Introduction

The Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer is a compact and efficient appliance designed for easy home frying. It allows users to prepare delicious deep-fried foods, such as crispy french fries, chicken, and onion rings, with minimal oil—only four cups are needed to make four servings. The FryDaddy automatically maintains the ideal frying temperature, eliminating the need for complicated controls. Its nonstick interior simplifies cleaning, and the snap-on lid allows for convenient oil storage. Lightweight and easy to store, the FryDaddy is perfect for those who love fried foods without the hassle. Priced at $39.16, it offers great value for a reliable fryer.

Detailed Specifications

The Presto 05420 FryDaddy electric deep fryer has the following key features:

• 4-liter capacity, allowing you to cook up to 4 servings of fried foods
• Adjustable thermostat for precise temperature control
• Nonstick surface for easy cleaning
• Magnetic break-away power cord for safety
• Cool-touch exterior to prevent burns
• Slotted scoop for easy food draining
• Compact design for easy storage
• Removable oil container for easy disposal of used oil

Features

• Delicious deep-fried foods, fast and easy.
• Fries four generous servings in just four cups of oil.
• Maintains perfect frying temperature automatically.

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Description

A multipurpose kitchen tool, the Presto 05420 FryDaddy electric deep fryer can prepare a wide range of fried dishes, such as chicken, donuts, and french fries. Whether you're cooking at a low temperature for delicate meals or a high temperature for crispy fries, you can change the thermostat to achieve the ideal frying temperature. Food won't stick to the fryer thanks to the nonstick surface, which also makes cleanup easier after use. In the event that the power cable is unintentionally yanked or tugged, the magnetic break-away power chord's safety mechanism disconnects the power. Both children and adults can safely use it because of the cool-touch exterior, which also helps to prevent burns. The FryDaddy's small size makes it simple to store in your kitchen, and getting rid of wasted oil is made simple with the detachable oil bottle.

Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer Instructions

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. To protect against electrical shock or burns, do not immerse the unit, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Do not let children handle or put electrical cords or plugs in their mouths.
6. Always attach the magnetic plug end to the appliance first, then plug the cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, remove the plug from the wall outlet, and then from the appliance.
7. Unplug from the 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.
8. 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 for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
9. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
13. 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.
14. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

IMPORTANT CORD INFORMATION
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. DO NOT USE WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. Do not allow the cord to run underneath or around the unit. The magnetic cord may not detach easily if the cord is positioned in this fashion.
Important Fryer Guidelines

• Use the deep fryer only on a clean, dry, level, stable, and heat-resistant surface, away from the countertop edge.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Hot oil can cause serious and painful burns.
• To avoid the risk of electrocution or severe disfiguring electrical burns, do not let children handle or put electrical cords or plugs in their mouths.
• To avoid the risk of electrocution or electrical burns, do not let the cord or plug come in contact with water or other liquid.
• Use only a good, reliable brand of vegetable shortening or cooking oil for deep frying. Deep frying foods in butter, margarine, olive oil, or animal fat is not recommended because of lower smoking temperatures.
• CAUTION: OIL AND WATER DO NOT MIX. The combination can be dangerous. When the oil is heated, any water droplets in the oil super-heat, becoming a volatile steam that can cause hot oil to spatter, boil over, or even erupt out of the deep fryer. Hot oil can cause severe burns!
  Accordingly, before pouring oil into a fryer be sure that the fryer is COMPLETELY dry. Before placing food in a deep fryer, always remove ice crystals and excess moisture from food by patting it dry with toweling.
• Use caution when deep frying doughs, such as beignets, donuts, dumplings, hushpuppies, and fritters. These foods may develop air bubbles during heating, which may burst and cause burns. Use a slotted spoon or tongs rather than a fork when turning food during frying and when removing food from oil.
• Use caution when deep frying flour tortillas. Flour tortillas contain air bubbles. During deep frying, oil can become trapped within these bubbles. If not properly drained the bubbles can burst and cause burns. Therefore, after deep frying the tortillas, carefully raise them out of the cooking oil and allow the oil to drain from the tortillas for approximately 30 seconds.
• Always remove the plug from the wall outlet and then from the deep fryer when the unit is not in use.
• Always allow the fryer to cool completely before removing the oil and before cleaning.

How To Use

Before using for the first time, wash the scoop and interior of the unit with warm, sudsy water and dry thoroughly. Never immerse the unit in water or other liquid, or wash it in the dishwasher.

1. Remove the plastic cover. The unit must be cool before the cover can be replaced for storage of oil.
2. Check the rubber pads on the bottom of the fryer before each use to be sure they are free of oil or other debris. Wipe pads with warm, soapy water if necessary. Then dry thoroughly.
3. Place the deep fryer on a clean, dry, level, stable, and heat-resistant surface in the center of the countertop.

4. Fill the unit with cooking oil or shortening up to the oil level line, which is located on the inside of the unit (Fig. A). 

   

5. Never use more than four, 8-ounce cups of cooking oil or 2 pounds of shortening. Never use any cover while oil is heating or while frying food.

6. 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. B). 

   

7. When properly aligned, the plug will magnetically attach itself to the appliance. For proper connection, the magnetic plug end must be parallel to the countertop (Fig. C).

   

   
   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 the cord during operation. If contact occurs, verify that the cord is still properly connected. 

8. Plug the cord into a 120-volt wall outlet. The unit is now “ON” and will remain on until unplugged.
9. Preheat oil for 15 minutes. Note: Occasionally you may hear a pop or clicking sound while the fryer is preheating. This is normal and a sign of a fast heat up. You may also notice this sound as the unit cools down.
10. Gently place 1 to 4 cups of food into the unit. Use a scoop to lessen the spattering of hot oil.
    Note: If the plug accidentally detaches from the fryer during operation, reattach the cord following step 5 on page 2. Use extreme caution as the unit will be hot.
11. Occasionally stir food gently while frying to prevent foods from sticking together. Use the scoop provided or other heat-resistant utensil.
12. When food reaches the desired brownness, lift and drain with a scoop (see below for recommended cooking times). Place food on absorbent paper. Season to taste. Repeat steps 8, 9, and 10 for additional servings.

CAUTION: To avoid the risk of burns, do not touch the aluminum portion of the handle when the unit is hot. Only the plastic grip in the center portion of the handle may be grasped.

Care and Cleaning

1. Remove the plug from the wall outlet and then from the deep fryer. Then, allow oil and fryer to cool completely in a safe place.
2. After the unit and oil have cooled completely, empty the cooking oil, or cover the unit with a storage lid.
3. Wash the unit and scoop it with warm water and mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly. Never immerse the unit in water or other liquid, or wash it in the dishwasher.
4. Dry fryer completely. Even a few drops of water in the oil can superheat and turn into a volatile steam that may cause hot oil to spatter, boil over, or even erupt out of the deep fryer.
5. Do not use steel wool scouring pads or abrasive kitchen cleaners on the nonstick finish.
6. Occasionally clean the interior of the unit with a commercial cleanser designed for nonstick surfaces, such as dip-it* destainer. Follow the manufacturer’s directions.
7. Store the cord in a clean, dry location away from metal objects. Always check the magnetic plug before use to aensuremetal items have not become attached.

Recipes

For foods listed below, use either prepared frozen foods or your own favorite recipes. Fry 1 to 4 cups of food at a time. The following deep frying times are approximate. Fried foods are generally eaten when they are well-browned.

These foods are best when fried in very small quantities to maintain their individual shapes. Fry approximately 3 to 4 pieces at a time.
MILK BATTER
Sift together 1 cup flour, 1½ teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Add 2 beaten eggs and ½ cup milk. Stir until the batter is smooth. If a thinner batter is desired, add more milk.
BEER BATTER
Thoroughly combine 1½ cups flour and 1½ cups beer in a large bowl. Cover and allow the batter to sit at room temperature for 3 hours or longer.

FRUIT FRITTERS
Cut fruit into bite-size pieces. Leave small fruit whole. Canned fruit should be well drained. Coat fruit with batter. Fry until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
FRENCH FRIED CHEESE
Coat cheese curds or cheese cubes with milk or beer batter. Fry until golden brown, approximately 1 minute.
CRISPY COATING

• ½ 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 roll in seasoned flour. Fry food according to chart.

Helpful Hints

• If the unit fails to preheat or if the cooking process stops, check the cord assembly to ensure the plug is properly attached to the appliance (see Fig. C on page 2).
• 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.
• Before deep frying, always remove excess moisture or ice crystals from food by patting it dry with toweling. Even small amounts of moisture may cause the oil to spatter, pop, boil over, or erupt.
• When preparing your favorite recipes, fry 1 to 4 cups of food, in unit, at a time. If too much food is fried at the same time, the food will not get crisp.
• For breading or coating foods, use commercial breading, finely ground bread or cracker crumbs, corn meal, mixture of corn meal and flour, pancake mix, or prepared bread mixes.
• Use only heat-resistant utensils in the fryer as most 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.
• 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.

Troubleshooting

Here are some common problems and solutions for the Presto 05420 FryDaddy electric deep fryer:

• Problem: The fryer isn't heating up.
  Solution: Check to make sure the power cord is properly plugged in and that the thermostat is set to the correct temperature.
• Problem: The fryer is smoking or smells burnt.
  Solution: This could be due to overheating or using too much oil. Reduce the temperature and add more oil if necessary.
• Problem: The food is coming out soggy.
  Solution: Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the food, and use enough oil to fully cover the food.
• Problem: The nonstick surface is flaking off.
  Solution: Do not use metal utensils or harsh cleaning agents on the nonstick surface. Instead, use a soft sponge and warm soapy water to clean the fryer.

PRESTO Warranty

This quality PRESTO 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 pur-chase, 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 appliance, shipping prepaid, to the Presto Factory Service Department. When returning a product, please include a description of the defect and indicate the date the appliance was purchased.

Consumer Service Information 
If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto appliance or need parts for your appliance, contact us by any of these methods: 

Email us at our website https://www.GoPresto.com 

Write: National Presto Industries, Inc. Consumer Service Department 3925 N. Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Compact and easy to store
• Adjustable thermostat for precise temperature control
• Nonstick surface for easy cleaning
• Magnetic break-away power cord for safety
• Affordable price point

Cons

• 4-liter capacity may not be enough for larger households
• No indicator light to show when the fryer is ready to use
• May not cook food as evenly as larger deep fryers

Customer Reviews

Customers have praised the Presto 05420 FryDaddy electric deep fryer for its compact size, ease of use, and affordability. Many have noted that it cooks food quickly and evenly, and that the nonstick surface is easy to clean. However, some have criticized the 4-liter capacity as being too small for larger households, and others have noted that the fryer can be prone to overheating if not monitored carefully. Overall, the Presto FryDaddy electric deep fryer has received positive reviews from customers and is a popular choice for home cooks looking for an affordable and easy-to-use deep fryer.