Cuisinart WAF-F10 Instructions and Recipes - Page 5

BEFORE FIRST USE Before using your Cuisinart® Belgian Waffle Maker for the first time, remove any dust from shipping by wiping the plates with a damp cloth. Remove all packaging and any promotional labels or stickers from your waffle maker. Be sure that all parts (listed in Parts and Features) of your new waffle maker have been included before discarding any packing materials. You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later date. NOTE: The waffle plates have been treated with a special nonstick coating. The first time you use your waffle maker, it may have a slight odor and may smoke a bit. This is normal and common to appliances with a nonstick surface. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place the Cuisinart® Belgian Waffle Maker on a clean, flat surface. 2. Plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet. 3. T o preheat your Cuisinart® Belgian Waffle Maker, turn the control knob dial to your preferred setting. The ready indicator light located on the top of the waffle maker will light up when fully heated. (Heat-up time should take approximately four minutes for the first waffle of each baking session.) 4. After waffle maker is preheated, season waffle plates with cooking spray or brush with a flavorless oil to thoroughly coat all surfaces. It's important that you preheat the waffle maker before seasoning with cooking spray or oil. Your waffle maker is now ready to bake. 5. A fter the waffle maker is preheated and ready for baking, open the waffle maker lid. 6. Fill the provided batter cup with batter. If using a standard measuring cup, fill to ¾ cup. Pour the batter evenly across the waffle plates. Use a heatproof spatula to spread the batter evenly over the grids. 7. C lose the lid and rotate the handle 180° to the right. The Ready indicator light will turn off. NOTE: Baking time is determined by the browning setting chosen. It may take up to 3 minutes longer to bake your waffles on a higher setting. 8. W hen the waffle is baked, the Ready light indicator will turn on. Rotate the handle 180° to the left and open the lid. To remove the waffle, gently loosen the edges with a heatproof spatula. Never use stainless steel utensils, as they may damage the nonstick coating. 9. R epeat the above process if making additional waffles. It is not necessary to spray the waffle grids before each new waffle. When you are finished baking, always unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Allow the waffle maker to cool down completely before handling. The waffle plates have been treated with a special nonstick PTFE coating. Before the first use, we suggest you season the grids with cooking spray or flavorless vegetable oil. If using oil, apply oil with a paper towel or pastry brush. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Once you have finished baking, remove plug from electrical outlet. Leave the top lid open and allow grids to cool before cleaning. Never take your Belgian 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 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-on batter and let stand approximately 5 minutes. This will soften the batter 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 LIQUIDS. Hand-wash drip tray. Maintenance: Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. 5