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Stainless Steel

 

ProFry

immersion element  

deep fryer/steamer

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Professional-style fryer in a convenient at-home size.

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1800-watt immersion element for fast heating, frying, 

and steaming.

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Big 8-cup food capacity for frying family-size batches.

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Removable heating element and enameled pot for easy 

cleaning.

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InstRuctIons

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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 handle is properly assembled to basket and locked in place. See detailed assembly instructions on page 3.
 4.  To protect against electrical 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 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 adjustment.

 11. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
 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.

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Summary of Contents for ProFry

Page 1: ...ar 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 the...

Page 2: ...h will automatically shut the unit off if it is overheated Overheating can occur if the unit is heated without oil or water or with insufficient oil or water It can also occur if using solid fat or older oil that has become thick Should the unit shut off unplug and allow the unit to cool Correct the cause of overheating Then with the tip of a pen press the red RESET button on the back of the contr...

Page 3: ...e a slotted spoon or tongs rather than a fork when turning food during frying and also when removing food from oil 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 handle in the stor...

Page 4: ... cover after lowering basket into oil For crisper foods fry without the cover Note Check the oil level continuously while lowering basket that contains raw fries If it appears that the oil will bubble up to the rim of the removable pot raise the basket and allow the oil bubbles to subside and then slowly lower the basket again Repeat until the basket is completely lowered into the fryer Warning To...

Page 5: ...lacing battered foods in the oil Coated or breaded foods can be fried with or without the basket When using the fryer without the basket a heat resistant scoop may be used to add and or remove foods u Use only heat resistant utensils in the fryer as most plastic or rubber will become damaged from the hot oil Do not leave metal utensils in the fryer as they will become hot u After each use strain o...

Page 6: ...etables Raw breaded 5 to 6 pieces 350 1 to 3 minutes These foods are best when fried in small quantities Recipes Raw French Fries Double Fry Method Cut medium potatoes peeled if desired into 1 4 to 1 2 inch thick strips Place into large bowl and cover with hot tap water Soak potato strips for 15 minutes or until ready to fry Rinse drain and pat dry with paper towels Because raw fries contain a hig...

Page 7: ...ing excess drip off Carefully place 1 to 2 slices at a time into preheated oil Deep fry at 375 for 3 to 4 minutes turning once Drain on paper towels Sprinkle both sides with reserved cinnamon and sugar mixture Best served warm Quesadilla Crispers 1 4 pound fresh sausage 1 4 pound jalapeño jack cheese chorizo Italian etc shredded 1 cup 1 cup refried beans 8 7 inch flour tortillas 1 4 cup finely cho...

Page 8: ...lden brown Tip Remove immediately if cream cheese filling appears through the coating Place fried peppers on paper toweling Serve warm If desired serve with salsa Crispy Cheese Ball Bites 2 cups shredded Cheddar 1 teaspoon lemon juice cheese pound 1 tablespoon chopped pimiento 1 2 cup crumbled blue cheese 1 tablespoon chopped chives 2 ounces 1 2 cup ground or finely chopped nuts 1 3 ounce package ...

Page 9: ...nt paper Repeat until all are fried Makes about 11 2 dozen Short Cut Donuts with Glaze 1 10 biscuit package Buttermilk Biscuits Cut centers out of biscuits with a 1 inch cutter Deep fry three donuts at a time at 375 for 11 2 minutes turn and fry 11 2 minutes more Fry donut holes for about 2 minutes turning once Makes 10 donuts and 10 holes Chocolate Glaze 1 2 cup chocolate chips 2 tablespoons milk...

Page 10: ... cooking Note The black cover vents will expand and appear to change shape when the fryer is heating When the cover cools the vents will contract and appear to return to their original position Both the expansion and contraction are normal 7 Assemble basket handle for cooking see page 3 To insure against accidental detachment of handle from basket during use always make sure both pegs are in the b...

Page 11: ...openings and stick to the heating element Care and Cleaning 1 After unit and oil have cooled completely carefully lift control assembly out of fryer and wipe with a damp cloth to clean Never immerse the control assembly in water or wash in a dishwasher 2 Then grasping two opposite corners of the removable pot carefully lift the pot out of the deep fryer If you plan to reuse the cooking oil it is r...

Page 12: ...for this product other than normal household care and cleaning should be performed by our Factory Service Department Be sure to indicate date of purchase and a description of defect when sending an appliance for repair Send appliances for repair to Canton Sales and Storage Company Presto Factory Service Department 555 Matthews Drive Canton MS 39046 0529 The Presto Factory Service Department is equ...

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