Presto electric Stainless Steel Skillet User Manual

12-inch electric

Stainless Steel

Skillet

• Luxurious stainless steel body and handles.

• Tempered glass cover with stainless steel rim
and handle.

• Braises, fries, grills, stews, bakes, makes casseroles
and more.

• Fully immersible and dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.

InstructIons

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

2007 by National Presto Industries, Inc.

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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 13) 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. If it must be moved

when it contains hot oil or other hot liquid, use extreme caution.

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.

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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.

How To Use

Before using for the first time, wash skillet 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.

1. Place skillet on a dry, level, heat resistant surface. Cover should

2. Prepare food for cooking.

3. Insert the Control Master



heat control probe into the skillet so the two
electrical pins on the skillet are fully inserted into the heat control. Connect
cord to outlet.

4. Preheat pan by turning Control Master



heat control to the LOWER of 350˚

or the desired temperature. Desired temperature ranges can be found on page

4. Always preheat at the low side of the temperature range.

Note: Never preheat at a temperature that exceeds 350°.

5. Place food in skillet when pilot light goes off (3 to 5 minutes). Cook using
the temperature-timetable on page 4. Begin cooking at the low side of
the indicated temperature range shown. Depending on your preferences and tastes, you may wish to adjust the
temperature to the high side of the range after 3 to 5 minutes of cooking. During cooking, pilot light will go on and
off indicating desired temperature is being maintained.

Use wooden or silicone utensils in your skillet when cooking at temperatures above 375°.

6. Turn heat control to OFF when cooking is completed. Unplug heat control from wall outlet then from appliance.

not be on the pan.

Pilot Light

Heat Selector

Control Master
heat control

Probe

Skillet Basics

Fundamental to the skillet’s versatility, portability, and efficiency is the heat control, which provides a thermostat-controlled
heating process similar to that of a conventional oven. With the control set at 350°, for example, the skillet will heat continu­ously until that temperature is reached; then it will cycle on and off to maintain the temperature. Settings on the heat control
range from Warm to 400°.

The basic procedures for cooking in the skillet are quite similar to those of conventional cooking. Some cooking methods
such as steaming and baking may require a rack be used in combination with the skillet. A cooling rack measuring 8″ x 8″
will fit in the skillet. If unavailable, a rack can be improvised by turning a disposable pie pan upside down and punching 10
to 12 holes in the bottom.

PAN FRYING OR SAUTÉING: As a general rule, vegetables are sautéed at 225° to 250° and meats are fried at 325° to 375°.
The skillet is often preheated so that when oil and food are added, it is hot enough to evenly brown and seal in juices, assur­ing the best flavor. Butter should always be preheated at Warm, even if the food will be cooked at a higher setting. Typically
frying or sautéing is done without the cover.

SIMMERING: Simmering is cooking at a heat level slightly below the boiling point. In an electric skillet, foods will heat to
simmering at some point between the Warm setting and 200°. Heat the skillet at 350° until the food boils; then place cover
on pan and reduce the heat to the simmer level by turning the heat control down until the pilot light goes out.

BRAISING OR POT ROASTING: This cooking method involves browning food, usually meat or vegetables in oil, butter,
margarine, etc. and then simmering in a small amount of liquid over low heat. To brown meat and/or vegetables use a tem­perature between 325° and 350°. After browning, simmer food as instructed above.

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STEAMING: Food is placed on a rack or in a basket over, but not in, simmering liquid. Bring the liquid to a boil with the
temperature set at 350°. Once the liquid is boiling, place cover on pan and turn down the heat until the pilot light goes out.

BAKING: Pancakes and French toast can be baked directly in the skillet without the cover. Upside-down-cakes can be baked
directly in the skillet with the cover on. Also, cake batters can be placed in baking pans and placed on a rack in the skillet and
baked with the cover in place. Because the top of a cake will not brown, don’t judge doneness by the color. Instead use another
method specified in your recipe, such as using a toothpick or pushing down in the center to determine when the food is done.
To compensate for the lack of browning on top of baked goods, cover them with glazes, toppings, or frosting.

STIR FRYING: The benefit of this method is its speed and the resulting flavor of the food. During stir-frying, food is continu­ally tossed or stirred to ensure the food is evenly exposed to heat. This skillet works well for stir frying because it has a fast
and hot preheat and good heat retention. Stir-frying is best accomplished at 350° to 400°.

Care and Cleaning

Before initial use and after each subsequent use, wash skillet in hot, soapy water and rinse and dry thoroughly, or wash skillet
in an automatic dishwasher. Wipe Control Master heat control with a damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE HEAT CONTROL
IN WATER OR LET IT COME IN CONTACT WITH ANY LIQUID.

Food residue may be removed from skillet by scrubbing in a circular motion with a nylon mesh cleaning pad, such as Scotch­Brite* Multi-Purpose Scrub Sponge, or a stainless steel scouring pad.

Helpful Hint: For quick, effective and easy cleaning that virtually eliminates scrubbing, use the following method: Pour enough
water into the emptied skillet 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 skillet with a wooden or plastic spatula until the food is loosened. Remove heat
control and wash skillet in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

If the cooking surface has mottling, stubborn, brown or tacky food residue, or if the skillet 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 skillet with water.
Shake a film of cleaner over the cooking surface. Using a nylon mesh cleaning pad such as Scotch-Brite* Multi-Purpose Scrub
Sponge*, scrub the skillet in a circular motion. Wash the skillet 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.

IMPORTANT: To ensure continued accuracy of the Control Master heat control, avoid rough handling in use and storage.
Do not overheat or allow the skillet to boil dry as this will cause the skillet 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.

*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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TEMPERATURE – TIMETABLE

Approximate Cooking

Food Temperature Time in Minutes

PAN FRYING

Bacon 300° – 325° 8–10
Canadian Bacon 275° – 300° 3–4
Chicken 325° – 350° 25–40
Eggs, Fried 250° – 275° 3–5
Eggs, Scrambled 250° – 275° 3–5
Fish 325° – 350° 5–10
French Toast 300° – 325° 4–6
Ham
½″ thick 325° – 350° 10–12

¾″ thick 325° – 350° 14 – 16

Hamburgers, ½″ thick 325° – 375° 8–12
Liver 325° – 350° 5–10
Minute Steak 325° – 350° 4–5
Pork Chops
½″ thick 325° – 350° 15– 20

¾″ thick 325° – 350° 20 – 25

Potatoes, cottage fried 300° – 350° 10–12
Sausage
link 300° – 325° 20–30
precooked 325° – 350° 10 –12
Sandwiches, grilled 300° – 325° 5–10

Approximate Cooking

Food Temperature Time in Minutes

Steak, Beef, 1″ thick″
Rare 350° – 375° 6–7
Medium 350° – 375° 10–12
Steak, Beef, 1½˝ thick
Rare 350° – 375° 8–10
Medium 350° – 375° 18–20

STIR FRYING

Beef, chicken, pork 375° – 400°
Seafood 350° – 375°
Vegetables 350° – 375°

BRAISING & POT ROASTING

Browning 325° – 350°
Braising* 200° – 225°

SIMMERING Warm – 200°

CASSEROLE DISHES Warm – 225°

BAKING

Pancakes 350° – 375°
Upside Down Cake 225° – 275°

HOLDING TEMPERATURE

(after cooking period) Warm

*Add additional liquid during cooking, if necessary, to obtain desired

consistency.

Recipes

Canadian Bacon and Egg Breakfast Sandwiches

1 teaspoon lemon juice or ham
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard 1 tablespoon butter or margarine

2 English muns, split
Butter or margarine, soened Paprika

Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, and sugar in small bowl. Reserve.

Spread cut sides of muffins lightly with softened butter. Heat skillet at 275°. Place Canadian bacon and muffins, cut sides
down, in skillet; cook until muffins are golden and Canadian bacon is hot. Remove from skillet; place Canadian bacon
slices on muffins; cover loosely with aluminum foil. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in skillet at Warm until melted. Fry eggs at
250° to desired degree of doneness. Sprinkle eggs with cheese; cook, covered, until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Place
eggs on Canadian bacon; sprinkle with paprika. Serve with reserved sauce.

4 servings

1

⁄3 cup mayonnaise 8 ounces sliced Canadian bacon

1

⁄2 teaspoon sugar 4 eggs

1

⁄2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

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