Presto Fryer User Manual
Electric Skillet
and Server
Instructions
This is a Listed appliance. The following important safeguards
are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.
stripping of screws or cracking of handles and legs.
3. To assure proper installation of skillet handles, place assembled
unit on a at surface. It should sit level.
4. To attach knob to cover, Fig. B, place the base plate over the
cover so the hole in the base plate is aligned with the center hole
in the cover and the black nub is positioned in the nub hole (this
will prevent the knob from rotating once it is installed). Place
the cover knob over the base plate and secure the knob and base
plate to the cover with the rubber washer, the metal washer, and
screw. Fasten securely.
Knob
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. Be sure that handles and cover knob are assembled and fastened
properly before using this appliance (see next column).
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
4. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse control,
cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
6. 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.
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. Do not operate if the legs become cracked or
damaged. Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service
Department (see page 2) or to the nearest Presto Authorized
Service Station for examination, repair, or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot
surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a
heated oven.
12. 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.
13. Always attach heat control to appliance rst, then plug cord
into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn control to “OFF” then
remove plug from wall outlet.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
How to Assemble
1. Place skillet upside down on table or counter. Remove the four
screws from mounting projections on the skillet body.
2. Position handles on the skillet, lining up holes in the handles
with mounting projections on the skillet. Replace screws and
fasten securely, Fig. A. Caution: Overtightening can result in
Fig. A
Base Plate
Cover
Rubber Washer
Metal Washer
Screw
Fig. B
Nub
Nub hole
Center hole
How to Use
Before using for the rst time, wash skillet in dishwasher or 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 lightly with
cooking oil. Remove excess oil with paper towel.
1. Place skillet on a dry, level surface. To prevent possible heat
damage to your countertop, place a heat resistant counter
protector, such as aluminum foil, under appliance.
2. Insert the Control Master® heat control into the skillet so the
two electrical pins on the skillet are fully inserted into the heat
3. Connect 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 t in a polarized outlet one way.
If the plug does not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not t, contact a qualied electrician. Do not attempt
to defeat this safety feature.
4. Turn Control Master® heat
control to desired temperature
(see page 2 for cooking
temperatures).Remove cover
and preheat skillet. Pilot
light goes off when selected
temperature is reached (this
takes approximately 10 to 15
minutes).
5. Prepare food for cooking.
6. Because the skillet features a nonstick nish, food may be
prepared with or without shortening, according to taste.
7. Place food in skillet and cook according to temperaturetimetable (page 2). 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.
8. Turn heat control to OFF when cooking is completed. Unplug
heat control from wall outlet then from appliance.
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Pilot Light
Heat Selector
Control Master
heat control
®
Care and Cleaning
Temperature - Timetable
Before initial use and after each subsequent use, wash skillet in
dishwasher or 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, wooden, or rubber utensils. Do
not use metal utensils as they may scratch the nonstick surface. Do
not cut foods on the cooking surface.
If there is any food residue remaining on the cooking surface, it
should be removed after each use. To do so, scrub gently with a
mild abrasive, such as Soft Scrub® mild abrasive cleanser* or a ne
cleansing pad–nylon mesh or other ordinary cleansing pad. Do not
use steel wool or abrasive kitchen cleaners. Soaking the skillet to
loosen food residue is not necessary. If, however, soaking the skillet
is desired, do not soak for more than two hours. Soaking for more
than two hours may damage the nonstick nish.
In time, the nonstick nish may darken over the heating element. To
remove this discoloration, use a commercial cleaner designed for
cleaning surfaces, such as dip-it® Coffee Pot Cleaner** (powder).
These cleaners are available at most grocery and hardware stores.
For best results, follow the manufacturer’s instructions, being
careful that any cleaning solution coming in contact with the
exterior of the appliance is wiped off.
After treating the skillet with a commercial cleaner, it is
recommended that the cooking surface be wiped lightly with a
cooking oil before using. The outside nish of the skillet is easy
to keep attractive and looking new. Simply wipe away spills or
drips as they occur. If food should happen to burn on, it is easily
removed with warm, sudsy water and a dish cloth. Any food
residue remaining can be whisked away with a gentle stroke of a
nylon mesh pad. Rinse and wipe dry.
IMPORTANT: To ensure continued accuracy of the Control
Master® heat control, avoid rough handling in use and storage.
Glass Cover Care and Use Instructions
Do not use cover if it is chipped or cracked. Handle cover carefully
and avoid impact.
Do not handle hot cover with wet towel or place hot cover on a cold
or wet surface.
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.
CAUTION: Failure to follow these instructions could cause
immediate breakage or breakage at a later date for no apparent
reason, which may result in personal injury or property
damage.
* Soft Scrub is a registered trademark of The Clorox Co.
** dip-it is a registered trademark of Ecolab, Inc.
Food Temperature Approximate Cooking Time
in minutes
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° - 375° 5-10
French Toast 300° - 325° 4-6
Ham
Hamburgers 1⁄2˝ thick 325° - 375° 8-12
Liver 325° - 350° 5-10
Minute Steak 375° - 400° 4-5
Pork Chops, 1⁄2˝ thick 325° - 375° 15-20
Potatoes, cottage fried 300° - 350° 10-12
Sausage, link 300° - 325° 20-30
precooked 325° - 350° 10-12
Sandwiches, grilled 300° - 325° 5-10
Steak, Beef 1˝ thick
Rare 350° - 400° 6-7
Medium 350° - 400° 10-12
Steak, Beef 11⁄2˝ thick
Rare 350° - 400° 8-10
Medium 350° - 400° 18-20
BRAISING & ROASTING
Browning 325° - 400° 5-10
Braising* 200° - 225° 45-60
Roasting (on rack) 325° - 350°
60-90
STEWING
Browning 325° - 400° 10-15
Stewing* 200° - 225° 30-90
CASSEROLE DISHES Warm - 225° 30-60
BAKING
Pancakes 350° - 400° 2-3
Upside Down Cake 225° - 300° 25-35
HOLDING TEMPERATURE
(after cooking period ) Warm
* Add additional liquid during cooking, if necessary, to obtain desired
consistency.
1
⁄2˝ thick 325° - 350° 10-12
3
⁄4˝ thick 325° - 350° 14-16
3
⁄4˝ thick 325° - 375° 20-25
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord.
Longer cord sets or extension cords may be used if care
is properly exercised in their use.
If a long cord set or extension cord is used, the marked
electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord
should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance. The longer 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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