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This is a
Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most
portable appliance manufacturers.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, when using electrical appliances,
basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.
3. Be sure handles are properly assembled to baskets and locked in place. See detailed
assembly instructions on page 5. Failure to securely attach the basket handles can result
in the release of the baskets during use, which may result in severe burns.
4. To protect against electrical shock or burns, do not immerse control assembly, 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 electrical cords or plugs in their mouths.
7. 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.
8. Always attach magnetic plug end to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet.
To disconnect, remove plug from wall outlet and then from appliance.
9. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting
on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
10. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the Presto
Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjust-
ment. See page 14 for contact information.
11. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
cause injuries. Use only genuine Presto
replacement parts.
12. Do not use a cracked removable pot or a basket having a loose or weakened handle.
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.
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. Connect the power supply cord to a 120VAC electri-
cal outlet 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. The cord assembly and the handle for the fryer cover
will be inside one of the baskets. Attach the handle to the fryer cover by sliding it into the
cover opening, as shown in Fig. A2, until you hear it snap in place. Before first use, wipe the
control panel with a damp cloth. Carefully clean the heating element with hot, soapy water,
taking care not to immerse the control panel in water.
CAUTION!
To avoid electrical shock, never immerse the control panel, cord, or plug in water
or wash in a dishwasher.
Lift the removable pot out of the base and wash the pot, fry/steam baskets, and fryer cover in
hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. If desired, the removable pot and fryer cover may
be washed in the dishwasher. See page 13 for specific cleaning instructions.
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 or with an insufficient amount
of oil or water. It can also occur when using solid fat or older oil that has become thick. Should
the unit shut off, unplug and allow the unit to cool. Determine what caused the overheating
and correct it, e.g., if you planned to deep fry and there is no oil in the fryer, add oil. Then,
with the tip of a Phillips screwdriver, press the red RESET button on the back of the control
panel (Fig. A3). The unit will
NOT
operate until it is reset.
Removable
pot
Fry/steam baskets
Base
Removable
basket handle
Control assembly
(control panel with
heating element)
Fill levels
Drain hooks
Fig. A1
Handle
Signal light
Cover vents
Thermostatic
control
Fryer cover
Magnetic cord
Magnetic
plug end
Cutout
Fig. A3
Reset
button
Electrical pins
Back view of control panel
Fig. A2
Opening
Handle
