Important Safeguards - Presto ProFry Instructions Manual

This is a Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, when using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Indoor, countertop use only. Do not use outdoors.
3. Follow all instructions for thawing and removal of moisture/ice before cooking. See detailed instructions "How to Prepare
a Whole Turkey for Frying" on pages 7 and 8.
4. See detailed instructions on page 15, step 4 for draining a turkey after frying, and see page 6 for instructions on draining a
chicken after frying.
5. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles. Always use potholders when handling a hot rotisserie.
6. Be sure rotisserie is properly connected and skewer is locked in place. See detailed instructions on pages 10 through 13.
Failure to lock skewer can result in release of the rotisserie assembly during use, which may result in severe burns.
7. Be sure handle is properly assembled to basket and locked in place. See detailed assembly instructions on page 16.
Failure to securely attach the basket handle can result in the release of the basket during use, which may result in severe
burns.
8. To protect against electrical shock or burns, do not immerse control assembly, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
9. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
10. Do not let children handle or put electrical cords or plugs in their mouths.
11. Always insert the control assembly in the removable pot before plugging the unit into the wall outlet. Allow unit to cool
completely before removing the control assembly.
1 2. Always attach magnetic plug end to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn all controls to
OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet and then from appliance.
13. Cover should not be used when frying turkey, french fries, or other high moisture foods. Ensure both the cover and
removable pot are completely dry after washing and before use.
14. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before
cleaning the appliance.
15. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance malfunctions or has been dam-
aged in any manner. Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or electrical
or mechanical adjustment. See page 24 for contact information.
16. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. Use only genuine
Presto accessories and replacement parts.
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17. Do not use a cracked removable pot, a basket having a loose or weakened handle, or a loose or damaged locking tab on
the lifting handle locking plate.
18. Do not let cord hang over edge of counter or touch hot surfaces.
19. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
20. It is not recommended that this fryer 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.
21. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
WARNING FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS!
State of California Proposition 65 requires that we include the following warning: This product contains a chemical
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLy.
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