Presto 16-inch User's Manual
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1. PRESTO 16 inch Electric Skillet with glass cover e Roasts fries grills stews bakes makes casseroles and more e Luxurious tempered glass cover e Deluxe nonstick surface for stick free cooking and easy cleaning 2007 by National Presto Industries Inc INSTRUCTIONS Visit us on the web at www GoPresto com 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 Be sure that handles are assembled and fastened properly before using this appliance see page 2 3 Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles 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 or to the nearest Presto Authorized Service Station see pag2. WI 54703 3703 When contacting the consumer service department please indicate the model number for the skillet and the 4 digit date code These numbers can be found on the bottom of the heat control receptacle 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 than normal household care and cleaning should be performed by our Factory Service Department 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 Drive Canton MS 39046 0529 The Presto Factory Service Department is 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 perf
3. e 4 for examination repair or electrical or mechanical 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 first 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 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 mar
4. he cooking surface After each use clean the nonstick surface with a non metal cleaning pad such as Scotch Brite Multi Purpose Scrub Sponge or Scotch Brite Dobie Cleaning Pad Firm pressure can be applied if necessary 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 destainer 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 and drips as they occur If food should happen to burn on it can be removed with warm sudsy water and a cleaning pad Rinse and wipe dry IMPORTANT To ensure continued accuracy of the Control Master heat control avoid rough handling in use and storage Scotch Brite is a trademark of 3M Dobie is a trademark of Pechi
5. ked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance 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 1 HOW TO ASSEMBLE 1 Place skillet upside down on table or counter 2 Remove the four screws from mounting projections on the skillet body 3 Position the handles on the skillet lining up holes in the handles with mounting projections on the skillet 4 Replace the screws and fasten securely Fig A Caution Overtightening can result in stripping of screws or cracking of handles and legs When properly assembled the skillet should sit level 5 To attach knob to cover Fig B place cover knob upside down on counter and place base plate with large side facing up over knob Position skillet cover upside down over large rubber washer so the hole in the cover is aligned with the hole in the washer and the hole in the base plate Secure the knob and base plate to the cover with the small rubber washer the metal washer and Metal washer screw Fasten securely Small rubber washer HOW TO USE er p ar Before using for the first time wash skillet and cover in dishwasher or in warm sudsy water rinse plate and dry Do not immerse Control Master heat control or let the heat control come in contact with lt i Knob any liquid Season the nonstick cooking
6. ney Plastic Packaging Inc fdip it is a registered trademark of Ecolab Inc 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 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 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 Approximate Cooking Food Temperature Time in Minutes FRYING BACON nies e A E E EE 300 325 Canadian Bacon wu 275 300 Chicken wi 325 350 Begs Mriedas send uaa iain ia Be ae 250 275 Eggs Scrambled iesenii 250 275 Fish wi 325 375 French Toast 0 3 jeecscottitec hastens eien Aan 300 325 Ham Y thick 3257s 350 Asie tn enna neces 10 12 4 thick 325 350 Hamburgers YO TE EIEEE AEA EEEE E AT P Sloe EE EE 8 12 l EN 3 coisa E E E 3257 300P gp a A E RE 5 10 Minute Steak aseene niea aE BTS NOE EE E A 4 5 Pork Chops E E E E EA T E cases T EEE 15 20 E E NE EE EEE REEE P TOT BLD S375 e
7. ormance under normal household use Presto pledges to the original owner that should there be any defects in material or workmanship during the first year after purchase we will repair or replace it at our option Our pledge does not apply to damage caused by shipping To obtain service under the warranty return this PRESTO appliance shipping prepaid to the 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 Form 72 635B
8. sesccsscceureeesuvaten ss n ia 20 25 Potatoes cottage fried o n 300 3508 es saddest ara 10 12 Sausage Hik ieman aban cee tins eee Lat eee ra 300 325 precooked we 325 350 Sandwiches grilled oe eee eseeeseeeeeeseeeens 300 325 Steak Beef 1 thick RATE oni e EERE NERE 35022400 ginenon a a 6 7 JACET ri EN a t AASER A EATE 350 400 eest eaae seia E 10 12 Steak Beef 114 thick Rates sasseetin E A 350 400 Medium 350 400 BRAISING amp ROASTING Browning 325 400 Braising w 200 225 Roasting on rack eeeeseeseeseeseeseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 325 350 STEWING 325 400 200 225 Waim 225 oes aes Gieis tein 30 60 BAKING PAaniCak S sce ssssesecseeseetsecdca en Sees Saree S50 A00 EE O E 2 3 Upside Down Cakes is cccenati ance enives D225 300 secede dives e E R 25 35 HOLDING TEMPERATURE after cooking period eseseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeaees Warm Add additional liquid during cooking if necessary to obtain desired consistency 3 SERVICE INFORMATION If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto appliance or need parts for your appliance contact us by any of these methods Call 1 800 877 0441 weekdays 8 00 AM to 4 30 PM Central Time e Email us at our website www GoPresto com e Write NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES INC Consumer Service Dept 3925 North Hastings Way Eau Claire
9. surface by rubbing lightly with cooking oil Remove excess oil with paper towel 1 Place skillet on a dry level heat resistant surface ae Heat Selector 2 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 3 Turn Control Master heat control to desired temperature see page 3 for cooking temperatures Remove cover and preheat skillet Pilot light goes off when selected temperature is reached this takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes 4 Prepare food for cooking Because the skillet features a nonstick finish food may be prepared with little or no oil 5 Place food in skillet and cook according to temperature timetable page 3 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 6 Turn heat control to OFF when cooking is completed Unplug heat control from wall outlet then from appliance CARE AND CLEANING Before initial use and after each subsequent use wash skillet and cover 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 t
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