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Care and Cleaning
1. Remove plug from wall outlet and then from deep fryer and allow oil and fryer to cool completely with the cover
closed.
2. After unit has cooled completely, open cover. Lift the removable pot out of the deep fryer using the two carrying han
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dles.
3. If you plan to reuse the cooking oil, it is recommended that you strain the oil to remove any food particles. Store oil in a
tightly sealed container and keep where it will not be exposed to heat or direct light.
4. Detach the basket handle from the basket and wipe handle with a damp cloth to clean. To detach the basket handle for
cleaning, squeeze the handle bars together and tilt the handle towards the interior of the basket. While continuing to
squeeze the handle bars, remove the pegs from the peg holes.
5. Wash the frying basket, with the handle removed, and the removable pot with warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse
and dry thoroughly. Do not use steel wool scouring pads on the removable pot or the cool-touch base. If necessary, clean
oil residue with a heavy-duty nylon abrasive scouring pad and a chlorine cleanser. The frying basket, with the handle
removed, may be washed in the dishwasher, if desired. Washing the removable pot in a dishwasher is not recommended.
If you choose to wash the removable pot in a dishwasher, the exterior of the removable pot will likely discolor due to the
caustic nature of the dishwasher detergent.
6. Never immerse the cool-touch base in water or other liquid, or wash in a dishwasher. Wipe with a damp cloth to clean.
7. After each use, wipe the inside of the fryer cover with a damp cloth. For a more thorough cleaning, remove the cover
from the fryer base by opening the cover and then lifting it straight up.
Press the release latch on the filter cover (Fig. D, page 3) and remove the filter. The filter should not be washed. Wash
the cover in hot, soapy water; rinse and dry.
Do not wash the cover parts in the dish-
washer.
Dry the cover in a vertical position to allow water to drain out. once the cover
is thoroughly dry, reattach it to the fryer base.
Always remove the filter before immersing the cover in water.
8. On the back side of the deep fryer is a slide-out drip cup (Fig. M). This cup collects
condensation from the fryer cover when the cover is opened after frying. empty the drip
cup after each use and replace in fryer with the rib side out.
9. Store the cord in a clean, dry location away from metal objects. Always check the mag
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netic plug before use to assure metal items have not become attached.
Questions and Answers
How do I know the removable pot is installed correctly?
If you are able to close the fryer cover tightly, the removable pot is installed correctly. If the cover does not close, reposition
the pot following the instructions on page 3.
The basket lowering button moves, but nothing happens. Why?
The basket is probably not positioned correctly in the fryer base. If you look at the basket handle, you will notice a long groove
on each side of the handle. These grooves need to be lined up with the slot guides on the fryer base (see Fig. K and Fig. L on
page 5). Doing this enables the basket to be lowered partially into the fryer. The basket lowering button is then used to lower
the basket the rest of the way into the hot oil. If the handle is not positioned correctly in the slot, the basket lowering button
will not function.
Whenever I make battered foods, they stick to the basket. What can I do?
Battered foods work best when fried without the basket. When using the fryer without the basket, a heat-resistant scoop may
be used to add or remove foods. These heat-resistant scoops may be purchased on the web at www.GoPresto.com.
Sometimes my fryer won’t heat up or it stops working while I’m frying. Why?
If your fryer fails to preheat or if the cooking process stops while you are frying, check cord assembly to assure plug is properly
attached to the appliance (see Fig. J, page 5).
Fig. M
Drip cup
