Presto ProFry User's Manual
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1. PRESTO ProFry immersion element deep fryer INSTRUCTIONS This isa O 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 repair2. 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 outl
3. or near children Hot oil can cause serious and painful burns lt 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 lt 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 lt gt Never use the deep fryer without the removable pot lt gt 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 lt 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 lt Do not use solid fat shortening butter margarine lard Solid fat will not melt uniformly and will cause severe smoking It may also cause the unit to overheat resulting in the reset button tripping In addition solid fat will solidify once it has cooled making it very difficult to remove or insert the control assembly lt Before deep frying remove excess moisture from food by blotting with toweling moist foods cause excess foaming and spattering Do not add wet food to cooking oil Even small amounts of water may cause the oil to spatter Fig A Cover vents and Fryer cover grease filter y Control Assembl
4. than normal household care and cleaning should be performed by our Factory Service Department or any Presto Authorized Service Station Be sure to indicate date of purchase and a description of defect when sending an appliance for repair Send appliances for repair to CANTON SALES AND STORAGE COMPANY Presto Factory Service Department 555 Matthews Dr Canton MS 39046 0529 Appliances may also be repaired at any Presto Authorized Service Station Check your yellow pages for Service Stations near you The Presto Factory Service Department and Presto Authorized Service Stations are equipped to service all PRESTO appliances and supply genuine PRESTO parts Genuine PRESTO replacement parts are manufactured to the same exacting quality standards as PRESTO appliances and are engineered specifically to function properly with its appliances Presto can only guarantee the quality and performance of genuine PRESTO parts Look alikes might not be of the same quality or function in the same manner To ensure that you are buying genuine PRESTO replacement parts look for the PRESTO trademark PRESTO Limited Warranty This quality PRESTO appliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory performance under normal household use Presto pledges to the original owner that should there be any defects in material or workmanship during the first two years after purchase we will repair or replace it at our option Ou
5. touched during use it could possibly detach causing the unit to stop heating Avoid contact with cord during operation If contact occurs verify that the cord is still properly connected Plug cord into a 120 volt wall outlet Always make sure fryer and cord are out of reach of children Turn the thermostatic control to the desired temperature see page 8 for proper cooking temperatures The recommended setting for most frying is 375 While oil is heating the signal light will be illuminated When the selected temperature is reached the signal light will go out Preheat time is approximately 10 minutes While oil is heating prepare food for cooking Assemble basket handle for frying see page 2 To insure against accidental detachment of handle from basket during use always make sure both pegs are in the 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 bracket holes and the handle bars are in the brackets Fig C and D page 2 While frying basket is sitting on countertop fill basket up to full with food Before deep frying remove excess moisture from food by blotting with toweling moist foods cause excess foaming and spattering To reduce spatter before placing basket in deep fryer position cover over basket with cover vents away from basket handle Then slowly lower the filled basket into the preheated oil until the bottom of the basket rests on top of the heating element If frying French fries or other hig
6. 3 tablespoons minced pepper parsley 1 egg beaten with 1 2 tablespoons butter teaspoon water 2 tablespoons olive oil Flour cup flour Dry bread crumbs cup milk 6 ounces frozen or canned crab meat In saucepan cook green pepper garlic and parsley in butter and olive oil until tender Stir in flour Add milk stirring constantly until mixture thickens Shred crab meat removing cartilage Add crab sherry paprika and cayenne pepper to milk mixture Chill for 2 hours Shape into 1 inch balls using a 1 tablespoon scoop Roll in flour then dip in egg and water mixture Roll in crumbs Refrigerate until time to serve Deep fry 3 or 4 at a time at 375 turning once until desired brownness is reached Remove from oil and drain on absorbent paper Repeat until all are fried Makes about 1 dozen Consumer Service Information If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto appliance or need parts for your appliance call our Consumer Service Department weekdays 8 00 AM to 4 30 PM Central Time at 1 800 877 0441 or write NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES INC Consumer Service Department 3925 North Hastings Way Eau Claire WI 54703 3703 You may also email your inquiries to contact GoPresto com Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone letter or email When writing please include a phone number and a time when you can be reached during weekdays if possible Any maintenance required for this product other
7. are in the brackets Fig D To unlock the basket handle for storage gently squeeze the drain hooks Fig C keeping the pegs in the bracket holes and fold the handle into the basket 10 How To Use Position base on a clean dry level stable and heat resistant surface in center of countertop Always use the handles on the base when lifting or moving the appliance Never lift or move appliance using control assembly Place removable pot in base Attach the control assembly to the base by aligning the two guides on the front of the control unit with the two tracks on the back of the base Fig E Slide the control assembly down Fig F as far as it goes making sure both guides are in the tracks Note The appliance will only operate when both guides are properly positioned in the tracks Fill removable pot with cooking oil up to the MAX level marking which is located on the inside of the removable pot Fig A page 2 Your fryer will need approximately 12 cups of cooking ERE oil The amount of oil must always be between the MAX and MIN level markings inside the removable pot Fig A Never exceed the MAX level mark Attach the cord to the unit by aligning the magnetic plug end with the two electrical pins located on the back of the control unit Fig A page 2 The plug can be attached in either direction Important The magnetic cord was designed to detach easily from the fryer As a result if it is bumped or
8. ared bread mixes lt Use only metal cooking utensils in the fryer as plastic or rubber will become damaged from the hot oil Do not leave metal utensils in the fryer as they will become hot lt Foods that are battered may stick to the basket therefore you may wish to fry these types of foods without the basket If however you want to use the basket lower the basket into the oil before placing battered foods in the oil Coated or breaded foods can be fried with or without the basket When using the fryer without the basket a slotted metal spoon may be used to add and or remove foods lt After each use strain oil through a filter or a double thickness of cheesecloth to remove the accumulated residue lt The number of times the cooking oil can be reused will depend on the food that is fried in it For example the oil will need to be replaced more often if fish or food coated with bread or cracker crumbs is fried frequently lt gt It is time to replace the cooking oil if any of the following occur The oil is dark in color The oil has an unpleasant odor The oil smokes when it is heated The oil foams excessively during frying Frying Timetable Do not use cover while frying French fries and other high moisture foods For crisper foods fry without the cover The following times are approximate and based on the maximum recommended amounts of food Fill the basket no more than full FOOD AMOUNT TEMPERATURE TIME Ch
9. direct light Wash the removable pot frying basket fryer cover and base in dishwasher or in warm sudsy water Note If you choose to use a dishwasher there may be some discoloration of parts This will not affect the fryer s performance Do not use steel wool scouring pads or abrasive kitchen cleaners on the removable pot cover or base and do not use bleaching agents to clean the frying basket If desired the basket handle may be removed for cleaning Squeeze the drain hooks and fold the handle into the basket until the handle bars are out of the brackets Continue squeezing to remove both pegs from the bracket holes After cleaning reattach handle making sure both pegs are in the bracket holes and the handle bars are in the brackets see Fig D page 2 Fold handle into basket for storage see Fig B1 page 2 Note Your fryer has a grease filter in the cover The filter does not need replacing It can be cleaned periodically with a brush 4 Before reassembling unit be sure all parts are completely dry 5 Always check the magnetic plug before use to assure metal items have not become attached to the magnet Helpful Hints lt If unit fails to preheat or if the cooking process stops 1 Check cord assembly to assure magnetic plug is attached to the appliance and the cord is plugged into the wall outlet 2 Check to see that both guides on the front of the control unit are properly positioned in the tracks on the back o
10. eese Frozen nuggets 8 cups 375 2 3 minutes Chicken Frozen nuggets 8 cups 375 3 5 minutes Raw serving size 4 5 pieces 375 13 18 minutes pieces battered Donuts 3 4 375 2 3 minutes Egg Rolls frozen 3 4 375 5 6 minutes Fish Frozen battered 3 4 pieces 375 7 8 minutes Raw battered 3 4 pieces 340 3 4 minutes Onion rings Frozen battered 8 cups 375 4 5 minutes Raw battered 3 4 large pieces 375 1 4 2 4 minutes Potatoes Frozen French fries 8 cups 375 10 12 minutes Raw fries see below 8 cups 375 3 4 minutes 375 10 12 minutes Shrimp Frozen battered 8 cups 375 5 7 minutes Raw battered 8 cups 375 3 5 minutes Vegetables raw 5 6 pieces 340 1 3 minutes battered These foods are best when fried in small quantities Recipes Raw French Fries Double Fry Method Cut medium potatoes peeled if desired into 4 to inch thick strips Place into large bowl and cover with cold water Soak potato strips for 15 minutes or until ready to fry Rinse drain and pat dry with paper towels Fry at 375 for 3 to 4 minutes until fries are cooked through but not browned Drain let stand to cool for at least 10 minutes but not more than 2 hours Just before serving fry potatoes at 375 for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown Crispy Coating 2 cup milk Flour 1 egg beaten Salt and Pepper Beat milk and egg together Combine flour and seasonings Dip food into milk
11. egg mixture then coat in seasoned flour Fry food according to timetable above Beer Batter 1 cups flour 1 cups beer Thoroughly combine flour and beer in a large bowl Cover and allow the batter to sit at room temperature for 3 hours or longer Dip food in batter and fry according to timetable on page 4 If desired you may fry beer battered foods without the frying basket Milk Batter 1 cup flour 2 eggs beaten 1 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 cup milk 2 teaspoon salt Sift together flour baking powder and salt Add eggs and milk Stir batter until smooth If a thinner batter is desired add more milk Dip food in batter and fry according to timetable on page 4 If desired you may fry milk battered foods without the frying basket Quesadilla Crispers 4 pound fresh sausage 4 pound jalape o jack chorizo Italian etc cheese shredded 1 cup refried beans 1 cup 4 cup finely chopped onion 8 7 inch flour tortillas 4 cup diced canned 1 tablespoon flour green chilies drained 2 tablespoons cold water Cook sausage until done breaking it up as it cooks Combine sausage beans onion chilies and cheese Makes about 1 2 cups Cut tortillas into quarters Place about teaspoon of bean mixture in center Brush edges with mixture of flour and water Fold in half and press to seal keep covered as you work Continue until all are made Makes 32 Let stand 5 minutes before frying to allow edges to stick tog
12. et 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 lt Use deep fryer only on a clean dry level stable and heat resistant surface away from countertop edge lt Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
13. ether Deep fry 3 or 4 at a time at 375 for 2 minutes Drain on paper towels Alternate method Cut tortillas into 8 pieces Fry in hot oil Heat bean dip and serve with fried chips Apple Pie Fritters 1 cup all purpose flour tablespoon ground 2 tablespoons sugar cinnamon 1 4 teaspoons baking powder 4 tablespoons sugar Y teaspoon salt 3 4 apples peeled cored cup milk minus sliced 4 inch thick 1 tablespoon 2 teaspoons ground 1 tablespoon brandy nutmeg 1 egg yolk 2 egg whites 1 tablespoon butter melted In medium bowl mix together flour sugar baking powder and salt In a second bowl whisk together milk brandy egg yolk and melted butter Gradually stir into dry ingredients until smooth Set aside Mix together cinnamon and sugar Sprinkle over both sides of apple slices saving remainder to dust over finished fritters Sprinkle slices lightly with nutmeg In clean bowl beat egg whites until stiff but not dry Fold into reserved butter Dip several apple slices into batter to coat evenly letting excess drip off Carefully place 1 to 2 slices at a time into preheated oil Deep fry at 375 for 3 to 4 minutes turning once Drain on paper towels Sprinkle both sides with reserved cinnamon and sugar mixture Best served warm Jalapeiio Kickers 12 fresh jalapefio peppers 2 tablespoons bread or 1 34 ounce can crumbs jalapefio peppers 4 teaspoon onion salt Cream Cheese teaspoon garlic salt 2 cup flour Ys teas
14. f the base see Fig E and Fig F page 3 3 The reset button may have tripped The deep fryer is equipped with a sensor which will automatically shut the unit off if it is heated without oil or with insufficient oil Older oil that has become thick may not conduct heat well and may also cause the sensor to trip and the unit to shut off Should any of these things occur 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 see Fig A page 2 The unit will not operate until it is reset Before plugging the unit back in make sure there is sufficient oil in the fryer or if the oil is old replace the oil with fresh oil lt When using fryer for the first time a slight odor or light smoking may occur as manufacturing residue evaporates This is normal during initial use lt Fry foods of equal size and thickness as they will fry more evenly and at the same speed lt Do not fill the basket more than full If too much food is fried at the same time the food will not get crisp lt For crisper foods fry without the cover lt Before deep frying always remove excess moisture or ice crystals from food by blotting with toweling Moist foods may cause excess foaming spattering and crackling lt For breading or coating foods use commercial breading finely ground bread or cracker crumbs corn meal a mixture of corn meal and flour pancake mix or prep
15. h moisture foods immediately remove cover after lowering basket into oil Note For crisper foods fry without the cover Warning To prevent the risk of severe personal injury or property damage use caution when cooking with hot oil Begin timing Refer to page 4 for recommended times Caution It is normal for steam to escape from the cover vents during frying To prevent steam burns keep hands and face away from the vents When frying time has elapsed check that the food is golden brown Then lift the basket and hook it onto the fryer rim to allow oil to drain from food Empty the food onto absorbent paper Season to taste If frying additional food repeat steps 11 through 15 If signal light is on allow oil to reheat until signal light goes out When frying is completed unplug cord from wall outlet and then from deep fryer Allow oil and fryer to cool completely before removing control assembly and before cleaning Care and Cleaning After unit and oil have cooled completely carefully lift control assembly out of fryer and wipe with a damp cloth to clean Never immerse the control assembly in water or wash in a dishwasher Then grabbing two opposite corners of the removable pot carefully lift it out of the deep fryer If you plan to reuse the cooking oil it is recommended that you strain the oil to remove any food particles Then store the oil in a tightly sealed container and keep where it will not be exposed to heat or
16. poon vegetable oil 1 egg Ys cup flour cup milk 1 teaspoon sugar Caution Wear plastic gloves when working with peppers Do not touch eye area To prepare fresh jalapefio peppers rinse cut in half lengthwise remove seeds and stems place in boiling water and remove after 2 minutes drain well To prepare canned jalapefio peppers drain cut in half lengthwise and remove seeds and stems Fill each pepper half with cream cheese until slightly rounded Place 4 cup flour in separate bowl set aside In a second bowl beat egg with milk In a third bowl prepare breading by combining bread crumbs onion salt garlic salt and oil Stir in flour and sugar until mixed thoroughly Roll each pepper in flour dip in egg mixture and then cover with breading For a heavier breading dip in egg mixture again and cover with breading a second time Gently set aside until ready to deep fry Deep fry at 375 approximately 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown Tip Remove immediately if cream cheese filling appears through the coating Place fried peppers on paper toweling Serve warm If desired serve with salsa VARIATIONS Substitute shredded cheddar cheese in place of cream cheese filling Pack firmly Or substitute a mixture of cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese in place of cream cheese filling Crab Fritters Y green pepper finely 1 teaspoon sherry chopped about 4 cup 1 teaspoon paprika 1 garlic clove minced Y teaspoon cayenne
17. r pledge does not apply to damage caused by shipping To obtain service under the warranty return this PRESTO appliance shipping prepaid to the Presto Factory Service Department or to the nearest Presto Authorized Service Station When returning a product please include a description of the defect and indicate the date the appliance was purchased We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this PRESTO appliance and ask that you read and follow the instructions enclosed Failure to follow instructions damage caused by improper replacement parts abuse or misuse will void this pledge This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This is Presto s personal pledge to you and is being made in place of all other express warranties NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES INC Eau Claire WI 54703 3703 2003 by National Presto Industries Inc 72472 01
18. y _Iq Control unit with heating element Thermostatic control Maximum and minimum oil cv n Removable pot Handle Base L Magnetic _ o A plug end ali nl ceed jI squeeze drain hooks Handle LAV Fig B1 Storage position Locked Position Frying xX XX AY ex ee w lt Do not use cover while frying French fries and other high moisture foods lt Always unplug cord from wall outlet and then from deep fryer when unit is not in use lt Always allow fryer to cool completely before removing any parts before removing oil and before cleaning Removable basket handle Ly Lf LLL Z LTT Li Ty gt e gt n x XX 3 v a XX x R ON wy 7 a o Electrical pins Reset button 0 o o o o O Magnetic cord assembly Basket Handle Assembly Storage Your fryer will be shipped with the basket handle in the storage position Fig B1 When ready to use the basket for frying simply lift the handle out of the basket Then gently squeeze the drain hooks Fig C keeping the pegs in the bracket holes and fit the handle bars in the brackets Fig D The handle is now in the locked position Fig B2 Caution To insure against accidental detachment of handle from basket during use always make sure both pegs are in the bracket holes and the handle bars
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