Hamilton Beach 26030 Use & Care - Page 4

840204800 ENv03.qxd:Layout 1 7/12/11 3:25 PM Page 4 How to Use BEFORE FIRST USE: Wipe the bottom and top cooking grids with a soapy, damp cloth. Rinse cloth; then wipe grids again. Wipe or brush waffle grids with vegetable oil. This is only recommended before first use. Waffle browning will improve with each subsequent batch. Cooking grids are dishwasher-safe. 1 Plug cord into electrical outlet. The red Power ON light will glow. TIP: A small amount of nonstick cooking spray can be used on the grids before preheating. 2 3 4 Choose desired browning control setting (MIN-3) and preheat with cover closed until the green READY lights come on. Raise cover and pour about 1 cup (250 ml) of batter into center of the grids, allowing batter to spread for even filling; then lower lid. Be careful not to pour too much batter onto grids, as they may overflow. Turn handle clockwise to flip waffle maker and lock into place within 10 seconds of closing cover. Waffles are done in about 4-7 minutes, depending on the setting, recipe, when the green READY lights come on, or when steaming begins to stop. Cook time may be less as multiple batches are made. Using an oven mitt, turn handle counterclockwise and open cover. Remove waffle with plastic or wooden utensil. Never use metal. WARNING! Burn Hazard. Always This will damage the nonstick use an oven mitt to protect hand coating of the appliance. Unplug 5 when opening a hot waffle maker. Escaping steam can burn. 6 unit when through cooking. Let cool. 4