CoolDaddy
cool-touch deep fryer
• Delicious deep fried foods, fast and easy.
• Exterior handle lowers food into the oil with
the cover closed to prevent spattering.
• Removable pot with nonstick cooking
surface for easy cleaning.
2004 by National Presto Industries, Inc.
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InstRuctIons/REcIPEs
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. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.
3. Be sure handle is properly assembled to basket and locked in place. See detailed assembly instructions on page 3.
4. To protect against electrical shock or burns, do not immerse unit, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
6. Do not let children handle or put electrical cords or plugs in their mouths.
7. Always attach magnetic plug end to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, remove plug
from wall outlet, then from appliance.
8. Unplug cord from outlet and deep fryer when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking
off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
9. 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. Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department or to the nearest Presto
Authorized Service Station for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
10. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
11. Do not use outdoors.
12. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
14. It is recommended that this fryer 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.
15. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ThIS PRoDUCT IS FoR hoUSehoLD USe oNLy.
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Positioning removable pot in fryer
base...
Align with front seam. Then tilt pot
forward slightly and push pot down into
fryer base.
Removable
pot
After cleaning, place the removable pot
back in the fryer base. The terminal pins
on the bottom of the removable pot fit in
the receptacle inside the fryer base (Fig.
B). For easiest alignment, position the pot
in the base so the on the front of the pot
aligns with the front seam of the unit (Fig.
C). Then tilt the pot forward slightly and
push pot down into fryer base. If the fryer
cover closes, you will know the removable
pot is positioned correctly.
Terminal pins
Receptacle
Front
Seam
Fryer
base
Fig. B
Fig. C
Fig. E
Installing/replacing removable filter...
The mesh charcoal filter, which is located in
the cover of the deep fryer, will help absorb
unpleasant odors. For the deep fryer to effec-
tively absorb these odors, always use the fryer
with the filter in the cover.
Release latch
Cover vents
Peg
hole
Filter cover
Basket
bracket
Charcoal air filter
Peg
Filter compartment
Window
To install or replace the filter, first close the
fryer cover. Then, remove the filter cover (Fig.
D) by pushing the release latch towards the
window and lift up on the back of the filter
cover. If replacing an old filter, remove old
filter and discard. Unwrap new charcoal filter
and insert it in the filter compartment. Replace
the filter cover and snap into place by pushing
down.
handle bar
handle
Fig. F
Fig. D
Handle bars
Peg
Replacement filters may be purchased
through the Presto Consumer Service
Department. Call 1-800-877-0441 (see
page 9) or order on the web at www.
GoPresto.com.
Peg hole
Attaching basket handle to basket...
Before using the deep fryer, you will
need to attach the basket handle to the
basket. Follow these steps:
Fig. G
Tabs
1. hold the basket in one hand and the basket handle in your other hand.you will be placing the pegs, which are at the ends
of the two basket handle bars, into the two holes in the basket bracket (Fig. e).
2. While holding the pegs near the peg holes, tilt the handle inward before attempting to place the pegs in their holes. (you
will not be able to fit the second peg into its hole if the handle bars are positioned too close to the bracket.)
3. Next, place one of the pegs in one of the peg holes. Then squeeze the handle bars together and fit the opposite peg in the
other peg hole (Fig. F).
4. While continuing to squeeze the handle bars together and keeping the pegs in the holes, rotate the handle towards the
basket rim, allowing the handle bars to snap into the tabs on the basket bracket (Fig. G). The handle is now in the locked
position.
For instructions on how to insert and position basket in fryer, see step 3 at the bottom of page 4.
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How to use
To fill with oil...
1. open the deep fryer cover.
2. If the frying basket is in the fryer, remove it and set it aside.
3. Fill the removable pot with cooking oil or shortening up to the maximum
oil level line (MAX) which is located on the inside of the removable
pot (Fig. h). Use eight, 8-ounce cups of cooking oil or four pounds
of shortening. The amount of oil in the removable pot must always be
between the MIN and MAX level markings inside the removable pot.
Never exceed the MAX level mark.
MAX
MIN
To preheat...
1. Close the fryer cover.
2. Attach the cord to the unit by aligning the magnetic plug end of the cord
assembly with the two electrical pins located in the recessed area of the
fryer base (Fig. I). When properly aligned, the plug will magnetically
attach itself to the appliance. For proper connection, the magnetic plug end must
be parallel with the countertop (Fig. J).
Fig. H
electrical pins
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.
Recessed
area
3. Plug cord into a 120 volt wall outlet. Turn the adjustable temperature control (Fig.
A, Page 2) to the desired temperature (see page 7 for proper cooking temperatures).
The recommended setting for most frying is 375°.
Magnetic
plug end
Fig. I
Note: When using the fryer for the first time, a slight odor or light
smoking may occur as manufacturing residue evaporates. This is
normal during initial use.
4. The fryer requires a 12 minute preheat time to allow oil to reach
the proper cooking temperature.
5. While oil is preheating, prepare food for cooking.
Warning: To prevent risk of severe personal injury or property
Correct
Position
Incorrect
Position
damage, use caution when cooking with hot oil.
For proper connection, the magnetic plug end must
be parallel with the countertop.
Fig. J
To fry...
Fig. K1
Fig. K2
1. While frying basket is sitting on countertop,
fill basket up to 2⁄3 full with food.
Basket lowering button
Groove
2. Depress the cover release button to open the
cover. CAUTION: The unit has a special
cool-touch exterior; however, the interior
of the fryer is extremely hot and should
not be touched. If the cover does not open
completely, slowly tilt the cover back to an
upright position being careful not to touch
hot surfaces.
Groove
Slot guide
3. Place the filled frying basket in the removable
pot, aligning the grooves on the sides of the
basket handle with the slot guides on the front
of the base (Fig. K1 and K2), and lower the
basket until it stops. This is the drain/load
position.
Slot guides
4. With your hand on the top of the cool-touch cover, pull it down to the closed position, then press down until it locks in
place.
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5. Slide the basket lowering button forward to lower the basket into the oil.
6. Begin timing. Refer to page 7 for recommended times. During the first few minutes it is normal for steam to appear on
the viewing window. This will slowly disappear during cooking if the window is kept clean between uses.
CAUTION: It is normal for steam to escape from the cover vents during frying. To prevent steam burns, keep
hands and face away from the vents.
Note: high moisture foods, such as french fries, produce more steam than other foods. The fryer is designed to ensure
that excessive moisture does not remain in the fryer. Thus when frying moist foods, you may see beads of condensation
on the exterior of the fryer. This is normal.
7. When frying time has elapsed, lift up on the basket handle to raise the basket to the drain position.
8. Depress the cover release button to open the cover.Allow the steam to vent and then slowly tilt the cover back to an upright
position being careful not to touch hot surfaces. Check that the food is golden brown. If more cooking time is needed,
close the cover and slide the basket lowering button forward to lower the basket back into the oil.
9. once the food is done, carefully lift the basket out of the fryer. Then empty the food on absorbent paper. Season to
taste.
10. If frying additional food, close fryer cover and wait for indicator light to go out. Then repeat steps 1 through 9.
Care and Cleaning
1. Unplug cord from wall outlet and then from deep fryer and allow oil and fryer to cool completely with the cover
closed.
2. After unit has cooled completely, open cover. Lift the removable pot out of the deep fryer using the two carrying han-
dles.
3. If you plan to reuse the cooking oil, it is recommended that you strain the oil to remove any food particles. Store oil in a
tightly sealed container and keep where it will not be exposed to heat or direct light.
4. Detach the basket handle from the basket and wipe handle with a damp cloth to clean. To detach the basket handle for
cleaning, squeeze the handle bars together and tilt the handle towards the interior of the basket. While continuing to
squeeze the handle bars, remove the pegs from the peg holes.
5. Wash the frying basket, with the handle removed, and the removable pot with warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse and
dry thoroughly. Do not use steel wool scouring pads or abrasive kitchen cleaners on the removable pot or the cool-touch
base. The frying basket, with the handle removed, may be washed in the dishwasher, if desired. Washing the removable
pot in a dishwasher is not recommended. If you choose to wash the removable pot in a dishwasher, the exterior of the
removable pot will likely discolor due to the caustic nature of the dishwasher detergent.
Note: After multiple uses, the nonstick finish over the element may darken. This is normal and will not affect the nonstick
properties of the release coating.
6. Never immerse the cool-touch base in water or other liquid, or wash in a dishwasher. Wipe with a damp cloth to clean.
7. After each use, wipe the inside of the fryer cover with a damp cloth. For a more thorough cleaning, remove the cover
from the fryer base by opening the cover and then lifting it straight up.
Press the release latch on the filter cover (Fig. D, page 3) and remove the filter. The filter should not be washed. Wash
the cover in hot, soapy water; rinse and dry. Do not wash the cover parts in the dish-
washer. Dry the cover in a vertical position to allow water to drain out. once the cover
is thoroughly dry, reattach it to the fryer base.
Fig. L
Drip cup
Always remove the filter before immersing the cover in water.
8. on the back side of the deep fryer is a slide-out drip cup (Fig. L). This cup collects
condensation from the fryer cover when the cover is opened after frying. empty the drip
cup after each use and replace in fryer with the rib side out.
9. Store the cord in a clean, dry location away from metal objects. Always check the mag-
netic plug before use to assure metal items have not become attached.
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Questions and answers
How do I know the removable pot is installed correctly?
If you are able to close the fryer cover tightly, the removable pot is installed correctly. If the cover does not close, reposition
the pot following the instructions on page 3.
The basket lowering button moves, but nothing happens. Why?
The basket is probably not positioned correctly in the fryer base. If you look at the basket handle, you will notice a long groove
on each side of the handle. These grooves need to be lined up with the slot guides on the fryer base (see Figs. K1 and K2 on
page 4). Doing this enables the basket to be lowered partially into the fryer. The basket lowering button is then used to lower
the basket the rest of the way into the hot oil. If the handle is not positioned correctly in the slot, the basket lowering button
will not function.
Whenever I make battered foods, they stick to the basket. What can I do?
Battered foods work best when fried without the basket. When using the fryer without the basket, a slotted metal spoon may
Sometimes my fryer won’t heat up or it stops working while I’m frying. Why?
If your fryer fails to preheat or if the cooking process stops while you are frying, check cord assembly to assure plug is properly
attached to the appliance (see Fig. J, page 4).
My food doesn’t get as crisp as I’d like and sometimes is unevenly cooked. What am I doing wrong?
you may have overfilled the fryer. If too much food is fried at the same time, the food will not get crisp. Do not fill the basket
more than 2⁄3 full.
If your food is unevenly cooked, you may be frying foods that are not uniform in thickness or size. Try frying foods of equal
size and thickness as they will fry more evenly and at the same speed.
Helpful Hints
Before deep frying, always remove excess moisture or ice crystals from food by blotting with toweling. Moist foods may
cause excess foaming and spattering.
For breading or coating foods, use commercial breading, finely ground bread or cracker crumbs, corn meal, a mixture of
corn meal and flour, pancake mix, or prepared bread mixes.
Use only metal cooking utensils in the fryer as plastic or rubber will become damaged from the hot oil. Do not leave metal
utensils in the fryer as they will become hot.
After each use, strain oil through a filter or a double thickness of cheesecloth to remove the accumulated residue.
The number of times the cooking oil can be reused will depend on the food that is fried in it. For example, the oil will need
to be replaced more often if fish, chicken, or food coated with bread or cracker crumbs is fried frequently.
It is time to replace the cooking oil if any of the following occur:
The oil is dark in color.
The oil has an unpleasant odor.
The oil smokes when it is heated.
The oil foams excessively during frying.
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frying timetable
The following times are approximate and based on the maximum recommended amounts of food. Fill the basket no more
than 2⁄3 full.
FOOD
AMOUNT
TEMPERATURE
TIME
Cheese, frozen nuggets
6 cups
375°
4 to 5 minutes
Chicken
Frozen, nuggets
Raw, serving size pieces, bat-
tered
6 cups
4 to 5 pieces
375°
375°
4 to 5 minutes
13 to 18 minutes
Donuts* (fry without the
Egg Rolls, frozen
3 to 4
3 to 4
375°
375°
2 to 3 minutes
5 to 6 minutes
Fish
Frozen, battered
Raw, battered
3 to 4 pieces
3 to 4 pieces
375°
375°
7 to 8 minutes
3 to 4 minutes
Onion rings
Frozen, battered
Raw, battered*
6 cups
3 to 4 large pieces
375°
375°
7 to 8 minutes
11⁄2 to 21⁄2 minutes
Potatoes
Frozen french fries
Raw fries (see instructions
below)
6 cups
6 cups
375°
340°
375°
14 to 16 minutes
6 to 7 minutes
10 to 12 minutes
Shrimp
Frozen, battered
Raw, battered
6 cups
6 cups
375°
340°
5 to 7 minutes
3 to 5 minutes
Vegetables, raw, battered*
5 to 6 pieces
340°
1 to 3 minutes
*These foods are best when fried in small quantities.
recipes
raw french fries (Double Fry Method)
Cut medium potatoes, peeled if desired, into 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 inch thick strips. Place into large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak
potato strips for 15 minutes or until ready to fry. Rinse, drain, and pat dry with paper towels. Fry at 340° for 6 to 7 minutes
until fries are cooked through but not browned. Drain; let stand to cool for at least 10 minutes, but not more than 2 hours. Just
before serving, fry potatoes at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Crispy Coating
1
⁄
2
cup milk
Flour
1
egg, beaten
Salt and Pepper
Beat milk and egg together. Combine flour and seasonings. Dip food into milk-egg mixture, then coat in seasoned flour. Fry
food according to timetable on this page.
Beer Batter
11⁄2 cups flour
11⁄2 cups beer
Thoroughly combine flour and beer in a large bowl. Cover and allow the batter to sit at room temperature for 3 hours or longer.
Dip food in batter and fry according to timetable on this page. For best results, fry beer battered foods without the frying
basket.
milk Batter
1
cup flour
2
eggs, beaten
cup milk
1
11⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
⁄
2
1
⁄2
teaspoon salt
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add eggs and milk. Stir batter until smooth. If a thinner batter is desired, add
more milk. Dip food in batter and fry according to timetable on page 6. For best results, fry milk battered foods without the
frying basket.
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Quesadilla Crispers
1
1
⁄4
pound fresh sausage
(chorizo, Italian, etc.)
⁄4
pound jalapeño jack cheese,
shredded (1 cup)
1
cup refried beans
cup finely chopped onion
cup diced canned green
chilies, drained
8
1
2
(7-inch) flour tortillas
tablespoon flour
tablespoons cold water
1
⁄4
1
⁄4
Cook sausage until done, breaking it up as it cooks. Combine sausage, beans, onion, chilies, and cheese.
Makes about 11⁄2 cups.
Cut tortillas into quarters. Place about 1 teaspoon of bean mixture in center. Brush edges with mixture of flour and water. Fold
in half and press to seal; keep covered as you work. Continue until all are made.
Makes 32.
Let stand 5 minutes before frying to allow edges to stick together. Deep fry 3 or 4 at a time at 375° for 2 minutes. Drain on
paper towels.
Alternate method: Cut tortillas into 8 pieces. Fry in hot oil. heat bean dip and serve with fried chips.
apple pie fritters
1
2
cup all-purpose flour
tablespoons sugar
1
tablespoon butter, melted
tablespoon ground cinnamon
tablespoons sugar
1
⁄2
11⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
4
1
⁄
4
teaspoon salt
3 to 4 apples, peeled, cored, sliced
1
2
⁄4
inch thick
⁄3
cup milk, minus 1 tablespoon
tablespoon brandy
egg yolk
1
1
2
2
teaspoons ground nutmeg
egg whites
In medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a second bowl, whisk together milk, brandy, egg yolk,
and melted butter. Gradually stir into dry ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
Mix together cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle over both sides of apple slices, saving remainder to dust over finished fritters.
Sprinkle slices lightly with nutmeg. In clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Fold into reserved butter.
Dip several apple slices into batter to coat evenly, letting excess drip off. Carefully place 1 to 2 slices at a time into preheated
oil. Deep fry at 375° for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle both sides with reserved cinnamon and
sugar mixture. Best served warm.
Jalapeño Kickers
12 fresh jalapeño peppers
or 1 (31⁄2 ounces) can
jalapeño peppers
2
tablespoons bread crumbs
teaspoon onion salt
teaspoon garlic salt
teaspoon vegetable oil
cup flour
1
1
1
1
⁄4
⁄8
⁄4
⁄4
Cream Cheese
cup flour
egg
1
⁄
2
1
1
teaspoon sugar
1
⁄2
cup milk
Caution: Wear plastic gloves when working with peppers. Do not touch eye area.
To prepare fresh jalapeño peppers: rinse, cut in half lengthwise, remove seeds and stems, place in boiling water and remove
after 2 minutes; drain well. To prepare canned jalapeño peppers: drain, cut in half lengthwise, and remove seeds and stems.
Fill each pepper half with cream cheese until slightly rounded. Place 1⁄2 cup flour in separate bowl, set aside. In a second bowl,
beat egg with milk. In a third bowl, prepare breading by combining bread crumbs, onion salt, garlic salt, and oil. Stir in flour
and sugar until mixed thoroughly. Roll each pepper in flour, dip in egg mixture, and then cover with breading. For a heavier
breading, dip in egg mixture again and cover with breading a second time. Gently set aside until ready to deep fry.
Deep fry at 375° approximately 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown. (Tip: Remove immediately if cream cheese filling appears
through the coating.) Place fried peppers on paper toweling. Serve warm. If desired, serve with salsa.
VARIATIoNS: Substitute shredded cheddar cheese in place of cream cheese filling. Pack firmly. Or substitute a mixture of
cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese in place of cream cheese filling.
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Consumer Service Information
If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto appliance or need parts for your appliance, call our Con-
sumer Service Department weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Central Time) at 1-800-877-0441 or write:
NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Consumer Service Department
3925 North Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703
You may also email your 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 Fac-
tory 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 Department
555 Matthews Dr., 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 appli-
ances 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.
PRESTO Limited Warranty
This quality PReSTo appliance is designed and built to provide many years of satis-
factory performance under normal household use. Presto pledges to the original owner
that should there be any defects in material or workmanship during the first year 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 appli-
ance, shipping prepaid, to the Presto Factory Service 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
U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,527,570 and 6,719,576
Form 72-601C
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