Presto Fryer ProFry User Manual

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.  
ProFry  
immersion  
element  
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.  
deep fryer  
Connect the power supply cord to a polarized outlet only.As a safety  
feature, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than  
the other). This plug will only fit in a polarized outlet one way. If  
the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still  
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat  
this safety feature.  
INSTRUCTIONS  
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:  
Before First Use  
Become familiar with the various parts of the deep fryer (Fig. A  
next page) and read the instructions carefully.  
1. Read all instructions.  
Remove all packing material and disassemble unit for cleaning.  
Take the frying basket out of the unit. Remove the cord assembly  
from the basket and set aside. Then, lift the control assembly out  
of the unit. Wipe the control assembly (control unit with heating  
element) with a damp cloth. Never immerse the control assembly,  
cord, or plug in water. Lift the removable pot out of the base and  
wash the pot, frying basket, and fryer cover in dishwasher or in  
warm, sudsy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.  
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 2.  
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.  
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 oil, with insufficient oil, or with older oil  
that has become thick. Should the unit shut off, unplug and allow  
the unit to cool. Then with the tip of a pen or pencil, press the  
red RESET button on the back of the control unit. The unit will  
not operate until it is reset.  
7. 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.  
8. Unplug cord from outlet and appliance when not in use  
and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or  
taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.  
9. 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 or to the nearest Presto  
Authorized Service Station for examination, repair, or  
electrical or mechanical adjustment.  
Important Fryer Guidelines  
Use deep fryer only on a clean, dry, level, stable, and heat-  
resistant surface, away from countertop edge.  
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used  
by or near children. Hot oil can cause serious and painful  
burns.  
10. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by  
the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.  
To avoid the risk of electrocution or severe disfiguring  
electrical burns, do not let children handle or put electrical  
cords or plugs in their mouths.  
11. Do not use a cracked removable pot or a basket having a  
loose or weakened handle.  
To avoid the risk of electrocution or electrical burns, do not  
let the control unit, cord, or plug come in contact with water  
or other liquid.  
12. 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.  
Never use the deep fryer without the removable pot.  
13. Do not use outdoors.  
Never use the deep fryer without oil or with insufficient oil.  
Also never exceed the maximum fill level. The minimum  
(MIN) and maximum (MAX) fill levels are embossed inside  
the removable pot (Fig. A, next page).  
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.  
Use only a good, reliable standard brand of cooking oil for  
deep frying. Deep frying foods in olive oil is not  
recommended because it has a lower smoking temperature.  
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.  
Do not use solid fat (shortening, butter, margarine, lard). Solid  
fat will not melt uniformly and will cause severe smoking. It  
17. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.  
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bracket holes and the handle bars are in the brackets (Fig. C  
and D, page 2).  
How To Use  
1. Position base on a clean, dry, level, stable, and heat-resistant  
surface in center of countertop. Always use the handles on  
the base when lifting or moving the appliance. Never lift or  
move appliance using control assembly.  
11. While frying basket is sitting on countertop, fill basket up to  
2
3  
full with food. Before deep frying, remove excess moisture  
from food by blotting with toweling—moist foods cause  
excess foaming and spattering.  
2. Place removable pot in base.  
12. To reduce spatter, before placing basket in deep fryer, position  
cover over basket with cover vents away from basket handle.  
Then, slowly lower the filled basket into the preheated oil  
until the bottom of the basket rests on top of the heating  
element. If frying French fries or other high moisture  
foods, immediately remove cover after lowering basket  
into oil.  
3. Attach the control assembly to the base by aligning the two  
guides on the front of the control unit with the two tracks on  
the back of the base (Fig. E). Slide the control assembly down  
(Fig. F) as far as it goes making sure both guides are in the  
tracks.  
Note: The appliance will only operate when both guides  
are properly positioned in the tracks.  
Note: For crisper foods, fry without the cover.  
4. Fill removable pot with cooking oil up to the MAX level  
marking, which is located on the inside of the removable pot  
(Fig. A, page 2). Your fryer will need approximately 12 cups  
of cooking  
Warning: To prevent the risk of severe personal injury  
or property damage, use caution when cooking with hot  
oil.  
13. Begin timing. Refer to page 4 for recommended times.  
Fig. E  
oil. The amount  
Caution: It is normal for steam to escape from the cover  
vents during frying. To prevent steam burns keep hands  
and face away from the vents.  
of oil must  
always be  
between the  
MAX and  
MIN level  
m a r k i n g s  
inside the  
Guides  
14. When frying time has elapsed, check that the food is golden  
brown. Then lift the basket and hook it onto the fryer rim to  
allow oil to drain from food.  
15. Empty the food onto absorbent paper. Season to taste.  
re m ova bl e  
pot (Fig. A).  
Tracks  
16. If frying additional food, repeat steps 11 through 15. If signal  
light is on, allow oil to reheat until signal light goes out.  
Never exceed the MAX level mark.  
17. When frying is completed, unplug cord from wall outlet and  
then from deep fryer. Allow oil and fryer to cool completely  
before removing control assembly and before cleaning.  
5. Attach the cord to the unit by aligning the magnetic plug  
end with the two electrical pins located on the back of the  
control unit (Fig. A, page 2). The plug can be attached in  
either direction.  
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.  
Important: The magnetic  
cord was designed to detach  
Fig. F  
easily from the fryer. As a  
result, if it is bumped or  
touched during use it could  
possibly detach causing the  
unit to stop heating. Avoid  
contact with cord during  
operation. If contact occurs,  
verify that the cord is still  
properly connected.  
2. Then, grabbing two opposite corners of the removable pot,  
carefully lift it 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. Wash the removable pot, frying basket, fryer cover, and base  
in dishwasher or in warm, sudsy water. Note: If you choose  
to use a dishwasher, there may be some discoloration of parts.  
This will not affect the fryer’s performance.  
6. Plug cord into a 120 volt wall  
outlet.  
Always make sure fryer and cord are out of reach of  
children.  
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 frying basket.  
7. Turn the thermostatic control to the desired temperature (see  
page 8 for proper cooking temperatures). The recommended  
setting for most frying is 375˚. While oil is heating, the signal  
light will be illuminated.  
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 2). Fold handle into basket for storage (see Fig.  
B1, page 2).  
8. When the selected temperature is reached, the signal light  
will go out. (Preheat time is approximately 10 minutes.)  
9. While oil is heating, prepare food for cooking.  
10. Assemble basket handle for frying, see page 2.  
To insure against accidental detachment of handle from  
basket during use, always make sure both pegs are in the  
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Note: Your fryer has a grease filter in the cover. The filter  
does not need replacing. It can be cleaned periodically with  
a brush.  
It is time to replace the cooking oil if any of the following  
occur:  
The oil is dark in color.  
4. Before reassembling unit, be sure all parts are completely  
dry.  
The oil has an unpleasant odor.  
The oil smokes when it is heated.  
The oil foams excessively during frying.  
5. Always check the magnetic plug before use to assure  
metal items have not become attached to the magnet.  
Frying Timetable  
Do not use cover while frying French fries and other high moisture  
foods. For crisper foods, fry without the cover.  
Helpful Hints  
If unit fails to preheat or if the cooking process stops:  
1. Check cord assembly to assure magnetic plug is attached  
to the appliance and the cord is plugged into the wall  
outlet.  
The following times are approximate and based on the maximum  
recommended amounts of food. Fill the basket no more than 23  
full.  
2. Check to see that both guides on the front of the control  
unit are properly positioned in the tracks on the back of  
the base (see Fig. E and Fig. F, page 3).  
FOOD  
AMOUNT TEMPERATURE  
TIME  
Cheese  
3. The reset button may have tripped. The deep fryer is  
equipped with a sensor which will automatically shut  
the unit off if it is heated without oil or with insufficient  
oil. Older oil that has become thick may not conduct  
heat well and may also cause the sensor to trip and the  
unit to shut off. Should any of these things occur, unplug  
and allow the unit to cool. Then with the tip of a pen or  
pencil, press the red RESET button on the back of the  
control unit (see Fig.A, page 2). The unit will not operate  
until it is reset. Before plugging the unit back in, make  
sure there is sufficient oil in the fryer, or if the oil is old,  
replace the oil with fresh oil.  
Frozen, nuggets  
8 cups  
375˚  
2-3 minutes  
Chicken  
Frozen, nuggets  
Raw, serving size  
pieces, battered  
8 cups  
4-5 pieces  
375˚  
375˚  
3-5 minutes  
13-18 minutes  
Donuts*  
3-4  
3-4  
375˚  
375˚  
2-3 minutes  
5-6 minutes  
Egg Rolls, frozen  
Fish  
Frozen, battered  
Raw, battered  
3-4 pieces  
3-4 pieces  
375˚  
340˚  
7-8 minutes  
3-4 minutes  
When using fryer for the first time, a slight odor or light  
smoking may occur as manufacturing residue evaporates. This  
is normal during initial use.  
Onion rings  
Frozen, battered  
Raw, battered* 3-4 large pieces  
8 cups  
375˚  
4-5 minutes  
Fry foods of equal size and thickness as they will fry more  
evenly and at the same speed.  
Do not fill the basket more than 23 full. If too much food is  
375˚ 112-212 minutes  
Potatoes  
Frozen French fries 8 cups  
Raw fries (see below) 8 cups  
fried at the same time, the food will not get crisp.  
375˚  
375˚  
375˚  
10-12 minutes  
3-4 minutes  
10-12 minutes  
For crisper foods, fry without the cover.  
Before deep frying, always remove excess moisture or ice  
crystals from food by blotting with toweling. Moist foods  
may cause excess foaming, spattering, and crackling.  
Shrimp  
Frozen, battered  
Raw, battered  
8 cups  
8 cups  
375˚  
375˚  
5-7 minutes  
3-5 minutes  
For breading or coating foods, use commercial breading,  
finely ground bread or cracker crumbs, corn meal, a mixture  
of corn meal and flour, pancake mix, or prepared bread mixes.  
Vegetables, raw,  
5-6 pieces  
340˚  
1-3 minutes  
Use only metal cooking utensils in the fryer as plastic or  
rubber will become damaged from the hot oil. Do not leave  
metal utensils in the fryer as they will become hot.  
battered*  
*These foods are best when fried in small quantities.  
Foods that are battered may stick to the basket; therefore,  
you may wish to fry these types of foods without the basket.  
If, however, you want to use the basket, lower the basket into  
the oil before placing 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 slotted metal spoon may  
be used to add and/or remove foods.  
Recipes  
Raw French Fries (Double Fry Method)  
Cut medium potatoes, peeled if desired, into 14 to 12 inch thick  
strips. Place into large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak  
potato strips for 15 minutes or until ready to fry. Rinse, drain,  
and pat dry with paper towels. Fry at 375˚ for 3 to 4 minutes  
until fries are cooked through but not browned. Drain; let stand  
to cool for at least 10 minutes, but not more than 2 hours. Just  
before serving, fry potatoes at 375˚ for 10 to 12 minutes or until  
golden brown.  
After each use strain oil through a filter or a double thickness  
of cheesecloth to remove the accumulated residue.  
The number of times the cooking oil can be reused will depend  
on the food that is fried in it. For example, the oil will need to  
be replaced more often if fish or food coated with bread or  
cracker crumbs is fried frequently.  
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Crispy Coating  
Sprinkle slices lightly with nutmeg. In clean bowl, beat egg whites  
until stiff, but not dry. Fold into reserved butter.  
1
2
cup milk  
Flour  
Dip several apple slices into batter to coat evenly, letting 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.  
1
egg, beaten  
Salt and Pepper  
Beat milk and egg together. Combine flour and seasonings. Dip  
food into milk-egg mixture, then coat in seasoned flour. Fry food  
according to timetable above.  
Beer Batter  
Jalapeño Kickers  
112 cups flour  
112 cups beer  
12 fresh jalapeño peppers  
or 1 (312 ounce) can  
jalapeño peppers  
2
tablespoons bread  
crumbs  
teaspoon onion salt  
teaspoon garlic salt  
teaspoon vegetable oil  
cup flour  
Thoroughly combine flour and beer in a large bowl. Cover and  
allow the batter to sit at room temperature for 3 hours or longer.  
Dip food in batter and fry according to timetable on page 4. If  
desired, you may fry beer battered foods without the frying basket.  
1
4
1
1
1
Cream Cheese  
cup flour  
egg  
8
4
4
1
2
1
Milk Batter  
1
2
cup milk  
1
teaspoon sugar  
1
cup flour  
2
eggs, beaten  
cup milk  
CAUTION: Wear plastic gloves when working with peppers. Do  
not touch eye area.  
112 teaspoons baking powder  
2
1
1
2
teaspoon salt  
To prepare fresh jalapeño peppers: rinse, cut in half lengthwise,  
remove seeds and stems, place in boiling water and remove after  
2 minutes; drain well. To prepare canned jalapeño peppers: drain,  
cut in half lengthwise, and remove seeds and stems.  
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add eggs and milk.  
Stir batter until smooth. If a thinner batter is desired, add more  
milk. Dip food in batter and fry according to timetable on page  
4. If desired, you may fry milk battered foods without the frying  
basket.  
Fill each pepper half with cream cheese until slightly rounded.  
Place 12 cup flour in separate bowl, set aside. In a second bowl,  
beat egg with milk. In a third bowl, prepare breading by  
combining bread crumbs, onion salt, garlic salt, and oil. Stir in  
flour and sugar until mixed thoroughly. Roll each pepper in flour,  
dip in egg mixture, and then cover with breading. For a heavier  
breading, dip in egg mixture again and cover with breading a  
second time. Gently set aside until ready to deep fry.  
Quesadilla Crispers  
1
1
4
pound fresh sausage  
(chorizo, Italian, etc.)  
cup refried beans  
cup finely chopped onion  
cup diced canned  
4
pound jalapeño jack  
cheese, shredded  
(1-cup)  
(7-inch) flour tortillas  
tablespoon flour  
tablespoons cold water  
1
1
4  
8
1
2
1
4  
green chilies, drained  
Deep fry at 375˚ approximately 1 to 2 minutes or until golden  
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.  
Cook sausage until done, breaking it up as it cooks. Combine  
sausage, beans, onion, chilies, and cheese.  
Makes about 112 cups.  
Cut tortillas into quarters. Place about 1 teaspoon of bean mixture  
in center. Brush edges with mixture of flour and water. Fold in  
half and press to seal; keep covered as you work. Continue until  
all are made.  
VARIATIONS: Substitute shredded cheddar cheese in place of  
cream cheese filling. Pack firmly. Or substitute a mixture of  
cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese in place of cream  
cheese filling.  
Makes 32.  
Crab Fritters  
Let stand 5 minutes before frying to allow edges to stick together.  
Deep fry 3 or 4 at a time at 375˚ for 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.  
1
2
green pepper, finely  
chopped (about 13 cup)  
garlic clove, minced  
tablespoons minced  
parsley  
tablespoons butter  
tablespoons olive oil  
cup flour  
1
teaspoon sherry  
teaspoon paprika  
teaspoon cayenne  
pepper  
egg, beaten with 1  
teaspoon water  
Flour  
1
1
Alternate method: Cut tortillas into 8 pieces. Fry in hot oil. Heat  
bean dip and serve with fried chips.  
1
3
4
1
Apple Pie Fritters  
2
1
1
2
cup all-purpose flour  
tablespoons sugar  
2
tablespoon ground  
cinnamon  
tablespoons sugar  
2
1
2
Dry bread crumbs  
112 teaspoons baking powder  
4
1
2
cup milk  
1
4  
teaspoon salt  
cup milk, minus  
1 tablespoon  
tablespoon brandy  
egg yolk  
3-4 apples, peeled, cored,  
6
ounces frozen or  
canned crab meat  
2
3  
sliced 14 inch thick  
teaspoons ground  
nutmeg  
2
2
In saucepan, cook green pepper, garlic, and parsley in butter and  
olive oil until tender. Stir in flour. Add milk, stirring constantly,  
until mixture thickens. Shred crab meat, removing cartilage.Add  
crab, sherry, paprika, and cayenne pepper to milk mixture. Chill  
for 2 hours. Shape into 1-inch balls using a 1-tablespoon scoop.  
Roll in flour, then dip in egg and water mixture. Roll in crumbs.  
Refrigerate until time to serve. Deep fry 3 or 4 at a time at 375˚,  
turning once, until desired brownness is reached. Remove from  
oil and drain on absorbent paper. Repeat until all are fried.  
Makes about 112 dozen.  
1
1
egg whites  
1
tablespoon butter, melted  
In medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and  
salt. In a second bowl, whisk together milk, brandy, egg yolk,  
and melted butter. Gradually stir into dry ingredients until  
smooth. Set aside.  
Mix together cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle over both sides of  
apple slices, saving remainder to dust over finished fritters.  
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Consumer Service Information  
If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto  
appliance or need parts for your appliance, call our Consumer  
Service Department weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Central  
Time) at 1-800-877-0441 or write:  
NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.  
Consumer Service Department  
3925 North Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703  
You may also email your inquiries to [email protected].  
Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone, letter, or email.  
When writing, please include a phone number and a time when  
you can be reached during weekdays if possible.  
Any maintenance required for this product, other than normal  
household care and cleaning, should be performed by our Factory  
Service Department or any Presto Authorized Service Station.  
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 Dr., Canton, MS 39046-0529  
Appliances may also be repaired at any PrestoAuthorized Service  
Station. Check your yellow pages for Service Stations near you.  
The Presto Factory Service Department and Presto Authorized  
Service Stations are equipped to service all PRESTO appliances  
and supply genuine PRESTO parts. Genuine PRESTO  
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  
parts. “Look-alikes” might not be of the same quality or function  
in the same manner. To ensure that you are buying genuine  
PRESTO replacement parts, look for the PRESTO trademark.  
PRESTO Limited Warranty  
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 two years after  
purchase, wewillrepairorreplaceitatouroption. Ourpledgedoes  
not apply to damage caused by shipping. To obtain service under  
thewarranty, returnthisPRESTO appliance, shippingprepaid, to  
the Presto Factory Service Department or to the nearest Presto  
Authorized Service Station. When returning a product, please  
include a description of the defect and indicate the date the  
appliance was purchased.  
We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this  
PRESTO appliance and ask that you read and follow the  
instructionsenclosed.Failuretofollowinstructions,damagecaused  
by improper replacement parts, abuse or misuse will void this  
pledge. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may  
alsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.ThisisPresto’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  
2003 by National Presto Industries, Inc.  
72472.01  
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