Presto Airdaddy User Manual
AirDaddy
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4.2-quart electric air fryer
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 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (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
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 weekdays, if possible.
When contacting the Consumer Service Department, please indicate the model and series
numbers for the air fryer. These numbers can be found on the bottom of the air fryer.
Please record this information:
Model _______________ Series _______________ Date Purchased _________
The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service Presto appliances and supply
genuine Presto replacement parts. Genuine 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 replacement parts. “Look-alikes” 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.
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• Convection cooking system circulates hot air in every direction for
foods that are crispy outside and tender inside.
• Fries with little to no added oil for delicious fried food without the
added fat. Roasts, grills, and bakes too.
• Large 4.2-quart basket is ideal for family-size batches.
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INSTRUCTIONS
2017 National Presto Industries, Inc. Form 4007-057A
Presto Limited Warranty
(Applies only in the United States)
This quality Presto appliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory performance under
normal household use. Presto pledges to the 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, this limited warranty does not apply.
To obtain service under the warranty, call our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441. If unable to resolve the problem, you will be instructed to send your Presto
Service Department for a quality inspection; shipping costs will be your responsibility. When returning 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
follow the instructions enclosed. Failure to follow 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.
NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703-3703
appliance to the Presto Factory
appliance and ask that you read and
This is an 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. Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use.
2. To protect against electrical shock or burns, do not immerse the air fryer, cord, or plug
in water or other liquid. Do not let children handle or put electrical cords or plugs in
their mouths.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Any accessible surface may become
hot during use. Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials.
4. Extreme caution must be used when moving any appliance containing hot oil or other
hot liquids. This appliance is not intended for deep frying.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
6. This appliance is not intended for use by a person (including children) with reduced
physical sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given adequate supervision or adequate instruction concerning use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
7. 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 nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
8. Always attach the plug to the appliance first, then plug the cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn the control to OFF, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
9. Unplug from the wall outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
10. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
cause injuries. Use only genuine Presto accessory attachments and replacement parts.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
13. Do not use outdoors.
14. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate
remote-control system.
15. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
Important Cord Information
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.
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled
in or tripping over a longer cord. Do not use this appliance with an extension cord.
Connect the power supply cord to a 120VAC electrical outlet only.
Important Safety Information
WARNING! Electrical Hazards
To avoid the risk of electrocution or severe disfiguring electrical burns:
♦ Do not let the air fryer base, cord, or plug come in contact with water or other liquid.
♦ Do not let children handle or put electrical cords or plugs in their mouths.
♦ Never use the air fryer without the basket assembly in place.
CAUTION! Burn Hazards
♦ Always allow air fryer to cool completely before removing parts and before cleaning.
♦ This air fryer generates heat during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent
the risk of burns, fire, or other injury to persons or damage to property. Always use
oven mitts when handling hot materials.
♦ It is normal for steam to escape from the air vents and the sides of the fryer during
cooking. To prevent steam burns, keep well away from the vents.
♦ The element will continue to heat when the basket assembly is removed. Do not place
hands or other items in the basket assembly cavity.
♦ Hot oil or grease from food cooked may collect in the pan of the basket assembly. To
avoid the risk of burns, personal injury, or hot oil or grease drips, always separate the
basket from the basket assembly before emptying food.
CAUTION! Fire Hazards
♦ Do not place the air fryer on or near combustible materials such as a tablecloth or curtain,
nor place anything on top of the air fryer while it is operating or hot.
♦ Do not store any materials, other than the manufacturer's recommended accessories, in
this air fryer when not in use.
♦ Do not overfill the basket. Food should not come in contact with the heating element
on the upper surface of the chamber.
♦ Do not fill the basket assembly with oil or other liquid.
♦ Do not cook excessively greasy foods, such as sausage or bacon, as this could cause
extreme smoking.
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Important Fryer Guidelines
♦ Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
♦ To ensure proper cooking and air circulation, do not ll the basket more than ¾ full.
Overfilling could prevent the basket assembly from sliding into the air fryer or result in
food being sheared off.
♦ This air fryer is not suitable for preparing food with a high-liquid content, such as soups
and sauces, and should not be used to boil water.
♦ The timer will continue to count down, the motor will continue to run, and the element
will continue to heat when the basket assembly is removed.
Before First Use
Before using the Presto AirDaddy electric air fryer for the first time, become familiar
with the various parts of the air fryer (Fig. A) and read the instructions carefully. Remove
all packaging from the air fryer. Wash the air fryer according to the “Care and Cleaning”
instructions on page 7. Never immerse the air fryer or plug in water or other liquid.
To remove the basket assembly from the air fryer, grasp the handle and pull the assembly
towards you. Be sure not to press the release button on the top of the handle. To separate
the basket from the pan, grasp the handle, press the basket release button, and lift the basket
straight up and out of the pan (Fig. B).
To reinsert the basket, grasp the handle. Line up the tabs on the sides of the semi-circular
portion of the handle with the grooves in the semi-circular cut-out on the front of the pan.
Lower the basket until it clicks in place (Fig. C).
Air vents
Cord
wrap
Basket
release
button
Fig. A
Signal light
Temperature
control knob
Timer
control knob
Basket
How to Use
Check the rubber pads on the bottom of the air fryer base before each use to be sure they
are free of oil or other debris. If needed, wipe with a warm, soapy cloth and dry thoroughly.
1. Position the air fryer on a clean, dry, level, and stable surface in the center of the countertop, away from combustible materials. Always make sure air fryer and cord are
out of reach of children.
2. Do not cover the air inlet or outlet vents or put anything on top of the air fryer. This
disrupts the airflow, affects the final cooking results, and may cause fryer to overheat.
3. Remove the basket assembly from the air fryer by firmly grasping the basket handle,
pulling it toward you, and then sliding the assembly out of the unit. Place it on the
countertop. Do not fill the pan with oil or any other liquid. Never use the basket
assembly without the basket in it.
4. Fill the basket up to ¾ full with food. Do not overfill.
5. Slide the basket assembly back into the air fryer. Plug cord into a 120VAC electrical
wall outlet only.
6. Turn the temperature control knob to the desired temperature in the selected recipe or
the Cooking Guide on pages 8–9.
7. Turn the timer control knob to the time recommended in the recipe or the Cooking
Guide on pages 8–9. The heating element will energize and the red signal light will
illuminate. It is normal for steam to escape from the sides of the fryer during cooking.
NOTE: When using the air fryer for the first time, a slight odor or light smoking may
occur as manufacturing residue evaporates. This is normal.
8. When the set time has expired, the timer will ding once and the air fryer will stop heating. Allow prepared food to rest 5 to 10 seconds before removing the basket assembly.
9. Grasping the handle, carefully slide the basket assembly out of the air fryer to make sure
food is golden brown. Do not touch the basket or pan as they get hot during use.
If additional cooking time is needed, slide the basket assembly back into the air fryer
and reset the timer to the desired time. To cook 4 minutes or less, rotate the timer
control knob past “5” and then back to the desired time. This will activate the heating
element and timer.
Fig. B
Tabs
Fig. C
Tabs
Basket
Pan
Basket assembly (removed and separated)
Menu
guide
Handle
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Basket assembly
(pan and basket)
Semi-circular
cut-out
Pan
Basket
Pan
Semi-circular
cut-out
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