National Presto 05461 Stainless Steel Pro Fry Immersion Element Deep Fryer,Silver
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Inside the pan that holds the oil, there are two marks between "low" and "high." 2 liters or 5 liters 64 quarts of liquid. br>With the basket in the up position, you don't want your food sitting in oil, so fill until the oil level is just beneath the basket.
It's actually closer to 8. 5 X 6. 5 X 2.
I got 345 when the value was set to 375. Not in the least bit pleased.
It's just a regular plug, nothing special. It really works.
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I'm pleased with it overall. The temperature is the only thing that disappoints me. To check the temperature of the deep fryer, I use a high-quality, calibrated thermometer. There's a 20-percentage-point difference between the two. The temperature is 30 degrees Fahrenheit. The actual oil temperature is 330°F when the fryer is set to 350°F. The oil only reaches 345 degrees when I turn the fryer up to 375 degrees. As a result, the higher I raise it, the less precise the fryer temperature becomes. This is my third fryer, and they're all out of whack in terms of temperature, with this one being the least accurate. I'd return it and get a new one, but I'm afraid I'll run into the same issue. I wish I could get a more accurate one. It is, in my opinion, a critical feature of this apparatus. I'm at a loss for ideas. br>br>I just removed one star from my review. Presto and I just finished an email conversation. You better hope you don't have any problems with one of their fryers because they just ignored me.
What a waste of money, I returned this item. When I first tried to use it after filling it with oil, it would not even turn on. As a result, we had to break out the cast iron skillet to prepare our fish and fries. The next day, I called presto, and she walked me through all kinds of troubleshooting, but it still wouldn't turn on. I followed her advice and returned. When I called Amazon, they were wonderful. They had a UPS driver come to my house to pick up the package, and they brought their own label and refunded me the next day. I've since purchased a different brand of deep fryer and will keep you updated on how it performs.
Except for the lid, I'm pleased with the fryer. The cover cannot be used while frying french fries or other high-moisture foods, according to the instructions. What the hell is going on here? Because everything we cook contains a lot of moisture, we end up with grease all over the place because we can't cover it. We'll have to get a screen to cover the fryer now, I guess.
A deep fryer with basket, similar to this one, was one of the things we had as kids. Since then, some enhancements have been made, such as the removal of the heating element, which makes cleaning easier while allowing for extremely efficient heat transfer. br>Considering how short the cord is anyway, I believe the magnetic attachment for the cord in the back of the unit is perhaps unnecessary. I've discovered that the cord can easily be pulled out of the socket in the back of the fryer, as intended by the designer. br>The temperature control is simple to use and read. During the cooking process, the temperature remains relatively constant. After draining the oil, the basket's foldable handles may come in handy for storage. I simply set everything up on the counter and leave it there. The cooking tank is separated from the outside walls by an air gap, which keeps the outside surface cool to the touch. br>After several months of use, I have had no issues with the Pro Fry and am glad I purchased it.
Before you go out and buy something, make sure you read it first. I'm not a fan of the'star system,' and this gifted-but-famous-but-famous-but-famous-but-fam but- flawed- yet- in the end Presto's redeemable Deep Fryer is an excellent example. br>br>Many other reviewers have stated that this unit will not heat oil above 330 degrees, despite the fact that the knob is set to 375 degrees. This reminds me of Rob Reiner's classic mockumentary 'Spinal Tap,' in which the band is conned out of tens of millions of dollars. Thousands of pounds were taken from them by an unscrupulous technician who convinced them to change the knobs on their amplifiers so they could 'turn up to eleven. ' br>br>I'm not sure why these units' thermostats turn off at 330 degrees even when the temperature is set to 375. I am aware that it is not due to a lack of a high-quality computer. heated element that is powered These machines are true HOOVER-type machines. up 100. of the legal limit of 2015amps from your electrical outlet (1,800 watts) The issue is that the thermostats are (intentionally or unintentionally) set incorrectly. Presto has set a temperature limit of 330 degrees for the oil. The majority of deep- A minimum of 350 degrees Fahrenheit is required for fried foods. 375 br>br>Before we get to the meat of the matter, let's take a look at the basics. happy- Let's take a look at the features of the product now. br>br>As I previously stated, the heating element is a perfect ten. This is important because the fryer must be able to maintain a consistent oil temperature (as much as possible) after adding cold food to the oil. br>br>Cleaning the fryer is a breeze. People (those who don't know how ohms and amperes work at cross-sections) The fact that the power cord is so short may be a source of irritation. Sorry for the inconvenience, but this is merely a matter of physics. The only unforgivable design flaw is the temperature knob - it needs to be a hugely fat (AWG10) cord if you need to plug this thing into an extension cord (which is explicitly NOT recommended). br>br>The only unforgivable design flaw is the temperature knob - it needs to be a hugely fat (AWG10) cord if you need to plug this thing into an extension cord (which is explicitly NOT recommended). For greasy foods, it must be 'fluted. ' finger- It should be traction, but it isn't. Stupidity at its finest. br>br>All right, so here's the situation with the sub- performance at a constant temperature The factory calibration procedure used by Presto is incorrect. br>br> This can be adjusted, but doing so will almost certainly void your warranty. I won't tell you how to make the adjustment; however, once you remove the temperature control knob and examine the small dollop of red goo that holds the adjustment in place, you'll probably figure it out. If that doesn't work, return the fryer and try again, hoping for luck. br>br>Following a re-re-re-re-re-re-re-re-re-re After calibrating the thermostat (which requires an IR scanning thermometer), this unit is as close to perfect as a sub-zero unit can get. Fryer for $50. br>br>In the end, I'm irritated but delighted. br>br>Presto, are you paying attention?.
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