Presto Foldaway User manual
Electric Skillet
™
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INSTRUCTIONS 2012 National Presto Industries, Inc.
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12-inch Electric
Foldaway™Skillet
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•Roasts, pan fries, grills, stews, bakes, makes casseroles
and more.
•Luxurious tempered glass cover lets you see what’s inside.
•Removable base for easy cleaning and storage.
•Great for use as a buffet server.
•Handy spout for pouring liquids. Doubles as a spoon
holder.
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.
3. Be sure that handles are assembled and fastened properly before using this appliance. See instructions regarding
handles on page 2.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
5. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse heat control, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
7. 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.
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
9. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
10. This appliance is not intended for deep frying foods.
11. Do not use outdoors.
16. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
Recessed areas
Supports Recessed area
Handle
latch
Presto logo Handle
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
Connect the power supply cord to a 120VAC electrical outlet only.
Before the First Use
page 3.
Important: Before using your skillet, it must be fully assembled as instructed below.
How to Assemble
should be right side up and facing you. Lift the handles and fold them out to the fully
2. Set the skillet pan onto the base so the heat control is on the right and the pour spout
3. Attach the base to the pan by rotating the handles towards the pan until you hear the
latches lock into place (Fig. C). When properly assembled, you should not be able to
lift the pan off of the base.
easiest alignment, hold the handle so the screw holes are facing up. Position the
How To Use
Caution: This product is not intended to melt wax, gels, plastics, glue, or other ma-
terials for making candles or for other hobbyist activities, or in any commercial or
business application.
1. Place assembled skillet on a dry, level, heat resistant surface.
towel.
3. Insert the Control Masterheat control probe into the skillet so the two electrical pins on the skillet are fully inserted
into the heat control. Connect cord to a 120VAC electrical wall outlet only.
4. Turn Control Master
normal. You may also notice this sound as the unit cools down.
6. Place food in skillet and cook according to the temperature-timetable (page 4). 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.
The pouring spout may be used as a handy spoon rest and spatula holder during cooking. For best results use heat-
resistant nylon, plastic, or wooden utensils in the skillet. Do not use metal utensils as they may scratch the nonstick
surface. Do not cut foods on the cooking surface.
Caution:
burns.
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Rubber feet
Fig. D
skillet to cool before cleaning.
Care and Cleaning
Do not immerse Control Masterheat control in water
or let it come in contact with any liquid.
Note: If you choose to wash the skillet pan in a dishwasher, the bottom of the pan will likely discolor due to the caustic
nature of the dishwashing detergent.
To disassemble the skillet for cleaning and storage:
1. Using your thumbs, push the handle latches away from the skillet and rotate the handles
down until they rest on the counter.
2. Lift the skillet pan off of the base and clean as described below.
3. For compact storage, rotate the handles up and inward and place the base in the pan
pan.
When washing the skillet by hand, 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.
skillet is desired, do not soak for more than two hours. Soaking for more than two hours may damage the nonstick
nish.
For best results, follow the manufacturer’s instructions, being careful that any cleaning solution coming in contact with
After treating the skillet with a commercial cleaner, it is recommended that the cooking surface be wiped lightly with
pad. Rinse and wipe dry.
Glass Cover Care and Use Instructions
Do not scrape or gouge glass with hard or sharp utensils.
CAUTION: Failure to follow these instructions could cause immediate breakage or breakage at a later date for no
apparent reason, which may result in personal injury or property damage.
IMPORTANT: To ensure continued accuracy of the Control Master
storage.
*Scotch Brite and
Dobie
are trademarks of 3M;
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Temperature-Timetable
Food Setting Approximate Cooking Time
FRYING
Bacon 300°–325° 8 - 10 minutes
Canadian Bacon 275°–300° 3 - 4 minutes
Chicken 325°–350° 25 - 40 minutes
250°–275° 3 - 5 minutes
250°–275° 3 - 5 minutes
Fish 325°–375° 5 - 10 minutes
French Toast 300°–325° 4 - 6 minutes
Ham 12
34
325°–350°
325°–350°
10 - 12 minutes
14 - 16 minutes
Hamburgers 12 325°–375° 8 - 12 minutes
Minute Steak 375°–400° 4 - 5 minutes
Pork Chops 12
34
325°–375°
325°–375°
15 - 20 minutes
20 - 25 minutes
Potatoes, cottage fried 300°–350° 10 - 12 minutes
Sausage, link
precooked
300°–325°
325°–350°
20 - 30 minutes
10 - 12 minutes
Sandwiches, grilled 300°–325° 5 - 10 minutes
Rare
Medium
350°–400°
350°–400°
6 - 7 minutes
10 - 12 minutes
Steak, Beef 112
Rare
Medium
350°–400°
350°–400°
8 - 10 minutes
18 - 20 minutes
BAKING
Pancakes 350°–400° 2 - 3 minutes
SIMMERING*
In an electric skillet, foods will heat to simmering at some point between the Warm setting and
BRAISING OR POT ROASTING
-
° and 350°. After browning, simmer as instructed
HOLDING TEMPERATURE
(after cooking period) Warm
*Add additional liquid during cooking, if necessary, to obtain desired consistency.
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Form 76-012A
PRESTO Limited Warranty
of satisfactory performance under normal household use. Presto pledges to the
original owner that should there be any defects in material or workmanship during
Department. When returning a product, please include a description of the defect
and indicate the date the appliance was purchased.
appli-
ance and ask that you read and follow the instructions enclosed. Failure to follow
instructions, damage caused by improper replacement parts, abuse or misuse will
NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703
Consumer Service Information
appliance or need parts for your appliance, contact us by
any of these methods:
•Call1-800-877-0441weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Central Time)
•Emailusthroughourwebsiteatwww.GoPresto.com/contact
•Write:
These numbers can be found on the bottom of the plug guard.
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 num-
ber 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
for repair. Send appliances for repair to:
P
555 Matthews Dr., Canton, MS 39046-0529
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