Helpful Hints For Deep Frying - Presto ProFry Instructions Manual

5. Place cover on deep fryer.
6. 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). Note: Be sure the plug side marked "THIS SIDE UP" is facing up as the magnetic plug can only be attached
one way.
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.
7. Plug cord into a 120VAC electrical wall outlet only. Whenever the unit is plugged in the red power light will be illuminated.
Always make sure fryer and cord are out of reach of children.
8. Turn the thermostatic control to the desired temperature (see page 5 for proper cooking temperatures). The recommended setting
for most frying is 375°F. While oil is heating, the green ready light will be illuminated.
9. When the selected temperature is reached, the green ready light will go out. (Preheat time is approximately 15 minutes.)
10. While oil is heating, prepare food for cooking. Remove excess moisture from food by blotting with toweling—moist foods cause
excess foaming and spattering.
11. 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 pockets
and the handle bars rest against the basket rim (Fig. C, page 3).
12. Place basket on countertop and fill basket ¾ full with food. (For raw fries, only fill basket ⅓ full.)
13. Remove cover from fryer and carefully and slowly lower the basket into the preheated oil until the bottom rests on top of the
heating element.
When lowering basket that contains raw fries or high moisture foods, do not allow the oil to bubble up to the rim of the fryer. If
it appears that the oil will bubble up to the rim, raise the basket and allow the oil bubbles to subside and then slowly lower the
basket again. Repeat until the basket is completely lowered into the fryer. WHEN FRyING RAW FRIES OR OTHER HIGH
MOISTURE FOODS, DO NOT USE THE FRyER COVER!
For foods other than raw fries and other high moisture foods, position cover on the fryer so the two handle slots are over the basket
handle.
Warning: To prevent the risk of severe personal injury or property damage, use caution when cooking with hot oil.
14. Begin timing. Refer to page 5 for recommended times.
Caution: It is normal for steam to escape from the cover vents and handle slots during frying. To prevent steam burns keep
hands and face away from the vents and slots.
15. When frying time has elapsed, remove cover and check that the food is golden brown. Once the food is done, lift the basket and
hook it onto the fryer rim to allow oil to drain from food.
16. Carefully lift the basket out of the fryer and empty the food onto absorbent paper. Season to taste.
17. If frying additional food, repeat steps 12 through 15. If ready light is on, allow oil to reheat until ready light goes out.
18. When frying is completed, remove plug 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

◆ If unit fails to preheat:
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. D and Fig. E, page 3).
3. The reset button may have tripped. The deep fryer is equipped with a sensor which will automatically shut the unit off if
it is heated without 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 and the unit to shut off. Unplug and allow the unit to cool. Correct the cause
of overheating. Then, with the tip of a small screwdriver, press the red RESET button on the back of the control unit (see
Fig. A2, page 2). The unit will not operate until it is reset. Before plugging the unit back in, make sure there is sufficient
oil or water in the fryer, or if the oil is old, replace the oil with fresh oil.
◆ If the cooking process stops, see #1 and #3 above.
◆ When using fryer for the first time, a slight odor or light smoking may occur as manufacturing residue evaporates. This is normal
during initial use.
◆ Before deep frying, always remove excess moisture or ice crystals from food by patting it dry with toweling. Moist foods may
cause excess foaming, spattering, and crackling.
◆ Fry foods of equal size and thickness as they will fry more evenly and at the same speed.
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