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INSTRUCTIONS
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©2023 National Presto Industries, Inc.
Form 72-741E
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 or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse heat control, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not let children handle or put electrical cords
or plugs in their mouths.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning
the appliance.
6. 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. Do not operate if the legs and/or cool-touch base become cracked or damaged. Return the appliance to the Presto Factory
Service Department for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. Use only genuine Presto
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accessory and replacement parts.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
11. It is recommended that this appliance 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.
12. Always attach heat control to appliance first, then plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn control to OFF, and then remove
plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
• Great for every meal: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Ceramic nonstick surface for stick-free cooking
and easy cleaning.
• Cool-touch base on the front and both sides.
• Slide-out drip tray for quick cleanups.
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Cool-touch Griddle
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Important Cord Information
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to
fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
A short, detachable power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. An
extension cord may be used if care is properly exercised in its use.
If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance. The extension cord should also be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
Connect the power supply cord to a 120VAC electrical outlet only.
How to Use
Before using for the first time, become familiar with the griddle features. Wash the griddle in warm, soapy water, rinse, and dry.
Do not immerse Control Master
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heat control in water or let it come in contact with any liquid.
NOTICE: This griddle is not intended to be used as a warming tray, hot plate, or for heating any cookware. Using this appliance for
purposes different from those specified in the instruction manual may cause damage to the appliance and will void the warranty.
1. Place griddle on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface away from walls, cabinets, and other objects.
NOTICE: To prevent possible heat
damage to your countertop, place a
heat-resistant counter protector, such
as aluminum foil, under the griddle.
However, to keep the griddle from
moving on the counter, do not place any
portion of the foil under the griddle’s
feet.
2. Slide the drip tray into place. Insert the
heat control into the griddle so the two
electrical pins on the griddle are fully
inserted into the heat control. Connect
the cord to a 120VAC electrical outlet only.
3. Turn the heat control to the desired temperature and preheat the griddle. The indicator light turns off when the selected temperature
is reached, in about 5 to 10 minutes.
NOTE: It is normal to hear a pop or clicking sound while the griddle heats up and cools down. This is due to the expansion and
contraction of the metal.
4. Prepare the food for cooking. Because the griddle features a ceramic nonstick finish, food may be prepared with little or no oil.
NOTICE: Avoid using no-stick cooking sprays as they may cause the cooking surface to become tacky.
5. Place the food on the griddle and cook according to temperature-timetable on page 3. Adjust the heat according to personal
preference and the particular food being cooked.
During cooking, the indicator light will turn on and off to indicate the desired temperature is being maintained.
Use heat-resistant nylon, plastic, wooden, or rubber utensils for best results. Do not use metal utensils as they may scratch the
nonstick surface. Do not cut foods on the cooking surface.
6. Turn the heat control to OFF when cooking is complete. Unplug the heat control from the wall outlet and then from the griddle.
Allow the griddle to cool before removing the drip tray and before cleaning.
Nonstick cooking surface
Control Master
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heat control
Drip tray
Cool-touch base
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Temperature–Timetable
Food Temperature Cooking Time
Bacon 325°–350° 5–8 minutes
Canadian Bacon 325°–350° 3–4 minutes
Eggs, fried 275°–300° 3–5 minutes
Fish 325°–375° 5–10 minutes
French toast 325°–350° 4–6 minutes
Ham, ½ inch thick 325°–350° 10–12 minutes
Ham, ¾ inch thick 325°–350° 14–16 minutes
Hamburgers, ½ inch thick 325°–375° 8–12 minutes
Minute steak 375°–400° 4–5 minutes
Pancakes 350°–400° 2–3 minutes
Pork chops, ½ inch thick 325°–375° 15–20 minutes
Pork chops, ¾ inch thick 325°–375° 20–25 minutes
Potatoes, cottage fried 300°–350° 10–12 minutes
Sandwiches, grilled 325°–350° 5–10 minutes
Sausage, links 325°–350° 20–30 minutes
Sausage, precooked 325°–350° 10–12 minutes
Steak, beef, 1 inch thick, rare 350°–400° 6–7 minutes
Steak, beef, 1 inch thick, medium 350°–400° 10–12 minutes
Steak, beef, 1½ inches thick, rare 350°–400° 8–10 minutes
Steak, beef, 1½ inches thick, medium 350°–400° 18–20 minutes
USDA Recommended Safe Minimum Internal Food Temperatures
Beef Steaks 145°F
Use a meat thermometer
for complete accuracy
when measuring meat
temperatures.
Eggs 160°F
Fish 145°F
Ground Beef 160°F
Pork (ground, chops, steak) 160°F
Care and Cleaning
Before initial use and after each subsequent use, remove the heat control and wash the griddle (including the bottom) in warm, soapy
water. Rinse and dry thoroughly
Clean the nonstick surface with a nylon mesh scouring pad, such as Scotch-Brite* Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge, or a damp cloth. 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: Do not wash the griddle in the dishwasher. Repeated washings in a dishwasher will cause the nonstick properties of
the ceramic coating to slowly diminish. In addition, the bottom of the griddle will likely discolor due to the caustic nature of the
dishwasher detergent and a gray residue may form which may transfer onto towels and/or skin.
Soaking the griddle to loosen food residue is not necessary. If soaking is desired, do not soak for more than two hours as this may
damage the ceramic coating.
In time, the ceramic coating may darken over the heating element due to a buildup of grease residue. To minimize or remove this
discoloration, sprinkle baking soda over the discolored area. Add enough water to make a paste. Allow the paste to sit for several
minutes and then scour with a nylon mesh scouring pad or a damp cloth. Wash and dry thoroughly. Repeat the procedure, if necessary.
Periodically check the screws on the griddle frames and legs for looseness. Retighten, if necessary, with a standard slotted screwdriver
NOTICE: Continuing to tighten, once secure, can result in the stripping of screws or the cracking of frame.
IMPORTANT: To ensure continued accuracy of the Control Master
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heat control, avoid rough handling in use and storage.
* Scotch-Brite is a registered trademark of 3M Company. Presto is not affiliated with this company.
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Presto
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Limited Warranty
Form 72-741E
(Applies only in the United States)
This quality Presto
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appliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory 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. Outside the United States, this limited warranty does
not apply.
To obtain service under the warranty, call our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441. If unable to resolve the problem, you will
be instructed to send your Presto
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appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for a quality inspection; shipping costs will be your
responsibility. When returning an appliance, please include your name, address, phone number, and the date you purchased the appliance
as well as a description of the problem you are encountering with the appliance.
We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this Presto
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appliance and ask that you read and follow the instructions enclosed.
Failure to follow instructions, damage caused by improper replacement parts, abuse, misuse, disassembly, alterations, or neglect 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
Consumer Service Information
If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto
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appliance or need parts for your appliance, contact us by any of
these methods:
• Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time
• Email us through our website at www.GoPresto.com/contact
• Write: National Presto Industries, Inc.
Consumer Service Department
3925 N. Hastings Way,
Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703
Inquiries will be answered promptly by email, telephone, or letter. When emailing or writing, please include a phone number and
a time when you can be reached during weekdays if possible. When contacting the Consumer Service Department, please indicate
the model number for the griddle, found on the bottom of the plug guard, and the series number, found in the center of the griddle
underside.
Please record this information:
Model _________________ Series _________________ Date Purchased _________________
The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service Presto
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appliances and supply genuine Presto
®
parts. Genuine Presto
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replacement parts are manufactured to the same exacting quality standards as Presto
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appliances and are engineered specifically to
function properly with its appliances.
Presto can only guarantee the quality and performance of genuine Presto
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replacement parts. “Look-alikes” might not be of the
same quality or function in the same manner. To ensure that you are buying genuine Presto
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replacement parts, look for the Presto
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trademark.
Canton Sales and Storage Company
Presto Factory Service Department
555 Matthews Drive, Canton, MS 39046-3251
Product Registration
IMPORTANT: Please go online and register this product within ten days of purchase. Proper registration will serve
as proof of purchase in the event your original receipt becomes misplaced or lost. Registration will not affect warranty
coverage, but it may expedite the processing of warranty claims. The additional information requested will help us
develop new products that best meet your needs and desires.
To register your product, visit www.GoPresto.com/registration or simply scan this QR code. If you do not have computer access, call
the Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441 for assistance with registration.
©2023 National Presto Industries, Inc.
