Presto Cool Touch Electric Foldaway Griddle User Manual

Cool Touch Electric

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Foldaway

• Exclusive Foldaway feature. Legs fold up for
compact storage. Saves valuable cabinet space.

• Efficient “square” shape holds more pancakes, eggs,
and sandwiches than ordinary rectangular griddles.

• Premium nonstick surface for stick-free cooking and
easy cleaning.

Griddle

INSTRUCTIONS

This is a Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.

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2006 by National Presto Industries, Inc.

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 or knobs.

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 and/or cool touch base become cracked or damaged. Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department (see
page 3) or to the nearest Presto Authorized Service Station 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 appliance not be moved when it contains hot oil or other hot liquid.

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 as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance. 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.

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How To Use

Before using for the first time, become familiar with the griddle features (Fig. A
and Fig. B). Wash griddle in warm, sudsy water, rinse, and dry. Do not immerse
Control Master heat control or let the heat control come in contact with any
liquid. “Season” the nonstick cooking surface by rubbing with a small amount
of cooking oil. Remove excess oil with paper towel.

1. The griddle legs will be in the storage position under the base when you
remove the griddle from the carton. Before using the griddle, the legs must be
unfolded to the position shown in Fig. B. To unfold the legs, lift the griddle
by grasping both sides of the base (Fig. A1). Then using your fingers, reach
under the griddle and pull the legs away from the griddle until they lock into
place (Fig. A2 and Fig. A3). Place the griddle on a dry, level, heat resistant
surface.

2. Slide the drip tray into place. Insert the Control Master heat control into
the griddle so the two electrical pins on the griddle are fully inserted into
the heat control. Connect cord to outlet.

3. Turn Control Master heat control to desired temperature (see page 3 for
cooking temperatures). Preheat griddle. Pilot light goes off when selected
temperature is reached (this takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes).

4. Prepare food for cooking. Because the griddle features a nonstick finish,
food may be prepared with little or no oil.

5. Place food on griddle and cook according to temperature-timetable (page

3). Heat should be adjusted according to personal preference and particular
food being cooked. During cooking, pilot light will go on and off indicating
desired temperature is being maintained.

6. Turn heat control to OFF when cooking is completed. Unplug heat control
from wall outlet then from appliance. Allow unit to cool before removing
grease tray and before cleaning.

Note: This griddle is not intended to be used as a warming tray. It is also
not intended to be operated with the legs folded.

Fig. A

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Foldaway leg

Cool touch
base

Handle

Fig. B

Cool touch base

Foldaway legs

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Foldaway leg

Control Master heat control

Nonstick coating

Foldaway legs

Drip tray

Care and Cleaning

Before initial use and after each subsequent use, wash griddle in warm sudsy water, rinse, and dry. Do not immerse Control Master
heat control in water or let it come in contact with any liquid.

For best results use nylon, plastic, wood, or rubber utensils. Do not use metal utensils as they may scratch the nonstick surface. Do not
cut foods on the cooking surface.
After each use, clean the nonstick surface with a non-metal cleaning pad, such as Scotch-Brite* Multi-Purpose Scrub Sponge* or Scotch­Brite* Dobie** Cleaning Pad. Firm pressure can be applied, if necessary. Do not use steel wool or abrasive kitchen cleaners.
In time, the nonstick finish may darken over the heating element. To remove this discoloration, use a commercial cleaner designed for
cleaning surfaces, such as dip-it† destainer. These cleaners are available at most grocery and hardware stores. Slide drip tray into place.
Preheat griddle to 225°. Combine 1 cup of hot water and 1 tablespoon of commercial cleaner. Wearing rubber gloves, dip cleaning pad
into cleaning solution and rub over cooking surface. Continue cleaning until solution is gone. Turn griddle off and allow to cool. Wash
griddle in hot, soapy water and dry.
After treating the griddle with a commercial cleaner, it is recommended that the cooking surface be wiped with a small amount of cooking
oil before using.
Some discoloration may occur inside the griddle drip tray. This is normal. The amount of discoloration will vary depending on the
foods cooked and the temperature setting used. This discoloration is only visible from the inside of the drip tray and will not affect the
performance of the griddle.
The cool touch base on the griddle is easy to keep attractive and looking new. Simply wipe away spills and drips as they occur. Any food
residue remaining can be removed with warm, sudsy water and a cleaning pad. Rinse and wipe dry.
For compact storage, remove grease tray and fold legs inward, in the reverse order as shown in Fig. A. Note: The Control Master heat
control must be removed before folding the legs in.
IMPORTANT: To ensure continued accuracy of the Control Master heat control, avoid rough handling in use and storage.

*Scotch Brite is a trademark of 3M.

** Dobie

is a trademark of Pechiney Plastic Packaging, Inc. †

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dip-it is a registered trademark of Ecolab, Inc.