Important Cord And Plug Information; Before First Use; Important Fryer Guidelines - Presto ProFry Instructions Manual

Important Cord and Plug Information

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer
cord. DO NOT USE wITH AN EXTENSION CORD.
Do not allow the cord to run underneath or around the unit. The magnetic cord may not detach easily if the cord is
positioned in this fashion.

Before First Use

Become familiar with the various
parts of the deep fryer (Fig. A1)
and read the instructions carefully.
Remove all packing material and
disassemble unit for cleaning.
Take the fry/steam basket out
of the unit. Remove the cord
assembly from the basket and
set aside. Then, lift the control
assembly out of the unit. Wipe
the control assembly (control
unit with heating element) with a
damp cloth. Never immerse the
control assembly, cord, or plug
in water. Lift the removable pot
out of the base and wash the pot,
fry/steam basket, and fryer cover
in dishwasher or in warm, sudsy
water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Reset Button
The deep fryer is equipped with a
sensor which will automatically
shut the unit off if it is overheated.
overheating can occur if the unit
is heated without oil or water or
with insufficient oil or water. It
can also occur if using solid fat or older oil that has become thick. Should the unit shut off, unplug and allow the unit to
cool. Correct the cause of overheating. Then with the tip of a pen, press the red RESET button on the back of the control
unit (Fig. A2). The unit will not operate until it is reset.

Important Fryer Guidelines

Use deep fryer only on a clean, dry, level, stable, and heat-resistant surface, away from countertop edge.
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Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. hot oil can cause serious and painful
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burns.
To avoid the risk of electrocution or severe disfiguring electrical burns, do not let children handle or put electrical cords
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or plugs in their mouths.
To avoid the risk of electrocution or electrical burns, do not let the control unit, cord, or plug come in contact with
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water or other liquid.
Never use the deep fryer without the removable pot.
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CAUTION: Oil and water do not mix. The combination can be dangerous. When the oil is heated, any water droplets
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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.
Cover vents and
grease filter
Thermostatic
control
Signal light
Control
assembly
(Control unit with
heating element)
Maximum and
minimum levels
Removable pot
Base
handle
Feet
Fig. A1
Magnetic plug end
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Fryer cover
basket handle
Fig. A2
Magnetic cord assembly
Removable
Fry/steam
basket
Drain
hooks
BACk VIEw OF
CONTROl UNIT
Reset
button
Electrical pins