Presto 16-inch Electric Skillet - Manual (Page 2)

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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