Storage Position; Locked Position - Presto Dual Basket ProFry Instructions Manual

u Do not use cover while frying french fries and other high moisture foods.
u Use caution when deep frying doughs, such as beignets, donuts, dumplings, hushpuppies, and fritters. These foods may develop air
bubbles during heating, which may burst and cause burns. Use a slotted spoon or tongs, rather than a fork, when turning food dur-
ing frying and also when removing food from oil.
u Always remove plug from wall outlet and then from deep fryer
when unit is not in use.
u Always allow fryer to cool completely before removing any parts,
before removing oil, and before cleaning.
Basket Handle assembly/Storage
your fryer will be shipped with the basket handles in the storage posi-
tion (Fig. B1). When ready to use the baskets, simply lift the handles
out of the baskets. Then, gently squeeze the drain hooks (Fig. C),
keeping the pegs in the bracket holes, and fit the handle bars in
the brackets (Fig. D). The handle is now in the locked position
(Fig. B2).
Caution: To insure against accidental detachment of handles
from baskets during use, always make sure both pegs are in the
bracket holes and the handle bars are in the brackets (Fig. D).
To unlock the basket handles for storage, gently squeeze the
drain hooks (Fig. C), keeping the pegs in the bracket holes, and
fold the handle into the basket.
How to use for frying
1. Position base on a clean, dry, level, stable, and heat-resistant surface in cen-
ter 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, which is located on the inside
of the removable pot (Fig. A1, page 2). your fryer will need approximately 5 quarts of cooking
oil. The amount of oil must always be between the MAX and MIN level markings inside the
removable pot (Fig. A1). Never exceed the MAX level mark.
5. 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.
6. Plug cord into a 120 volt wall outlet. Always make sure fryer and cord are out of reach of children.
7. Turn the thermostatic control to the desired temperature (see page 5 for proper cooking temperatures). The recommended setting
for most frying is 375˚. While oil is heating, the signal light will be illuminated.
8. When the selected temperature is reached, the signal light will go out. (Preheat time is approximately 20 minutes.)
9. While oil is heating, prepare food for cooking.
Note: The black cover vents will 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.
10. Assemble basket handles for frying, see above.
To insure against accidental detachment of handles from baskets during use, always make sure both pegs are in the bracket holes
and the handle bars are in the brackets (Fig. C and D).
11. Place baskets on countertop and fill each basket up to ¾ full with food. (For raw fries, only fill basket ½ full.) Before deep frying,
remove excess moisture from food by blotting with toweling—moist foods cause excess foaming and spattering.
Note: Fryer may be used with one or two baskets.
Fig. B1

STORAGE POSITION

Fig. C
Drain hooks
Handle bars
To lock and unlock handle, gently
squeeze drain hooks.
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Fig. B2

LOCkED POSITION

Fig. D
Handle bars
Brackets
Peg
Bracket
holes
Tracks
Peg
Fig. E
Guides
Fig. F