Presto 6851 User manual

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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. Be sure that handles are assembled and fastened properly before using this appliance, (see page 2).
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.
4. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse control, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning
the appliance.
7. 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 become cracked or damaged. Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department or
to the nearest Presto Authorized Service Station (see page 4) for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
12. It is recommended that this appliance 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, use extreme caution.
13. Always attach heat control to appliance first, then plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn control to OFF then remove plug
from wall outlet.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
❍Roasts, fries, grills, stews, bakes, makes
casseroles and one-dish meals.
❍Deluxe nonstick surface, inside and out.
❍Dishwasher safe.
2002 by National Presto Industries, Inc.
16-inch Electric
Skillet
Visit us on the web at www.GoPresto.com
Instructions

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HOW TO ASSEMBLE
1. Place skillet upside down on table or counter. Remove the four screws from mounting projections on the skillet body.
2. Position handles on the skillet, lining up holes in the handles with mounting projections on
the skillet. Replace screws and fasten securely, Fig. A. Caution: Overtightening can result in
stripping of screws or cracking of handles and legs.
3. To assure proper installation of skillet handles, place assembled unit on a flat surface. It
should sit level.
4. To attach cover handle, remove the screws from the handle, place the handle over the holes
in the cover, replace the screws and fasten securely.
HOW TO USE
Before using for the first time, wash skillet in dishwasher or in warm, sudsy water, rinse and dry.
Do not immerse Control Masterheat control or let the heat control come in contact with any
liquid. “Season” the nonstick cooking surface by rubbing lightly with cooking oil. Remove excess oil with paper towel.
1. Place skillet on a dry, level surface. To prevent possible heat damage to your countertop, place a heat resistant counter protector,
such as aluminum foil, under appliance.
2. Insert the Control Masterheat control into the skillet so the two electrical pins on the skillet are fully inserted into the heat
control.
3. Connect 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.
4. Turn Control Masterheat control to desired temperature (see page 3 for cooking tempera-
tures). Remove cover and preheat skillet. Pilot light goes off when selected temperature is
reached (this takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes).
5. Prepare food for cooking.
6. Because the skillet features a nonstick finish, food may be prepared with or without shorten-
ing, according to taste.
7. Place food in skillet and cook according to 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.
8. Turn heat control to OFF when cooking is completed. Unplug heat control from wall outlet then from appliance.
CARE AND CLEANING
Before initial use and after each subsequent use, wash skillet in dishwasher or in warm sudsy water, rinse and dry. Do not immerse
Control Masterheat control in water or let it come in contact with any liquid.
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.
If there is any food residue remaining on the cooking surface, it should be removed after each use. To do so, scrub gently with a mild
abrasive, such as Soft Scrubmild abrasive cleanser* or a fine cleansing pad–nylon mesh or other ordinary cleansing pad. Do not
use steel wool or abrasive kitchen cleaners. Soaking the skillet to loosen food residue is not necessary. If, however, soaking the
skillet is desired, do not soak for more than two hours. Soaking for more than two hours may damage the nonstick finish.
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Coffee Pot Cleaner** (powder). 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 a cooking oil
before using. The outside finish of the skillet is easy to keep attractive and looking new. Simply wipe away spills or drips as they
* Soft Scrub is a registered trademark of The Clorox Co. ** dip-it is a registered trademark of Ecolab, Inc.
Fig. A
HeatSelector
Control Master
heat control
Pilot
Light

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TEMPERATURE –TIMETABLE
Steak,Beef 1˝ thick
Rare 350° - 400° 6-7
Medium 350° - 400° 10-12
Steak,Beef 11⁄2˝ thick
Rare 350° - 400° 8-10
Medium 350° - 400° 18-20
BRAISING & ROASTING
Browning 325° - 400° 5-10
Braising* 200° - 225° 45-60
Roasting (on rack) 325° - 350° 60-90
STEWING
Browning 325° - 400° 10-15
Stewing* 200° - 225° 30-90
CASSEROLE DISHES Warm - 225° 30-60
BAKING
Pancakes 350° - 400° 2-3
Upside Down Cake 225° - 300° 25-35
HOLDING TEMPERATURE
(after cooking period) Warm
*Add additional liquid during cooking, if necessary, to obtain desired
consistency.
Food Temperature
FRYING
Bacon 300° - 325° 8-10
Canadian Bacon 275° - 300° 3-4
Chicken 325° - 350° 25-40
Eggs, Fried 250° - 275° 3-5
Eggs, Scrambled 250° - 275° 3-5
Fish 325° - 375° 5-10
French Toast 300° - 325° 4-6
Ham 1⁄2˝ thick 325° - 350° 10-12
3⁄4˝ thick 325° - 350° 14-16
Hamburgers 1⁄2˝ thick 325° - 375° 8-12
Liver 325° - 350° 5-10
Minute Steak 375° - 400° 4-5
Pork Chops, 1⁄2˝ thick 325° - 375° 15-20
3⁄4˝ thick 325° - 375° 20-25
Potatoes, cottage fried 300° - 350° 10-12
Sausage, link 300° - 325° 20-30
precooked 325° - 350° 10-12
Sandwiches, grilled 300° - 325° 5-10
Food Temperature Approximate Cooking
Time in Minutes
Approximate Cooking
Time in Minutes
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer cord sets or extension cords may be used if care is properly
exercised in their use.
If a long cord set or extension cord is used, the marked electrical rat-
ing of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance. The longer 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.
occur. If food should happen to burn on, it is easily removed with warm, sudsy water and a dish cloth. Any food residue remaining
can be whisked away with a gentle stroke of a nylon mesh pad. Rinse and wipe dry.
IMPORTANT: To ensure continued accuracy of the Control Masterheat control, avoid rough handling in use and storage.

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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 between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM (Central Time) at 715-839-2209 or write:
NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Consumer Service Dept., 3925 North Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703
You may also email 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 Dept., 555 Matthews Drive, Canton, MS 39046-0529
Appliances may also be repaired at any Presto Authorized 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.
California residents seeking warranty or service information may call 1-800-877-0441.
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,
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,
return this PRESTOappliance, shipping prepaid, to the Factory Ser-
vice 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 instructions enclosed.
Failure to follow instructions, damage caused by improper replacement
parts, abuse or misuse will void this pledge. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state. This is Presto’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
Form 72-438A