Presto 16" Electric Skillet
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1. 0 275 3 5 minutes Eggs Scrambled 250 275 3 5 minutes Fish 325 375 5 10 minutes French Toast 300 325 4 6 minutes Ham thick 325 350 10 12 minutes Y thick 325 350 14 16 minutes Hamburgers thick 325 375 8 12 minutes Minute Steak 375 400 4 5 minutes Pork Chops 1 thick 325 375 15 20 minutes Ys thick 325 375 20 25 minutes Potatoes cottage fried 300 350 10 12 minutes Sausage link 300 325 20 30 minutes precooked 325 350 10 12 minutes Sandwiches grilled 300 325 5 10 minutes Steak Beef 1 thick Rare 350 400 6 7 minutes Medium 350 400 10 12 minutes Steak Beef 1 thick Rare 350 400 8 10 minutes Medium 350 400 18 20 minutes BAKING Pancakes 350 400 2 3 minutes 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 and or vegetables use a temperature between 325 and 350 After browning simmer as instructed above HOLDING TEMPERATURE after cookin2. PRESTO 16 inch Electric Skillet with removable handles e Roasts pan fries grills stews bakes makes casseroles and more Luxurious tempered glass cover lets you see what s inside e Removable handles for easy cleaning and storage e Great for use as a buffet server Estas instrucciones tambi n estan disponibles en espa ol e Handy spout for pouring liquids from skillet U Para obtener una copia EE Dre Doubl hold L e Descargue en formato PDF en www GoPresto com espanol pan Voubles as a spoon holder a e 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 Visit us on the web at www GoPresto com INSTRUCTIONS Ue 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 Warning To reduce the risk of fire do not plug in with handles removed 3 Be sure that handles are assembled and fastened properly before using this appliance See instructions regarding handles on page 2 4 Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs 5 To protect against electrical shock do not immerse heat control cord or plug in water or other liquid 6 Close supervisi
3. 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 electrician 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 Before the First Use As received your skillet will be in its storage position with the handles removed and placed in the skillet base Remove all packing material and then wash the skillet according to the Care and Cleaning instructions on page 3 Important Before using your skillet it must be fully assembled as instructed below 1 Place the skillet base upside down on a flat surface Fig A Fig A 2 Position one of the skillet handles feet side up over the base so that the two handle lente clip holes are directly over the latch clip catches The latch clips will rest on the catches catches O 3 Pull the latch clips back beyond the catches Fig B and push the handle down until A it is firmly seated agains
4. g period Warm Add additional liquid during cooking if necessary to obtain desired consistency Consumer 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 Email us at our website www GoPresto com e Write NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES INC Consumer Service Department 3925 North Hastings Way Eau Claire WI 54703 3703 When contacting the Consumer Service Department please indicate the model number and the date code for the skillet These numbers can be found on the bottom of the heat control receptacle Please record this information Model Number Date Code Date Purchased Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone email or letter When emailing or 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 Dr Canton MS 39046 0529 The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service all PRESTO appliances and s
5. on is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children 7 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 8 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 for examination repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment 9 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries 10 This appliance is not intended for deep frying foods 11 Do not use outdoors 12 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces 13 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 14 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 15 Always attach heat control to appliance first then plug cord into the wall outlet To disconnect turn control to OFF then remove plug from wall outlet 16 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
6. ould happen to burn on it can be removed with warm sudsy water and a cleaning pad Rinse and wipe dry 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 Periodically check the screws on the cover handle and legs for looseness Retighten if necessary CAUTION Overtightening can result in stripping of screws or cracking of handle and legs IMPORTANT To ensure continued accuracy of the Control Master heat control avoid rough handling in use and storage Scotch Brite and Dobie are trademarks of 3M dip it is a registered trademark of Ecolab Inc 3 Temperature Timetable Food Setting Approximate Cooking Time FRYING Bacon 300 325 8 10 minutes Canadian Bacon 275 300 3 4 minutes Chicken 325 350 25 40 minutes Eggs Fried 25
7. rom the base With practice you will be able to open the clips and remove the handles while the skillet is in an upright position For compact storage place the handles in the base positioning them with the rubber feet up and towards the center of the base Fig D Then place the cover on the base When washing 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 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 sh
8. ry 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 964A
9. sired temperature is being maintained The pouring spout may be used as a handy spoon rest and spatula holder during cooking For best results use heat resistant nylon plastic or wooden utensils in the skillet Do not use metal utensils as they may scratch the nonstick surface Do not cut foods on the cooking surface Caution When the cover is placed on the skillet and the contents are boiling it is normal for some steam to vent from the pour spout Do not reach for the handles when steam is venting from the spout Contact with steam can cause burns 7 Turn heat control to OFF when cooking is completed Unplug heat control from wall outlet then from appliance Allow skillet to cool before cleaning Care and Cleaning With the skillet handles removed the skillet base and cover easily fit in most dishwashers for cleaning Wash the base and cover before initial use and after each subsequent use 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 base in a dishwasher the bottom of the base will likely discolor due to the caustic nature of the dishwashing detergent To disassemble the skillet for cleaning and storage 1 Initially place the skillet base upside down on the counter Remove each of the handles by pulling the latch clips back until the clips clear the edge of the latch clip catches Fig B While holding the clips back lift the handle f
10. t the skillet base Release the latch clips to lock the handle into place To be sure the handle is securely attached check that both latch clips are under the edge of the latch clip catches Fig C 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the other handle Rubber M foot How To Use Skillet handle Skillet 1 Place assembled skillet on a dry level heat resistant surface 2 If desired season the nonstick cooking surface by rubbing lightly with cooking oil Remove excess oil with a paper towel 3 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 4 Turn Control Master heat control to desired temperature see page 4 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 5 Prepare food for cooking Because the skillet features a nonstick finish food may be prepared with little or no oil 6 Place food in skillet and cook according to the temperature timetable page 4 Heat should be adjusted according to personal preference and particular food being cooked During cooking pilot light will go on and off indicating de
11. upply 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 Presto 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 pledge This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which va
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