Add additional water as necessary.

Vegetable Steaming Time Vegetable Steaming Time

Asparagus
Thin spears 3–4 minutes
Thick spears 4–5 minutes

Beans
Whole 7–8 minutes
1-inch pieces 7–8 minutes

Beets, 2½- to 3-inch diameter 35–40 minutes

Broccoli
Spears 5–7 minutes
Florets 5–7 minutes

Brussels Sprouts, 1- to 1½-inch diameter 9–11 minutes

Cabbage, 2-inch wedges 15–20 minutes

Carrots
Whole 18–22 minutes
¼-inch slices 6–7 minutes
Baby-cut 11–14 minutes

Cauliflower
Whole head 18–20 minutes
Florets 7–9 minutes

Corn-on-the-Cob 10–15 minutes

Kale, Cut into strips 6–7 minutes

Parsnips, ¼-inch slices 6–7 minutes

Potatoes (white)
Small (1 to 2 ounces each) whole 13–15 minutes
Medium, quartered 13–15 minutes

Potatoes (sweet), 1-inch slices 17–19 minutes

Rutabaga, ¾- to 1-inch slices 20–22 minutes

Spinach, Whole leaves 3–4 minutes

Squash (yellow, crookneck, zucchini)
¼-inch slices 5–7 minutes

Turnips, ¾- to 1-inch slices 10–12 minutes

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Fish

Place 1 or 2 cups of water, wine, or herb-flavored broth into multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250°. Remove handle from steam/fry basket.
Place one layer of fish fillets in basket and, using tongs, attach basket to multi-cooker rim with steaming hook. Cover and steam 5 to 10
minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Boil

Pasta

Following package directions, place water and salt into multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250°. Bring water to a rolling boil. Add pasta
gradually so that the boiling is not disturbed. Continue to boil uncovered until pasta is tender. Drain. (The steam/fry basket may be used
for draining cooked pasta.)

Fluffy Rice

Place 2 cups rice, 1 teaspoon salt (optional), and specified amount of water (see table below) in multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250°.
Cover and bring to a vigorous boil, stirring once. Turn heat control down until pilot light goes out and simmer for the amount of time
specified in the table. Turn heat control to “OFF” and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.

Type Liquid Cooking Time Type Liquid Cooking Time

White, long-grain 4 cups 15–18 minutes

White, medium-grain 3½ cups 15–18 minutes

White, short-grain 3½ cups 18–23 minutes

Brown 4 cups 45–50 minutes

Blanch

When using the multi-cooker for blanching, you will need to attach the handle to the basket as instructed on pages 2-3. Prior to each
use, make sure the lock bar on the basket handle is in the down (locked) position, see page 3, Fig. C.

Vegetables are blanched before freezing to stop enzyme action and to retain fresh flavor and appearance.

Wash vegetables thoroughly and sort according to size or cut into uniform pieces. Place 2 quarts of water in the multi-cooker, set heat
control at 250°, and bring to a rolling boil. Place no more than ½ pound of vegetables in the steam/fry basket and lower into boiling water.
Cover and boil for time specified. After heating, immediately plunge vegetables in ice water to cool quickly and thoroughly. When cool,
remove from water, drain, pack, seal, and freeze. For successive batches, return water to a full boil.

Vegetable Blanching Time Vegetable Blanching Time

Asparagus
Thin spears 2 minutes
Thick spears 4 minutes

Beans
Green or wax 3 minutes
Lima 2–4 minutes

Broccoli, Florets, 1½ inches across 3 minutes

Brussels Sprouts 3–5 minutes

Cauliflower, Florets, 1 inch across 3 minutes

Carrots
Small 5 minutes
Diced, sliced, or lengthwise strips 2 minutes

Corn
On Cob 7–11 minutes
Kernel 4 minutes

Greens 2 minutes

Peas, Green 1½ minutes

Turnips, Diced 2 minutes

Deep Fry

When using the multi-cooker for deep frying, you will need to attach the handle to the basket as instructed on pages 2-3. Prior to each
use, make sure the lock bar on the basket handle is in the down (locked) position, see page 3, Fig. C.

CAUTION!

• Do not let cord hang or drape over edge of counter or table within reach of children.

• Remove cover for all deep frying. Never use any cover while oil is heating or while deep frying in this unit.

• CAUTION! OIL AND WATER DO NOT MIX. The combination can be dangerous. When the oil is heated, any water droplets in the

oil superheat, becoming a volatile steam that can cause hot oil to spatter, boil over, or even erupt out of the multi-cooker. Hot oil can

cause severe burns!

Accordingly, before pouring oil into the multi-cooker be sure that it is COMPLETELY dry. Before placing food in multi-cooker,
always remove ice crystals and excess moisture from food by patting dry with paper towels.

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• Use caution when deep frying doughs, such as beignets, donuts, dumplings, fritters, and hushpuppies. These foods may develop air
bubbles during heating, which may burst and cause burns. Use a slotted spoon or tongs, rather than a fork, when turning food during
frying and when removing food from oil.

• Use caution when deep frying flour tortillas. Flour tortillas contain air bubbles. During deep frying, oil can become trapped within these
bubbles. If not properly drained, the bubbles can burst and cause burns. Therefore, after deep frying tortillas, carefully raise them out
of the cooking oil, but not out of the multi-cooker, and allow oil to drain from the tortilla for approximately 30 seconds.

• Always allow multi-cooker to cool completely before moving, removing oil, or cleaning.

How To Use

1. Place multi-cooker on a dry, level, stable, heat-resistant surface away from countertop edge.

2. Fill unit with vegetable oil up to the oil level line, which is located on the inside of the unit. Never use more than seven, 8-ounce
cups of vegetable oil.

3. Plug cord into a 120VAC wall outlet only. Set the heat control at 400° and preheat for 20 minutes. Leave heat control at 400° for
frying.

4. During preheat time, prepare food for deep frying, making sure to remove excess moisture by patting food dry with paper towels.

Place steam/fry basket on countertop. Basket can be filled to the rim for most foods.

CAUTION! For raw fries, only fill basket ½ full. Overfilling can result in oil boiling over which may cause burns or damage to the

unit.

5. Once oil has preheated, slowly lower basket into oil. Fry food until golden brown.

6. Lift basket and, using drain hook, hook basket onto multi-cooker rim to drain. Empty basket on paper towels.

7. Allow oil to cool completely before handling the unit. If you plan to reuse the oil, strain it to remove any food particles. Store strained
oil in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark place.

Food Frying Time Food Frying Time

Chicken, Raw, breaded 13–18 minutes

Fish, Raw, battered or breaded 3–4 minutes

Fish, Frozen 7–8 minutes

French Fries, Frozen 11–12 minutes

French Fries, Raw (see recipe below) 10–12 minutes

Onion Rings, Frozen 2–3 minutes

Onion Rings, Raw, battered 1½–2½ minutes

Shrimp, Raw, breaded or battered 3–5 minutes

Helpful Hints

• Do not overfill the basket. Too much food lowers the oil temperature causing food to absorb too much oil.

• Use vegetable oil, such as canola, corn, sunflower, peanut, or soybean, for deep frying. Deep frying foods in butter, margarine, olive
oil, or animal fat is not recommended because of lower smoking temperatures.

• Foods that are battered rather than breaded may stick to the basket; therefore, you may wish to fry these types of foods without using
the basket.

• The number of times the oil can be reused will depend on the food that is fried. For example, the oil will need to be replaced more
often if fish or food coated with bread or cracker crumbs is fried frequently.

• It is time to replace the oil if any of the following occur: the oil is dark in color, has an unpleasant odor, smokes when it is heated, or
foams excessively during frying.

• Fry foods of uniform size and thickness as they will fry more evenly and at the same speed.

Recipes

Raw French Fries (Double Fry Method)

Cut medium potatoes, peeled if desired, into ¼- to ½-inch thick strips. Place into large bowl and cover with hot tap water. Soak potato
strips for 15 minutes or until ready to fry. Rinse, drain, and pat dry with paper towels. Because raw fries contain a high percentage of
moisture, extreme care must be used when placing them into hot oil. Thoroughly dry raw fries before deep frying.

For raw fries, only ll the basket ½ full.Lowerthelledbasketslowlyintotheoil.Iftheoilstartstoboiluptooquickly,liftthebasket

out of the oil for a couple of seconds, then lower it again. Repeat as necessary until the basket is completely lowered into the multi­cooker.

Fry for 3 to 4 minutes until fries are cooked through but not browned. Drain; let stand to cool for at least 10 minutes, but not more than
2 hours. Just before serving, fry potatoes for 7 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.

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Crispy Coating

½ cup milk
1 egg

Inasmallbowl,whiskmilkandegg.Inamediumbowl,combineourandseasonings.Dipfoodintomilk-eggmixture,thencoatin
seasonedour.Fryfoodaccordingtotimetableonpage9.

Flour
Salt and Pepper

Apple Pie Fritters

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt

 ⅔ cupmilk,minus1tablespoon

1 tablespoon brandy
1 egg yolk

Inmediumbowl,mixour,sugar,bakingpowder,andsalt.Inasecondbowl,whiskmilk,brandy,eggyolk,andmeltedbutter.Gradually

stir into dry ingredients until smooth. Set aside.

Mixcinnamonandsugar.Sprinkleoverbothsidesofappleslices,savingremaindertodustovernishedfritters.Sprinklesliceslightly

with nutmeg. In clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Fold into reserved batter.

Dip several apple slices into batter to coat evenly, letting excess drip off. Carefully place 1 to 2 slices at a time into preheated oil. Deep
fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle both sides with reserved cinnamon and sugar mixture. Best served
warm.

1 tablespoon butter, melted
½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup sugar
4–5 apples, peeled, cored, sliced ¼ inch thick
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 egg whites

Quesadilla Crispers

¼ pound fresh sausage (chorizo, Italian, etc.)
1 cup refried beans
¼ cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup diced canned green chilies, drained

Cook sausage until done, breaking it up as it cooks. Combine sausage, beans, onion, chilies, and cheese. Makes about 1½ cups.

Cuttortillasintoquarters.Placeabout1teaspoonofbeanmixtureincenter.Brushedgeswithmixtureofourandwater.Foldinhalf

and press to seal; keep covered as you work. Continue until all are made. Makes 32.

Let stand 5 minutes before frying to allow edges to stick together. Deep fry 3 or 4 at a time for 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

¼ pound jalapeño jack cheese, shredded (1 cup)
8 (7-inch) flour tortillas
1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons cold water

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Consumer Service Information

If you have any questions regarding the operation of your PRESTO appliance or need parts for your appliance, contact us by any of
these methods:

• Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Central Time)

• Email us through our website at www.GoPresto.com/contact

• Write: National Presto Industries, Inc.
Consumer Service Department
3925 North Hastings Way
Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703

When contacting the Consumer Service Department, please indicate the model number and the series code for the multi-cooker. These
numbers can be found on the bottom of the plug guard.

Please record this information:

Model Number ____________________ Series Code ____________ Date Purchased ____________

Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone, email, or letter. When emailing or writing, please include a phone number and a time
when you can be reached during weekdays if possible.

The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service PRESTO
replacement parts are manufactured to the same exacting quality standards as PRESTO appliances and are engineered specifically to
function properly with its appliances. Presto can only guarantee the quality and performance of genuine PRESTO
might not be of the same quality or function in the same manner. To ensure that you are buying genuine PRESTO replacement parts,
look for the PRESTO trademark.

Canton Sales and Storage Company

Presto Factory Service Department

555 Matthews Drive

Canton, MS 39046-3251

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appliances and supply genuine PRESTO parts. Genuine PRESTO

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parts. “Look-alikes”

PRESTO Limited Warranty

(Applies Only in the United States and Canada)

This quality PRESTO
original owner that should there be any defects in material or workmanship during the first year after purchase, we will repair or replace it at our option. Our
pledge does not apply to damage caused by shipping. Outside the United States and Canada, this limited warranty does not apply.

To obtain service under the warranty, please call our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441. If unable to resolve the problem, you will be instructed
to send your PRESTO
ing an appliance, please include your name, address, phone number, and the date you purchased the appliance as well as a description of the problem you are
encountering with the appliance.

We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this PRESTO
instructions, damage caused by improper replacement parts, abuse, misuse, disassembly, alterations, or neglect will void this pledge. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is Presto’s personal pledge to you and is being made in place of
all other express warranties.

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appliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory performance under normal household use. Presto pledges to the

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appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for a quality inspection; shipping costs will be your responsibility. When return-

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appliance and ask that you read and follow the instructions enclosed. Failure to follow

NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.

EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703-3703

Form 76-243C

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