Presto TaterTwister Operating instructions

Brand: Presto

Model: TaterTwister

Category: Small kitchen appliances

Type: Operating instructions

Presto TaterTwister is an electric curly cutter that transforms ordinary vegetables into fun, curly shapes. With its sharp, permanently attached cutting blade, it effortlessly creates curly fries, onion rings, and more from a variety of vegetables like potatoes, zucchini, and onions. The see-through hopper allows you to monitor the cutting process, and the included recipes provide inspiration for delicious meals. Cleaning is a breeze, as the cutting bowl and hopper are dishwasher safe.

This

is a

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Listed appliance.

The

following important safeguards

are

recommended

most portable appliance manufacturers.

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

reduce

the

risk

personal

injury

property damage, when using electrical appliances,

basic

safety

precautions should always

followed, including

the

following:

Read

all

instructions before using

the

curly cutter.

protect against

the

risk

electrical shock, never

put the

motor base, cord,

plug

water

other

liquids.

supervision

necessary when

any

appliance

used

by or

near children.

Always

use

unit

on a

hard,

flat

surface.

Do not

operate unit

on a

soft surface, such

as a

towel

or hot

pad, that could block

restrict

the air

vents located

on the

bottom

of the

motor

base.

5. The

cutting blade, which

permanently attached

to the

cutting bowl,

sharp. Handle

with

care.

Avoid contact with moving parts.

Always turn motor

OFF

when cutting

food

completed.

Unplug

from

outlet when

not in

use, before putting

on or

taking

off

parts,

and

before

cleaning.

9. Do not

operate

any

appliance

with

damaged cord

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,

electrical

mechanical

adjustment.

10. The use of

attachments

not

recommended

sold

by the

appliance manufacturer

may

cause

fire,

electrical shock,

injury.

11.

Do not let

cord hang over edge

table

counter

touch

hot

surfaces.

12.

Do not use

outdoors.

13.

Do not use

appliance

for

other than intended use.

SAVE

THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS PRODUCT

IS FOR

HOUSEHOLD

USE

ONLY.

IMPORTANT

PLUG

INFORMATION

As a

safety

feature, this appliance

has a

polarized plug (one blade

wider than

the

other).

This plug will

fit in a

polarized outlet only

one

way.

If the

plug does

not fit

fully

in the

outlet,

reverse

the

plug.

If it

still does

not fit,

contact

qualified

electrician.

Do not

attempt

defeat this

safety

feature.

GETTING

ACQUAINTED

Before

using your

Presto®

TaterTwister™

electric curly cutter, study

the

diagram below

(Fig.

become familiar

with

the

various parts

of the

unit

and

read

the

instructions

carefully.

Before

initial use,

and

after each subsequent use, wash

the

cutting bowl

and

see-through

hopper

warm, sudsy water.

The

cutting blade, which

permanently

attached

to the

cutting bowl (Fig.

B) is

very

sharp;

handle

with care. Wipe

the

motor base with

damp

cloth

clean. Never immerse

the

motor base

water

or any

other liquid.

See-through Hopper

Fig.

Drive Platform

Power

Base

ON/OFF

Switch

HOW TO USE

IMPORTANT: Always make sure

the

power switch

is OFF and the

cord

unplugged before

you

assemble

disassemble

the

curly cutter.

Attach

the

see-through hopper

to the

motor base

positioning

the

locking tabs

on the

hopper into

the

slots

on the

motor base (Fig.

C).

Rotate

the

hopper clockwise until

locks into place (Fig.

D).

Locking

Tabs

Slot

Fig.C

Prepare

vegetable

for

cutting.

The

vegetable

should

be at

least

wide

as the

drive platform,

but

larger than

the

metal portion

of the

cutting

bowl. Larger vegetables

may be cut to fit on the

platform.

For

best results, trim

small portion

off

one end of the

vegetable,

so you

have

a flat

surface

attach

to the

drive platform (Fig.

E).

This will

help

assure that

the

vegetable stays

firmly on

the

drive platform during processing. Always

sure

the

power switch

is OFF

before inserting

removing food from

the

unit.

Center

the

vegetable

on the

drive platform

(Fig.

F) and

push

the

vegetable down

firmly

until

the

ribs

on the

drive platform

are

pushed

fully

into

the

vegetable.

Position

the

cutting bowl over

the

vegetable,

so the

handles

on the

bowl

are

aligned with

the

handles

on the

see-through hopper (Fig.

G).

Push

the

bowl down slightly

until

the

centering

device

on the

cutting bowl (see Fig.

page

positioned

in the

center

of the

vegetable.

It is

very

important that

the

vegetable

centered

the

drive platform

and

securely positioned with

the

centering device embedded

in the

vegetable

before

the

unit

turned

ON.

CAUTION:

The

cutting blade, which

per-

manently

attached

to the

cutting bowl,

sharp.

Handle

with

care.

5. Use one

hand

hold

the

cutting bowl

place

and

turn

the

unit

with

the

other hand

slid-

ing

the

ON/OFF

switch

up.

Slowly press down

on the

cutting bowl handles

begin cutting

the

vegetable.

Once

the

handles

on the

cutting bowl

meet

the

handles

on the

hopper (Fig.

H),

wait

few

seconds,

ensure

the

vegetable

fully

cut,

and

turn

the

unit

OFF.

Remove

the

cutting bowl

and

empty

out the

curly

cut

food

and

prepare

for

eating

cooking.

For

recipe ideas,

see

pages

6 and 7.

Remove

the

portion

of the

vegetable which

remaining

on the

drive platform before cutting

ad-

ditional vegetables

and

cook with

cut

vegetables.

(Occasionally

the end of the

vegetable

may be

stuck

to the

centering device

on the

cutting bowl.

this occurs, remove before cutting additional

vegetables.)

8. To

make additional curly cuts, repeat steps

through

Flat Surface

Fig.E

Fig.F

Fig.

For

added

variation, make

potato

rings with your

electric curly cutter.

To do

this, take

potato

and

make

lengthwise

cut

from

the

center

of the

potato

to the

out-

side edge (Fig.

I).

Then position

the

potato

on the

drive

platform

and cut

with

the

curly cutter.

If cut

correctly,

you

will

get

potato

rings

shaped like

the

letter

Use

only

the

following

cleaned

foods

your curly

cutter:

Beets

(peeled),

cucumbers,

kohlrabi

(peeled),

onions

(peeled), potatoes (washed

peeled), sweet

potatoes

(washed

peeled), turnips (peeled), yellow squash, zucchini

The

product

is not

designed

to cut

tomatoes

cheese.

QUESTIONS

AND

ANSWERS

Sometimes

vegetables

won't

stay

on the

drive platform,

won't

cut

properly,

mush

rather than cut.

What

causes this?

Improper positioning

may

result

in the

vegetable coming

off the

platform, thus preventing

the

vegetable

from

being

cut

properly

and in

some

cases

even mushing.

ensure

proper

cutting,

sure

follow these

steps.

For

best results, trim

small portion

off one end of the

vegetable

make

a flat

surface

attach

to the

drive platform. This will help assure that

the

vegetable

stays

firmly on the

drive platform during processing.

Push

the

vegetable down

firmly

onto

the

drive platform, making sure

the

vegetable

centered

on the

platform.

When cutting curved vegetables, such

zucchini,

cut a

portion

off

each

end of

the

vegetable (Fig.

until

you

have

straight piece

attach

to the

drive plat-

form.

This will make

easier

center

the

vegetable

on the

drive platform

and

position

the

centering device properly.

When

cutting

cucumbers,

always

place

the firmest end

down

onto

the

drive

plat-

form;

this

usually

the end

with fewest

seeds.

This will assure that

the

cucumber

stays

firmly on the

drive platform during

processing.

5. Be

sure

the

centering device

embedded

in the

vegetable before turning

the

unit

ON.

Hold

the

cutting bowl

place while turning

the

unit

ON.

Curved vegetables should

cut off on

each

end

until

you

have

straight piece

attach

to the

drive platform.

Fig.J

Sometimes when cutting vegetables, such

zucchini

and

onion,

curls break apart

while

they

are

being cut.

How can I

prevent

this?

Make sure

you are

using

fresh

and firm

vegetables. Overripe vegetables

may

tend

break

apart during cutting.

Use

only

the

recommended foods listed

page

How

do I

process

vegetables whose diameter

greater than

the

cutting bowl?

Cut the

vegetable into smaller pieces that

will

fit

within

the

metal portion

of the

cutting bowl.

The

pieces

vegetable should

be at

least

wide

as the

drive platform

but no

larger than

the

metal portion

of the

cutting bowl.

The

pieces need

not be

round. Even

square piece

will

process

beautifully

long

as it is

centered

on the

drive platform.

CARE

AND

CLEANING

sure

the

power switch

is OFF and the

unit

unplugged before removing

the

see-through

hopper

from

the

motor base.

Before using

for the first

time

and

after

each use, wash

the

cutting bowl

and

see-through

hopper

warm, sudsy water.

The

cutting blade, which

permanently

attached

to the

cutting bowl,

very sharp; handle with care. Wipe

the

motor base with

damp cloth

clean. Never immerse

the

motor base

water

or any

other liquid.

DEEP

FRYING

INSTRUCTIONS

Follow manufacturer's directions

for

deep

frying.

Pour recommended amount

of oil or

shortening into deep

fryer

and

preheat.

Before deep

frying,

remove excess moisture

from

food

blotting with

toweling—

moist

foods cause excess foaming

and

spattering.

Do not add

water

or wet

food

cooking

oil. Even small amounts

water will cause

the oil to

spatter

and

foam.

Gently place food into unit.

Do not

exceed recommended capacity. When

frying

moist

foods,

such

potatoes, some foaming

may

occur.

reduce foaming,

add

small amounts

potato

at a

time; stir gently

after

each addition.

Occasionally stir food gently while deep

frying

prevent foods

from

sticking together.

Do not use

plastic

utensils

in hot

cooking oil.

When food reaches desired brownness, remove

from

deep

fryer

and

place

absorbent

paper.

RECIPES

Curly

Fried

Potatoes

Scrub

peel white potatoes.

Cut

potatoes using curly cutter. Deep

fry

plain curly fries

coat with

one of the

following batters.

desired, seasonings

in the

following batter recipes

may

adjusted

personal preference. Batters will

coat

§,to

potatoes. Deep

fry 4 to 6

minutes

until done.

Variation:

Substitute sweet

potatoes

for

white

potatoes.

Wash

peel

sweet

potatoes.

Deep

fry

7 to 8

minutes

until done. Sprinkle with brown sugar

powdered sugar

desired.

Curly

Fried

Onion Pieces

Remove outer peel

from

onions.

Cut

onions using curly cutter. Deep

fry

onions with

one of

the

following batters, decreasing liquid

'/>

cup. Deep

fry 4 to 6

minutes

until nicely

browned.

Batters

Italian (Salt-Free)

cup flour

tablespoons lemon pepper

seasoning

tablespoons basil leaves

tablespoons marjoram leaves

'/s

teaspoon baking powder

!/2

cups water

Combine

dry

ingredients

in a

bowl.

Add

water

and mix

thoroughly.

Dip

curly

fries

onion

pieces into batter. Deep

fry 4 to 6

minutes

until

done.

Tangy

cup flour

tablespoons garlic powder

tablespoons seasoned salt

tablespoon onion powder

tablespoon lemon pepper

seasoning

teaspoons celery salt

!/2

teaspoon ginger

'/2

teaspoon coriander

'/s

teaspoon baking powder

cups water

Combine

dry

ingredients

in a

bowl.

Add

water

and mix

thoroughly.

Dip

curly

fries

onion

pieces into batter. Deep

fry 4 to 6

minutes

until

done.

Spicy

cup flour

tablespoon seasoned salt

tablespoon

red

pepper

'/s

teaspoon baking powder

'/2

cups water

Combine

dry

ingredients

in a

bowl.

Add

water

and mix

thoroughly.

Dip

curly

fries

onion

pieces into batter. Deep

fry 4 to 6

minutes

until

done.

Curly

Scalloped

Potatoes

potatoes, scrubbed

peeled

teaspoon pepper

!/4

cup finely

chopped onion

cup

butter

3 tablespoons flour

2!/2

cups milk

teaspoon salt

Cut

potatoes with curly cutter. Place potatoes

in a 9 x

13-inch

buttered baking pan. Sprinkle

potatoes with onion,

flour,

salt,

and

pepper;

dot

with butter. Heat milk

scalding

and

pour

over potatoes. Cover baking

pan and

bake

minutes

350°.

Uncover baking

pan and

bake

minutes

until potatoes

are

tender.

Let

stand

5 to 10

minutes before serving.

Microwave: Place ingredients

covered microwave dish. Microwave (high)

minutes

covered. Uncover

and

microwave«(high)

minutes.

servings.

Presto TaterTwister Operating instructions

Brand: Presto

Model: TaterTwister

Category: Small kitchen appliances

Type: Operating instructions

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