Before First Use - Presto Dual Basket ProFry Instructions Manual

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.

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 baskets 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 ele-
ment) 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, fry/steam baskets, 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 or water or with insufficient oil or water. It can also occur if using solid fat or older oil that has become thick.
Should the unit shut off, unplug and allow the unit to cool. Correct the cause of overheating. Then with the tip of a pen, press the red
ReSeT button on the back of the control unit (Fig. A2). The unit will not operate until it is reset.
Important fryer guidelines
u Use deep fryer only on a clean, dry,
level, stable, and heat-resistant sur-
face, away from countertop edge.
u Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near
children. hot oil can cause serious and
painful burns.
u 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.
u 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.
u never use the deep fryer without the
removable pot.
u CAUTION: OIL AND WATER DO
NOT MIX. The combination can be
dangerous. When oil is heated, any
water droplets in the oil super-heat, be-
coming a volatile steam that can cause
hot oil to spatter, boil over, or even
erupt out of the deep fryer. Hot oil can
cause severe burns!
Accordingly, before pouring oil into
the removable pot be sure that the
pot and all parts are COMPLETELY
dry. Before placing food in deep
fryer, always remove ice crystals and
excess moisture from food by patting dry with a paper towel.
u 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).
u 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.
u 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 mak-
ing it very difficult to remove or insert the control assembly.
Important Cord and plug InformatIon
Cover vents
and grease
filter
Signal light
Control
assembly
(Control unit with
heating element)
Maximum and
minimum levels
Cutout
Removable pot
Base
handle
Fig. A1
Fryer cover
Thermostatic
control
2
Removable
basket handle
Drain hooks
Fry/steam
baskets
Magnetic
Magnetic
plug end
cord assembly
BACk vIEW OF
CONTROL UNIT
electrical
Reset
button
Fig. A2
pins