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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.

 12.  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.

 13.  Do not use outdoors.
 14.  Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
 15.  Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
 16.  It is recommended that this fryer not 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. 

 17.  Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ThIS PRoDUCT IS FoR hoUSehoLD USe oNLy.

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 frying 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, frying 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. over-
heating can occur if the unit 
is heated without oil, with 
insufficient  oil,  or  with 
older  oil  that  has  become 
thick. If overheating occurs, the deep fryer will beep continuously. In 
addition, the words “UNPLUG” and “PUSh” will alternately flash in 
the display panel and the red and green signal lights will flash. 

To reset 

the fryer for cooking, see page 5.

Removable pot

Frying 

basket

Base

Removable 

basket handle

Control  

Assembly

 

 

(Control unit with  

heating element)

Maximum and 

minimum oil levels

Drain hooks

Fig. A1

handle

BACk VIEW OF CONTROl UNIT

Cover vents 

and grease filter

Digital control 

and display panel

Fryer cover

Magnetic  

cord assembly

Magnetic 

plug end

Fig. A2

Electrical 

pins

Cutout

Red 

Reset 

button

2

Summary of Contents for Digital ProFry 5462

Page 1: ...shock or burns do not immerse control unit cord or plug in water or other liquid 5 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children 6 Do not let children handle or put el...

Page 2: ...refully Remove all packing material and disassemble unit for cleaning Take the frying basket out of the unit Remove the cord assembly from the basket and set aside Then lift the control assembly out o...

Page 3: ...food to cooking oil Even small amounts of moisture may cause the oil to spatter foam and or overflow u Do not use cover while frying french fries and other high moisture foods u Always unplug cord fro...

Page 4: ...res 9 Press the Heat Start Cancel button on the control panel Fig G to start heating the oil The unit will beep once whenever the Heat Start Cancel button is pressed The red signal light will come on...

Page 5: ...and green light comes on 21 When frying is completed press the Heat Start Cancel button and unplug cord from wall outlet and then from deep fryer Allow oil and fryer to cool completely before removing...

Page 6: ...are completely dry 5 Always check the magnetic plug before use to assure metal items have not become attached to the magnet 6 Periodically check the screws on the base handles and feet to be sure they...

Page 7: ...hile frying french fries and other high moisture foods For crisper foods fry without the cover The following times are approximate and based on the maximum recommended amounts of food Fill the basket...

Page 8: ...Sift together flour baking powder and salt Add eggs and milk Stir batter until smooth If a thinner batter is desired add more milk Dip food in batter and fry according to timetable on page 10 If desir...

Page 9: ...nd jalape o jack cheese chorizo Italian etc shredded 1 cup 1 cup refried beans 8 7 inch flour tortillas 1 4 cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon flour 1 4 cup diced canned green 2 tablespoons cold wa...

Page 10: ...s 8 00 AM to 4 30 PM Central Time Email us at our website www GoPresto com Write National Presto Industries Inc Consumer Service Department 3925 North Hastings Way Eau Claire WI 54703 3703 Inquiries w...

Page 11: ...arest Presto Authorized Service Station When returning a product please include a description of the defect and indicate the date the appliance was purchased We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment fr...

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