Presto ProFry Instructions Manual page 3

◆ 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.
◆ CAUTION: OIl AND WATER DO NOT MIX. The combination can be dangerous. When the oil is heated, any water droplets
in the oil super-heat, becoming 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 toweling.
◆ Never use the deep fryer without oil or with insufficient oil. Failure to fill the removable pot with oil to the minimum (MIN) fill
level will cause overheating and damage to the product. Also never exceed the maximum fill level. Using more than the maximum
amount may cause the oil to boil over the top of the fryer. The MIN and MAX fill levels are embossed inside the removable pot
(Fig. A1, page 2). The maximum amount of oil for this fryer is 3.5 liters (118 oz.) and the minimum amount is 3 liters (100 oz.).
◆ Use vegetable oil for deep frying, such as canola, corn, peanut, or soybean. 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 which may cause the unit to overheat
resulting in the reset button tripping. In addition, solid fat will solidify once it has cooled making it very difficult to remove or
insert the control assembly.
◆ Do not use cover while frying raw fries and other high moisture 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.
◆ 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 during frying and also when removing food from oil.
◆ Always remove plug 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
Your fryer will be shipped with the basket handle in the storage position (Fig. B1). When ready
to use the basket, lift the handle out of the basket, and while holding the front of the basket, rotate
the handle and pull back firmly to the locked position (Fig. B2).
Caution: To insure against accidental detachment of handle from basket during use, always make
sure both pegs are in the bracket pockets and the handle bars rest against the basket rim (Fig. C).
For compact storage, set basket on countertop and while holding the front of the basket, push the
handle forward and fold it into the basket.
How To Use for Frying
Check the rubber pads on the bottom of the deep fryer base before each use to be sure
they are free of oil and other debris. Wipe pads with a warm, soapy cloth if necessary and
dry thoroughly.
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. D). Slide the control assembly down (Fig. E) 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 3.5 liters (118 ounces) 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.
STORAGE POSITION
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Fig. B1 Fig. B2
lOCkED POSITION
Handle
Fig. C
Basket rim
Peg
Bracket
pockets
Tracks
Drain
hook
Handle
bars
Peg
Fig. D
Guides
Fig. E