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Care and Cleaning
After each use, remove heat control and wash the skillet in warm, soapy water. Make sure to also clean the underside, as necessary. Rinse
and dry thoroughly. The nonstick surface may be cleaned 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. Do not use steel wool or abrasive kitchen cleaners. Do
not immerse the Control Master
heat control in water or let it come in contact with any liquid.
NOTICE: If you choose to wash the skillet in the dishwasher, the bottom will likely discolor due to the caustic nature of the dishwasher
detergent. A gray residue may also form on the skillet bottom which may transfer onto towels and/or skin.
In time, the nonstick finish may darken over the heating element. To remove this discoloration, use a solution of 2 tablespoons of auto-
matic dishwasher detergent powder and 2 cups of water; this can be doubled for 16-inch skillets. Bring the water to a boil in the skillet
and then reduce the heat to simmer level (between the WARM setting and 200º) by turning the heat control down until the pilot light goes
out. Slowly stir in the dishwasher detergent. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Drain the solution and wash the skillet in warm, soapy
water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. After treating the skillet, it is recommended that the cooking surface be wiped lightly with vegetable
oil before using.
Periodically check the screws on the cover handle and skillet handles for looseness. Retighten, if necessary. NOTICE: Continuing to
tighten, once secure, can result in stripping of screws or cracking of handles and legs.
IMPORTANT: To ensure continued accuracy of the Control Master
heat control, avoid rough handling in use and storage.
Glass Cover Care and Use Instructions
CAUTION! Your glass cover may break for no apparent reason if you fail to follow these instructions. Broken glass can cause personal
injury or property damage.
Do not use cover if it is chipped or cracked. Handle cover carefully and avoid rough handling.
Do not handle hot cover with wet towel or place hot cover on a cold or wet surface. Sudden, extreme changes in temperature may cause
glass to break. Allow cover to cool before washing. This cover is dishwasher safe. Keep the cover clean.
Do not use steel wool cleaning pads or abrasive powders which can scratch or weaken the glass. Nonabrasive pads or powders may be
used if necessary. Do not scrape or gouge glass with hard or sharp utensils.
Food Temperature Cooking Time Food Temperature Cooking Time
Bacon 300°–325° 8–10 minutes
Canadian Bacon 275°–300° 3–4 minutes
Chicken 325°–350° 25–40 minutes
Eggs, Fried 250°–275° 3–5 minutes
Eggs, Scrambled 250°–275° 3–5 minutes
Fish 325°–375° 5–10 minutes
French Toast 300°–325° 4–6 minutes
Ham
½˝thick 325°–350° 10–12minutes
¾˝thick 325°–350° 14–16minutes
Hamburgers,½˝thick 325°–375° 8–12minutes
Minute Steak 375°–400° 4–5 minutes
Pancakes 350°–400° 2–3 minutes
Pork Chops
½˝thick 325°–375° 15–20minutes
¾˝thick 325°–375° 20–25minutes
Potatoes, Cottage Fried 300°–350° 10–12 minutes
Sausage
Link 300°–325° 20–30 minutes
Precooked 325°–350° 10–12 minutes
Sandwiches, Grilled 300°–325° 5–10 minutes
Steak,Beef,1˝thick
Rare 350°–400° 6–7 minutes
Medium 350°–400° 10–12 minutes
Steak,Beef,1½˝thick
Rare 350°–400° 8–10 minutes
Medium 350°–400° 18–20 minutes
Simmering
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In an electric skillet, foods will heat to simmering at some point between the WARM setting and 200°. Heat the skillet at 350° until the
food boils; then place cover on pan and reduce the heat to simmer level by turning the heat control down until the pilot light goes out.
Braising or Pot Roasting
This cooking method involves browning food, usually meat or vegetables, in oil, butter, etc. and then simmering in a small amount of
liquid over low heat. To brown meat or vegetables, use a temperature between 325° and 350°. After browning, simmer as instructed above.
Holding Temperature (after cooking period) WARM
* Scotch-Brite and Dobie are trademarks of 3M Company. Presto is not affiliated with this company.
§ Add additional liquid during cooking, if necessary, to obtain desired consistency.
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