Presto 11" Electric Skillet
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1. 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 4 for examination repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment oo The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries O This appliance is not intended for deep frying foods 10 Do not use outdoors 11 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces 12 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 13 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 14 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 15 Do not use appliance for other than intended use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY 1 IMPORTANT CORD INFORMATION This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified el2. PRESTO 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 Estas instrucciones tambi n estan disponibles en espa ol Para obtener una copia impresa Descargue en formato PDF en www GoPresto com espanol Env e un mensaje de correo electr nico a contact GoPresto com e Llame al 1 800 877 0441 oprima 2 y deje un mensaje 2011 National Presto Industries Inc INSTRU C TI ONS 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 jamit Read all instructions Be sure that handles are assembled and fastened properly before using this appliance see page 2 Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs To protect against electrical shock do not immerse heat control cord or plug in water or other liquid Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children Aw wh 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 N
3. cleaning an 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 Note If you choose to wash the skillet in a dishwasher the bottom of the skillet will likely discolor due to the caustic nature of the dishwashing detergent 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 When washing the skillet by hand 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 Scotch Brite and Dobie are trademarks of 3M dip it is a registered trademark of Ecolab Inc 2 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
4. d or vegetables use a temperature between 325 and 350 After browning simmer as instructed above HOLDING TEMPERATURE after cooking period Warm Add additional liquid during cooking if necessary to obtain desired consistency 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 e Call 1 800 877 0441 weekdays 8 00 AM to 4 30 PM Central Time e Email us through our website at www GoPresto com contact e Write National Presto Industries Inc Consumer Service Department 3925 N Hastings Way Eau Claire WI 54703 3703 When contacting the Consumer Service Department please indicate the model number and the series code for the skillet These numbers can be found on the bottom of the plug guard Please record this information Model Number Series Code Date Purchased 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 problem when sending an appliance for repair Send appliances for repair to Canton Sales and Storage Company Presto Factory Service Department 555 Matthews Drive Cant
5. ectrician Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way 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 marked 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 unintentionally Connect the power supply cord to a 120VAC electrical outlet only 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 Caution This product is not intended to melt wax gels plastics glue or other materials for making candles or for other hobbyist activities or in any commercial or business application HOW TO USE Before using for the first time wash skillet and cover in dishwasher or in warm sudsy water rinse and dry Do not immerse Control Master heat control or
6. edge 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 956B
7. 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 Periodically check the screws on the handle and legs for looseness Retighten if necessary CAUTION Overtightening can result in stripping of screws or cracking of handles and legs 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 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 resul
8. 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 heat resistant surface 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 a 120VAC electrical wall outlet only U 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 Note As the skillet heats up you may hear a clicking sound this is due to the expansion of the metal as it heats It is normal You may also notice this sound as the unit cools down Heat Selector F Pilot 4 Prepare food for cooking Because the skillet features a nonstick finish food may be prepared with Light little or no oil mn 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 oo Control Master Turn heat control to OFF when cooking is completed Unplug heat control from wall outlet then heat control from appliance Allow skillet to cool before
9. on 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 performance 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 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 pl
10. t in personal injury or property damage TEMPERATURE TIMETABLE Approximate Cooking Food Temperature 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 2 thick 325 375 8 12 Minute Steak 375 400 4 5 Pork Chops 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 Approximate Cooking Food Temperature Time in Minutes FRYING Steak Beef 1 thick Rare 350 400 8 10 Medium 350 400 18 20 BAKING Pancakes 350 400 2 3 SIMMERING In an electric skillet foods will heat to simmering at some point between the Warm setting and 200 Heat the skillet at 350 until the food boils then place cover on pan and reduce the heat to simmer level by turning the heat control down until the pilot light goes out BRAISING OR POT ROASTING This cooking method involves browning food usually meat or vegetables in oil butter margarine etc and then simmering in a small amount of liquid over low heat To brown meat an
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