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, cord, or plug in water or wash in a dishwasher.
2. Then, holding the cutouts on the sides of the removable pot (see Fig. A1, page 2), carefully lift the pot out of the deep fryer.
If you plan to reuse the cooking oil, it is recommended that you strain the oil to remove any food particles. Then store the oil in a
tightly sealed container and keep where it will not be exposed to heat or direct light.
3. To wash the cover, filter must first be removed. To remove, press the release tab on the filter cover (Fig. E, page 3). Wash the
removable pot, fry/steam basket, fryer cover (with filter removed), and base in dishwasher or in warm, sudsy water.
Do not
immerse filter in water or wash in a dishwasher.
Do not use steel wool scouring pads or abrasive kitchen cleaners on the removable pot, cover, or base and do not use bleaching
agents to clean the fry/steam basket.
If desired, the basket handle may be removed for cleaning. Squeeze the drain hooks and fold the handle into the basket until the
handle bars are out of the brackets. Continue squeezing to remove both pegs from the bracket holes. After cleaning, reattach
handle making sure both pegs are in the bracket holes and the handle bars are in the brackets (see Fig. D, page 3). Fold handle
into basket for storage (see Fig. B1, page 3).
4. Before reassembling unit, be sure all parts are completely dry (see page 3).
5. Always check the magnetic plug before use to assure metal items have not become attached to the magnet.
Replacement filters are available for purchase. Order by fryer model number on the web at www.GoPresto.com or call the Presto
Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441.
Replacing the Timer Battery
The battery used in the deep fryer is a CR2032 3V lithium battery which will seldom need to be replaced. If you ever need to replace
the battery, follow the instructions below.
1. Although not visible, there is an undercut located on the left and right side of the timer. Insert a thin object (such as a butter knife)
in the undercut on the left side of the timer (Fig. I) and lift that side of the timer away from the control panel. hold that side of the
timer with your finger, to prevent it from slipping back in control panel, and insert the knife in the undercut on the right side of
the timer and lift that side away from the control panel. Now pull the timer out completely from the opening in the control panel.
2. Turn the timer over so the back side is facing up. Using your thumb, remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it in the
direction the arrow is pointing (Fig. J).
3. Using a small paring knife, or some other narrow object, carefully press near the top of the interlock spring towards the wall of
the timer to release the battery from under the hooks (Fig. K). Use the tip of the knife to remove the battery and discard.
4. Position new CR2032 3V lithium battery, with writing facing up, in compartment fitting it underneath the plastic edge (Fig. K).
Push battery down on the side by the interlock spring until the battery snaps into position under the hooks.
5. Replace battery cover. Holding the cover with your thumb on the arrow, fit the sides of the cover in the grooves on the timer and
slide the door towards the interlock spring. Turn the timer over and press the button to make sure it is operating.
6. Place timer back in control panel so the rib on the timer is aligned with the notch on the control panel (Fig. L).
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Undercut
Fig. I
Timer
Fig. l
Rib
Notch
Interlock spring
hooks
Plastic
edge
Fig. k
Fig. J
Battery
compartment
cover
