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Frying Timetable

The following times are approximate and based on maximum recommended amounts of food and 1 gallon of oil. Fill basket no more than ⅔ full for 

most foods. When frying homemade french fries, fill the basket only ⅓ full. If using less than 1 gallon of oil, the quantity of food will need to be reduced.

Type of Food

Quantity

Frying Time

Chicken nuggets, frozen

1½ pounds

3 to 5 minutes

Chicken pieces, raw, breaded

6 to 8 pieces

12 to 18 minutes

Chicken strips, raw, breaded

1 pound

2 to 3 minutes

Donuts (fry donuts without basket)

8 to 10

2 to 3 minutes

Fish fillets, frozen, battered*/breaded

1½ pounds

7 to 8 minutes

Fish fillets, raw, battered*/breaded

4 to 6 pieces

3 to 4 minutes

French fries, frozen

2 pounds

20 to 22 minutes

French fries, frozen shoestrings

2 pounds

12 to 14 minutes

French fries, homemade

(see recipe on page 9)

Onion rings, frozen, battered*/breaded

1 pound

4 to 5 minutes

Onion rings, fresh, battered*/breaded

12 to 16 pieces

1½ to 2½ minutes

Shrimp, frozen, battered*/breaded

1½ pounds

5 to 7 minutes

Shrimp, raw, battered*/breaded

1 pound

3 to 5 minutes

*Battered food will stick to the basket; therefore, it is suggested you place battered food directly into the oil using a long-handled scoop or tongs.

Consumer Service Information 

If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto

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 appliance or need parts for your appliance, contact us by any of these methods:

•  Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Central Time) 

•  Email us through our website at www.GoPresto.com/contact

•  Write:   National Presto Industries, Inc. 

   

Consumer Service Department 

   

3925 North Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703

Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone, email, or letter. When emailing or writing, please include a phone number and a time when 

you can be reached during weekdays if possible. 
When contacting the Consumer Service Department, please indicate the model and series numbers for the multi-cooker. These numbers can be 

found on the bottom of the plug guard. 
Please record this information:
 

Model ___________________    Series ___________________    Date Purchased  ___________________

The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service Presto

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 appliances and supply genuine Presto

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 replacement parts. Genuine 

Presto

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 replacement parts are manufactured to the same exacting quality standards as Presto

®

 appliances and are engineered specifically to 

function properly with its appliances. Presto can only guarantee the quality and performance of genuine Presto

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 replacement parts. “Look-

alikes” might not be of the same quality or function in the same manner. To ensure that you are buying genuine Presto

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 replacement parts, look 

for the Presto

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 trademark.

Canton Sales and Storage Company, Presto Factory Service Department 

555 Matthews Drive, Canton, MS 39046-3251

Product Registration

IMPORTANT:

 Please go online and register this product within ten days of purchase. Proper registration will serve as proof of 

purchase in the event your original receipt becomes misplaced or lost. Registration will not affect warranty coverage but may 

expedite the processing of warranty claims. The additional information requested will help us develop new products that best meet 

your needs and desires. To register the product, visit 

www.GoPresto.com/registration

 or simply scan this QR code. If you do not 

have computer access, contact the Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441.

(Applies only in the United States)

This quality Presto

®

 appliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory performance under normal household use. Presto pledges to the original owner that should 

there be any defects in material or workmanship during the first year after purchase, we will repair or replace it at our option. Our pledge does not apply to damage caused by shipping. 

Outside the United States, this limited warranty does not apply.

To obtain service under the warranty, please call our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441. If unable to resolve the problem, you will be instructed to send your Presto

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appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for a quality inspection; shipping costs will be your responsibility. When returning an appliance, please include your name, 

address, phone number, and the date you purchased the appliance as well as a description of the problem you are encountering with the appliance.
We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this Presto

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 appliance and ask that you read and follow the instructions enclosed. Failure to follow instructions, damage 

caused by improper replacement parts, abuse, misuse, disassembly, alterations, or neglect will void this pledge. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have 

other rights which vary from state to state. This is Presto’s personal pledge to you and is being made in place of all other express warranties.

National Presto Industries, Inc.

Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703

Presto

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 Limited Warranty

10

Form 4037-018A

Summary of Contents for Kitchen Kettle XL

Page 1: ...sket handle can result in release of basket during use which may result in severe burns 5 Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs 6 Do not let children handle or put electrical cords or plugs i...

Page 2: ...ure can result in the stripping of screws or the cracking of legs 4 Repeat step 3 for the other three legs When properly assembled the multi cooker should sit level with no leg rock To Attach Handles...

Page 3: ...heat resistant counter protector such as aluminum foil under the multi cooker taking care not to place the foil under the legs 2 Insert the heat control probe into the multi cooker so the two electric...

Page 4: ...the Control Master heat control or magnetic cord in water or let either come in contact with any liquid In time the nonstick finish may darken over the heating element To remove this discoloration us...

Page 5: ...pped 2 limes juiced Chopped avocado red onions and tomatoes for serving For spicier soup leave seeds and membranes in the jalape o peppers before mincing Clean and rinse beans Soak overnight in 12 cup...

Page 6: ...meat Dissolve brown sugar in wine and water and pour into multi cooker Add onions garlic and bay leaves Bring liquid to a boil Turn heat control down until pilot light goes out Cover and simmer 3 to 4...

Page 7: ...optional and amount of water specified below in multi cooker Set heat control to 250 Cover and bring to a vigorous boil stirring once Turn heat control down until pilot light goes out and simmer for a...

Page 8: ...they will become hot and can cause injury Use vegetable oils such as peanut canola corn sunflower soybean and light olive oil which can withstand the high temperatures required for deep frying Do not...

Page 9: ...strips for 15 minutes or until ready to fry Rinse drain and pat dry with paper towels Because uncooked potatoes contain a high percentage of moisture extreme care must be used when deep frying Thoroug...

Page 10: ...to function properly with its appliances Presto can only guarantee the quality and performance of genuine Presto replacement parts Look alikes might not be of the same quality or function in the same...

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