Presto ProFry Instructions Manual page 11

Step 3 Carefully lift the skewer up and rotate it away from the handle (Fig. 18) until the closed end rests in the lock channel
(Fig. 19).
Step 4 Lock the skewer in place by returning the lock spring to its original position (Fig. 19). Squeeze the ends of the lock
spring together and secure each side in its lock channel hook (Fig. 15, page 10). you are now ready to skewer the
turkey.
Fig. 18
How to Skewer the Turkey
For a helpful How-To video, visit www.GoPresto.com/how/skewer/
Step 1 Before skewering the turkey, use paper towels to dry any
additional moisture that has accumulated in the turkey
cavity.
Step 2 Line the counter with paper (such as wax, parchment, or
freezer). Place the turkey on the paper-lined counter, breast
side facing up. Position the pivot handle assembly so the
pivot plate is resting on the counter and the skewer ends are
just beneath the turkey legs (Fig. 20).
Step 3 Lift the drumsticks slightly and center the skewer points
beneath the legs. While keeping the skewer parallel with the
counter, grasp the pivot plate and push the skewer straight
through the middle of the turkey. Carefully push the skewer
fully through the turkey's length until the pointed ends
protrude from the neck end (Fig. 21). Caution! To prevent
injury, position hand on top of turkey breast; do not place
hands near neck opening.
NOTE: Turkeys vary in shape. Some are fairly concentric,
while some are lopsided. For the rotisserie to rotate
completely, it is important the turkey be centered on the
skewer, which can be a challenge with a lopsided bird.
After attaching the lifting handle assembly (see instructions
on pages 12 and 13), it is highly recommended that you
perform a "dry run" (see pages 13 and 14). This is to assure
that the skewered turkey is centered on the rotisserie and
will fully rotate when placed in the fryer.
Closed
end
Lock
channel
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Lock
spring
Pivot handle
Skewer end
Pivot plate
Pointed
end
Fig. 19
Lock channel
Fig. 20
Fig. 21