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Care and Cleaning
After each use, remove the 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
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heat control in water or let it come in contact with any liquid.
NOTICE: If you choose to wash the skillet in a dishwasher, the bottom of the skillet will likely discolor due to the caustic nature of the
dishwasher detergent. In addition, a gray residue may form on the skillet bottom which may transfer onto towels and/or skin.
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 solution of two tablespoons of
automatic dishwasher detergent powder and two 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 WARM 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.
The outside finish of the skillet is easy to keep attractive and looking new. Simply wipe away spills and drips as they occur. If food should
happen to burn on, it can be removed with warm, sudsy water and a cleaning pad. Rinse and wipe dry.
For best results use heat-resistant 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.
Periodically check the screws on the handle and the legs for looseness. Retighten, if necessary.
NOTICE: Continuing to tighten, once secure, can result in the stripping of screws or the cracking of handles or legs.
IMPORTANT: To ensure continued accuracy of the Control Master
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heat control, avoid rough handling in use and storage.
Temperature–Timetable
Food Temperature Cooking Time Food Temperature Cooking Time
Bacon 300°–325° 8–10 minutes Pork Chops
Canadian Bacon 275°–300° 3–4 minutes ½ inch thick 325°–375° 15–20 minutes
Chicken 325°–350° 25–40 minutes ¾ inch thick 325°–375° 20–25 minutes
Eggs Potatoes, Cottage Fried 300°–350° 10–12 minutes
Fried 250°–275° 3–5 minutes Sandwiches, Grilled 300°–325° 5–10 minutes
Scrambled 250°–275° 3–5 minutes Sausage
Fish 325°–375° 5–10 minutes Link 300°–325° 20–30 minutes
French Toast 300°–325° 4–6 minutes Precooked 325°–350° 10–12 minutes
Ham Steak, Beef, 1 inch thick
½ inch thick 325°–350° 10–12 minutes Rare 350°–400° 6–7 minutes
¾ inch thick 325°–350° 14–16 minutes Medium 350°–400° 10–12 minutes
Hamburgers, ½ inch thick 325°–375° 8–12 minutes Steak, Beef, 1½ inch thick
Minute Steak 375°–400° 4–5 minutes Rare 350°–400° 8–10 minutes
Pancakes 350°–400° 2–3 minutes Medium 350°–400° 18–20 minutes
Simmering
In an electric skillet, foods will heat to simmering at some point between WARM and 200°. Heat the skillet at 350° until the food boils. Then place
the cover on and reduce the heat to the simmer level by turning the heat control down until the pilot light goes out. Additional liquid may be added
during cooking to obtain the desired consistency.
Braising or Pot Roasting
This cooking method involves browning food, usually meat or vegetables in oil, butter, margarine, etc., and then simmering in a small amount of
liquid over low heat. To brown meat and/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 registered trademarks of 3M Company. Presto is not affiliated with 3M Company.
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