Presto Fryer - Manual (Page 2)

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 fine
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 finish.
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 ® 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 finish 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.
Temperature - Timetable
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 1 ⁄
2
˝ thick 325° - 350° 10-12
3 ⁄
4
˝ thick 325° - 350° 14-16
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
3 ⁄
4
˝ thick 325° - 375° 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
Steak, Beef 1˝ thick
Rare 350° - 400° 6-7
Medium 350° - 400° 10-12
Steak, Beef 1 1 ⁄
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.
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.
Care and Cleaning
* Soft Scrub is a registered trademark of The Clorox Co.
** dip-it is a registered trademark of Ecolab, Inc.
2