Presto ProFry
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1. PRESTO Digital ProFry immersion element deep fryer Professional style fryer in a convenient at home size e Immersion element for fast heating frying and steaming Digital control and display for easy selection of frying temperature and cooking time Big 9 cup food capacity UL INSTRUCTIONS This is a G 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 Read all instructions Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles Be sure handle is properly assembled to basket and locked in place See detailed assembly instructions on page 3 To protect against electrical shock or burns do not immerse control unit cord or plug in water or other liquid Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children Do not let children handle or put electrical cords or plugs in their mouths Always attach magnetic plug end to appliance first then plug cord into the wall outlet To disconnect remove plug from wall out let 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 appliance2. 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 Quesadilla Crispers pound fresh sausage pound jalape o jack cheese chorizo Italian etc shredded 1 cup 1 cup refried beans 8 7 inch flour tortillas cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon flour cup diced canned green 2 tablespoons cold water chilies drained Cook sausage until done breaking it up as it cooks Combine sausage beans onion chilies and cheese Makes about 1 cups Cut tortillas into quarters Place about 1 teaspoon of bean mixture in center Brush edges with mix ture 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 together Deep fry 3 or 4 at a time at 375 f
3. page 3 3 The reset button may have tripped and has not been reset see the information above regarding resetting the fryer 11 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 e 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 4 digit date code for the deep fryer These numbers can be found on the back of the control assembly 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 appli
4. 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 adjust ment 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 complete ly 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 1 NINN WN KE 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 th
5. age 11 Magnetic Ze Magnetic plug end q cord assembly BACK VIEW OF CONTROL UNIT a Electrical pins Red Reset button Fig A2 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 Before adding oil to the deep fryer make sure all parts are completely dry 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 A1 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 may also cause the unit to overheat resulting in the reset button tripping In addition solid fat
6. ances 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 satis factory 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 appli ance 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 dam age 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 ri
7. arts of water for steaming Do not use less than the minimum Place the cover on the deep fryer 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 A2 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 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 The unit will beep two times when you plug it in Always make sure fryer and cord are out of reach of children Press the Temp Set button on the control panel Fig G page 4 and set the temperature to 300 Press the Heat Start Cancel button on the control panel Fig G page 4 to start heating the water The unit will beep once whenever the Heat Start Cancel button is pressed The red signal light will come on indicating that the unit is heating While water is heating A Prepare food for cooking B Assemble basket handle for cooking see page 3 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 are in the brackets Fig C and D page 3 C Place basket on countertop and fill basket up to full with f
8. ched 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 7 Plug cord into a 120 volt wall outlet The unit will beep two times when you plug it in Always make sure fryer and cord are out of reach of children 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Press the Heat Start Cancel button Press the Temp Set button on the control panel Fig G to set the desired temperature The temperature range for this deep fryer is 300 to 375 Each time you press the Temp Set button the temperature will increase by 25 The recommended setting for most frying is 375 therefore to set the fryer to 375 press the Temp Set button four times See page 6 for proper cooking temperatures Rig DIGITAL CONTROL PANEL e reen signal lights on the control panel Fig G to start heating the oil The unit will beep once whenever the Heat Start Cancel button is pressed aa The red signal light will come on indicating that the unit is heating t O Preheat time is approximately 15 Sel Start Cancel PUSH REET BUTTON ON BACK s SEl to 17 minutes DIGITAL DEEP FRYER oc AUTION Allow oil bef f l ing oil indy While oil is heating CAUTION low oil to cool before removing control assembly pouring oil or resettin A Prepare food for cooking Frying temperature Countdown t
9. ghts 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 U S Pat Nos 6 527 570 and 6 719 576 Form 72 811B 12
10. ill flash 4 The unit will stop heating Whenever the unit has overheated you will need to reset the fryer for cooking TO RESET THE FRYER 1 Unplug the unit and allow the unit to cool 2 Correct the cause of overheating for example make sure there is sufficient oil or water in the fryer or if the oil is old replace the oil with fresh oil 3 After the unit has cooled use the tip of a pen and push the red POWER RESET BUTTON on the back of the control unit Fig A2 page 2 The unit will not operate until it is reset 4 Plug the unit back in and reset the temperature and heat up cycle as described in steps 7 thru 9 on pages 3 and 4 What if the letters err start flashing in the display panel and the unit keeps beeping This lets you know that the temperature sensing device has become damaged or is defective The unit will be inoperable you should unplug the unit and contact our Consumer Service Department weekdays 8 00 AM to 4 30 PM Central Time at 1 800 877 0441 or contact us at our website www GoPresto com Sometimes my deep fryer fails to preheat or the cooking process stops Why If your fryer does not preheat or if cooking stops check the following 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 of the base see Fig E and Fig F
11. imer making sure to remove excess digital display digital display moisture from food by blotting with toweling moist foods cause excess foaming spattering and or overflow B Assemble basket handle for frying see page 3 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 are in the brackets Fig C and D page 3 C Place basket on countertop and fill basket up to full with food Note The black cover vents may expand and appear to change shape when the fryer is heating When the cover cools the vents will contract and appear to return to their original position Both the expansion and contraction are normal When the selected temperature is reached the red light will go out the green light will come on and the unit will beep five times The unit is now ready to cook food ee 99 Set the timer by pressing the or buttons on the control panel Fig G Holding down either of these buttons will increase or decrease the display time rapidly The timer can be set for 1 to 30 minutes Refer to page 6 for recommended times Note The timer works independent from the unit it does not turn on or off power to the heating element Remove cover Attach the filled fry basket to the removable pot using the drain hooks Position cover over basket so that the cover vents are on the opposite side of the basket handle Now start the timer by pre
12. ing powder and salt In a second bowl whisk milk brandy egg yolk and melted butter Gradually stir into dry ingredients until smooth Set aside Mix 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 Jalape o Kickers 12 fresh jalapefio peppers 2 tablespoons bread crumbs OR 1 3 ounce can Y teaspoon onion salt jalapefio peppers Y teaspoon garlic salt Cream Cheese 4 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 cup flour cup flour 1 egg 1 teaspoon sugar 2 cup milk 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 cup flour in separate bowl set aside In a second bowl beat egg with milk In a third bowl prepare breading by combining bread
13. is fashion Before First Use Become familiar with the various parts of the deep fryer Fig A1 and read the instructions carefully Remove all packing material and disassemble unit for cleaning Take the fry steam 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 crive and Fryer cover Never immerse the control grease ae ee Removable assembly cord or plug in basket handle water Lift the removable pot m N V out of the base and wash the Digital control and display hl A Drain hooks pot fry steam basket and panel Pe a fryer cover in dishwasher or in warm sudsy water Rinse Control _ E and dry thoroughly assembly Fry steam Control unit with basket Reset Button heating element The deep fryer is equipped with a sensor which will Maximum and automatically shut the aS an wae unit off if it is overheated Overheating can occur if the Cutout aaa unit is heated without oil or we water or with insufficient oil Removable pot or water It can also occur if using solid fat or older oil that has become thick If overheating occurs the deep fryer will beep continuously In addition the words UNPLUG and PUSH will alternately flash in the display panel and the red and green signal lights will flash To reset the fryer for cooking see p
14. ium quartered Potatoes sweet 1 inch slices Rutabaga inch cubes Turnips 42 inch cubes SHRIMP Fresh Frozen CRAB LEGS Fresh Frozen Approximate Steaming and Boiling Time 10 15 minutes 13 15 minutes 17 19 minutes 15 20 minutes 15 20 minutes 4 5 minutes 5 7 minutes 5 7 minutes 7 9 minutes Note It is recommended that you NOT use this fryer to boil pasta as the pasta may fall through the basket openings and stick to the heating element Care and Cleaning 1 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 2 Then holding the cutouts on the sides of the removable pot see Fig Al page 2 carefully lift the pot 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 direct light 10 3 Wash the removable pot fry steam basket fryer cover and base in dishwasher or in warm sudsy water 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 fry steam 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 bar
15. l 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 cup milk Flour 1 egg beaten Salt and Pepper Beat milk and egg together Combine flour and seasonings Dip food into milk 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 tem perature for 3 hours or longer Dip food in batter and fry according to timetable on page 6 If desired you may fry beer battered foods without the fry basket Milk Batter 1 cup flour 2 eggs beaten 1 teaspoons baking powder cup milk teaspoon salt Sift together flour baking powder and salt Add eggs and milk Stir batter until smooth If a thin ner batter is desired add more milk Dip food in batter and fry according to timetable on page 6 If desired you may fry milk battered foods without the fry basket Apple Pie Fritters 1 cup all purpose flour 1 tablespoon butter melted 2 tablespoons sugar tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoons baking powder 4 tablespoons sugar teaspoon salt 4 5 apples peeled cored sliced cup milk minus 1 tablespoon inch thick 1 tablespoon brandy 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg 1 egg yolk 2 egg whites In medium bowl mix flour sugar bak
16. les and fold the handle into the basket To lock and unlock handle Bracket Peg How To Use For Frying gently squeeze drain hooks holes 1 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 2 Place removable pot in base 3 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 4 Fill removable pot with cooking oil up to the MAX level marking approximately 4 2 quarts which is located on the inside of the removable pot Fig Al page 2 The amount of oil must always be between the MIN and MAX level markings inside the removable pot Fig Al Never exceed the MAX level mark x Place the cover on the deep fryer nN 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 A2 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 tou
17. nd seasoning mix until smooth Add an ice cube or two to keep mixture cool Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper and cut into thin strips Select an assortment of vegetables Dip meat and vegetables into batter a few at a time Deep fry at 375 for 2 to 4 minutes or until golden brown To serve arrange an assortment of vegetables and meat on plate with a scoop of rice If desired serve with Mahogany Dip see page 9 and soy sauce Makes 2 servings Mahogany Dip 1 8 ounce can jellied cranberry 1 tablespoon wine vinegar sauce Y teaspoon dry mustard cup orange marmalade Sprinkle of dried red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon soy sauce Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan Heat stirring until cranberry sauce and marmalade are melted Serve warm or cold Makes about I cup How To Use For Steaming and Boiling 1 9 Follow steps 1 through 3 on page 3 Note To avoid steam damage to cabinets when using the steaming and boiling function position the deep fryer so that it is not directly under cabinets For boiling fill removable pot with water up to the MAX level marking which is located on the inside of the removable pot Fig Al page 2 Your fryer will need approximately 41 2 quarts of water for boiling Never exceed the MAX level mark For steaming fill removable pot with water up to the MIN level marking which is located on the inside of the removable pot Fig Al page 2 Your fryer will need approximately 4 qu
18. ood Do not exceed 2 2 pounds of food Note The black cover vents may expand and appear to change shape when the fryer is heating When the cover cools the vents will contract and appear to return to their original position Both the expansion and contraction are normal Once the water begins to boil approximately 9 to 15 minutes the unit is ready to cook food 10 Set the timer by pressing the or buttons on the control panel Fig G page 4 Holding down either of these buttons will increase or decrease the display time rapidly The timer can be set for 1 to 30 minutes Refer to chart on page 10 for recommended cooking times Note The timer works independent from the unit it does not turn on or off power to the heating element 11 Remove cover 12 Attach the filled basket to the removable pot using the drain hooks Position cover over basket so that the cover vents are on the opposite side of the basket handle If steaming leave basket hooked on removable pot If boiling lift up slightly on the basket handle to disengage the drain hooks Then lower the filled basket into the water until the bottom of the basket rests on top of the heating element 13 Now start the timer by pressing the Time Start Cancel button on the control panel Fig G page 4 The unit will beep once and the display will begin to count down You will notice the second digits as well as the minutes digits will now be displayed I
19. or 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 Crab Fritters 2 green pepper finely 6 ounces frozen or canned crab meat chopped about cup 1 teaspoon sherry 1 garlic clove minced 1 teaspoon paprika 3 tablespoons minced parsley 4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water 2 tablespoons olive oil Flour 2 cup flour Dry bread crumbs cup milk 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 Batter Fried Oriental Dinner 1 egg Salt and pepper cup ice water 12 to 16 assorted mushrooms pepper strips 1 cup all purpose flour pea pods or squash slices 2 to 3 tablespoons Chinese 1 tablespoon flour Seasoning Mix 2 cups cooked rice 2 turkey pork or beef cutlets OR 10 cleaned and shelled green shrimp Beat together egg ice water flour a
20. rying 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 2 full FOOD AMOUNT TEMPERATURE TIME Cheese Frozen nuggets 9 cups 375 2 to 3 minutes Chicken Frozen nuggets 9 cups 375 3 to 5 minutes Raw serving size pieces 4 to 5 pieces 375 13 to 18 minutes battered Donuts 3 to 4 375 2 to 3 minutes Fry donuts without basket Egg Rolls Frozen 3 to 4 375 5 to 6 minutes Fish Frozen battered 3 to 4 pieces 375 7 to 8 minutes Raw battered 3 to 4 pieces 350 3 to 4 minutes Onion rings Frozen battered 9 cups 375 4 to 5 minutes Raw battered 3 to 4 large pieces 375 1 to 2 2 minutes Potatoes Frozen french fries 9 cups 375 10 to 12 minutes Raw fries see below 9 cups 375 3 to 4 minutes 375 10 to 12 minutes Shrimp Frozen battered 9 cups 375 5 to 7 minutes Raw battered 9 cups 375 3 to 5 minutes Vegetables Raw battered 5 to 6 pieces 350 1 to 3 minutes These foods are best when fried in small quantities Recipes Raw French Fries Double Fry Method Cut medium potatoes peeled if desired into 1 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 unti
21. s 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 3 Fold handle into basket for storage see Fig B1 page 3 Note Your fryer has a grease filter in the cover The filter does not need replacing 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 6 Periodically check the screws on the base handles and feet to be sure they are tight Retighten if necessary with a standard 2 Phillips head screwdriver CAUTION Overtightening can result in stripping of screws or cracking of handles and feet Questions and Answers What does it mean when the words UNPLUG and PUSH alternately flash in the display panel and the unit keeps beeping The deep fryer has been overheated The deep fryer is equipped with a sensor which will alert you if the unit has overheated Overheating occurs if the unit is heated without oil or water or with insufficient oil or water Older oil that has become thick and solid fats may not conduct heat well and may also cause the sensor to trip When the sensor trips the following will occur 1 The deep fryer will beep continuously 2 The words Unplug and Push will alternately flash in the display panel 3 The red and green signal lights w
22. sh to fry these types of foods without the basket Coated or breaded foods can be fried with or without the basket When using the fryer without the basket a slotted metal scoop may be used to add and or remove foods Use caution when deep frying flour tortillas Flour tortillas contain air bubbles During deep frying oil can become trapped within these bubbles If not properly drained the bubbles can burst and cause burns Therefore after deep frying tortillas carefully raise them out of the cooking oil and allow oil to drain from the tortillas for approximately 30 seconds After each use strain oil through a filter or a double thickness of cheesecloth to remove the accumulated residue 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 The longer oil is heated the more rapidly it deteriorates Avoid preheating longer than necessary and turn off the fryer once the last batch of food has been removed To prolong the useful life of oil store it in an airtight container in a cool dark area or in the refrigerator 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 f
23. signal light goes out and green light comes on 21 When frying is completed press the Heat Start Cancel button and unplug cord from wall outlet and then from deep fryer Allow oil and fryer to cool completely before removing control assembly and before cleaning Helpful Hints for Deep Frying When using the fryer for the first time a slight odor or light smoking may occur as manufacturing residue evaporates This is normal during initial use Fry foods of equal size and thickness as they will fry more evenly and at the same speed Do not fill the basket more than full If too much food is fried at the same time the food will not get crisp For crisper foods fry without the cover 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 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 prepared bread mixes 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 At any time during the preheat cycle or when cooking the temperature setting can be adjusted by simply pressing the Temp Set button to the desired temperature Foods that are battered may stick to the basket therefore you may wi
24. ssing the Time Start Cancel button on the control panel Fig G The unit will beep once and the display will begin to count down You will notice the second digits as well as the minutes digits will now be displayed Lift up slightly on the basket handle to disengage the drain hooks 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 high 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 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 the unit will start beeping The timer will immediately begin to count up to show how much time has elapsed since the timer sounded Press the Time Start Cancel button to stop the beeping and count up time and reset to zero Check that the food is golden brown If additional cooking time is needed set the timer for additional time Once the food is golden brown 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 20 If frying additional food repeat steps 10C through 19 If red signal light is on allow oil to reheat until red
25. t is normal for steam to escape from the cover vents during cooking To prevent steam burns keep hands and face away from the vents 14 When cooking time has elapsed the unit will start beeping The timer will immediately begin to count up to show how much time has elapsed since the timer sounded Press the Time Start Cancel button to stop the beeping and count up time and reset to zero 15 Remove cover from fryer and remove basket if the food was steamed If food was boiled lift the basket and hook it onto the fryer rim to allow food to drain 16 Empty the food into a serving bowl Season to taste 17 When cooking is completed press the Heat Start Cancel button and unplug cord from wall outlet and then from deep fryer Allow fryer to cool completely before removing control assembly and before cleaning VEGETABLE Asparagus Thin spears Thick spears Beans Whole or 1 inch pieces Broccoli Spears or Florets Brussels Sprouts 1 to 14 inch diameter Cabbage 2 inch wedge Carrots Whole inch slices Baby cut Cauliflower Whole head Florets Steaming and Boiling Chart Approximate Steaming and Boiling Time 3 4 minutes 4 5 minutes 7 8 minutes 5 7 minutes 9 11 minutes 15 20 minutes 18 22 minutes 6 7 minutes 11 14 minutes 18 20 minutes 7 9 minutes Steaming is recommended to minimize nutrient loss VEGETABLE Corn on the cob Potatoes white Small 1 to 2 ounces each whole or Med
26. will solidify once it has cooled making it very difficult to remove or insert the control assembly Before deep frying remove ice crystals and excess moisture from food by blotting with toweling moist foods cause excess foaming and or spattering and may cause oil to overflow Do not add wet food to cooking oil Even small amounts of moisture may cause the oil to spatter foam and or overflow Do not use cover while frying french fries and other high moisture foods Always unplug cord from wall outlet and then from deep fryer when unit is not in use Always allow fryer to cool completely before removing any parts before removing oil and before cleaning Basket Handle Assembly Storage 5 ig Fig B Your fryer will be shipped with the basket handle in the storage Paa KEN position Fig B1 When ready to use the basket simply lift the POSITION POSITION handle out of the basket Then gently squeeze the drain hooks 4 Fig C keeping the pegs in the bracket holes and fit the handle i 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 Drain hooks pegs are in the bracket holes and the handle bars are in Hani kad the brackets Fig D Da pila To unlock the basket handle for storage gently squeeze Fig C the drain hooks Fig C keeping the pegs in the bracket ho
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