Presto ProFry - Steaming and Boiling Instructions

How to Use for Steaming and Boiling
1. Assemble the turkey fryer (see page 10).
NOTE: To avoid steam damage to cabinets when using the steaming and boiling function, position the turkey fryer so that
it is not directly under cabinets.
2. For boiling, llremovablepotwithwateruptotheMAXlinemarking,whichislocatedontheinsideoftheremovable
pot (Fig. 31, page 14). Your fryer will need approximately 1.3 gallons (about 5¼ quarts) of water for boiling. Never ex-
ceed the MAX line mark.
For steaming,llremovablepotwithwateruptotheTURKEY line marking, which is located on the inside of the
removable pot (Fig. 31, page 14). Your fryer will need approximately 1 gallon (4 quarts) of water for steaming. Do not use
less than the minimum.
3. Attach the cord to the unit by aligning the magnetic plug end with the two electrical pins located on the back of the control
panel (Fig. 4, page 5). The plug can be attached in either direction.
IMPORTANT: The magnetic cord was designed to detach easily from the fryer. As a result, if it is bumped or touched
during use it could possibly detach causing the unit to stop heating. Avoid contact with cord during operation. If contact
occurs, verify that the cord is still properly connected.
4. Plug cord into a 120VAC electrical wall outlet only. Always make sure fryer and cord are out of reach of children.
5. Turn the temperature control knob just past Steam.
 6. Whilewaterisheating,preparefoodforcooking.Also,cutapieceofaluminumfoilthatwilltovertheremovablepotto
use as a covering instead of the cover provided with the turkey fryer.
7. Assemble basket handle for cooking; see page 16.
IMPORTANT: To insure against accidental detachment of handle from basket during use, always make sure the handle
bars are securely in the bracket guides and the handle is pulled up to the locked position (Fig. 37, page 17).
 8. Placebasketoncountertopandllupto¾fullwithfood.Do not exceed 3 pounds.
 9. Whenwaterbeginstoboil(approximately13to16minutes),attachthelledbaskettotheremovablepotusingthedrain
hooks.
If steaming, leave basket hooked on removable pot.
If boiling,slowlylowerthelledbasketintothewateruntilthebaskethandlerestsontherimoftheremovablepot.
Carefully wrap aluminum foil around the rim of the removable pot, leaving a small opening around the exposed handle
bars and heating element.
10. Begin timing. Refer to page 21 for recommended times.
Caution! It is normal for steam to escape from the exposed handle bars and heating element during boiling and steaming.
To prevent steam burns, keep well away from these areas.
11. When cooking time has elapsed, carefully remove the aluminum foil using tongs. Then remove basket from fryer if the
food was steamed. If food was boiled, lift the basket and hook it onto the fryer rim to allow water to drain from food.
12. Empty the food into serving bowls. Season to taste.
13. When cooking is completed, remove plug from wall outlet and then from fryer. Allow fryer to cool completely before
removing control assembly and before cleaning.
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