Cuisinart WAF-100 Recipe Booklet - Page 4

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place the closed waffle maker on a clean, flat surface where you intend to use it. 2. Plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet. 3. Move the temperature slide control to the desired browning setting - setting #1 for the lightest colour waffles and setting #5 for the darkest colour waffles. The red indicator light will turn on to signal that the power is on. Allow the waffle maker to heat up. When the waffle maker has reached desired temperature, the green indicator light will turn on and the audible tone will sound. You are now ready to begin. Note: The first time you use your waffle maker it may have a slight odour and may smoke a bit. This is normal, and common to appliances with a nonstick surface. 4. Lift lid of waffle maker by grasping the handle and pushing up in one fluid motion. Lid will stay open at a 105° position until you lower it. 5. Pour batter onto the centre of the lower waffle grid. Use a heat-proof spatula to spread batter evenly over the grid. Close the lid. The green light will turn off but the red light will stay illuminated 6. Baking time is determined by the browning level that you chose in Step 3. It may take up to 6 minutes to bake your waffles on setting #5. 7. When the waffles are ready, the green light will turn on and the audible tone will sound. Remove the waffles by gently loosening the edges with a heat-proof plastic spatula or wooden spatula. Never use metal utensils, as they will damage the nonstick coating. 8. When you are finished baking, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Allow the waffle maker to cool down completely before handling. CLEANING AND CARE Once you have finished baking, remove plug from electrical outlet. Leave lid open so grids begin to cool. Allow waffle maker to cool down completely before handling. Never take your waffle maker apart for cleaning. Simply brush crumbs from grooves, and absorb any excess cooking oil by wiping with a dry cloth or paper towel. You may also clean the grids by wiping with a damp cloth to prevent staining and sticking from batter or oil buildup. Be certain grids have cooled completely before cleaning. If batter adheres to plates, simply pour a little cooking oil onto the baked batter and let stand approximately 5 minutes, allowing it to soften for easy removal. To clean exterior, wipe with a soft dry cloth. Never use an abrasive cleanser or harsh pad. Never immerse cord, plug or unit in water or other liquid. STORAGE/ LOCKING LID Store with cord wrapped securely under base. For compact storage, stand waffle maker on back end with control panel facing up. The waffle maker has been designed with a special latching feature so the lid stays closed during storage. 4