Presto ProFry immersion element deep fryer Instructions Manual page 3

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 5 quarts and the minimum amount is 3½ quarts.
u Use vegetable oil for deep frying, such as corn, sunflower, peanut, or soybean. Deep frying foods in olive oil is not recommended
because it has a lower smoking temperature.
u Do not use solid fat (shortening, butter, margarine, lard). Solid fat will not melt uniformly and will cause severe smoking.
It may also 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.
u Do not use cover while frying french fries and other high moisture foods.
u 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.
u 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.
u Always remove plug from wall outlet and then from deep fryer when unit is not in use.
u 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 handles in the storage position (Fig. B1).
When ready to use the baskets, simply lift the handles out of the baskets. Then,
gently squeeze the drain hooks (Fig. C), keeping the pegs in the bracket holes, and
fit the handle bars in the brackets (Fig. D). The handle is now in the locked position
(Fig. B2).
Caution: To insure against accidental detachment of handles from baskets during
use, always make sure both pegs are in the bracket holes and the
handle bars are in the brackets (Fig. D).
To unlock the basket handles for storage, gently squeeze the drain
hooks (Fig. C), keeping the pegs in the bracket holes, and fold the
handle into the basket.
How to use for frying
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. E). Slide the control
assembly down (Fig. F) 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 approxi-
mately 5 quarts 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.
5. Place the cover on the 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. A3, page 2). The plug can be attached in either direction.
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. 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˚. While oil is heating, the signal light will be illuminated.
STORAGE POSITION
Fig. C
Drain
hooks
Handle bars
To lock and unlock handle, gently
squeeze drain hooks.
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Fig. B1 Fig. B2
lOCkED POSITION
Fig. D
Handle bars
Brackets
Peg
Bracket
holes
Tracks
Peg
Fig. E
Guides
Fig. F