Presto ProFry - Manual

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ProFry
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immersion
element
deep fryer
INSTRUCTIONS
This is a 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.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.
3. Be sure handle is properly assembled to basket and locked
in place. See detailed assembly instructions on page 2.
4. To protect against electrical shock or burns, do not immerse
control unit, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children.
6. Do not let children handle or put electrical cords or plugs
in their mouths.
7. Always attach magnetic plug end to appliance first, then
plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, remove plug
from wall outlet and then from appliance.
8. Unplug cord from outlet and appliance when not in use
and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or
taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
9. 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 Presto
Factory Service Department or to the nearest Presto
Authorized Service Station for examination, repair, or
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
10. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
11. Do not use a cracked removable pot or a basket having a
loose or weakened handle.
12. Always insert the control assembly in the removable pot
before plugging the unit into the wall outlet. Allow unit to
cool completely before removing the control assembly.
13. Do not use outdoors.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch
hot surfaces.
15. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a
heated oven.
16. It is recommended that this fryer 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, always use
handles on base and use extreme caution.
17. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
IMPORTANT CORD AND PLUG INFORMATION
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 WITH AN EXTENSION CORD.
Do not allow the cord to run underneath or around the unit. The
magnetic cord may not detach easily if the cord is positioned in
this fashion.
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.
Before First Use
Become familiar with the various parts of the deep fryer (Fig. A
next page) and read the instructions carefully.
Remove all packing material and disassemble unit for cleaning.
Take the frying basket out of the unit. Remove the cord assembly
from the basket and set aside. Then, lift the control assembly out
of the unit. Wipe the control assembly (control unit with heating
element) with a damp cloth. Never immerse the control assembly,
cord, or plug in water. Lift the removable pot out of the base and
wash the pot, frying basket, and fryer cover in dishwasher or in
warm, sudsy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Reset Button
The deep fryer is equipped with a sensor which will automatically
shut the unit off if it is overheated. Overheating can occur if the
unit is heated without oil, with insufficient oil, or with older oil
that has become thick. Should the unit shut off, unplug and allow
the unit to cool. Then with the tip of a pen or pencil, press the
red RESET button on the back of the control unit. The unit will
not operate until it is reset.
Important Fryer Guidelines
✧ Use deep fryer only on a clean, dry, level, stable, and heat-
resistant surface, away from countertop edge.
✧ Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children. Hot oil can cause serious and painful
burns.
✧ To avoid the risk of electrocution or severe disfiguring
electrical burns, do not let children handle or put electrical
cords or plugs in their mouths.
✧ To avoid the risk of electrocution or electrical burns, do not
let the control unit, cord, or plug come in contact with water
or other liquid.
✧ Never use the deep fryer without the removable pot.
✧ Never use the deep fryer without oil or with insufficient oil.
Also never exceed the maximum fill level. The minimum
(MIN) and maximum (MAX) fill levels are embossed inside
the removable pot (Fig. A, next page).
✧ Use only a good, reliable standard brand of cooking oil for
deep frying. Deep frying foods in olive oil is not
recommended because it has a lower smoking temperature.
✧ Do not use solid fat (shortening, butter, margarine, lard). Solid
fat will not melt uniformly and will cause severe smoking. It
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