Presto Cool Touch Electric Griddle/warmer Plus User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS ©2012 National Presto Industries, Inc.
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Cool Touch Electric
Griddle/Warmer
Plus
• Efcient “square” shape holds more
pancakes, eggs, and sandwiches.
• Exclusive multi-function tray—keeps
cooked foods warm. Can also be used as a
spatter shield, melter/steamer, or serving
tray.
• Control Master®heat control automatically
maintains the proper cooking temperature.
• Easy to clean and store. Fully immersible
and dishwasher safe with heat control
removed.
• Slide-out drip tray for quick cleanups.
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 or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse heat control, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before removing drip tray and heat control, and before
cleaning the appliance.
6. 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. Do not operate if the legs and/or cool touch base become cracked or damaged. Return the appliance to the Presto Factory
Service Department for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
11. It is recommended that this appliance not be moved when it contains hot oil or other hot liquid.
12. Always attach heat control to appliance rst, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn control to “OFF” then
remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

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Important Cord Information
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended
to t into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t,
contact a qualied electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
• A short power supply cord (or cord set) is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord. Extension cords may be used if care is properly exercised in their use.
• If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating
of the appliance. The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
• Connect the power supply cord to a 120VAC electrical outlet only.
Multi-Function Tray — This versatile tray keeps cooked foods warm while
preparing additional food. It can also be used as a spatter shield, melter/steamer,
or serving tray. The griddle can be operated with or without the multi-function
tray. To use the tray, align the tray pegs with the pockets on the back of the griddle
frame. Push the tray down so the pegs are fully engaged in the pockets, Fig. A.
Change the position of the tray, as shown in Fig. B, for the desired use.
How To Use
Before using for the rst time, wash the griddle/warmer according to the “Care and
Cleaning” instructions below and on page 3.
1. Place griddle on a dry, level, heat resistant surface. Slide
drip tray onto tracks (Fig. A).
2. If desired, “season” the nonstick cooking surface by
rubbing lightly with cooking oil. Remove excess oil with a
paper towel.
3. Position multi-function tray on griddle, if desired.
4. Insert the Control Master®heat control probe into the
griddle so the two electrical pins on the griddle are fully
inserted into the heat control. Connect cord to 120VAC
electrical outlet only.
5. Turn Control Master®heat control to desired temperature
(see page 3 for cooking temperatures). Preheat griddle.
Pilot light goes off when selected temperature is reached
(this takes approximately 5 to 10 minutes).
Note: As the griddle heats up, you may hear a clicking
sound; this is due to the expansion of the metal as it heats.
It is normal. You may also notice this sound as the unit
cools down.
6. Prepare food for cooking. Because the griddle features a nonstick nish, food may be prepared with little or no oil.
7. Place food on griddle and cook according to the temperature-timetable (page 3). Heat should be adjusted according to personal
preference and particular food being cooked. During cooking, pilot light will go on and off indicating desired temperature is being
maintained.
Note: The cooking surface of the griddle is not intended to be used as a warming tray.
For best results use nylon, plastic, wooden, or rubber utensils. Do not use metal utensils as they may scratch the nonstick surface.
Do not cut foods on the cooking surface.
8. Turn heat control to OFF when cooking is completed. Unplug heat control from wall outlet. Allow griddle to cool before removing
drip tray and heat control.
Care and Cleaning
Before initial use and after each subsequent use, wash griddle, drip tray, and multi-function tray in dishwasher or in warm, sudsy wa-
ter, rinse, and dry. Do not immerse Control Master®heat control in water or let it come in contact with any liquid.
Note: If you choose to wash the griddle in a dishwasher, the bottom of the griddle will likely discolor due to the caustic nature of
dishwashing detergents.
Flip tray back to keep cooked
foods warm while you make more.
Fig. B
Flip tray up for use as a
spatter shield.
Pivot tray forward to cover foods
for quick melting and steaming.
Lift from griddle for use
as a serving tray.
Multi-function tray
Fig. A Drip tray
Control
Master®
heat
control
Insert tray pegs
in pockets on
griddle frame

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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 nish 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. Slide drip tray into
place. Preheat griddle to 225° F. Combine 1 cup of hot water and 1 tablespoon of commercial cleaner. Wearing rubber gloves, dip
cleaning pad into cleaning solution and rub over cooking surface. Continue cleaning until solution is gone. Turn griddle off and allow
to cool. Wash griddle in warm, soapy water, rinse, and dry.
After treating the griddle with a commercial cleaner, it is recommended that the cooking surface be wiped lightly with a cooking oil
before using.
The cool touch frame on the griddle is easy to keep attractive and looking new. Simply wipe away spills and drips as they occur. Any
food residue remaining can be removed with warm, sudsy water and a cleaning pad. Rinse and wipe dry.
Periodically check the frame attachment screws for looseness. Retighten, if necessary, with a standard slotted screwdriver. CAUTION:
Overtightening can result in stripping of the screws or cracking of the plastic frame.
IMPORTANT: To ensure continued accuracy of the Control Master® heat control, avoid rough handling in use and storage.
Temperature-Timetable
Food Setting Approximate Cooking Time
Bacon 325°–350° 5 - 8 minutes
Canadian Bacon 325°–350° 3 - 4 minutes
Eggs, Fried 275°–300° 3 - 5 minutes
Fish 325°–375° 5 - 10 minutes
French Toast 325°–350° 4 - 6 minutes
Ham 1⁄2˝ thick
3⁄4˝ thick
325°–350°
325°–350°
10 - 12 minutes
14 - 16 minutes
Hamburgers 1⁄2˝ thick 325°–375° 8 - 12 minutes
Liver 325°–350° 5 - 10 minutes
Minute Steak 375°–400° 4 - 5 minutes
Pancakes 350°–400° 2 - 3 minutes
Pork Chops 1⁄2˝ thick
3⁄4˝ thick
325°–375°
325°–375°
15 - 20 minutes
20 - 25 minutes
Potatoes, cottage fried 300°–350° 10 - 12 minutes
Sausage, link
precooked
325°–350°
325°–350°
20 - 30 minutes
10 - 12 minutes
Sandwiches, grilled 325°–350° 5 - 10 minutes
Steak, Beef 1˝ thick
Rare
Medium
350°–400°
350°–400°
6 - 7 minutes
10 - 12 minutes
Steak, Beef 11⁄2˝ thick
Rare
Medium
350°–400°
350°–400°
8 - 10 minutes
18 - 20 minutes
USDA Recommended Safe Minimum Internal Food Temperatures
Use a meat thermometer for complete accuracy when measuring meat temperatures.
Beef steaks 145°
Ground beef 160°
Pork (ground, chops, steaks) 160°
Eggs 160°
Fish 145°
*Scotch-Brite and Dobie are trademarks of 3M; dip-it is a registered trademark of Ecolab, Inc.

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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, contact us by any of
these methods:
• Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Central Time)
• Email us through our website at www.GoPresto.com/contact
• Write: National Presto Industries, Inc.
Consumer Service Department
3925 North Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703
When contacting the Consumer Service Department, please indicate the model number for the griddle which can be found on the
bottom of the plug guard. Also indicate the series code which is stamped in the bottom center of the griddle.
Please record this information:
Model Number _______________________ Series Code _____________________ Date Purchased ________________________
Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone, email, or letter. When emailing or writing, please include a phone number and a
time when you can be reached during weekdays if possible.
The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service 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
specically 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.
Canton Sales and Storage Company
Presto Factory Service Department
555 Matthews Dr.
Canton, MS 39046-3251
Form 76-048A
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 rst year after purchase, we will repair or replace
it at our option. Our pledge does not apply to damage caused by shipping. To obtain service under the
warranty, call our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441. If unable to resolve the problem,
you will be instructed to send your PRESTO® appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for
a quality inspection; shipping costs will be your responsibility. When returning an appliance, please
include a description of the problem 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 instructions enclosed. Failure to follow instructions, damage caused by improper
replacement parts, abuse, misuse, or neglect will void this pledge. This warranty gives you specic
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is Presto’s per-
sonal pledge to you and is being made in place of all other express warranties.
NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703