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Care and Cleaning
Before initial use and after each subsequent use, wash the skillet (including the skillet bottom) and cover in hot, soapy water. Rinse and
dry thoroughly.
Do not immerse the Control Master
heat control in water or let it come in contact with any liquid.
NOTICE:
To maintain the appearance of the skillet, do not wash the skillet body in the dishwasher. The decorative trim and the bottom
of the skillet will likely discolor due to the caustic nature of the dishwashing detergent. In addition, a gray residue may form on the trim
and skillet bottom and may transfer onto towels and/or skin.
After each use, clean the nonstick surface with a non-metal cleaning pad, such as Scotch-Brite* Multi-Purpose Scrub Sponge or Scotch-
Brite* Dobie* Cleaning Pad. Firm pressure can be applied, if necessary.
Do not use steel wool or abrasive kitchen cleaners.
In time, the nonstick finish may darken over the heating element. To remove this discoloration, use a commercial cleaner designed for
cleaning surfaces, such as dip-it* destainer. These cleaners are available at most grocery and hardware stores. For best results, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, being careful that any cleaning solution coming in contact with the exterior of the appliance is wiped off.
After treating the skillet with a commercial cleaner, it is recommended that the cooking surface be wiped lightly with cooking oil before
using.
Periodically check the screws on the cover handle and skillet handles for looseness. Retighten, if necessary.
NOTICE:
Continuing to tighten, once secure, can result in stripping of screws or cracking of handles.
IMPORTANT:
To ensure continued accuracy of the Control Master
heat control, avoid rough handling in use and storage.
Glass Cover Care and Use Instructions
CAUTION!
Your glass cover may break for no apparent reason if you fail to follow these instructions. Broken glass can cause personal
injury or property damage.
Do not use cover if it is chipped or cracked. Handle cover carefully and avoid rough handling.
Do not handle hot cover with wet towel or place hot cover on a cold or wet surface. Sudden, extreme changes in temperature may cause
glass to break. Allow cover to cool before washing.
This cover is dishwasher safe. Keep the cover clean. Do not use steel wool cleaning pads or abrasive powders which can scratch or weaken
the glass. Nonabrasive pads or powders may be used if necessary. Do not scrape or gouge glass with hard or sharp utensils.
TEMPERATURE–TIMETABLE
Food
Temperature
Cooking Time
Food
Temperature
Cooking Time
Frying
Bacon
300°–325°
8–10 minutes
Canadian Bacon
275°–300°
3–4 minutes
Chicken
325°–350°
25–40 minutes
Eggs, Fried
250°–275°
3–5 minutes
Eggs, Scrambled
250°–275°
3–5 minutes
Fish
325°–375°
5–10 minutes
French Toast
300°–325°
4–6 minutes
Ham, ½˝ thick
325°–350°
10–12 minutes
Ham, ¾˝ thick
325°–350°
14–16 minutes
Hamburgers, ½˝ thick
325°–375°
8–12 minutes
Minute Steak
375°–400°
4–5 minutes
Pork Chops, ½˝ thick
325°–375°
15–20 minutes
Pork Chops, ¾˝ thick
325°–375°
20–25 minutes
Potatoes, Cottage Fried
300°–350°
10–12 minutes
Sausage, Link
300°–325°
20–30 minutes
Sausage, Precooked
325°–350°
10–12 minutes
Sandwiches, Grilled
300°–325°
5–10 minutes
Steak, Beef, 1˝ thick, Rare
350°–400°
6–7 minutes
Steak, Beef, 1˝ thick, Medium
350°–400°
10–12 minutes
Steak, Beef, 1½˝ thick, Rare
350°–400°
8–10 minutes
Steak, Beef, 1½˝ thick, Medium
350°–400°
18–20 minutes
Baking
Pancakes
350°–400°
2–3 minutes
Simmering
†
In an electric skillet, foods will heat to simmering at some point between
the Warm setting and 200°. Heat the skillet at 350° until the food boils; then
place cover on pan and reduce the heat to simmer level by turning the heat
control down until the pilot light goes out.
Braising or Pot Roasting
This cooking method involves browning food, usually meat or vegetables,
in oil, butter, etc. and then simmering in a small amount of liquid over low
heat. To brown meat and/or vegetables, use a temperature between 325°
and 350°. After browning, simmer as instructed above.
Holding Temperature
(after cooking period)
Warm
* Scotch-Brite and Dobie are trademarks of 3M Company; dip-it is a registered trademark of Economics Laboratory, Inc. Presto is not affiliated with these companies.
† Add additional liquid during cooking, if necessary, to obtain desired consistency.
