Presto ProFry Plus User manual

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Stainless Steel
ProFryPlus
immersion element deep fryer/steamer
•Professional-style fryer in a convenient at-home size.
•1800-watt immersion element for fast heating, frying,
and steaming.
•Big 8-cup food capacity for frying family-size batches.
•Digital timer signals when cooking time is up.
INSTRUCTIONS 2011 National Presto Industries, Inc.
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This is a 
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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1. Read all instructions.
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the appliance.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT CORD AND PLUG INFORMATION
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DO NOT USE WITH AN EXTENSION CORD.
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Before First Use





      




    Never immerse
the control assembly, cord, or plug
in water.
      
     


Reset Button
      
    
       

      
       
        
     



Important Fryer Guidelines
uUse deep fryer only on a clean, dry, level, stable, and heat-resistant surface, away from countertop edge.
u 
burns.
u 

u 

u 
u CAUTION: OIL AND WATER DO NOT MIX. 

Hot oil can cause severe burns!
Accordingly, before pouring oil into the removable pot be sure that the pot and all parts are COMPLETELY
dry. Before placing food in deep fryer, always remove ice crystals and excess moisture from food by patting dry
with toweling.
Reset
button
Electrical
pins
Removable pot
Fry/steam
basket
Base

basket
handle
Control
assembly





Fig. A1
Handle
BACK VIEW OF
CONTROL UNIT

Thermostatic
control
Fryer cover
Magnetic cord assembly
Fig. A2
Timer






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u 



u 

u Do not use solid fat (shortening, butter, margarine, lard). 


u 
u 


30 seconds.
u 


u

u 
Basket Handle Assembly/Storage





Caution:




         

Timer Operating Instructions


 

 


1 to 30 minutes.
 

 
 

 
blank.
Note:

To lock and unlock handle, gently
squeeze drain hooks.

Handle bars
Fig. C
Brackets
Handle
bars
Fig. D


Bracket holes
 
Fig. B1 Fig. B2

Handle
Fig. E

screen
Timer
button


How To Use for Frying
1.Position base on a clean, dry, level, stable, and heat-resistant surface in center of countertop. 

 
 


Note: The appliance will only
operate when both guides are properly positioned in the tracks.





 

in either direction.
Important: The magnetic cord was designed to detach 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.
  Always make sure fryer and cord are out of
reach of children.
 

 
 
Note:


 


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
If frying french
fries or other high moisture foods, immediately remove cover after lowering basket into oil.

Note:


Warning: To prevent the risk of severe personal injury or property damage, use caution when cooking with hot
oil.


Note: 
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.
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out.
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Helpful Hints for Deep Frying
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The oil is dark in color.
The oil has an unpleasant odor.
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Frying Timetable



FOOD QUANTITY TEMPERATURE TIME
Cheese
   2 to 3 minutes
Chicken
   3 to 5 minutes
   
Donuts*   2 to 3 minutes
(Fry donuts without basket)
Egg Rolls
   5 to 6 minutes
Fish
   
   
Onion rings
   
   112to 212minutes
Potatoes
   10 to 12 minutes
   
  10 to 12 minutes
Shrimp
   
   3 to 5 minutes
Vegetables,
 5 to 6 pieces  1 to 3 minutes

Recipes
Raw French Fries (Double Fry Method)




Fill the basket ½ rather than
¾ full.





Crispy Coating
    
    



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Apple Pie Fritters
    
    
    
    
    
    
    


aside.






Quesadilla Crispers
 
 
1   
 1 
 2 
drained


Makes about 1½ cups.


Continue until all are made.
Makes 32.



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Jalapeño Kickers
    
    
    
    
    
    
  
Ca u t i o n :









              


Crispy Cheese Ball Bites
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
           








on absorbent paper.
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How To Use for Steaming and Boiling
 
 

2.For boiling, 


For steaming

the minimum.
 

Important: The magnetic cord was designed to detach 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.
  Always make sure fryer and cord are out of reach of children.
 
 
Note:

 
 

 3Do not exceed 2 pounds of food in the basket.
 

If steaming,
If boiling,
element.


Note: 
Caution: It is normal for steam to escape from the cover vents during boiling and steaming. To prevent steam
burns keep hands and face away from the vents.






10
®
Steaming and Boiling Chart
Approximate
Steaming and
VEGETABLE Boiling Time
* Asparagus
    
    
* Beans
    
* Broccoli
    
* Brussels Sprouts, 1 to 1  
* Cabbage,  
* Carrots
    
  
    
*Cauliower
    
    
Corn-on-the-cob  
Potatoes,
    
Potatoes,  
* Rutabaga,   
* Turnips,   
SHRIMP
   
  
CRAB LEGS
   
  



Care and Cleaning
 

 
 
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