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Cooking Methods
Your Presto
Big Kettle
deep fryer/multi-cooker is truly versatile as you can prepare soups and stews, steam vegetables and seafood,
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deep fry, and even prepare fruits and vegetables for freezing (known as blanching).
Because this appliance does so many things, this book provides a general overview of how to use, clean, and care for it and then spe-
cific sections on the various cooking methods available to you.
Detailed instructions and recipes can be found on the pages indicated below:
Cooking Method
Blanch
Boil (pasta and rice)
Care and Cleaning
If the appliance was used for deep frying, refer to the section "Handling Oil after Frying" on page 9 before cleaning.
After each use, remove the heat control. Allow the appliance to cool, then wash it by hand. Use warm, soapy water and rinse and dry
thoroughly. Clean the nonstick base with a nylon mesh scouring pad, such as Scotch-Brite* Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge, or a damp
cloth. Firm pressure can be applied, if necessary.
Do not wash the appliance in the dishwasher.
NOTICE: Repeated washings in a dishwasher will cause the nonstick properties of the ceramic coating to slowly diminish. In addition,
the bottom of the appliance will likely discolor due to the caustic nature of the dishwasher detergent and a gray residue may form
which may transfer onto towels and/or hands.
Soaking the appliance to loosen food residue is not necessary. If, however, soaking the appliance is desired, do not soak for more than
two hours. Soaking for more than two hours may damage the nonstick finish.
Do not use steel wool or abrasive kitchen cleaners. Do not immerse the Control Master
or let either come in contact with any liquid.
In time, the ceramic coating may darken over the heating element due to a buildup of grease residue. To minimize or remove this
discoloration, sprinkle baking soda over the discolored area. Add enough water to make a paste. Allow paste to sit for several
minutes and then scour with a plastic scouring pad, such as Scotch-Brite* Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge, or a damp cloth. Wash and dry
thoroughly. Repeat the procedure, if necessary.
Periodically check the screws on the two handles and four legs for looseness. Retighten, if necessary, with a Phillips screwdriver.
NOTICE: Continuing to tighten, once secure, can result in the stripping of screws or the cracking of handles and legs.
Any maintenance required for this appliance, other than normal household care and cleaning, should be performed by the Presto Fac-
tory Service Department (see page 10).
Glass Cover Care and Use Instructions
CAUTION! Your glass cover may break for no apparent reason if you fail to follow these instructions. Broken glass can cause personal
injury or property damage.
Handle the cover carefully. Do not scrape or gouge the glass with hard or sharp utensils. Do not handle a hot cover with a wet towel
or place it on a cold or wet surface. Sudden, extreme changes in temperature may cause the glass to break. Do not use the cover if it is
chipped or cracked. Avoid rough handling in use and storage.
Keep the cover clean. Allow the cover to cool before washing. This cover is dishwasher safe. Do not use steel wool cleaning pads or
abrasive powders which can scratch or weaken the glass. Nonabrasive pads or powders may be used if necessary.
*Scotch-Brite is a registered trademark of 3M Company. Presto is not affiliated with 3M Company.
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Cooking Method
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Braise
7
Deep Fry
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Cooking Method
6
Simmer (soups and stews)
8
Steam (vegetables and fish)
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heat control or magnetic cord in water
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